You sound like you've taken it awfully well 0.0 most people seem to get really angry about it, even if they're able to hold them somehow, because they have to cycle 16 villagers to get them back in xD
This, is my worst fear and the one thing that I wish Nintendo can fix for the next game. I'm so glad that you were able to save Tia though!! And now I'm worried about my villagers as I haven't been able to play diligently for the last few days.. ><
Stitches moved out suuuuuper suddenly, and I still don't know why. I literally talked to him every day! Gave him presents, sent him letters... Whatever, though. I talk to Sprinkle a lot, and she usually tells me who's leaving so I don't get too surprised!