"A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one's heart,
chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and
sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness, blow the
rest away."
-Arabian Proverb-
A thank you to everyone who has reviewed, and a special thank you to:
Berenwasteland: I agree, even a virtual hug does wonders. And you're right, what I really need is love. Isn't that all that most people need? *mind wanders* "All you need is love." Dundundundundundun "All you need is love" dundundundundundun "All you need is love, love, love is all ya need." -Sorry, just popped into my head. Don't blame me, blame... uh.... blame the pinecones of America!
A: Don't worry, I'm not offended. I want to thank you. You are a truly remarkable person, your views on religion are amazing, and I envy you. I don't expect you, or anyone for that matter, to agree with me. Stick to what you believe and preach it. And you do that so well. Thank you for your kind words, and I'm so glad you've found a religion that you're comfortable with. That's SO important.
Elaina: Thanks for understanding how difficult it can be to lean on God during this time in my life. And don't worry, I haven't completely given up on God. I'm real close, because my heart is saying it's the wrong path, but no matter what, I'll be okay. Because of people like you, who say the nicest things and boost my faith in humanity. Good for you!
Mercuria: I never used to understand your religious views, but now I believe I do. It helped a whole lot to hear what you said about having a purpose in life eventually. I'd like to believe I will eventually come out of this with at least a tad bit of self-confidence. Thank you.
ShatteredAngel: Your words filled my heart. I really, truly mean that. You were so right when you said that it can be difficult to address, but don't worry, you addressed it amazingly, as did everyone here. And just saying you'd give me a shoulder to cry on is worth 100 hugs. Thank you so much for that.
Artesania Chaos: Yes, it is extremely hard. But never again. Never again. What you said about being devoted to one thing is so true. My belief in Christ is all I had, and than he wasn't there. So instead of having a "rock" to fall into, I fell into a huge hole. But I believe you and the other people here on ff.net have pulled me out. There was another thing you said that I really liked. "Why should something who's reality is questioned rule our lives?" It shouldn't. I learned that the hard way.
Harvestboy2001: When you said you knew I used to be on fire for God, that hit hard. Because you are right. And about you thanking God for me...well, some good should come out of this whole mess. You are great at standing strong in your God, and you are the reason I have decided to rethink my departure from God. Who knows, I may thank you more than this sometime in the future. I'm blowing in the wind here, and I don't know where I'll end up yet. I'm glad you've found your solid ground, that's important.
DragonRaye: I used to preach that exact same thing. "If you don't believe, you can't be helped." I did believe, I don't anymore. Thank you for wanting to help. The fact that you want to help helps more than you'll ever know. And, as far as the hug goes, please refer to the first thank you on here, Berenwasteland.
K2: You are right, it was a huge decision, and being so, it is one I am rethinking. Of course, I'll probably "rethink" it for a long time. I'll be interested to find where I'll end up. You've been so great to talk to. You really do ROCK. I hope I am reinvented. I know my faith in humanity has been reinforced, mostly because of you and Java. You guys really do make my day.
Ok, I guess that's it. Yep, no one else to thank. That's defiantly it.. Oh, wait, one more girl I guess I over-looked...
Java: No, of course I didn't forget about YOU! You're the absolute best person on this whole damn site!!! Everything you say deserves 100 thank you's, but do to limited space: Thank you for being there for me. I hit rock bottom, and I couldn't find God. But I found you...that's the next best thing. Never Change.
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I hope I haven't overlooked anyone. I really do praise the holy pinecones of America (it's a new obsession, I'll get over it..eventually..) for each and every one of you. I've been extremely selfish lately, I do realize. I'm in a rut, but I'll find a way out soon. You all have restored my faith in humanity. I really couldn't believe all the support I had from complete strangers! I was having to be careful whenever I opened my email, because most of my reviews (on chapter 2) made me cry. You guys are blessings. All of you. And, while I'm still getting out of this rut, I'd like to talk to... all of you. You ever need anything, you know my cyberaddress.
Now, give yourselfs a pat on the back, because you deserve it. You All Rock!
NewYorkBabe (Who is equally afraid of her obsession with American pinecones, but it gives me something to believe in. As long as I live, there will be pinecones in America. Though maybe that doesn't help so much now that I think about it....)
A thank you to everyone who has reviewed, and a special thank you to:
Berenwasteland: I agree, even a virtual hug does wonders. And you're right, what I really need is love. Isn't that all that most people need? *mind wanders* "All you need is love." Dundundundundundun "All you need is love" dundundundundundun "All you need is love, love, love is all ya need." -Sorry, just popped into my head. Don't blame me, blame... uh.... blame the pinecones of America!
A: Don't worry, I'm not offended. I want to thank you. You are a truly remarkable person, your views on religion are amazing, and I envy you. I don't expect you, or anyone for that matter, to agree with me. Stick to what you believe and preach it. And you do that so well. Thank you for your kind words, and I'm so glad you've found a religion that you're comfortable with. That's SO important.
Elaina: Thanks for understanding how difficult it can be to lean on God during this time in my life. And don't worry, I haven't completely given up on God. I'm real close, because my heart is saying it's the wrong path, but no matter what, I'll be okay. Because of people like you, who say the nicest things and boost my faith in humanity. Good for you!
Mercuria: I never used to understand your religious views, but now I believe I do. It helped a whole lot to hear what you said about having a purpose in life eventually. I'd like to believe I will eventually come out of this with at least a tad bit of self-confidence. Thank you.
ShatteredAngel: Your words filled my heart. I really, truly mean that. You were so right when you said that it can be difficult to address, but don't worry, you addressed it amazingly, as did everyone here. And just saying you'd give me a shoulder to cry on is worth 100 hugs. Thank you so much for that.
Artesania Chaos: Yes, it is extremely hard. But never again. Never again. What you said about being devoted to one thing is so true. My belief in Christ is all I had, and than he wasn't there. So instead of having a "rock" to fall into, I fell into a huge hole. But I believe you and the other people here on ff.net have pulled me out. There was another thing you said that I really liked. "Why should something who's reality is questioned rule our lives?" It shouldn't. I learned that the hard way.
Harvestboy2001: When you said you knew I used to be on fire for God, that hit hard. Because you are right. And about you thanking God for me...well, some good should come out of this whole mess. You are great at standing strong in your God, and you are the reason I have decided to rethink my departure from God. Who knows, I may thank you more than this sometime in the future. I'm blowing in the wind here, and I don't know where I'll end up yet. I'm glad you've found your solid ground, that's important.
DragonRaye: I used to preach that exact same thing. "If you don't believe, you can't be helped." I did believe, I don't anymore. Thank you for wanting to help. The fact that you want to help helps more than you'll ever know. And, as far as the hug goes, please refer to the first thank you on here, Berenwasteland.
K2: You are right, it was a huge decision, and being so, it is one I am rethinking. Of course, I'll probably "rethink" it for a long time. I'll be interested to find where I'll end up. You've been so great to talk to. You really do ROCK. I hope I am reinvented. I know my faith in humanity has been reinforced, mostly because of you and Java. You guys really do make my day.
Ok, I guess that's it. Yep, no one else to thank. That's defiantly it.. Oh, wait, one more girl I guess I over-looked...
Java: No, of course I didn't forget about YOU! You're the absolute best person on this whole damn site!!! Everything you say deserves 100 thank you's, but do to limited space: Thank you for being there for me. I hit rock bottom, and I couldn't find God. But I found you...that's the next best thing. Never Change.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I hope I haven't overlooked anyone. I really do praise the holy pinecones of America (it's a new obsession, I'll get over it..eventually..) for each and every one of you. I've been extremely selfish lately, I do realize. I'm in a rut, but I'll find a way out soon. You all have restored my faith in humanity. I really couldn't believe all the support I had from complete strangers! I was having to be careful whenever I opened my email, because most of my reviews (on chapter 2) made me cry. You guys are blessings. All of you. And, while I'm still getting out of this rut, I'd like to talk to... all of you. You ever need anything, you know my cyberaddress.
Now, give yourselfs a pat on the back, because you deserve it. You All Rock!
NewYorkBabe (Who is equally afraid of her obsession with American pinecones, but it gives me something to believe in. As long as I live, there will be pinecones in America. Though maybe that doesn't help so much now that I think about it....)