Mad Props

Shhh!!

Marlise and Claire and Christine don’t know I’m on the loose!

See this amazing website?

Welp.

It’s not me.

Y’all should know this. My face is on this project, and most of the words are mine, but by no means is this a one woman show.

Since about this time last year, I have been graced with three women who have shouldered load for me, allowed me to do more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.

Who have been my sounding boards, my talk-Lace-off-the-ledge crisis team when things got too intense, my tough talking and soft hearted women who give their all to me.

And to you.

This website would not exist if not for them.

Y’all should know this. My face is on this project, and most of the words are mine, but by no means is this a one woman show.

Christine, our General Contractor, built the bones, fully 10 months ago, and laid a foundation for a sturdy building that will stand the test of time. Marlise, working alongside, has been something like an Interior Designer, offering choices that allowed me to control the process without feeling overwhelmed. Claire stretches her arms out to us all, offering straight no chaser advice, keeping an eagle eye, and reminding me of who I am when I am close to forgetting.

Between the three of them, boy howdy do I look good. But it ain’t me; not just me.

It never is.

I admire and cherish and respect each of them so much. We are lucky. So very lucky they do what they do for and with us.

So. Words that are so inadequate, but so heartfelt.

Thank you Marlise, and Claire, and Christine.

Here is to many more years of serving, and laughing, and cursing, and loving each other. We hope you see that love in every damn thing we do here.

Cheers.


14 responses to “Mad Props”

  1. Stacia Sanders Avatar
    Stacia Sanders

    Thank you, Christine, Marlowe, Claire, and Lace. The site is beautiful and the support and love behind it are even more so.

  2. Varda L Avatar
    Varda L

    It is such a lesson that every aspect of this is a demonstration of healthy community.

  3. Graham Hughes Avatar

    The love you bring has changed me with every read, reminder, gentle push to pivot, and confrontation. I am better because of you all.

    Thank you, Lace, Marlise, Claire, and Christine.

  4. Kathy Kratchmer Avatar
    Kathy Kratchmer

    My how you all shine through the marvelous collaboration that is this dedicated website. Thank you for laying the foundation . faithfully building upon it, and mortaring us into the community we are. I am so very thankful.
    Thank you, Lace!
    Thank you, Marlise!
    Thank you, Claire!
    Thank you, Christine!
    For everything, seen or unseen, that you have poured out for this community. Thank you!

  5. Lace Watkins Avatar
    Lace Watkins

    Ahem…I *may* have burned night oil….☺

  6. Laura Berwick Avatar
    Laura Berwick

    I’m beyond thankful for the new platform, which I’m enjoying exploring. I’m also so very thankful for the team that keeps our Lace going. We need her so much. Grate work to you all!

  7. Deb Chymiak Isanhart Avatar
    Deb Chymiak Isanhart

    Marlise, Claire and Christine thank you for the way you stand with Lace and help hold the container of this community. I am so glad we are on this path together.

  8. Radha Avatar

    A great big shout out to all of you. What a lot of work and love you’re doing. You’ve created a space that is unique and challenging.

  9. Danielle Holcombe Avatar
    Danielle Holcombe

    Very grateful for all that each of you do to grow and keep this community. Thank you Lace, Christine, Marlise and Claire. I know you each must give so much of yourselves and we are a better community because of your sacrifices – we exist at all because of your sacrifices. Thank you!

  10. Claire Ramsey Avatar
    Claire Ramsey

    Oh Lace! Thank you for the kind words and your generous heart and your deep thinking abilities!! And being willing to juggle all the balls you keep in the air!! I love the community you created and keep populated! (PS Looks like you stayed up after the street lights came on Miss Lace!!!)

  11. Vickie Avatar
    Vickie

    Thank you all for all that you give and make possible for my growth and this community!

  12. Meg F Avatar
    Meg F

    Thank you, Lace, Marlise, Claire and Christine! I’m grateful to each of you for your work!

  13. Lace Watkins Avatar
    Lace Watkins

    Love how she won’t approve her own posts. Heh. I love you hard. This should not be news.

  14. Marlise Avatar
    Marlise

    Thank you! I wouldn’t trade this wonderful, challenging, and convicting community for any other. ❤️

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