Time for me to hang up my hat
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| Wed, 08-13-2008 - 8:39am |
Hello to all:
I hate to write this letter and have thought about it for a few weeks. But after 5 years as CL of Single Mother's and Dating, it is time for me to hang up my hat as CL.
I dearly love the community and I believe I have received more than I have given - which is a lot since my message count is 6844 in this time - but I just don't have the time in my life anymore. And this is a good thing for me - because my business is thriving, I have an almost teen son who requires more time and I am a triathlete who enjoys training more than sitting at the computer. Life is good.
And so, anyone who wants the job should click on "about the boards" and then "want to be a leader" and follow ivillage instructions and see what happens.
I have sent a note to the community moderators and will stay on for a bit for the transition. It is a great opportunity to help and learn from others. And of course I will become a normal person and still stick around - just not every day.
I guess the reason I took on the CL job was because I felt I could really offer something - that I have higher standards and wanted to promote my outlook - which is to get your life together on your own and stop pining for a man to do it - that way you can make better choices and be worth more than just a roll in the sack. I am hoping the next person has this attitude - but maybe they will have a different one or even better. :-)
I believe in the time I have been here that our board has bloomed - we have so many different outlooks here - and quality and expertise and positive support. And I believe it is all of you that make it - not just me - and that it will continue to thrive.
Okay - time to go out on the bike! Don't be sad - this is a great new opportunity for everyone!!

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Wow Judy, so sad to see you step down, but as long as you stick around, then all is well!
West-
I so appreciate all that you have done for the board.
Thank you for your support, wisdom, kind words and strength. I am sad to see you step down from your post but very happy to have gained from your guidance. As always your endurance and strength is and always will be a force to be reckoned with. Simply...you rock!....fantastic wishes coming your way from this mom...thank you for always being an inspiration!
M
My first thought on seeing the title was ‘NO NO No, this cannot be, it is not April 1st!!
mom_uk2socal - Mom to DS22, DS19, DD16
Congrats on having such a full and wonderful life. You are such a treasure here as everyone has said. From the first moment I joined in you have welcomed and encouraged my every step--a couple of times I stupidly didn't listen to your sage advice and regreted it later! Your philosophy on accepting yourself has been very welcoming and has helped me along my journey here. Everyone here has.
I know that I have a hard time keeping up with this board--one minute I think I am up to date and then I find out I completely missed some big news--taking even a days break here means reading for hours! I can't even begin to imagine how much work this all takes--AND you take your job here very seriously. We still expect updates but I am sure that we all understand!
April
April
Thanks to all for your kind words. I really wish there were 30 hours in a day so I could stay - because I do love it here - but life calls - which is a great thing for me really. And yes I will still be around. No worries. I just have to attend to my real job ;-)
This has been a great experience because I have learned a lot about people and relationships and what really makes my life important.
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