Lifetime Experiences That Change Your Life

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:13 am

kazalala;592328 wrote: About 2 years ago, at the age of 45 i found out what it was like to be bullied. I say bullied loosely as i would say i was actually terrorised. By a man, who im sure isnt "all there" if u know what i mean. He had me to the point of physical illness, and no i wasnt in a relationship with him, i have been married for 26 years. The worst part of it was i found out who my friends were and it wasnt nice. After i had supported , backed, fought for them over past years, when i really needed their support and help, and actually asked for their help, ( I dont think i have ever asked for help before that in my life!), Well they let me down badly. I can sort of understand, cos he had thought of this and also got to a few of them, they were scared too. But i still couldnt help being badly dissapointed. I ended up walking away from something that had been a very big part of my life for about 13 years or so, and walking away from those ppl, and a huge social circle.

I became a little reclusive for a while, ................ and then............. i got the internet. Through this i have found new friends, and my faith in people has been restored.

I know there are still and always will be good and bad, but this sort of brought me back to life a bit.

So i would say it has been a life changing experience, terrible to go through at the time, but eventually coming through it with positive changes as well.:-6

i too have found the internet a fantastic place to meet nice people and to open up and talk to them in a way i could never do in real life ..:-6 also its great to give support and hugs to people having a bad time that you would never even meet in real life :-6

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:18 am

jimbo;592333 wrote: i too have found the internet a fantastic place to meet nice people and to open up and talk to them in a way i could never do in real life ..:-6 also its great to give support and hugs to people having a bad time that you would never even meet in real life :-6

Thats very true JIm, it can be theraputic at times:)

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:30 am

ThePheasant;592107 wrote: I was beaten up by my Dad many times as child - many resulting in hospital visits. I thought I recovered from this pretty well but sometimes wonder if I allow my past to affect the way I am bringing up my children. I think I am too soft with them and feel really guilty if I shout at them to the point that they looked scared. It breaks my heart if they cry and I will give in to anything to get them to stop. If my husband gets mad at them (he has never laid a hand on them) I freak and get scared and try to but in and stop him shouting. Which I know is not helping as the kids see us working against each other.

I was wondering if anyone else who has had similar experiences feel this has left them with these issues - or is it just freaky me

I understand, I grew up with an alcholic Father, who was verbally/mentally abusive. I married an alcholic....who was verbally mentally/abusive to me and my children. In the end my Ex was physically abusive to me and the children knew it.

I've always been accused of being soft on my children, even THEY call me a door-mat in a jokingly way. I just hate fighting and confrontation, I steer as far away from it as possible!! I'm a big believer of positive + positive = happiness!! NO negative allowed. Now don't get me wrong, I'm no Mary Poppins...but I do try to make sure that my children are happy on a reg. basis.... There are times that I just tell them (like last night)"Mom is grumpy...she needs to just go to bed!"

I've really enjoyed this thread, Thanks again Carroly for starting it, I think its good for people to get it out...I know it helps me a lot and I really appreciate each and every one of you--my fellow garden friends!!:-4 :yh_hugs

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:03 am

The things in my life that have made me look and reassess have been bereavements. I'm very lucky that my immediate family are all still with me and are relatively healthy. We have lost our best man, my daughter's godfather, her godmother was nearly killed by her ex-husband (she's now emigrating out of fear of him finishing the job when he gets out of prison). I had an early miscarriage but was still pregnant with it's twin (my daughter).

I read the stories of the others and realise how lucky I have been and how much I admire you all for having the courage to carry on and to share your stories.

Hugs and love to you all.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:28 am

Wow I think we all could use a group hug, amazing what all you have shared.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:36 am

minks;592387 wrote: Wow I think we all could use a group hug, amazing what all you have shared.

Hug:yh_hugs

squeeze, pat, pinch..

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:37 am

zinkyusa;592390 wrote: Hug:yh_hugs

squeeze, pat, pinch..

me me me me

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:44 am

Group HUG!! :-4 to all of ya's!!

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:20 am

Losing our first child " Wayne " at 6 weeks , he would be 50 now , that was when I threw out religion , the beatings off dad and my illness pale into insignificance by comparison

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:47 am

Uncle Fester;592437 wrote: Losing our first child " Wayne " at 6 weeks , he would be 50 now , that was when I threw out religion , the beatings off dad and my illness pale into insignificance by comparison

me too :-3 :-3

it seems to me that terrible grief makes you a better kind person that loves life and lives for every day ,and cherish friends and family around you ,or it makes you a very bitter nasty person ,that is so angry at what has happened that they just waste there life being angry and nasty ,the seems to be no in between to me ,what are your thoughts guys

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:58 am

jimbo;592520 wrote: me too :-3 :-3

it seems to me that terrible grief makes you a better kind person that loves life and lives for every day ,and cherish friends and family around you ,or it makes you a very bitter nasty person ,that is so angry at what has happened that they just waste there life being angry and nasty ,the seems to be no in between to me ,what are your thoughts guys

I of course Agree with you Jimbo. I've always been told "Live and Learn" and boy have I learned!! But I chose to live the happy life, in spite of how I've been treated in the past. I love to laugh and play and be goofy, couldn't imagine bein' grumpy pants and not letting anyone in my life. Although, if you ask my kids, I can be grumpy pants at night...but for the most part, I'm happy go lucky and "fluffy":-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:05 am

WonderWendy3;592524 wrote: I of course Agree with you Jimbo. I've always been told "Live and Learn" and boy have I learned!! But I chose to live the happy life, in spite of how I've been treated in the past. I love to laugh and play and be goofy, couldn't imagine bein' grumpy pants and not letting anyone in my life. Although, if you ask my kids, I can be grumpy pants at night...but for the most part, I'm happy go lucky and "fluffy":-6

you are spot on WW3 Live and Learn.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:26 am

jimbo;592325 wrote: my heart goes out to you :-4 as i carried my natasha's tiny white coffin to her grave i still remembewr every step i took ,and the feelings of utter despair and pain beyond belief as i tried to comfort my grieving partner will stay with me always ,as they lowered my beautifull baby down and my partner sobbed and screamed in a pain i could not help her with i knew life would never ever be the same :-1 but now after many years apart on my other daughter waits to come home and i'm glad to be alive :-6Such moving words Jim.....................

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:33 am

kazalala;592321 wrote: Hi Wendy, My baby boy wasnt still born, but only lived for four hours. Only the ones who have held their dead baby in their arms can understand:-4

I do have a son and a daughter tho and treasure them both.Kaz you are a dear friend and you told me about your sad loss when i first knew you and knowing you the way I do now I now realise how it must affected you.You have so much love to give and I can say hand on heart a truely lovely person and nobody deserves the pain that you went through and after reading some of these stories I am just lost for words at the heartache you have all had to encounter. We all know pain and what its like to lose a loved one..........but to lose a child..............God Bless you my Dear Friend and I use that word Friend with pride.xxxx

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:49 am

Kaz again I have to address one of your messages here. In life we make many mistakes and one of them is who we befriend in this journey of life. Many times I have been let down by so called good friends and each time it happens you say.......never again, but it does happen again.Everyone who comes into our lives I believe is for a reason although at times its so hard to see what that reason is or was.Was it to teach us a lesson in life? Was it to show us that we need to trust less? Who knows but to be let down by a good friend is something that you cant explain. I feel I have been recently and it hurts...............infact it bloody hurts but theres no fool like an old fool so they say and I guess that is so true. Kaz you have been a good friend to me and stuck with me when I was going through certain events in my life.......thankyou my dear friend....such simple words yet comes from within. (((((((((hug))))))))))) x

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:56 am

WonderWendy3;592524 wrote: I of course Agree with you Jimbo. I've always been told "Live and Learn" and boy have I learned!! But I chose to live the happy life, in spite of how I've been treated in the past. I love to laugh and play and be goofy, couldn't imagine bein' grumpy pants and not letting anyone in my life. Although, if you ask my kids, I can be grumpy pants at night...but for the most part, I'm happy go lucky and "fluffy":-6

me too happy go lucky but not fluffy :wah: :wah:

i'm happy go lucky and shiney :-6

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:56 am

Probably when that dude came into my college dorm room with a joint and said "wanna get high" and I said Why not.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:01 pm

WonderWendy3;592343 wrote: I understand, I grew up with an alcholic Father, who was verbally/mentally abusive. I married an alcholic....who was verbally mentally/abusive to me and my children. In the end my Ex was physically abusive to me and the children knew it.

I've always been accused of being soft on my children, even THEY call me a door-mat in a jokingly way. I just hate fighting and confrontation, I steer as far away from it as possible!! I'm a big believer of positive + positive = happiness!! NO negative allowed. Now don't get me wrong, I'm no Mary Poppins...but I do try to make sure that my children are happy on a reg. basis.... There are times that I just tell them (like last night)"Mom is grumpy...she needs to just go to bed!"

I've really enjoyed this thread, Thanks again Carroly for starting it, I think its good for people to get it out...I know it helps me a lot and I really appreciate each and every one of you--my fellow garden friends!!:-4 :yh_hugs

Wendy trust me love the pleasure has been all mine.We all hurt inside for various reasons and also look back on our lives and see so much pain that sometimes needs to be released and I hope here we have achieved that. Also though I feel we do get some "outside" help and on that I could write a book but like anything in life...........you have to see it to believe it or it can be meaningless. Good to have you here Wendy.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:02 pm

YZGI;592547 wrote: Probably when that dude came into my college dorm room with a joint and said "wanna get high" and I said Why not.

Errrrrr right lol

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:04 pm

Carolly;592548 wrote: Wendy trust me love the pleasure has been all mine.We all hurt inside for various reasons and also look back on our lives and see so much pain that sometimes needs to be released and I hope here we have achieved that. Also though I feel we do get some "outside" help and on that I could write a book but like anything in life...........you have to see it to believe it or it can be meaningless. Good to have you here Wendy.

It is isn't it Carolly, good to have everybody here in this thread. I think just being able to share the experiences little by little with others who have faced these uphill battles is darn good.

Thanks from me too for starting this.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:04 pm

kazalala;592321 wrote: Hi Wendy, My baby boy wasnt still born, but only lived for four hours. Only the ones who have held their dead baby in their arms can understand:-4

I do have a son and a daughter tho and treasure them both.

God Bless you, I understand the pain 100%. We are approaching his 14th year Birthday. It feels like yesterday sometimes:-1

jimbo;592325 wrote: my heart goes out to you :-4 as i carried my natasha's tiny white coffin to her grave i still remembewr every step i took ,and the feelings of utter despair and pain beyond belief as i tried to comfort my grieving partner will stay with me always ,as they lowered my beautifull baby down and my partner sobbed and screamed in a pain i could not help her with i knew life would never ever be the same :-1 but now after many years apart on my other daughter waits to come home and i'm glad to be alive

Oh Jimbo, you brought tears to my eyes...once again!! I re-lived that moment in my mind reading your post. I'll never forget them putting my Mason in the ground and me crying un-controlably (?spelling). I had a lot of friends and family surrounding me, but have never in my life felt so alone and empty and hurt all at the same time.

Now, years later, I have 2 more beautiful boys plus the one that was 4 then, which will be 18 next month (YIKES). God blessed me with them and I'm forever greatful!

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:05 pm

Imladris;592376 wrote: The things in my life that have made me look and reassess have been bereavements. I'm very lucky that my immediate family are all still with me and are relatively healthy. We have lost our best man, my daughter's godfather, her godmother was nearly killed by her ex-husband (she's now emigrating out of fear of him finishing the job when he gets out of prison). I had an early miscarriage but was still pregnant with it's twin (my daughter).

I read the stories of the others and realise how lucky I have been and how much I admire you all for having the courage to carry on and to share your stories.

Hugs and love to you all.
Thankyou Imladris for that and for sharing your experiences also.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:09 pm

OMG!!!!! stop thanking her u lot! her head will be too big to get in the garden next:p

Sorry carol.. only kidding mate:D Ya knows i luvs ya really;) :-4

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:12 pm

zinkyusa;591890 wrote: Raised by an alcoholic

Recovery from substance addiction

Birth of two beautiful boys

Two Marriages

Exposed to Iraqi Sarin Nerve Agent (now my right leg hurts all the time):-1 Zinkyusa your here love to tell the story..........thats the important thing and of course your beautiful boys.....

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:15 pm

kazalala;592556 wrote: OMG!!!!! stop thanking her u lot! her head will be too big to get in the garden next:p

Sorry carol.. only kidding mate:D Ya knows i luvs ya really;) :-4

Grrrrrrrr Me finks Ive been nice enough to you for one day.....so watch it Mrs!!! pmsl

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:18 pm

Watching my mother make her transition from this world to the next was singularly the most horrible yet wretchingly beautiful, surreal, mysterious thing I've ever seen or ever will see. Not beautiful in the traditional sense, but in the way God worked it all out. I could see how things were coming to pass and that there was a plan involved. Now I live with the same pain other motherless people do and it's rendered my soul so that I can never be the same person again even if I wanted to. I feel like I'm walking around all but completely alone on the planet and I hate it but then there are times when I am closer to my mother now than I was when she was here. Her strength is in me and she has never left.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:21 pm

Ya know when Jimbo did his entry into this thread about inspiration... I think a book could be written by you all and the title would be....

"If I can do it, so can you."

Each person has gone through their own personal hell's and I am not saying you all have fully recovered but many of you bring smiles to FG and that speaks volumes.

This just really WOW's me > Interestingly so many life changing events are sad ones here.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:21 pm

WonderWendy3;592552 wrote: God Bless you, I understand the pain 100%. We are approaching his 14th year Birthday. It feels like yesterday sometimes:-1

Oh Jimbo, you brought tears to my eyes...once again!! I re-lived that moment in my mind reading your post. I'll never forget them putting my Mason in the ground and me crying un-controlably (?spelling). I had a lot of friends and family surrounding me, but have never in my life felt so alone and empty and hurt all at the same time.

Now, years later, I have 2 more beautiful boys plus the one that was 4 then, which will be 18 next month (YIKES). God blessed me with them and I'm forever greatful!

Thanks Wendy. My son would have been 22 now. I couldnt bring myself to go to his funeral, I didnt even know which day it was on, my dear mum sorted it out for me while i just went into denial. I still feel guilty about that sometimes, but i was only 25 myself and just didnt cope very well.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:22 pm

RedGlitter;592562 wrote: Watching my mother make her transition from this world to the next was singularly the most horrible yet wretchingly beautiful, surreal, mysterious thing I've ever seen or ever will see. Not beautiful in the traditional sense, but in the way God worked it all out. I could see how things were coming to pass and that there was a plan involved. Now I live with the same pain other motherless people do and it's rendered my soul so that I can never be the same person again even if I wanted to. I feel like I'm walking around all but completely alone on the planet and I hate it but then there are times when I am closer to my mother now than I was when she was here. Her strength is in me and she has never left.

aw Red, I so dread the day my mother goes I can't even imagine your feelings.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:24 pm

Carolly;592560 wrote: Grrrrrrrr Me finks Ive been nice enough to you for one day.....so watch it Mrs!!! pmsl

Aww Carol, you know you were there for me when i needed you,and so do i. I told you stuff i hadnt told people who knew me a lot longer, Thank You:-4

There u feel better now :wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:36 pm

Carolly;591837 wrote: In our lives we encounter many experiences that changes our lives forever.I dont mean meeting a future partner I mean maybe a spiritual one or something that happens and when you look back you think......did that really happen to me?;)

:guitarist

And you know it did, and what I said in the early hours this morning, is not strictly true. I do remember the details. Sometimes they can be put to the back of the filing cabinet, then something - like reading something, or maybe what someone says, or something on the TV, or radio , or what somebody has written on here- it all comes flooding back and you know it'll never leave you, and you wonder if you can carry on.

I don't think I can post on this thread any more, sorry Carol. :-4

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:50 pm

kazalala;592565 wrote: Thanks Wendy. My son would have been 22 now. I couldnt bring myself to go to his funeral, I didnt even know which day it was on, my dear mum sorted it out for me while i just went into denial. I still feel guilty about that sometimes, but i was only 25 myself and just didnt cope very well.

I was 25 years old also! I understand, we all cope with pain in our lives differently.

And Minks, I agree that you should write the book!!

Red Glitter, my heart goes out to you... My Mom is my best friend and hero. I almost lost her to cancer, so thankful for her bein' my MOM!!:-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:55 pm

Gill... dont even look at it if its too painful for you. :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:11 pm

do you think that it is certain life experiences that pull people together like this (I mean finding people here) - or just pure chance meetings?

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:15 pm

ThePheasant;592581 wrote: do you think that it is certain life experiences that pull people together like this (I mean finding people here) - or just pure chance meetings?

I have often wondered that myself.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:17 pm

WonderWendy3;592574 wrote: I was 25 years old also! I understand, we all cope with pain in our lives differently.

And Minks, I agree that you should write the book!!

Red Glitter, my heart goes out to you... My Mom is my best friend and hero. I almost lost her to cancer, so thankful for her bein' my MOM!!:-4

Awww WW3 it would be an honor to do so I would have to have everybody's pemission mind you, perhaps it could be more an online novellette where we all write our chapters, our experiences and our progressions, our recoveries and our struggles .....

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:21 pm

minks;592586 wrote: Awww WW3 it would be an honor to do so I would have to have everybody's pemission mind you, perhaps it could be more an online novellette where we all write our chapters, our experiences and our progressions, our recoveries and our struggles .....

ah yes, the story of a handsome, witty, oversexed bat who.........................

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:22 pm

zinkyusa;592587 wrote: ah yes, the story of a handsome, witty, oversexed bat who.........................

Carry on Zee inquiring minds wanna know details.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:43 pm

ThePheasant;592581 wrote: do you think that it is certain life experiences that pull people together like this (I mean finding people here) - or just pure chance meetings?

Oh I think it pulls people together, like someone already said "it all happens for a reason", of course we sometimes NEVER find that reason, but sometimes we do and cherish the good times that we have through out our lives in spite of the pain!

I for one am very thankful I found the garden...don't know if I said that yet??? HA...I'm not senile or anything....

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:56 pm

Kathy Ellen;592676 wrote: Was really pissed off at my Dad one day. I took a day off from work because I was feeling really sick, and he kept calling me telling me to come over to his house....wouldn't tell me why.... So I went.....not knowing that that would be the last time I saw him. The poor man only wanted me to bring him to the doctor. At the doctor's office, my Dad fell off the table ,died in front of me, and turned blue. And I was the only one there. I saw death for the first time in my life. I was shocked beyond belief. He was such a great man, loved by everyone.

Little did I know that my Mom had alzheimers. None of us knew. We knew something was up but just thought she was getting a little "dotty." In retrospect, Dad was covering for her. She was fine when we were together, but I didn't realize it at the time that all we did was "cocktail conversation." I visited my parents at least 2 time a week.

So, when Dad died I moved out of my home that night and lived in Mom's home for 2 years to take care of her. I feel blessed to have her in my life for that time and cherished every single moment of it, but it was so hard. She wouldn't let anyone take care of her except me. She threw everyone out of the house. I had to work and was terrified that she would leave the house and take a bus to NY.

Red Glidder, I understand everything you're going through with Dad, but somehow you'll get through it. And, in the end you'll know that you did everything to help your Dad and you should be so proud of yourself. Our parents are only with us for such a short time.

But, we did learn to accept the alzheimers and dealt with it using humor. Mom flirted with every guy she met, shopped in my closet for all her new fall clothes, and just made me laugh.

Knew I would be able to help her when I finally asked her...."Mom, do you know who I am?" She just looked at me and said, "I don't want to hurt your feelings, but you are one of 3 people.....you're either my sister who I love, or my daughter who I love, or that terrible cleaning woman who's always cooking and cleaning here when you're not around....

So, on that note. ...my mom was my best friend. I wish all of my wonderful FG friends lots of "tears and laughter." We all deserve the best because we are loving people. I've had a good cry and now need a strong drink......Can I offer anyone a "Blue Lagoon martini and some southern red cake????"

hey i'm not drinking but feel free to have a jack Daniels for me and do post what it tastes like :wah: i feel privileged to be in our great FG club ,we have all been through so much just reading all your troubles has had the tears strolling down my face ,thanks for sharing guys :-4 :-6

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:02 pm

ok the tables are turned - i have had too much wine :wah: :wah: I think in my short time here that there are some pretty amazing people here ( the bond is scary) - I would be a pretty damn lucky person too be part of this family. go go FG!! I think that the relationships here are beyond words - how did you people do this!! You all stand strong and get strength from each other. Pretty damn special!!

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:04 pm

My reply was primarily to Pinky - but too you all too.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:05 pm

ThePheasant;592680 wrote: ok the tables are turned - i have had too much wine :wah: :wah: I think in my short time here that there are some pretty amazing people here ( the bond is scary) - I would be a pretty damn lucky person too be part of this family. go go FG!! I think that the relationships here are beyond words - how did you people do this!! You all stand strong and get strength from each other. Pretty damn special!!

i think i opened up to red glitter and cher ,then a few other people joined in and now i feel really at home and i can talk to these guys on FG far more easily than i can in the real world ,when your having a real bad time a few words of comfort from a good friend goes a long long way to helping you feel better .. thanks guys :-6 :-6

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:13 pm

jimbo;592684 wrote: i think i opened up to red glitter and cher ,then a few other people joined in and now i feel really at home and i can talk to these guys on FG far more easily than i can in the real world ,when your having a real bad time a few words of comfort from a good friend goes a long long way to helping you feel better .. thanks guys :-6 :-6

well what ever it takes - you guys have built an understanding that some could never have in a lifetime - so cherise it and thank "who ever you believe in ' - and never let it go - we may be millions of miles apart but only next door. :-4 :-4

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:20 pm

Pinky;592666 wrote: I believe in synchronicity, it's amazing how people seem to come into your life at just the right time, usually just when you need them the most. As for people here, well - they're amazing! I've met so people from FG that I love to bits and will remain friends with forever, some people who I'll never need to meet to know how much I think of them. I think I'm safe to say that people here have done loads to restore my faith in humanity to be honest.

Agree with that!! :-4 to all of you!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:22 pm

Awww as an oldtimer to this forum this is so encouraging to read how much you guys like FG. It really does have something for everybody

I am glad I have stayed here

I am happy to have met so many FG members some in real life and the rest in the cyber world. It's wonderful, keep it up all of you.

This thread is amazing.