a year

[Jeepers]

*romps under the sheets with Briar*

hows that ?? [img]wink.gif[/img]

[demon chloe]

Life is full of ups and downs....


Sometimes the downs are easier with friends around...


Other times we want to struggle thru them alone....


SOmetimes the ups..are so far up..you feel invincible..... friends around or not... makes lil difference...


Other times.... your feeling on all things related can change like the direction of the breeze...


Sometimes words are a total comfort, sometimes words seep into our very hurt and fester there...

I don't know much... but this I know is true...... im a world of joy and pain all wrapped into one package...ME.

People love me and hate me for the very same things....my love of life and all my exuberence... and... my pain that..seeps out...so easily...for others to see


Briar~ my gul,

Please know this. Whether near or far....Close or casual, you have friends. Sometimes we need to reach out and shake the very hand that holds us up sometimes to make sure they see, just how very much we need them at times. Whether the hand you're reaching out for is here....or somewhere else... know this...

Many people smiled today...seeing your name... with a post... many people felt a touch of sadness after reading it.... but most importantly... weve all spent a few minutes...reflecting on who we are as a group..and where weve been and come to..in the last year....

My thoughts and blessings are with you... and your beautiful soul........

[~lily~]

I haven't been back here in a while and I don't know what drew me in here tonight
I have just come back from being away the last three days at a conference in Toronto and am completely drained. I checked my mail, and for some reason, popped in here to see these threads. I re read the circle of freinds, and it brought me to tears today, like it did about a year or so ago.
I know i've been scarce this past few months. I've buried myself in my career quite successfully to the point of near burn out. I don't have much of a social life cause some unknown force decided there is only supposed to be 24 hours in a day. I've checked my mail pretty regularily and i know i'm one of the people remiss in answering many of them. I have no excuses, I have no explanation. I turn on msn, and walk away and often forget it's on till i check my email the next day.

I soooooooo need a holiday!!

Judy, you are one of the first freinds I met online and took that freindship and love real time! I have felt enriched by that freindship in so many ways! We have shared laughter, secrets, our greatest joys as well as our most profound hurts and pain.
I will make you a promise here today and promise to keep it. I will promise to make an effort to keep in touch more regularily. I promise to share more of what is going on in my life if you want that.
But i need you to promise to do the same. I don't have your current phone number, please email it to me. I love you to bits....never forget that. And the holidays suck honey..we both know that...what we can do is spend them togather and hopefully make them a bit brighter for us both!
Give it some thought ok!! I think we both need that

The rest of you!! I miss you guys. I need to get better at letting you know that and taking some R & R time to catch up and say hi to you all! You're all in my thoughts at different times in my day, through a memory or recollection of the times we've shared in laughter and support. You may not know it, but in so many ways, you've all brightened my life in so many ways.

Jeep!! i got your message before i left for Toronto but it was too late to call when i got in. I'll try to get you tommorrow night by phone!

Love you all
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[Blazey]

Its things like this..that make my heart glad i fell into that chat room three or so years ago..you guys are so special in all the best ways.. [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]

[SummerStorm]

briar....my email is [email protected]

email me anytime you need an ear i'm here sooner or later*hugs you tight*

[lilbrat]

Wow! You guys have a way of bringin tears and lots and LOTS of memories to the surface. Some of you I don't know very well and others of you....well I have spent hour upon hour enjoying the comfort of your company many nights.....and days! Those of you who know me...know I love you. I don't know what drew me here...just like Lisa.......it's been a long time since I have checked the boards..but for some reason I just thought, "I'll pull it up and see if there's anything new"......and there was ......but the new is due to a trail of memories from years and years of chatting and sharing with you! I don't have ICQ anymore......but can get me on yahoo ...my ID is: brat_smilez_4_u
Love to all!!! Always~hugs n kisses~

[Myra]

Judy...... Im sitting here in tears after reading this. When I glanced across my desk to that beautiful Maroon bear... I just couldnt help but smile. You were there when I needed you and always are when I look at that. I always will be here for you no matter what. YOu know how to reach me. Be it by email, a letter, or even a phone call. I will always have time for you. Unfortunately we have kind of lost touch and I'm sorry for that just remember. I luv you for always!! ;big hug:

[Blazey]

I pushed this back up..cause it made me feel better to read it again..i hope no one minds that i did..it was more of a way to remember her in my eyes...

[Më£ïñÐa]

perfect! Blaze!

i'm glad its still here....

[CanadianGirl]

Blaze this was a great idea *hugs*