This tribute is a monument marked by so many milestones that came before. Its unbelievable that...

Lyras First Cupsiversary

...is here!!!

How can it just be the first, when shes touched enough lives and packed in enough accomplishments for ten? Her faery wings have grown to epic proportions in the time shes been here, and theyve created ripples that have resonated throughout this small pond.

In addition to blowing us all away in the forums with a whopping 1000+ thoughtful posts, she developed a new listener guide and family and addictions guide that showcased her compassion, her wisdom, and her genius for editing and organizing information. As if that wasnt enough, shes even gone way out of her way to help edit personal bios, forum posts, tweak links, and make the site more accessible to people with dyslexia.

Her selfless ministrations make everything she touches sparkle, and everyone she touches look good.

Shes like the mum who hands you a fresh muffin, darns your socks and spiffs up your tie as you rush out the door to meet the world.

More than that, Miss Lyra, youve done something no one else can do quite like you: you grace every post and every response you write with class, a touch of sass, and the dash of aforementioned mummsy-ness which no one but the likes of you can deliver.

Yup, I said it. Apron strings = on.

Your Featured Friday is a testament to how much this community already loves you. Yet, of all the accomplishments you have--so numerous, I could only list some of them below—Encourager is the one that best describes the peaches and cream personality that you radiate here every day. Honestly though, more than any badge, it is the dozens of shout outs (see below for just a small sample) and member reviews which make up the many facets of you, and reflect the inner light of the precious, polished jewel that you are. Never stop shining (as if you could).

We cannot build a home for you out of a treacle tart lass, but your friends have stepped forward out of the shadows to give you back some of the sweetness and love that youve bestowed on all of us.

Lifes not fair, your granddad once said.

But YOU are, in every way.

Alright little friend, please go get yourself a tall glass of water and a box of tissues before you start the montage. I dont want you to get dehydrated as you view this testament to how loved you are by us all. <3

Maybe youre too shy to look further below, but the rest of us will, because you deserve to have your impact here known.

Accomplishmdents (I could fix this, but I know you tolerate my lysdexia)
Teen forum star
Forum supporter
Orator (1000+ forum posts)
Teen chatroom star
Forumpedia (threads and resources in the chatrooms)
Chatroom mod
Award winning mod
Conversationalist (for leading 4+ chatroom discussions)
Aristotle (community discussions)
Encourager (nominated by 10 other listeners for being extra encouraging)
Featured Listener

Shout outs (taken directly from the forums):

MrMeNr1: you probably get a lot of shoutouts, and as with David you totally and truly deserve them. The amount of voluntary work you do for 7cups is so immense, I don't even know where you have the time for it all! Seriously though, thank you in name of the whole community.

AlwaysDreamin: Also, I want to shoutout to @Lyra. She certainly deserved to be a featured listener recently. Lyra is kind, supportive, bright, articulate, and very wise. Lyra is able to articulate things that I have in my head and she is also very positive and is truly devoted to making 7 Cups of better place. Here is a teen that is supporting me in my growth as a listener and able to articulate posts in the forum that are positive, meaningful, and have solutions. She is truly a light. Lyra, your future is so bright, you better put on some shades. Thank you for being my friend and supporting me. I support you in all that you do.

RocketClouds: Thank you for all the help and support and awesome talks, you're very very awesome :D

ItsLee: Your recognition of others just goes to show exactly what a beautiful soul you are. You are truly beautiful, inside and out, and I think that this community is better because of you. Keep up everything you're doing.

Emma: Lyra, you've only been back a few days, but the fact you're back now is SO recognisable. Your cheerfulness has been so missed in the chatroom, and your presence in the forums has been also been really missed!

PeacefulCharlie: You're such a kind person. You're encouraging, supportive and made me smile! Thank you and keep up the good work!!!

ZaraSmiles: I just want to say thank you to my twinny &#10032; @Lyra &#10032; for always keeping me sane and bringing me down to earth all the time. Especially as things get more difficult on this site, I sometimes get lost in the rabble, but lovely you (and Clive) have, hand on my heart, been my salvation. Thank you, my forever twin.

FlowerInDisguise19: Youre such a sweetie! You truly know how to spread love and make someone smile and I love talking to you! Thank you for all your hardwork around here and stay amazing lovely! AND: Youre just lovely Lyra spreading warmth and so much love it amazes me!

Anomalia: You are one of the teens on this site who I was truly shocked to learn was a teen because you present yourself with so much grace, maturity, and poise. I am continually wowed by you and know that our amazing teen community is in excellent hands with you there!

StormDancer: Also never as yet had the honor to talk with you. Lyra you are amazing, working in the forums filling them with kind and supportive words, encouragement and love! Many hugs to you!

Cadence: Youre an absolute forum goddess; youre cocky and brash, but in all the best ways. Quite honestly, I want to be more like you; you inspire me to remain objective. Man, you just dont even know how much I look up to you. The second you get to the adult side, I want a PM. And I want to talk about boys and feminism and just have a good time, alright? Youre freaking awesome.

Izza: So I'm just randomly out of the blue making this shout out for you HAA DIDNT SEE THIS COMING DID YA! I'm full of surprises &#128526;@Lyra man I don't know where to start with you lol I feel like I'm always praising you and you're getting sick of it hahaha . Well too bad! Because you're stuck with another one of my "let's state the obvious about Lyra" posts lol. So I seriously think of you as a huge and I mean HUGE inspiration for tons of humans on the site including me! You have this calm vibe spreading love in everything you do , but at the same time you're super sarcastic and have this awesome sense of humour , it just leaves me flabbergasted (aaayyyyy you know I mean business when I bust out the big words lol) I'm so so happy you get the recognition (man I'm slaying the dictionary &#128518;) you deserve but I know you deserve much more! The forums and chatroom would be chaotic without you (sorry guys someone had to say it haha) and congrats on bagging the forum teen star badge, man it's about time!!! You rock dude!

Allthelove: Lyra, are super lovely, caring, awesome, and amazing human being, I just can't fully describe your Awesomeness
Full of love, just cured me and cared about me when I needed someone to help me
As I said, there is nothing I can say would be enough, your love and caring are like a HUGE Ocean full of Love and Chocolate, who, as much as I take, there stays more, Countless Times!!!
I hope that I can reach to be like YOU someday, You Awesome Being
(PS: Lyra is made of Chocolate, with Love!!!!!!!)

SoulSurfer: This is a seriously **HUGE** shout out for the awesomely beautiful, courageous, amazing and supportive @Lyra who helped me in the forums this morning when things got tough! I could not have asked for a better wingman. Thanks matey, you are a trooper and I couldnt have done it without you!

PrincessPea247: Fairy Princess. You dont need a wand or a crown to be one of the best people that I know, you are magical and powerful and you know what my lovely, that is all you.

Pray4theheartless: The 7 cups fairy! What would we do without you? Probably crash and burn. You are always making sure things run smoothly, and that everything gets worked out and fixed, I cant even begin to imagine how busy you must be all the time, and yet you still find time to be an amazing person, friend, and listener? Keep being amazing <3

Glisteningtree50: You are the most helpful person on here! Cant stressed that enough! Thanks Lyra for answering all of my questions *hugs*

Kash216: You are amazing. No words need to be said. You're probably one of the sweetest people I know. Thank you for being here and for spreading the love. I'm sure that you've already made an impact in people's lives, and you'll probably continue doing so. You are just so wonderful. Keep positive honey!&#10084; You rock!

Raylen: This shout out goes to *drums rolls* The fabulous @Lyra &#10084; Aww, Lyra I don't know what to say, you're so sweet, caring and nice ! &#10036; You're always there to support me and every other listener &#10055; You worked hard and you truly deserve the teen star badge &#11088; And I just wanted to tell you how amazing and lovely you are &#128158; stay awesome &#10084;

221skye: Senpaiiiii where do I even start to describe just how much otherworldly awesomeness you've got. You're so encouraging and caring and smart and also, A-MAZ-ING style in GIFs- A++ honestly xP I've already told you this, but yeah you totally need to be up there with the wonders of the world ;) And I can't thank you enough for helping me through one of the scariest things I've ever done. &#10084;

Big, big love to @Ila and @DHawks without whom none of this would be possible. Thanks also to Dougal, Bill Callahan, and everyone who contributed their love and support!