first of all i can't begin to say how grateful i feel.
the support that has been given to me has be overwhelming.
i spent so much of the weekend just replying to comments, email and messages of well wishes and love.
wow.
a dear friend sent me an e-mail today and she reminded me of what really is important in life.
family.
and
friends.
i am blessed.
i have amazing children.
i have an amazing supportive family.
i have the best friends in the world.
no.
universe.
some that are so close to me and have been there for me on a daily basis.
in the last few months sometimes it has been an hourly thing.
although the events of last week were incredibly painful i am at peace.
i can breathe.
not walking on a eggshells.
when i left The Girls' Paperie i took a huge risk.
gave up something i loved.
thought i was trading something great for something greater.
6 months later i am starting over.
today i am getting on a plane.
heading to CHA.
i am anxious.
who knows what the future has in store.
what i do know is i am not ever going give up doing what i love.
so off i go.
chin up.
be brave.
take another risk.
that's what this thing called life is all about.
thank you all for being here for me.
kiss kiss
m.
knock 'em dead, margie. and do it with a big smile on your face and your head held high. xoxo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | July 18, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Keep your chin up girl! You are beautiful, and wonderfully creative, and you deserve only the best that life has to give! I can't wait to see what the future brings for you, because I can only see it getting better!!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 18, 2011 at 06:14 AM
You'll feel so much love this week that it will all be good in the end. [and - lol - one of the first 'she art' girls I sold {I call mine soul sisters} was 'She stopped walking on eggshells' - lol - there's A LOT of freedom in that.] You go, girl!!
Posted by: judy in huntsville - al | July 18, 2011 at 06:36 AM
you should be very P*R*O**U*D of yourself for taking that risk... and it will pay off...just watch!
xoxo...
~p
Posted by: patty | July 18, 2011 at 06:39 AM
You should re-start The Girl's Paperie because your products were amazing!!!!! And we all miss them!!! You are a really talented designer. Pretty Please??? :-)
Posted by: christina carnoy | July 18, 2011 at 07:17 AM
There are brighter days ahead of you!! God has a plan for you that is better then you could ever imagine!! HUGS!
Posted by: Kim Boken | July 18, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Very rarely is life's journey a straight line. There are sharp turns everywher but the difference is how you handle these turns. The most successful people rebound quickly leaving regret to the past. Past regrets are like smoke you can't hold on to them, just walk through it and don't ever give up your passion. And remember we are not that important as individuals, no one is keeping a score card on your stats. Tomorrow there will be someone new to focus the spotlight on. Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisabarrie | July 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
I KNOW we will see greatness from you and I cna't wait!
Posted by: rhonda | July 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM
brave girls do pic themselves up and continue... just down a different road.. exciting... a new adventure. keep smiling
Posted by: Tracey | July 18, 2011 at 02:52 PM
Margie, I know you will do well & suceed whatever you decide to do!!
Your GP collection I just loved so gorgeous!!
One of my Favorites to create with!!
Looking forward to seeing more of your talent!!
Hugs and be blessed!!
Posted by: michelle | July 18, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Hold your head up high and know that a lot of us are cheering for you ;)
Hav a great week.
Posted by: Heidi | July 18, 2011 at 03:30 PM
From all the comments I have read, I am thinking that everything I loved came from your creative mind...I never really knew much of the Girl's Paperie, I have just now stepped out of my "cutesy" stuff in to the wonderful world of vintage beauty...just know that you have a new fan in me, and I will be on the lookout for the next amazing venture you take. Those who have let you go will come to regret it, I have no doubt, and this will only make you stronger! Glad to see that you aren't going to give up!!
Posted by: Amanda J | July 18, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Life is rigged in your favor!
Posted by: Margaret | July 18, 2011 at 04:58 PM
we love you so much!!
Posted by: lisa fairbanks | July 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Life is a Journey...
Not a guided tour.
I love that quote, and I think you are one amazing woman with lots of talent!
Posted by: Meg Keller | July 18, 2011 at 10:55 PM
You are a talented designer and I think if you can find a partner to help you restart The Girls Paperie, you'd have a ton of customers!
I pray CHA is a great thing for you!
Posted by: Kimberly L.C. | July 19, 2011 at 08:43 AM
you are an inspiration to many.. you go girlfriend!!!
Posted by: diana | July 19, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Please remember you are always and inspiration and in some way this was meant to be. CHA has always been like a second home to you full of friends and support despite the competition. :) This may be the best place for you to be. My support is always with you and hope to see you again soon.
Maybe with Ted and I again on another cruise.
Kim Jo.
Posted by: KimJo | July 19, 2011 at 07:46 PM
I wish you the very best of luck - I love your work and your blog has inspired me and helped me through some tough days too. Thank you.
Posted by: Paula G | July 19, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Very classy post. It's nice to see you are truly seeing the big picture when you are served the $hit sandwich! I wish you the best wherever life takes you. :)
Posted by: Donna C | July 20, 2011 at 09:38 AM
You are amazing! your strength is inspiring ;) I truly wish you the best in your new journey and I will always be here supporting whatever road you chose.
xoxo
Limor
Posted by: Limor Webber | July 20, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Margie, I only know you from your beautiful words and pictures on this blog and your art via your stunning papers - especially the GP lines which I bought duplicates of when I heard the line was ending. I just want to say that life does throw us big curves (like my husbands brain cancer!) but there is always a window that opens and lets a fresh breeze come through to lead us in a new direction. I know that I would be a customer of your products and your art NO MATTER WHERE YOU LAND! You have a beautiful gift and eye that so many of us love! Shine on sweet lady! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | July 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM
When you want to do something right, do it yourself!
Get back on the bike and start pedaling.
Remember the past, transform the future. I look forward to more greatness from you, Miss Margie! You are creative and vivacious, and people are incredibly attracted to all that you are. I saw this firsthand at Ranger U. At CHA I never saw you without an entourage. Chin up, Chica!
Posted by: Allie | July 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Margie ... no doubt: you rock, girl :)
Posted by: Janna | July 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I love you and I love that you went to CHA in spite of everything. Walking on eggshells sucks - been living that way far far too long myself, and it's slowly coming to an end. I have so much admiration for you, and I am still working my butt off to come up with $ to come to Spark so I can meet you and Christy!! Love you girl!
Posted by: Jen Clark | July 24, 2011 at 01:31 AM