Gosh I need to pop into the Off Topic forum more often, I missed this entirely! I'm saddened to hear of and that you are going through this Glad that you've got friends here but especially nearby that you can lean on as needed. Please feel free to PM me or call me anytime you need to!!

I started to notice your disappearance but as all the ladies have said, our thoughts are with you. My words of wisdom as I work with 90% men, they have a harder time than we women do. Time to celebrate everything women are! We care more about each other, we handle difficult situations better and we don't mind leaning on/over sharing with each other. Seeing as I am quite single, I can tell you that friends are important component of my life and I never feel lacking, someday the right person will come along and this will all just be a distant memory. XOXOX

Mary, I am thinking of you. You are such a vibrant, fun, warm person and I know you will come out on the other side of this better than ever. Your friends, your "staff" and your fashion friends are all going to take care of you.

I had such a blast spending time with you during the SoCal YLF meetup. SF is a *really* short hop away if you feel like getting out of town for a weekend and we could plan a meetup around you.

Also, in addition to packing things into very small spaces my other superpower is internet research skills. So if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

LOL, thanks, Sylvie! I may have a work trip to San Francisco in the not-too-distant future and if it happens I will definitely let you know!

Put us together and what have you got? Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!

Mary, when we heard about your move, we called an Emergency Godmother Summit. You are always there to nurture and give sage advice on the forum, and your good-karma-o-meter is off the charts. We really want you to have a drink - and a little something to put toward Woman Cave 2.0 - on us.

Much love and many hugs,

The YLF Fairy Godmothers <3

I have been sick with a horrible stomach bug since yesterday, and generally in pretty low spirits. And now... THIS!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!

YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE!!

BUT OMG I'M SO THRILLED YOU THOUGHT OF ME!!!

I will drink a toast to you all in my new Woman Cave 2.0, and your way-too-generous gift will be used for that one thing which I don't know what it is yet, but will make WoCa2.0 complete!

*puddles and puddles of happy tears*

You all are THE BEST!!!!!!

MaryK,
I just saw this thread and wanted to add my hugs and send you many positive thoughts - only a few of which are shoe-shaped.

Nadya

Oh my, I am the last person to read this...Mary you are a woman of great character and style. I am praying that the people you are meeting at your new church will step up and surround you with their support and Christian love. You are indeed a dear. Big hugs from Seattle.

Geez, I need to check in more often, too. Hope you are doing best as can be expected under the circumstances. Big fat hugs to you.

The Fabby Godmothers work in mysterious ways! Hope you feel better soon. Make sure you let me know when you're coming to SF *maybe* I can get away! (Or if it's April 24-28 I'll already be there.)

hugs Mary: you know I was just thinking about the most amazing woman I met today and our meeting started with her telling me the story of her wonderful journey of life since shestarted being single in her 40s. truly a great person and then I spied your message... I hope that is some small story of hope and good wishes as you start recovering and rebuilding. you are so full of energy I am sure it will bring good things to you as well. loves jenxx

YAY for the Fairy Fabmothers!!!! They are without compare.

BIg hugs, Mary! And enjoy!!!

Also late to the party here, but wishing you lots of Fabiness to come. Big hugs from the opposite coast. We'll toast to you in NYC YLF get together tomorrow.

OMG, I never read "Off topics" before, in fact-after almost 5 years on th eYLF I've only discovered them, right now(Isabel, Rute, and now about You). Shame, I know!!! :-(, and I was really wonderring what's wrong with MaryK,-as not really much outfits posted, and not all that colourfull ones, to:-(.
Now, all I want to say, it takes a lot of courage to do what you (and one of my closest friend) are doing right now-- so yess, I'm that deeply touched and sensitive to what's going on with you, too! Hugs!

FEEL BETTER SOON. We adore you, Mary.

Absolutely, Jeannie!

I had wondered what happened to you and tend to forget the Off Topic section. As in remembering every couple of weeks and not noticing where it was when the new site went up. My jaw dropped as I read your post. I'm so sorry, but since your advice has always been so wise and insightful, I have no doubt that this change is ultimately for the better, albeit painful now. Many hugs. Maybe we can have a meet-up in SF?

Mary, I'm late to chime in but I am sending you positive vibes and love. It sounds like this is for the best, but the stress and uncertainty about the future is unsettling I'm sure.

All will be well in time. And your chipper attitude will help carry you through in the meantime. BIG HUG to you! XOXO

Hi Mary -

I have been scarce on the forum myself the last several weeks for a variety of work-related reasons, and I'm just seeing this. I'm so terribly sorry. I wish I had the right words - wisdom to deliver with kindness and generosity, as Suz says - but in their absence, I am sending a gigantic hug your way. Please know that I am thinking of you, and sending you a ton of good thoughts, x.