Hello from Maine!

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  1. KairynLisa

    KairynLisa Wouldn't make it as a fighter pilot

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    Thank you again, ladies for the warm welcome but also for the lovely thoughts about my momsie. One thing I did after she passed, was scrap her life. Her entire life. It was SO very therapeutic! I ended up printing 4 books, one for each sibling and of course for myself. I was able to also design her headstone... each part of it includes a part of each of us (her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren). Looking at it makes me happy! Lastly, I've tried to include a part of her in each room in my home and car... from my rearview mirror hangs a string of beads with her photo; her teacup collection is in the room with me now; her dishes are in my kitchen; I made pillows from her shirt and one from her long time friend (he gave up living just 5 weeks after she did - "my best friend is gone" he told us - so very sad)... anyway, I appreciate your thoughtful words. She is missed dearly, but I love that I have a creative outlet with which to remember her.
     
  2. cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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    Hi Kairyn & welcome again to the pad!! So glad you have found us as your new home. So sorry to hear about your Mom. Glad though you have joined us!!
     
  3. jk703

    jk703 CEO of Anything and Everything, Everywhere

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    Hi Kairyn! It's so great to see you again! I remember you from SM and from Chelle's team! Welcome back to scrapping, you will love it here!

    I'm so sorry to hear about you Mom! Sending a hug! :happyhug
     
  4. JenEm

    JenEm Pollywog

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    Hello Kairyn and welcome to The Pad. So glad you have joined us.

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, but love all the ways you are keeping her memory alive. Hugs xo
     
  5. gracielou

    gracielou Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TLP!! So glad you found your way here.
     
  6. sahlink

    sahlink sahlink

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    Welcome!! Yup, I too started at ScrapMatters early on!!
    You are going to LOVE the pad and find it truly a great digi "home".
     
  7. Sokee

    Sokee What we do in life echoes in eternity

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    I'm am so so sorry, this is also the cancer my father passed away from in 2003, such an aggressive cancer! ((hugs))

    I'm very glad you made your way here to the Pad! Welcome!
     
  8. sabrinavc

    sabrinavc Designer

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    Welcome to The Lilypad! you will love it here
     
  9. KairynLisa

    KairynLisa Wouldn't make it as a fighter pilot

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    Again I am overwhelmed by your lovely welcome! *feeling blessed!*
     
  10. keepscrappin

    keepscrappin ScrapWithTheWind

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    Hello, hello my friend! So glad you're back scrappin, I've missed you! I can't believe you've been gone from scrappin for so long, but so glad you've found your way back. The pad is the place to be. Holler if you need anything.
     
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  11. HeatherB

    HeatherB Ain't nothin wrong with a few dust bunnies!

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    Hi Kairyn, and welcome to the Lilypad! So glad you found your way to us!
     
  12. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    Welcome! It's so fun to see that you're re-connecting with so many old digi friends here! :) I'm so glad that TLP is already starting to feel like home for you. :heartslub
     
  13. amandac

    amandac Read, or Run? Hmmm ...

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    Welcome to the pad Kairyn ... have fun!!
     
  14. keepscrappin

    keepscrappin ScrapWithTheWind

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    Bart says Welcome, Kairyn!

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  15. amien1

    amien1 I do enjoy a good exclamation point!

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    Welcome & kisses for bart!
     
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  16. wombat146

    wombat146 Check out my kilt! And my turret!

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    Welcome to the Pad Kairyn! Make your yourself comfy and just holler if you need a hand with anything!
     
  17. 3BluEyedBabies

    3BluEyedBabies Falling for pumpkin ...

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    renee82 renee82

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    Welcome! You will love it here!
     
  19. Dalis

    Dalis Jose Cuervo is NOT a good friend

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    WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME, KAIRYN!
     
  20. michelepixels

    michelepixels A pun is not fully matured until it is full groan.

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    I remember you from ScrapMatters Kairyn! I was on the team there just before it closed too, and CT'd for a couple of the designers. Then, for a few years, I barely scrapped, instead focusing on learning photography. But I missed scrapping and tried a few places until I found TLP. It's the best! I love the way you have a memory of your mom in every room. Welcome to TLP!
     

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