Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Blog candy is coming......

So, as some of you know, Feb 2014 will be the 4th anniversary of my Brain Surgery. Back in 2010 I had 2 brain surgeries which saved my life and took away the seizures I was having.  It was a tremendous change that took away pain that was everyday in my life. It brought about many huge changes including my weight loss of 70 pounds, my activity from being almost bed ridden and stuck in my home to going out and walking everyday, my enrichment in my relationship with my spouse who no longer has to worry about taking care of me, but can now just be my partner and now a reduction in the amount of day to day medications I have to take.  I look forward to further reducing these medications as the years come.  Everyday that I get further from surgery, the better the chance is that I won't have seizures again.  So every year means a whole lot more as I get further away....

Here's just SOME of the blog candy I have coming, it will be given out during ALL of Feb.  As before, candy will be going on all day during every day of Feb and many people will be winning more than once.  For that reason, I will be waiting to mail the goodies until the end of the month, to ensure I can mail out all the items you win in the same package.  Everyone is welcome to join in, regardless of the country of origin.  I can mail packages anywhere, but postal costs are getting so high that foreign packages are typically stamps or digital stamps as prizes. 

Here's the first sneak peak of photos....Lots more pics to come as this hardly taps the box that's filled with stamps!! (and I am not even counting the goodies that are coming from the vendors yet!!!)


Basic Grey:
 7 Gypsies, Maya Road, Saturated Canary
 Prima, Fiskars, TLC

 Bo Bunny Stamps
 My Mind's Eye, Stamping Bella
 Hero Arts, Fancy Pants, Elisabeth Bell, Mo Manning, Stampavie
 Kraftin Kimmie, CC Designs
More photos to come soon!!  please share the blog candy info....goodies will start going out on Feb 1 and you can play every day with a chance to win!!

MORE CANDY PHOTOS here--CLICK HERE

AND MORE....Sweet Pea Stamps!!

AND MORE...CLICK HERE TOO

64 comments:

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

WOW!!! 4 years. That is so awesome.

Hlora said...

WOW! 4 years!! Congratulations!!

Nikki said...

Congrats Holley and this is all amazing thanks for sharing hugs Nikki

Glennis F said...

That's incredible Holley - what an achievement.
I will put your blog candy on my sidebar

Anonymous said...

I can imagine just how you feel as you pass the 4 year mark. well done.
Love the candy,

kaye G
xx

maureenjscott said...

Fabulous News! Well done on the 4 years!! Whoop whoop!! mo xxx

Linda Simpson said...

WOW Holley 4 years have gone so quickly and how fabulous for you! Congratulations and thank you for the opportunity to win such fabulous candy too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Angela D said...

Its great that you are in the position you are today, and amazing what can be done by surgeons these days. Onwards and upwards to many more years to come :)
Hugs
Ang
My Blog: A Crafty Blether

Kate M said...

Congratulations on your 4th anniversary - it is wonderful what can be done these days. Hope that you will continue to progress. Your blog candy is terrific - thanks for the opportunity to win!!
xx

lady jasmine crafts said...

Congrats hun, Wow thats some prizes xxx

Ellis said...

Congrats to four years, can belive it's that long ago! =)
Fabulous goodies you have posted so far!
Hugs, Elenor

Shelley said...

4 years is a great thing! Bet it seems like yesterday. Time flies when you feel so much better! Guess I will have to quit lurking & admiring quietly due to arthritis and start typing comments, lol. Great candy. Big hugs to you Holly.

Cindy H. said...

Holley you amaze me with all you have been given in your life. I am so happy you were given this second chance at a beautiful life and I know you will embrace it fully. Hugs and Smiles
Cindy Horsley

Christine said...

Congratulations on on your 4 year anniversary. Someone was certainly watching over you.

Anonymous said...

Holley - Congratulations! You are doing great! Audrey R in Austin

Sparkly Engineer said...

congratulations on the success of your surgery. I know the difference it can make. My brother had surgery in November and the changes are incredible although he is still very much in the recovery process.

Unknown said...

Holly,
Tears is what I had when reading your note. It has been 12 years for me; but Chiari rears it's ugly head too much for me some days. I think it is fantastic that you are where you are now and wish you all the best! Thinking about you!

Lucie said...

Congratulations Holley! 4 years remission is fantastic.

Unknown said...

Wow that is so wonderful!!! congrats...

Crafty Judith said...

wow that s really awesome hun xxx

Sandra Carey said...

How Wonderful Holly Hugs Sandra xx

Unknown said...

Wow four yrs that great.I love all your cards/
suec

Trish said...

Hi Holley,
Great news, every day is a day free from seizures and pain.... Praise the Lord.
Looking forward to February!
Hugs,
Trish x

Trish said...

Hi Holley,
Great news, every day is a day free from seizures and pain.... Praise the Lord.
Looking forward to February!
Hugs,
Trish x

Kaija said...

A big hug for you my friend, and a lot of joy in life!
Hugs Kaija<3

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow what is going a year fast Holley.
I know the candy from last year.
But already 4 years in total thats great.
Congratulations that is going so well.
And what a candy you do, thanks.

Greetings Karin

DeJa said...

Holley,

God is good. May He continue to shower you with sunshine and rainbows and hopefully no more surgery. Congratulations on 4 years.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on those 4 wonderful years and the many more you have to come. (((hugs)))

ionabunny said...

Gosh, this means it's been a year since I found your blog. So glad that things continue to go well. You are an inspiration. Congrats on 4 years. Wishing you many more

bissecat said...

Good luck to you on life and the wonderful blog.Hugs from Finland.

Melody Strahan said...

My heart-felt congratulations on your 4th anniversary! I can relate as I have had two emergency heart surgeries, and anniversaries are counted around here too!

You are obviously a wonderful person, and I wish you all the best of everything! Thanks for the fun stuff to watch here!

stamping sue said...

Hi Holley! I'm so happy to hear you are still improving!!!! I remember back when I first found your blog and you just started with your journey. since then I have enjoy visiting your blog to see your cards. thanks for sharing all these years.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Claudine said...

Congrats on e four years, that is so wonderful. I'm a new follower.

Mary K. said...

That is really great!!! Congratulations!!!!

Janny's Cards Creations said...

WOW! 4 years!! Congratulations!!

Hugs Janny

Betsy said...

Congrats on 4 years!!! I know that everyday seizure-free must seem like such a gift to you!
I was lucky enough to win a stamp from you last year! Yay! And I'll be looking forward to participating in your giveaway once again this year!

Unknown said...

congratulations on your 4 year anniversary.

Ann Dale said...

Hi Holly I am so glad you are winning your battle with cancer. I also have cancer Had my first surgery Nov. 13TH 2009. and 3 more sense then. I have to see the Dr Feb,19TH to see if I go back on chemo. We are sisters in this battle. I love all the gifts you are showing. Sending you good vibes. Love Ann Dale

nwilliams6 said...

I am so glad you have had so much success and your story makes us all appreciate life more. Sweet girl! Yay! Hugz!

riliska said...

Congratulations on on your 4 year anniversary!!! Thanks for nice candy!

Larisa said...

Thanks for the chance Holley! Your cards are always so good and positive)

Rhonda Miller said...

What a wonderful way to celebrate. Thanks for a chance.

Tonawanda said...

Wow I was reading about your health!! I'm glad you are better! That is amazing! I'm new to your page so I just noodled around and enjoyed looking at the cards etc... VERY NICE!! I noticed
you have lots of blog candy to share ~ I would love to help you out with that!! lol Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!

Carol Ric said...

Very impressive looking at all those stamps.

Unknown said...

Hi, I've just stumbled upon your page from a facebook link. I am in awe of your lovely page.
What an amazing journey you have been on too, many congratulations for making such wonderful progress. No wonder you are celebrating!
I read with interest that you are able to win some of these gorgeous stamps, but not sure how (haven't discovered the info for that bit yet :-) )
Must go and have another nosey around and add you to my favourites. May you continual to make great progress. Kindest regards, Sharon @CraftingCronies

Unknown said...

Wow four years that great you doing lot better
Sue C

Leanne said...

So happy for you that you're getting better each day. Hope you have many more happy & healthy years.

Melanie Smith said...

I am so happy for you and look forward to participating! I will place your candy on my blog along with a link to your page. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It is very inspirational!

rovianne said...

Just became an official follower. Followed you already through the Magnolia yahoogroup. But what an achievement!! So happy that all is okay now. What an enormous candy, wow. Thank you!

Julie Gleeson said...

Congratulations Holley on 4 years! I love all of your wonderful cards! You have an amazing talent! Your Blog candy is so amazing! Have a great time for Candy month! Hugs Julie xox

Sparkly Engineer said...

Congrats on 4 years. I save your blog candy to my sidebar. Hope you get lots of new followers.

Unknown said...

I have been following you for at least a couple of years now. Congrats on the 4 year anniversary of your successful surgery!

lora said...

I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I love all your cards vintage one with Marry nice cards like cute one with mouse all other cards you.
T Hanks having chance to win some goodies.Sue C

Anonymous said...

Hey ms February!!

I didnt realize you went through so much! I am glad you life quility has changed so much! Your future looks bright and hope these two surgerys
's are the last ones you needed.
I am happy for you!
Its awesome you celebrate this with this HUGE anount of candy!! Awesome!

Unknown said...

Wishing you even more blessings in the years to come Dear!

Cards by Ziggy said...

That's an amazing achievement, long may your positive recovery continue, now a follower of your blog

Barb F said...

I found you! I hadn't read about your surgery before and I am totally amazed at all you do! My goodness that was a fortunate thing for all of us to have you healthy!extra hugs coming your way- Barb F

Barb F said...

I found you! I hadn't read about your surgery before and I am totally amazed at all you do! My goodness that was a fortunate thing for all of us to have you healthy!extra hugs coming your way- Barb F

Zoe said...

Wow! I didn't know about your brain surgery? What an amazing success it has been for you, I think your very brave and an inspiration, thank you for sharing not only your amazing story of bravery and recovery but also this incredibly generous blog Candy. May you continue to achieve your dreams.
A very humble visitor to your blog, Zoe xxx

Iris said...

Congratulations on your successful surgeries and return to good health. Thanks for offering blog candy. I'm posting it on my sidebar.
http://theirisplace.blogspot.com

isoscia at aol dot com

Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P. said...

You are a fighter!!!
Bravo
I am your newest follower and I must writte here that you are amazing woman-so inspirable for all otheres here on blog and real world.
I wish you health and luck because we all need bouth in life.
Thanks for chance to win your rich candy
good luck to all
hugs and kisses with blesings from/with sLOVEnija
Tamara

Audrey Huffman (huffpede@yahoo.com) said...

Congrats Holley. Most of all God Bless and Keep you, and may His countenance continue to shine upon you. Love ya.

Iris said...

Congrats on 4 yrs and thanks for offering such lovely candy.
isoscia at aol dot com