Goodbye, for now ❤️
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Your son is blessed to have a mother with such a kind and beautiful soul. You both will be patient, loving parents. Thank you for everything you've given this community❤
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Anyone else crying? So excited for your new journey Paola!
Me too! 😢🫶🏽🙏🏾
Will miss u immensely Paola. You n Luke will make amazing parents no doubt. Your soft gentle soothing voice n your presence is so calming. If I feel anxious I watch your videos and we have many to revisit thank you for that. Best wishes n loads of love
Yes! and saying good-bye to let new in. Tears sprinkled with joy! Patera, you are a beautiful soul and always a reminder of 'being is enough'. It's all we really have. Blessings with your new one and and a new chapter of life. How exciting.
Tears!😭💕
Me too 🥲 👨👩👦 🫶
You will be in the thoughts of 1.53 million people, and we wish you all the best in your life. Take care.
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In 3 years you’ve made such a beautiful impact on the internet. You’re definitely one of the rare sparkling lights in the seemingly deep darkness of the online world. Wishing you and your beautiful family all things wonderful, until we see you again. ❤❤❤
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I'm a 62 year old man balling my eyes out ,thank you so much for teaching me how to love myself and others, may the universe bless you and your family
You sound like such a sweet sweet man. Blessings to you. I'm sure we will all be watching Paola's videos from the very beginning to her latest one. Timeless encouraging content from a pure soul.
God bless you 🙏
Tears. Love from the Philippines.
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Aww your tears warm my heart ❤ May the universe bless you too ✨🫶
Your videos warm my heart and inspire me. As a physician, I see people when they are at their best and at their worst, and every chapter in between. Your messages can help those people along the path of life in every aspect. Your legacy is all the people you touch, and that is the gift you have left us. Enjoy motherhood. It expands all of life and gives back more than you can imagine ❤
This is so so true! She has such a beautiful soul
Very generous of you ❤
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much - I appreciate the kind and encouraging words ❤ looking forward to this new era of discovery
"Flowers bloom despite the possibility of drought and fire" and "how beautiful can each of us be if we let go?". These lines touched my heart. They were words I needed to hear today 😌
Enjoy this new phase of your life and know every fairy is showering you with well wishes. 💕
I wonder how many of us are surprised by the tears filling our eyes as we watch this? Wiping tears away and wishing you all the joy you and your little family can hold.
So surprised! Completely choked up. Both sad to miss her and ecstatic for her upcoming joy ❤
Me too! And I don’t even know why 😐
Same ❤
Don't know why am l crying 😞
I was very surprised, but very touched too , happy tears ❤❤❤
You’re going to be missed! Best wishes for you and your family! You’re going to make a great mother❤
Thank you❤
Sad and happy in the same place, like your whole beautiful community these days..:) So grateful for your special being, your authenticity and warmth. You are already a wonderful Mom with all your love and magical fairy gifts for us… 🥰🌸🧚♀️ Please take care. We will be there and patient until then. :) Sending you best wishes for the next steps into your new world and so much LovE.🌸💕🍀❤️🍀💕🌸
Very true!❤❤
I am 64 widow mother of four grown children, my love for you and your family goes deep into my heart ♥ God Bless you and your family, YOU helped me love myself and my children and grandchildren ,my life is empty with out my husband RIP ,BUT YOU HELPED ME STOP AND ENJOY NATURE AND ITS BEAUTY AND MY SURROUNDINGS. I THANK YOU FOR MY NEW BEGINNING IN MY DAILY JOURNEY TO CONTINUE IMPROVEMENTS OF ENJOYING LIFE 😊LOL CAN'T STOP CRYING 😢YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ♥
Living in nature and the calmness, you have demonstrated patience, you will be a wonderful mom…
Hy am KG I wanna have friends from all the world
I’ve been shedding some bittersweet tears these last few weeks, I’m looking forward to big changes, but change can be hard nonetheless, even when it’s the best type of change ❤😊Thank you all so much for your kindness throughout the years! I hope to have good news to share when I am able and settled in with baby 🌸 These are the links in case you are looking for content while I’m away - never any obligation, only if you are interested ☺️ thank you for making it possible for me to do this for four years, I hope to be back in due time with good news of a safe delivery and new baby! 🌸Patreon: www.patreon.com/bythecottagefairy 📖Pre-order the signed hardback copy of The Cottage Fairy Companion: ➡️ store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/the-cottage-fairy-companion?_pos=1&_sid=abd63e240&_ss=r 📖Also available through my local bookstore (also signed, since I work there) ⬇️ - Paperback: www.trailsendbookstore.com/book/9781642509793 - Hardback: www.trailsendbookstore.com/book/9781684812523 ➡️Amazon (not signed): amzn.to/3wUuaKA Other purchase options (including international) available on my linktree: linktr.ee/the_cottage_fairy
I am going to miss your videos but wish you all the best. 🌻
This COMMENT not on the top of the Page for all to see. Much LOVE!!! 💜😁🙋🏽♀️ 👑💍👛🐈🐇🍃🏡 🌠 🎇 🌄
You are going to leave the channel up, right? So we can revisit and enjoy.
This made me cry ❤ I found your channel while nursing my first baby, only a few months into motherhood. And now you’re going into that wonderful, challenging but most beautiful chapter ❤ welcome to motherhood dear Paola! Taking time for your child, your family is the best decision you could possibly make. And we’ll be here if you decide to share some more…❤
Thank you for everything, Paola. You are appreciated more than you know. Wishing you a wonderful journey with your family ahead!❤
The comments restore my faith in humanity. ❤
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Hallo from South Africa! I'm reminded of the little African village I grew up in, where we all knew each other, every sorrow was shared and each baby born made for joyful news district wide! Wishing you & the new dad a glorious & peaceful summer as you become a family. God bless, from the other side of the globe.
God bless you, your husband, and new baby ❤🙏
We'll all be cheering you on from the sidelines. When you have one of those new mom moments of panic, just imagine us surrounding you with love and telling you, "You've got this!"
Full time motherhood is the most important job in the world. My time with my 4 boys flew by. They are now 30 to 20. Soak it all in and enjoy the journey.
If only the world had more sweet gentle souls like you.. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏❤️
This chapter is better than any book before it. Savour the moments. They soar by.
We’ll miss you! Come back when you’re ready and it’s good for you ❤ we’ll be here excited for your return. In the mean time you’ve given us so much content to watch while you’re away. ☺️ and congratulations, I’m so happy for you and him!
Thank you so much ❤ I will miss making videos! A big change, hope to be back with good news 😊
Farewell sweet lady...... For now ❤️
Blessing you, Like, and the baby
Just a little weepy, but happy for your new blessing coming soon. Will you let us know when your son arrives?? I do believe your beautiful home is a continuation of heaven, from which he is coming. Love, joy, and blessings to you all.
Thank you so much for your beautiful videos. Sending you and your family so much love. I hope you come back to youtube but no matter what I will continue to cherish your videos. Blessings to your little one. I think you will be an amazing mother ❤
Wishing you and baby a peaceful birthing process and, along with Luke, a lovely first few days and weeks and months - until we see you again. May you have a good life together.
Being a mother is the most sacred and meaningful thing I have ever done. Bless you and your precious family!
You'll be an AMAZING mother! 🤍Keep shining your light✨
I will do my best, thank you so much ❤
Being a mother was the happiest and most rewarding thing I've done with my life. If your child knows how much you love being their mother and that they're not robbing you of some other happiness, then they will love you greatly. You'll do great! The first few weeks can feel scary to a new parent...once the baby starts smiling back at you the real good stuff begins!!!
I was 15 when I came across one of your videos. It made me feel better and peaceful. Now I'm 17 and crying while writing this. You will be an excellent mother to your child. Thank you for being such a wonderful and beautiful woman. I have evolved a lot as a human because of you. Ardently waiting for your comeback. - Palak from India.
I'm 56, and she had the same effect on me! 😄 Long Live the Cottage Fairy!
Dear Palak❤🤗
I had no idea that a random KZhead channel I found on accident three years ago would have helped me to find the beauty and inspiration in the world during an emotionally abusive relationship. I have treasured your spirit, your genuine kindness and your journey over the years and wish you nothing but happiness as you navigate the magic that is motherhood. You are a beautiful soul and I thank you for sharing it with us all.
Thank you Paola. Congratulations on your brand new son! I wanted to say how each of your videos, your serene voice, vulnerability and open heart have helped me these past years. My son, 23, is gone. Your videos brought a little peace and a little joy back into my life. I wish you well and thank you thank you thank you. Hugs.
A mother is being born, a season that rules all the other seasons of the earth. Blessings!
Ohhhh, I will miss you deeply! I so relate to your journey! I DO hope you return someday soon.....on a new journey!!! 💙💜🧡💛
Thanks for all your warmth and kindness. Blessings for the birth of your child. ❤❤❤
You're so blessed to be able to raise your son in God's territory of nature. You are going to be missed and never forgotten. Your humble spirit character is truly a blessing. May the hands of God always be over your life and your new angel of joy . 🥰🙏💐💙
You will be an amazing mama. Your son is blessed to have you for his mama - you are so calm and loving and have an adventurous spirit.
It always amazes me how one can love someone they’ve never met. It’s the humanity in us. The same humanity that will risk their life for a stranger. The same humanity that can raise and love someone else’s children like their very own. The same humanity that laid down His life for us. May he be with you and bless you, make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you and fill you with peace in this new season. 🕊️
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So truthfully, and exceedingly beautifully put!!🙏💖🙌
Dear Paola, I sincerely wish you all the best for the birth of your son and a happy arrival as a little family. With love from Germany! Kristina
I hope that all goes well with the delivery of your little one and I wish you, him and your husband health and happiness. Enjoy getting to know your son and growing as a family. 💖
May the fairies, gnomes, and other creatures wish you all the best.
Enjoy every second of this new adventure. Best advise I ever got. "Sleep when baby sleeps. The house and chores can wait". There will ALWAYS be housework. Those precious times with him will not wait. They change SO quickly......and we all know that babies grow when they are kissed and snuggled!!!
How true this is! All four of my babies are grown adults now and looking back, the time really did go by so fast. The days are long but the years are short. 😢❤
absolutely do this sleep when baby sleeps. you need your strength and energy. please TAKE THE TIME TO RECOVER
🙏🕊️Like to imagine this little place of peace purchased to provide fair renumeration to Paola for her love and art, as well as a place of peace in perpetuity while she protects privacy. Such alliterative truth! Love you, Paola!
It looks like I'm not the only one crying here and can't seem to stop. I think because we love you,, the person you are and will dearly miss you in your absence. We know the very nurturing and beautiful mother you will be (or are) and pray for health and blessing to you all. Look so forward to seeing you back again, you have a huge family here!
Blessings and prayers for you, Luke and your baby boy.🙏🌹💕
Be blessed and safe delivery of the baby 👶 ❤ may you enjoy your time with your family 🙏😊 you’ll be okay and we will miss you.
I was introduced to your videos by a dear friend. I hadn’t experienced anything like it before. Your videos are beautiful and heartwarming and spread love and joy into the world. You are a special soul and I wish you and your family lots of love, peace and happiness. 💜🙏
Wishing you and your little family so many good things. Thank you for your legacy. With love from Scotland x
Congratulations on entering a new Spring, Paola! I can already imagine you getting your baby acquainted with his furry siblings, the flowers, and the fairies of your forest. 🥰
Wishing you much peace & joy welcoming your son. 🦋💗🙏🏻
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Wish you all the best in your journey... God bless and please take care always
Thank you for being willing to me vulnerable and share your journey with us. Such a blessing. 💕 Be well!
May you have a safe & blessed delivery. A healthy baby Boy. 🙏🙏🙏👣👣🍼🍼🩵
Becoming a mother is such an awesome chapter in life. I became a mother 4 times. Two by birth and two by adoption. It was wonderful and terrifying each time and I wouldn't trade a minute of it. You're going to be a great mom!
Best wishes for your upcoming journey Paola. May the arrival of the little prince fill your home with joy, love and laughter👶♥️
thank you so much for everything you've shared with us all over the years! Your videos feel like being out in nature, healing. I wish you all the happiness in the world and hope to see you again some day!
Paola, the ambiance of your channel has always been one of calm and inspiration. How sad it will be to not have you for an occasional breakfast, to hear the new things going on in your life. I’m an old man, and the time spent has been like listening to a daughter. You created a wonderful space. And what a treat this video is, seeing your early days, the bright little home in the open field, the walks in the wood line, and distant pale blue mountains. Thank you for creating and sharing your simpler life, that draws upon a simpler time. You will be profoundly missed. Best wishes for you, your growing family and your future days. ✌🏼♥️🙂
We are in our 70s and 80s and so enjoyed your wisdom and heart and wish you three the very best . And God's blessing from above.
All the best and thank you for allowing us to follow your journey.
Light and Love and Well Wishes to you and yours, and the flowers.
Not crying 😢. Will miss you lots but know that this is best for you and your family. Wishing you much love and light.
Today is my son's 43rd birthday! I seriously look back on the day he was born and can't believe it's been 43 years! Yes, life passes by in a "blink!" Enjoy and cherish the new life that you're bringing in to this world. Love and blessings. ❤
my mom will be 95 in July we are in our sixties, lost a brother last year to cancer. Life is so precious and unpredictable we need to enjoy each moment a sit is our last and embrace what we get. happy b day to your son.
I had our daughter 4 months ago and seeing you on a similar path as I was, even with the eating disorder and struggling to love your body. You have NO idea how happy I am that you are not putting expectations on yourself as you adjust to embracing motherhood fully. There will be so many ups and downs, but I promise after all is said and done....having your little one in your arms is soooo worth it
much love ❤️❤️ and a safe arrival of your son and growing into a family of three. thank you for creating wholesome, authentic content. so inspirational and needed. all the best, much love
Oh Paola, thank you for all you have gifted us.
Your are truly a beautiful sensitive soul who will make a wonderful mother. How lucky is your child❤ Thank you for all you have shared on your journey... We look forward to being with you again when the time is right. Much Love to you and your Family❤🎉
Parenting is harder when they're adults!!! striking the gentle balance between support and letting go is an ART good luck ❤
Your videos have helped me SO much. I've grown so much from them. I watched them while waiting in the car line for picking my daughter up from school. I took a pad and pen with me and took notes. I added all these notes to a special place in my journal that I reference when I doubt myself. I can't express how thankful I am that I stumbled across your channel. We only have a few weeks of school left. I will be spending them rewatching your videos. Best wishes! You will be an amazing mother.
Bless you and your growing family. Thank you for all the beautiful videos and artwork over the years.
Totally get it. I had to quit writing for a while after DS was born. Do what you need to do. Know that you have brought many, including myself, encouragement and inspiration. Wherever life takes you, you have been and will continue to be a blessing. 🤗
Thank you so much ❤
I’m so relieved you are taking time. It’s been lovely watching you become and sharing the woods with you like we are the invisible little fairies. Blessings to you as you bring life. All the love to your family.
It's All Good! Rest up. Enjoy each new day.
Thank you for your videos of self-compassion, patience, and mindfulness. Your channel is filled with inspiriting messages of the value of slowing down and taking a deep breath. Thanks to you, I personally use the imagery of fairies and gnomes hiding in forests to bring a sense of wonder to my daughter's world and to uphold her interest in spending time outdoors and in nature. Enjoy mommyhood! I just know your lovely baby will grow up in a world of compassion, joy, imagination, and love.
That heartfelt love that Paola wished for us as she signed off is the very thing that lured me into her channel to begin with. May Paola, Luke and Baby live in peace and grace, and may every person reading this find your light!
Motherhood is the greatest joy! Many blessings on you and your growing family! ❤️
Enjoy your beautiful journey into Motherhood; that is going to be one LUCKY baby! God bless.
the very very best to you !!! will miss your posts ❤
Goodbye for now. I have watched your videos from near the beginning. Thank you for sharing this slice of your life with us. Loved this one showing the vibrant young woman running with her dog and the thoughtful young mother to be wandering through the woods. You have helped me slow down. Be well.
While I will miss you, I am glad to see you making choices that are best for you & your family. Blessings are prayed your way. ❤ Tears fell as you blew a kiss & waved goodbye. Much Love to you, Paola. 😘
how beautiful dearest girl . wishing you much joy with your new edition coming into your lives. you have everything inside you to be a loving natural mother .Be gentle with yourselves as it all unfolds...... Much Love in your new role, Enjoy! Xxx💝🧚🌳🌻🍸🍼🎉✨
I haven't kept up with many channels this month. Thank you for sharing with us. Best wishes for the welcoming of your son!
I’m not going to say goodbye but “see you again soon”. Please pop in whenever, for a candid few minutes with your little one. Nobody expects long videos, but it would be wonderful to see your new baby on occasion. Stay well and be blessed.
She stated in a previous video that her child will never be in any videos in the future. Wise decision. Hope she sticks to it.
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We will wait for you... May God bless you and all the best for a new journey
We've enjoyed your peaceful videos! ❤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful gifts with us. May God continue to bless you and your sweet family.
You will be a great mother! You have so much love to give your son. May God bless your family.,
I'll pray for a safe arrival of your sweet baby.❤ Take care Paola, we will miss you!
Will miss you Paola. Sending you love and good health ❤
This hits in an unexpected way. I've opened KZhead to find some comfort after having said goodbye to my beloved dog yesterday. Seeing another goodbye that happens because of new and wonderful things causes a difficult to describe feeling that's somehow comforting. Wishing you the best for the next chapter!
Enjoy your new baby boy and take care of you too! I have watched you for years and will be again if you come back.❤❤❤❤
We will all miss your gentle soul. You will be a fantastic mom. What a lucky little boy! Until we hear from you again…blessings ❤
I have enjoyed your channel so much ! Best of luck and May the Lord bless your journey !
Awww bless you, Paola. Thank you for all the love and light you spread. I wish you a wonderful ride that motherhood brings. Much love.
Take care, wish you the best. I will be binge watching all your videos. I will be here when you come back. I’m sending you so much love and you’re going to be an amazing Mother. ❤️
Beautiful Paola, please don't say "Goodbye" to those of us who love you so. Just let it be "See you later!" Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents and thoughts. I have always looked forward to your videos and will anxiously await your return to us. Be blessed, and enjoy your new life as a mother. Your son is so lucky to have a loving mom to teach him about the beautiful world God has given us. Enjoy your time away from the spotlight. You WILL be missed! Loving you and sending best wishes from SC.
Yep- that’s what my grandma always said- never good bye, always See You Later. ❤
We love you, Paola! Blessings to your family! Thank you for sharing bits of your life with us; You have touched many.
Much love back to you and your growing family.
I have found SO much peace from the photography of your valley. YOU have given so much to us, and NOW it is time for you to step back. And, for us to return the blessing by understanding and keeping YOU in our thoughts and prayers--it's called reciprocity!
Same with me.. we will miss you!!God bless your whole family!❤
You are a beautiful person. As a doula/photographer/mama I can tell you that how you are approaching this is very wise 💫
Your videos have helped me refocus and center myself on the hardest of days. Thank you. My first child was born on May 4th. My son Adrian, so this time of year is very special to me as well. I wish you love, joy, and happiness in motherhood and always Paola. It is a love like no other. ❤️🌻🦋
Thank you for several beautiful years Paula❤ May the new path in life be the best adventure that has yet to come your way! Shine bright 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you Paola for showing me how to love simple living and to accept change within my own life. Good luck with your new baby and may you do well in all your endeavors ❤
Best wishes for you and your family, dear Paola! Take your time and take good care of yourself. We'll be here waiting for you 🤗🌳🌲🌺🌷🏠🧚♀️
The very best of luck with your new family. Take good care of yourself. Thank you for all your videos and being the sensitive soul that you are. I find myself turning to listen to your voice and videos when I feel life becoming too much.
So much love and blessings for you and your family❤