Thank yous for an amazing weekend
Mar. 28th, 2022 08:22 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
baronessekatI am sure I will forget someone and for that I pre-emptively apologize.
This weekend was a whirlwind of emotions and I would not have been able to have done it without a great many people.
Julie Dis a sister of my heart and true friend who, despite being the Landed Baroness of the group hosting the event, stepped up and organized the before event stuff for the elevation. She kept lists, contacted and organized volunteers, purchased things and talked me off the ledge a couple times.
Patrick, who is that quiet and steady presence that provided the strength when needed and helped me process the surprise. He also made a new to him thing that is amazing - he made the chair I sat in all day during the reception.
Martie and Sabrina - my girls. These two make me proud to call them my proteges and helped where and when needed. Not only helping me make vigil tokens, both took on duties the day of the event. They helped set up the reception and get things coordinated at the event. Martie assisted in finishing my elevation dress and Sabrina kept track of who I spoke to and made sure I was taken care of throughout the day.
Lorelei, Cy, Krista all helped make over 200 vigil tokens
Drea took fabric and an idea and turned it into a beautiful dress for the ceremony. Love you girl.
Teresa - my real life sister who conspired with my friends and came to the event and helped when and where she could. You are not a member of the Society, but you have supported my weird hobby for almost 30 years and I am so glad you surprised me and that you were there for me in person.
Sherry Lemon - thank you for the beautiful girdle book. It is stunning and I will use it often.
To Melissa - my soul sister. You have been my right hand in shenanigans, protocol and too many things to list. I could not have asked for anyone better to herald me into court to receive the accolade.
Ray - my Champion. You have provided a shoulder to cry on, a source of advice and inspiration. Thank you for all your support and for grinning when I asked for the theme song for the procession.
Shea - thank you for helping me to electronically bring court to all my friends across the Known World. I am thankful for the assistance and happy that Their Majesties recognized your kind, generous and courteous acts.
Timothy - another who has provided support and encouragement. Just when I was ready to give up my art because of health complications taking skill away, you asked me to do a scroll for you and helped me find a way to work with limitations and find joy again. Thank you for speaking for me on behalf of the Order of the Chivalry.
Momma Aine, thank you for decades of encouragement, helping before the event, after the event and for reading the words Kelda sent.
Lyndsey , you were the first and only person who came to mind when I asked myself who I wanted to represent the Order of the Pelican at the ceremony. I am sorry you were not there to say them in person, but those words were read and touched my heart deeply.
Had anyone asked me a long time ago who I would have speaking as a Royal Peer at an elevation, I would never thought that one of the attendees of the First Party would be the one to send words. Master Fredrick of Holland, I am honored to call you my friend and inspiration. Thank you for the words you sent. And thank you to Loie for reading them.
Master Brandubh, you support when I was Signet has always meant a great deal to me and I thank you for standing as a Jewel of Æthelmearc and speaking for me.
Paul, your words from across the sea made me smile. I cannot wait to hug you in person to thank you for representing the Order of Defense. And thank you to Eric for reading your missive.
Gregory, by way of Arnora, your words as representing the People of the Society, made me blush, laugh and tear up. Your friendship is worth all the treasure in the world and I thank you for all you bring to my life. (both of you)
Melinda, who would think that a new autocrat and a new head cook would have ended up where we were on Saturday? I love you so much, despite you making me cry in court. Your words, as you spoke for the Order of the Laurel, will be with me a very long time. I only hope that I can one day find the words to tell you how much you mean to me. Thank you for the words, the encouragement and your friendship.
Helene- the cape you made me is STUNNING!!! And I smile every time I look at the Pelican and see my Grimmy hidden in the stitches. Your talent amazes me.
Ashlyn the medallion is beautiful and I will be very careful with it.
Samuel, Your Majesty, I am honored that you made the coronet and wreath that I will get to wear. Thank you for gifting me with your art on the day you recognized mine.
Deb, my Queen. Thank you for your support, encouragement and for holding my chain while I sat in contemplation and for finding me worthy enough to have it back.
Beth and Erik and Scott: thank you all for the amazing scroll. I love it and now need to find the perfect place to display it.
Thank you also to all those who came by and spoke to me during the reception. Thank you to those who humored me and made a page for my commentary book, everyone's art work made me smile at the creativity and fun.
Lastly, thank you to the people of Æthelmearc and the Known World who taught me art, encourage me to pursue my art and for giving me an opportunity to share my art. I promise to continue to learn, teach and share.
To all I say, go forth and make art. Make a mess. Have fun.
In service and art,
Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, O.P., O.L.
This weekend was a whirlwind of emotions and I would not have been able to have done it without a great many people.
Julie Dis a sister of my heart and true friend who, despite being the Landed Baroness of the group hosting the event, stepped up and organized the before event stuff for the elevation. She kept lists, contacted and organized volunteers, purchased things and talked me off the ledge a couple times.
Patrick, who is that quiet and steady presence that provided the strength when needed and helped me process the surprise. He also made a new to him thing that is amazing - he made the chair I sat in all day during the reception.
Martie and Sabrina - my girls. These two make me proud to call them my proteges and helped where and when needed. Not only helping me make vigil tokens, both took on duties the day of the event. They helped set up the reception and get things coordinated at the event. Martie assisted in finishing my elevation dress and Sabrina kept track of who I spoke to and made sure I was taken care of throughout the day.
Lorelei, Cy, Krista all helped make over 200 vigil tokens
Drea took fabric and an idea and turned it into a beautiful dress for the ceremony. Love you girl.
Teresa - my real life sister who conspired with my friends and came to the event and helped when and where she could. You are not a member of the Society, but you have supported my weird hobby for almost 30 years and I am so glad you surprised me and that you were there for me in person.
Sherry Lemon - thank you for the beautiful girdle book. It is stunning and I will use it often.
To Melissa - my soul sister. You have been my right hand in shenanigans, protocol and too many things to list. I could not have asked for anyone better to herald me into court to receive the accolade.
Ray - my Champion. You have provided a shoulder to cry on, a source of advice and inspiration. Thank you for all your support and for grinning when I asked for the theme song for the procession.
Shea - thank you for helping me to electronically bring court to all my friends across the Known World. I am thankful for the assistance and happy that Their Majesties recognized your kind, generous and courteous acts.
Timothy - another who has provided support and encouragement. Just when I was ready to give up my art because of health complications taking skill away, you asked me to do a scroll for you and helped me find a way to work with limitations and find joy again. Thank you for speaking for me on behalf of the Order of the Chivalry.
Momma Aine, thank you for decades of encouragement, helping before the event, after the event and for reading the words Kelda sent.
Lyndsey , you were the first and only person who came to mind when I asked myself who I wanted to represent the Order of the Pelican at the ceremony. I am sorry you were not there to say them in person, but those words were read and touched my heart deeply.
Had anyone asked me a long time ago who I would have speaking as a Royal Peer at an elevation, I would never thought that one of the attendees of the First Party would be the one to send words. Master Fredrick of Holland, I am honored to call you my friend and inspiration. Thank you for the words you sent. And thank you to Loie for reading them.
Master Brandubh, you support when I was Signet has always meant a great deal to me and I thank you for standing as a Jewel of Æthelmearc and speaking for me.
Paul, your words from across the sea made me smile. I cannot wait to hug you in person to thank you for representing the Order of Defense. And thank you to Eric for reading your missive.
Gregory, by way of Arnora, your words as representing the People of the Society, made me blush, laugh and tear up. Your friendship is worth all the treasure in the world and I thank you for all you bring to my life. (both of you)
Melinda, who would think that a new autocrat and a new head cook would have ended up where we were on Saturday? I love you so much, despite you making me cry in court. Your words, as you spoke for the Order of the Laurel, will be with me a very long time. I only hope that I can one day find the words to tell you how much you mean to me. Thank you for the words, the encouragement and your friendship.
Helene- the cape you made me is STUNNING!!! And I smile every time I look at the Pelican and see my Grimmy hidden in the stitches. Your talent amazes me.
Ashlyn the medallion is beautiful and I will be very careful with it.
Samuel, Your Majesty, I am honored that you made the coronet and wreath that I will get to wear. Thank you for gifting me with your art on the day you recognized mine.
Deb, my Queen. Thank you for your support, encouragement and for holding my chain while I sat in contemplation and for finding me worthy enough to have it back.
Beth and Erik and Scott: thank you all for the amazing scroll. I love it and now need to find the perfect place to display it.
Thank you also to all those who came by and spoke to me during the reception. Thank you to those who humored me and made a page for my commentary book, everyone's art work made me smile at the creativity and fun.
Lastly, thank you to the people of Æthelmearc and the Known World who taught me art, encourage me to pursue my art and for giving me an opportunity to share my art. I promise to continue to learn, teach and share.
To all I say, go forth and make art. Make a mess. Have fun.
In service and art,
Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, O.P., O.L.
