An Addicts Life

I confess … I have an addiction. And NO, I do not need help to quit because I don’t want to.

In 2001 I got hooked – completely. It wasn’t a slow addiction – but immediately took control of my life. Day after day it consumed me. I couldn’t escape its control – the more I resisted the more control it took.

I didn’t feel trapped within the addiction – but felt exhilarated by it. The joy it brought me was incredible. And, not only me, but all who benefited from my addiction.

Wonder what my addiction is?

I’ll give you a few hints:
It is a life changing habit.
It costs money
It consumes my time
It brings great joy

That’s a few of what it does … now here are a few of what it doesn’t do …
It doesn’t destroy the body
It doesn’t break the law
It doesn’t separate families
It doesn’t require I hide it

What is my addiction? In a moment, but first …

I’ll also confess that I am addicted for life – and no one can send me to rehab. Since it captured my life, I’ve become a different person. I’ve changed – I’ve learned that without it, life would be dull and boring.

OK … I’m ready to reveal my addiction …

Ready … here it is ….

SCRAP BOOKING … GOTCHA!!! You thought it was something completely different, and harmful.

Yes, the addiction changed my life. And not only my life, but the life of my family and friends. Since 2001, I’ve created over 50 albums of life memories; cherished events of the life of the Carey family. And each month as I add the precious events to the pages of my albums, I thank GOD for his revelation of this habit for photography and writing. Pictures and stories combined create the whole story of the Carey family. I treasure these albums and know one day they will share the story of how much Nancy Carey loved her family. And without wondering who she was, or what she loved to do, they can simply open the pages of the albums and see for themselves.

SO … there you have it! I’m addicted to Scrapbooking and proud of it. Now I wouldn’t suggest you become an addict of anything – but scrapbooking, now that is an addiction everyone can live with.

© Nancy Carey
Author: My Sister My Hero Cathy Porter Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2007
www.nancycarey.com