This week at Ella Publishing we are celebrating Heart Health Awareness Month. Yesterday Rachel and other Ella Friends shared how heart conditions have affected them in their families. I encourage you to go take a look and read these amazing stories of courage and faith.
Today we are highlighting projects that promote a heart healthy lifestyle, specifically in women. You have probably read the statistics and have seen the news stories related to the increase in heart related conditions in women and the steps we can take to combat this. This is a subject I could contribute to and it was a layout I have been wanting to make for some time anyway, so Rachel gave me the kick in the hiney I needed to get it done!
Terry and I have been running for a quite a few years now. He started way back when he joined the Marine Corps in 1995 and I started when I couldn't get those last pesky pounds off after having Maya in 2002. Now, well, it has certainly become a way of life for us. I always say I run to eat chocolate, when in actuality I run to stay healthy and combat those ailments lurking around.
We also run for those beautiful little people in our family. We want to set an example and we want to be around for many, many years to come to torment them into adulthood!! They both say they'll "do running" when they get bigger too and I couldn't be more proud to hear them say that. We don't use the word "fat" or "skinny" in our house, but healthy. As long as they are healthy, I am happy with that!
Tomorrow on the Ella Blog we'll be sharing heartfelt cards too and want everyone to know it's National Wear Red Day in honor of Heart Healthy Month. So bust out that red to honor those you know affected by heart disease or just to bring awareness!
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Yesterday I was up over at the Pebbles Blog too with some cards. I'm finally getting over my fear of cards-yay me!! That's not to say that I'm totally comfortable with them, but it does mean I don't start immediately sweating when someone asks me to do one!!
I made this one for a certain special someone who had a birthday last week!
I love making cards for them and they get so excited when they see one made. Ella said "you made that for ME??!!" Love that reaction!
I also made this one as well that she can use for all those many gifts she received from friends and family:
We are out enjoying this amazing freak weather we are having this week! I know winter will return soon so for now I push the children outside and we all enjoy it while we can!!
Happy Thursday!
