Celebration Appreciate MarineAurora

Well, I talked her tons of times and I always found an impressive person and really funny too.

She is awesome, and appreciate her as member of LV.

 

I never had much interaction with Marine beyond our time as staff (although there was that one day I spent ~1 hour on Uno with her and a few others), but I really wish her the best as she goes on with her life irl and on LV as a normal member <3

 

Okay, this is hard. When I was new to LV, I had no idea how this community would respond to my story, and when I found out about Community month and the Short Story Event, hosted by this AzurAurora, so I decided to enter. Because of this competition, and how well received the story was, it became the reason why I posted Autistic Truth to LV. A few months later, I joined the LV Discord server, I found that Marine was a nice, kind, wonderful person. I grew to trust her and I loved reading her RPs and RP replies. Marine, you are one of my favorite people on here. @MarineAurora, you just became one of the people I really want to meet in real life, just like Lindsey Stirling. I hope that I can get to know you better.

 

Thank you for all the countless hours of dedication you put towards LV, Marine. Even from the very beginning you were very professional and an outstanding staff member. I hope your current life situation improves, because you really do deserve it! I'm still glad that you'll be here on LV though, but sad not to see you on the staff team.

 

Wow.

I'm definitely sad that Marine is stepping down. She's an awesome friend to me and has done a lot for the site and community. Even though she's no longer part of the staff, I hope we can continue chatting and hanging out as normal members

 

Well, I'm shook™.

This is definitely not something I was expecting to happen any time soon - or at all, really. I'm not mentally prepared for this, so this comes as a complete shock to me, and I might need a fair amount of time to recover from it.
I always viewed you as both a co-worker and a great friend, someone I could accomplish great things with when we worked together. I still remember (at least partially) back when I first met you, I got you into the notion of writing, you liked it, and it just went onward from there - and I had no idea we would get as far as we did.

When I needed a sounding board, you were there. When I wanted to get something done, you were there. When I needed a supportive hand, you were there. And when I nearly broke down because I couldn't imagine resigning, you were there. You were always there. I don't know if I would have been as stable as I did without you around.

I know you're still here on the forum, but it doesn't feel the same. We both looked so good together, and now we just look...less good. What happened to us, and why do I hurt so much?
I hope at the very least we continue to grow closer as friends. I don't know when - or if - I'll get over the shock of this sudden event, and I'm going to need a fair amount of time to process and come to grips with all of it. Just whatever you do, don't disappear on me yet. I don't believe I could go on after that, and I'd probably never be the same.

You are one of my closest friends here, because you were there for me. Please don't forget that.

 

It sucks you'll be resigning, but I'm glad you're putting life ahead of moderating and that you'll still be around. I hope everything turns out well for you Marine!

 

Marine you're an awesome member of the community and a driving force of the staff team. And I'm sure you'll still be an awesome member of the community! You're one of the reasons I stuck around at the start.
You've put in so much work and energy you deserve a good rest.

 

Im a really really slow typer so I might as well end this era in a poem

Marine:

The sun is setting
A summer of memories
"Catching some more Shinies" I'm betting
A fun time that seemed to last for centuries
But it seemes now your dispatching-

The sun is setting
The clouds pink and purple glow
Like a Shiny Alolan Ninetails in the snow-

The sun is setting,
It will rise again tomorrow for a brand new day

 

Marine, I had always admired you for your dedication and kindness, and how overall approachable you are. You were always such an involved and supportive staff member, and like everyone else here I’m sad that you’re stepping down. But still, I hope your future endeavors in life will be successful- no, I know they will. As you can see, you’ve had such a powerful and positive impact on so many people here and I hope you know how cherished you are- if not as a staff member, then as a friend.

 

I didn't have as much interaction with Marine as most LV members, but I still appreciate all the hard work that she had put on Lake Valor. I'm kind of sad that she had to step down, but I understand why she did it.

Marine, if you're reading this, know that most of us members of LV will support your decision, and we hope that you'll do great in your future endeavors.

 

I'm proud of you Marine, not only for doing so much for LV, but also for putting real life responsibilities first. I'm sure it's hard for you, but I think you'll do well in whatever you do! Good luck!

 

Thank you all for the amazing comments. I had no idea that I made an impact on you guys and that has made the work I put in for Lake Valor all the more worth it. I am so glad that I could make a difference for at least a few of you and I keep crying now reading and rereading the comments. Still, thank you all as well. I did my job as staff for you guys and I am so happy it got appreciated. I am sure that my life will straighten out soon enough, so I can spend more time with you amazing guys.

 

Sorry I'm late to the party, but I would also like to express my gratitude to you, Marine, for all the hard work, care, and life you put into every conversation you are a part of. I can't recall anything particularly important that I did with you, as I don't have Discord, don't tend to send many PM's when not absolutely necessary, and many other reasons, but I honestly don't need to do any of those things to know how important you are to the community and everyone in it. You have made a major impact on so many people here, and I am proud to be among them, albeit unfortunately to a lesser extent than many.

 

Alright, to be honest I haven't talked to you personally but I saw you in chat and talked to you there.
Azur, you are really a good friend as I have seen people considering you one. I won't give my own opinions on that but I would like to be your friend but that depends.
Azur, you were really a great staff member and always helped others. As a person I always found you mature and knowledgeable. Someone people can trust on. You are fun to talk to and nice. You were mever rude to anyone and was always up if they needed help. I'm not suprised that this thread is made as you definitely need appreciation. I really appreciate you. Even though, I dont know you much as a person, I'm really glad you are here for people who need you and for people whom you need. Thank you for being such a nice person

 

Although I Did Not Know Much About You But Thank You For Everything As A Staff.I Remember Those Time When You And Cadbberry Help Me The Most During The Beginning Stage Of My Account When Eclipse Is Not Around To Help.

You Are Really A Active And Postivite Staff As I Saw You Participating Every Event I Participate,It Let Myself Want To Partcipate As Many Events As I Can.I Hope You Will Keep Your Optimistic On The Course Of Different Odds.

Don't Forget,All Of Us Are Rooting For You Even 'Cassini' Are Cheering For You As You Are One Of Our Great Friend.

 

marine!! i haven’t talked to you that much, but thank you for doing so much for us here on lv <3 you’ve put in a lot of effort and time into lake valor, and i’m sure we all appreciate it.
i hope you’ll succeed in future endeavours! keep it up, and good luck

 

Marine, it's kinda weird seeing you with that gold colour. Whatever happens irl, I hope that you will be able to push forward and overcome any obstacles in your path.