While scrolling through the thread titles I came to the bottom. I had never done that before. To my amazement I saw a list of the people currently on here. As I read through I recognized names/IDs. I had to smile, very often. My thoughts were: Oh I know her. I've PM'd her. I like what she posts. She says funny things. He really jumps in and helps with everything he can. The thing is; as I was reading through all the IDs I felt as though I was just seeing the names of friends. People that check here often, reach out in times of need, offer comfort... sound advice... support. I can't tell you how good this feels. I know I haven't actually met any of you. Yet it feels like I have with a few of you that always respond. Sooooo! Thanks so much for being here. An here's a huge hug to all of you. (((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))
This is truly a great board! The only online forum I come frequent....or really visit in any way. For years, this board has been a source of comfort and inspiration. Love being a part of it! I'm glad your experience is positive as well...you are truly an asset to the group.
I know what you mean. I have made a few close friends on here and have only met one, Ohio Mom and her family, in person when they were passing through here on the way to Florida or back home to Ohio. I keep in touch with Jennier R. even though she is not on here right now and she shares pictures of her grandbabies with me. Kris made me feel welcome and still keeps in touch. So did others on here. Several "held my hand" when my daughter had cancer and many have offered prayers since Bobby has been in the Army. Sounds like friends to me. I miss some of the people who were here when I first joined. I hope things are going well for them where ever they are now.
After mentioning the people on here who helped me get through Crystal's sickness, I decided to go back and look up that thread and re-read it. I have spent the last few minutes sitting here in tears thinking about how awful those days and weeks were. I don't know how I would have made it without you guys. Crystal is fine now and just takes tryroid meds and has blood work done to keep it at the proper levels. She is a senior now and is taking drivers ed and getting ready to go to youth camp with our church. She is dating a young man her best friend introduced her to. She is 17 and so wonderful. I can't get over how fast the years have gone by since we first met her when she was only three years old. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for being such prayer warriors and friends. Beth
Beth, that is exactly why I started this. With what our family has faced in the last two years the trouble in my DS's school almost overwhelmed me. Everyone in here held my hand and eased me through the rough times. Told me where to look and what to look for. Gave me information to educate him for free. Basically gave me one very positive thing in my life, that has turned out so well. You were one of the first ones to jump in. I could put names here, but I would rather keep it as it is. Everyone can bask in the thanks, they deserve it.\Becca
I know exactly what you ladies mean... Ya'll have been there to hold my hand, to pray, to answer questions, and to keep me in line. You've comforted me when I'm at my lowest, and had me put on my big girl panties when I need to. I might not always post, I might not always seem to be around, but this board has been my link to sanity and my list of prayers. It has helped me so much this past year and a half with going through the ups and downs of hubbie's injury. Thank everyone of you ladies!
I know what you all mean. You all have been a blessing to know for the past 2 years! I can bring stuff to you that I can't to my friends or the local hs group. I feel like no matter what's going on, you all listen without judging and are always ready to comfort, support, uplift and encourage! (((((((((hugs to you all!!!!))))))))))
you go Aball, (why hide) LOL anyway I have meet some wonderful friends in here and they have help me through alot. I mean alot. They are always there to hold my hand and pull me up the hill when the road got a little hard to climb. I will never forget these wonderful people. I have stay in touch with alot of them to this day. Jackie, now she is the only one that loves to throw green tomatoes at me. Wow, so many wonderful people on here I hope to never lose touch with them. Like Aball, Beth, Ohio Grandma, Monkeymama, Crazymama, Jackie, CrystalCA, WiMom, Autumnleavz, AvaRose, Jennifer, AmyU, Mamabear, Becky, and of course my good buddy Deena. there was alot more but they left there children grew up or for different reason. But, I am still friends with them outside here. If I forgot someone I am so sorry please add your name ok I don't want to forget you, you all are special to me and helped me alot. Love you all.
I think I forgot to mention the smile you all put on my face on a daily basis with your sense of humor. Or the fact that just by being here for each other and sharing the little pieces of you life that tells us all you are human. How much this reaffirms my beliefs in a better world. Thank you all again, soooooo much!
I also remember so many people. I have had the opportunity to meet Beth, Jackie, Jennifer and Kathy (she lived in Ohio and moved to Michigan) not sure if she is on here any more. Then there are the ones that I have not met, but seems like I've known them for years Lots of memories as I look back. Sometimes I'm not on here much, but when I come back, my "FRIENDS" are still here and even more are added. Thanks for all the prayers, shoulders to cry on, hugs, and laughing, blowing tea, soda, etc all over our screens. You are all great!!!
This forum has been a wonderful place for me. Now I will say I have went into hiding a few times on here, but hey we all need to hide sometimes. lol
This is the best forum I have found. And as a new member I really love coming here and talking to all of you. I was actually thinking the other day how nice it would be if we all lived close enough to form a group But cyber group is good too!
I agree...I think it would be great to all live by each other. Too bad there wasn't a homeschooling island. LOL.
This is a great place to be. sometimes I get soooooo many ideas from ya'll, I have to many and don't know what to do!!
