by hightechgrammy 27 Jan 2014

I just wanted to show off something I spent too many hours creating on Photoshop. I asked the other parents of kids with Koolen de Vries Syndrome, what words would be the tools they would have in their survival kits. Then I created each one, then put them all together for the group's cover banner. This is what I made. It was fun, and i'm really pleased with it!

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by basketkase 09 Feb 2014

Jan, what a fantastic mural......great job!!

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by noah 08 Feb 2014

Wow this would make an awesome quilt i love it hugs

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by pennifold 08 Feb 2014

Beautiful Jan and what a wonderful way to show off these attributes for all the people who have this syndrome. Love Chris

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by dennis999 08 Feb 2014

Their choice of words is most humbling. An excellent job and you have every right to be both pleased and proud.

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by sewilso 08 Feb 2014

Very nice array!!!

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by hightechgrammy 08 Feb 2014

Wouldn't each of these words be nice as a quilt block!

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by cj2sew 08 Feb 2014

I Googled the syndrome and became educated. Thank you for sharing how these parents view their children. True, true love. Thank you for sharing

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 08 Feb 2014

Thanks for doing that! This is one of the syndromes my son has. The kids have lots of challenges, and are really friendly and sweet.

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by mycarole 08 Feb 2014

Beautiful work. I'm wondering, how big is this banner. Where is it going? Did you print this on your regular printer? Thanks so much, for sharing. Carole

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 08 Feb 2014

It is just a jpg banner that probably will never be printed. It is for the top of the facebook page for the Koolen De Vries Syndrome group. My son, Ben, who is 25 years old has this syndrome, so I am a part of this group. I asked the parents to give me some words that they would consider tools in their survival toolboxes, and made this banner from what they told me. Aren't they awesome!

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by jrob Moderator 30 Jan 2014

I am so touched by each of these sentiments all the way down to my soul. Aren't these the tools we want for all of our children/grandchildren, no matter their abilities? This is just a beautiful banner and it was worth all of your hard work.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 08 Feb 2014

Thank you. I think we need to add Laughter and Gratitude, but I only had so much space!

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by dragonflyer 30 Jan 2014

Nicely done...these are words we should all appreciate and live by...regardless of what life challenges we endure....this would make a wonderful table runner, too!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 08 Feb 2014

Thanks! We all need these, don't we!

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by quail 28 Jan 2014

Wow, you have a blend of the practical, emotional, and spiritual. Something that serves both body and soul...as we were created. Two of my daughters are dealing with severely challenged children, and I can see how each of the words you have written apply to the days of their week. Very well done!!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thank you. The words were given to me by the parents - so that really makes sense. I have taken off Endurance and replaced it with Gratitude because one parent really wanted it added! Wow, two grandchildren with super challenges!

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by 02kar Moderator 28 Jan 2014

Kudos to you. I think this is wonderful! This shows the world that our folks who are challenged in one way or another not only have value but are blessings to the world.

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toogie by toogie 28 Jan 2014

Very true and nice of you to say,Karen-Toogie

hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks, how true, and nice that you noticed that :-)

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by spendlove Moderator 28 Jan 2014

Excellent!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks!

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by marianb 28 Jan 2014

Fantastic.. great work..

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thank You!

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by toogie 28 Jan 2014

Words we all need/should use, for survival.Great job!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks, Toogie - everyone needs these words!

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by abl789 28 Jan 2014

It's Beautiful! You did an awesome job with your creativity and designing on this Banner! It is for a good cause too. I believe these are words to encourage good fruit in anyone's life!- Susan A.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks, Susan, I've had a hard time getting my creativity going lately :-)

toogie by toogie 28 Jan 2014

So true,Susan and Welcome to Cute Emb!-Toogie

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by snowbird42 28 Jan 2014

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow how wonderful...soozie

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks for the WooooooooooooW!

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by capoodle 28 Jan 2014

So encouraging. Now to have that digitized.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Can you imagine the # of stitches???

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by highlandermom 28 Jan 2014

Excellent banner I love it so very true as words for us all to hold onto.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks for taking a look!

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by cfidl 27 Jan 2014

Excellent!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks Christine. I knew you'd like it!

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by rescuer Moderator 27 Jan 2014

Beautiful and so very true!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 28 Jan 2014

Thanks, you understand for sure!

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