The Future of TLP - a new chapter

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  1. lmccandless

    lmccandless The Force is strong with this one.

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    As memory keepers and storytellers, we all know that even the best chapters come to a close. So, it is with both great appreciation for the story we’ve written together in this community and no small amount of sadness that I must close my own chapter at TLP. My daughters have both had major health challenges over the last few years that have required my focus and time in a way that simply didn’t leave any for TLP. I spent a long while thinking and hoping that would change, but my youngest daughter’s recent surgeries made me come face to face with the realization that it isn’t changing any time soon. So, it is necessary for me to pass the book to a new caretaker, one who will love and nurture this story in the way it deserves. The Lilypad will be under new ownership on January 1st but please know that a part of me and my heart will always be here. Thank you for the memories. ❤️
     
  2. dawnmarch

    dawnmarch Actually, no. You are not funny!

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    Best wishes to you and your family, Laura. I know we all appreciate that family comes first and that sometimes we have to step back and focus on that. Thank you for building this lovely, caring and supportive community and making it possible for it to continue on! For many of us, this is our scrapbooking (and online social) home and that means a lot in this day where the internet can be so impersonal. Hugs and love to you and your girls.
     
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  3. bellbird

    bellbird Pollywog

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    Thanks so much for letting us know of impending changes & I hope the health situation with you and your daughters improve sooner than later. I'm sure you've been juggling a lot for a while & hope officially closing this chapter will give you some relief. And I'm sure whoever the new owner is they love this place as much as you.
     
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  4. SeattleSheri

    SeattleSheri Movers, cleaners, great hair. I'm a socialite!

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    Best wishes to you and your girls :heartlub:heartlub I hope your daughters continue to heal. Thanks for the update!
     
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  5. A-M

    A-M Not a lot of hustle in my hustle anymore

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    Laura, thankyou for sharing all this with us. I pray that the days ahead will be brighter for you and your loved ones.
     
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  6. umyesh

    umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

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    Wishing you and your family the best Laura.
     
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  7. yellowpeep

    yellowpeep Spaaaarrrrrkkkleeeee

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    Friend, my heart has been with you for so long. This announcement definitely stirs up very mixed feelings. Thank you for building a place that could accommodate such a vibrant and beautiful community. You have--and will--be missed. I hope with my whole heart that you and your daughters will soon be in a strong, stable, healthy place together. Thank you for everything. Love you. xo
     
  8. mocamom

    mocamom Runs on coffee. And with scissors.

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    Laura, as a mom of a medically fragile daughter, I know what it's like to be pulled in so many directions. My heart hurts that someone else has to go through this too. I pray that this is actually a relief in the long run and that you can focus on helping them through their medical procedures and diagnosis and also have time to take care of yourself.
     
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  9. littlekiwi

    littlekiwi I charge by the hour for anything before noon

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    So so happy to hear this. Thanks for all you have done over the years @lmccandless
     
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  10. Iowan

    Iowan Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa

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    I hope the health of you and your daughters improve as you open the next chapter in your story. Best of luck and thanks for making a wonderful scrapping home. ❤️❤️
     
  11. Lynnette

    Lynnette In my life, I've loved them all

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    Wishing you & your daughters all the best Laura. Thank you for everything you've done to nurture this vibrant community! Take good care!
     
  12. wombat146

    wombat146 Check out my kilt! And my turret!

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    All the very best Laura, and hope the health situation improves with your daughters.
     
  13. ajm

    ajm Well-Known Member

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    Thank you for all you’ve done for this community, family comes first. Wishing you and your daughters strength and love.
     
  14. Dady

    Dady Well-Known Member

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    I wish you and your family all the best and thank you for all the good times TLP ♥︎
     
  15. cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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    Laura, Wishing you and your daughters all the best and sending healing prayers to you all. Thank you for letting us know, and thank you for this wonderful place at the Lilypad we call home. You will be missed.
     
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  16. MrsPeel

    MrsPeel LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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    all our prayers are with you, hope things get better very soon.
    you have given me some of the most amazing, happy times of the past 12 years, that lives in my heart and even in my failing memory, so Thank you for that, once again, we are keeping you in our prayers.
     
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  17. Vrielinkie

    Vrielinkie Rub-a-Dub-Dub

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    Thank you for all you have done and all the best! :grouphug
     
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  18. *sylvia*

    *sylvia* Pollywog

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    Wishing you and your family all the best Laura. Thank you for all you have done.
     
  19. marijke

    marijke Weekends are for wine.

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    Wishing you & your daughters all the best Laura. Take good care!
     
  20. IntenseMagic

    IntenseMagic Some grannies cuss a lot. I'm some grannies.

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    Wishing you and your daughters all the best, Laura. Thank you for building this amazing space and I'm sending many thoughts and prayers for you and your daughters in your journey ahead.
     

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