waking up this morning, i am reminded that kindness & good people are out there...and they reach out to you when you need a few simple words to perk you up.
thank you, for every note you sent overnight.
for every comment on my work in the SC gallery over the past 5 years.
and for allowing me to share our lives each month.
i'll still be on the Message Boards, etc...i'm so very eager to continue doing what i love there: connect with people who enjoy the comraderie as much as i do.
i'd be lying if i said it doesn't feel odd/sad to know i won't be in the gallery at Reveal.
but along the way, i'll still be crafty ;)
things are different for me these days.
raising a 13-year old girl, still working full time, adapting to more travel for Mike and taking care of 2 grandparents who are well into their 80s and can no longer drive/feed/care for themselves has changed my day to day ops in more ways than one.
time is precious.
and i'm considering myself fortunate to have the chance to stay active in a community i love, while stepping back a bit to allow time for those folks up there in that photo.
thank you, friends.
hope you stick around!
:)
Nicole, I will miss your contribution to the DT, but I will still visit your blog and talk to you in the MB. Thank you for the inspiration you have given me :)
ReplyDeleteI understand your decision and respect you for it :)
I know I'll be sticking around for sure Nicole...I absolutely ADORE your work. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are simply awesome Nik and I'm lucky to have you in my life!
ReplyDeletelikewise, my friend!! xo
DeleteI was so sad to see you listed with those leaving the SC DT. Oh my goodness we had a blast. Long live photoshopped wrestling uniforms!
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DeleteLove you Nicole Harper. Always.
ReplyDeleteback at you, sister...so very grateful for the times we've shared these last 5 years. xo
DeleteLove you Nik!! You're as awesome as they come!
ReplyDeleteA great big HUG, Nik! you are just Fabulous ;)
ReplyDeleteAlthough we have never met in person, I feel like if (when?) we do, it will be instant. I admire not just your crafty-ness, but your loving spirit. Hugs my friend. It's not goodbye.
ReplyDeletewe have to meet...this is crazy that we haven't!!
DeleteYou rock my socks!
ReplyDeleteSo very glad that you are going to be still around a lot it would not be SC without you. Hugs Amystuart18
ReplyDeletelots and lots of love.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you will be still on the boards at SC. will miss seeing your kit work. You always inspired me. I just love seeing your daughter growing up in your work. You have good priorities...and they are precious!
ReplyDeleteSo way back when...when SC began, I remember us both. We were both talkative on the message boards, you know when there were only like 20 of us. ;) And then you got on the DT...and went on to some other amazing scrappy things. Always with a smile on your face and a funny story to share. Change sucks. :( I'm glad you'll be around...to remind me of what it used to be all about.
ReplyDeleteEm, thank you so much. i DO remember that time...man, we had some crazy laughs didn't we?! such a compliment, your last sentence...eager to see you in Chicago!! :)
DeleteWhile I am going to miss your gallery each month, I am so happy that you will be sticking around at SC! You are super sweet and I love how you always stay connected with the community there. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration you brought to SC! Glad you Will stick around, tank care!
ReplyDeleteso very sad to see you go. loved your work and you were a great inspiration. you'll be missed.
ReplyDeleteHey lady - sad that you're leaving the team, but happy you get some more of your life back! I hope you can make it up to Scrappy Chic a little more often now. ;) Chris says hi and she hopes to see you back in the mix, too (we're in Chicago getting ready for CHA). Take care!
ReplyDeleteI just saw the email after Shabbos, and I'm just SO shocked and sad. I will miss your gallery every month:( I'm just glad you're sticking around, you = SC in my mind in so many ways. SO much love, my friend:)
ReplyDeleteIt will be sad to see you leave SC but I fully understand and your are right time is so precious...I am so happy that you have made the decisions you have made and that you will still be around over at SC, love that I have gotten to know you and see your beautiful creations over the last few months of me joining SC, I am looking forward to continuing to follow your next adventures...hugs!
ReplyDeleteI needed to come see you here Nik. What you are doing to help your family is so inspiring. I shall miss seeing your DT work but thankful you'll be around SC. I don't go there as often as I used to or as often as I really want too but your presence is one I count on. You're so welcoming and encouraging! While you are diligent in all you do for your family don't forget to take care of yourself! -Amy
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome and so is your crafty work! Never forget that. :)
ReplyDeleteI am really gonna miss you but am glad to see that you will still be on here some. You are my favorite designer! Your layouts always inspire me! As a mom of 4 boys, wife,and a daughter and grand-daughter, I totally understand. Goodluck and God bless you and your lovely family :)
ReplyDeleteALways be there !!! Your work is so fantastic !!
ReplyDeleteWont be the same without in the gallery I will just have to stalk your blog for inspo......
ReplyDeletebut but but - you were always part of the furniture :( x
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