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. ❤️
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.
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.
Laura, thankyou for sharing all this with us. I pray that the days ahead will be brighter for you and your loved ones.
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
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.
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. ❤️❤️
Wishing you & your daughters all the best Laura. Thank you for everything you've done to nurture this vibrant community! Take good care!
Thank you for all you’ve done for this community, family comes first. Wishing you and your daughters strength and love.
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.
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.
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.