I have an idea. I hope everyone agrees with this! I have noticed that since we are a close circle of friends here, that we notice when someone is "not here" for a a few days or so, and being the wonderful kind people we are, we are anxious to welcome them back! I thought how lovely it would be to use this topic to say our hellos, and what has been going on, welcome new members, etc. This way we are sure to wish everyone well and of course SAY HELLO! And of course, not miss anyone as they are catching up on all the posts.

Good morning to my old friends, new friends, and the friends that we are yet to meet. I would like to share a statement that was made by the Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson;

What lies behind us
and what lies before us
are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us

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What a great message and so true. I like Cat's idea too. I am wondering if anyone knows where PamW has been?

Thats a geat idea,how are you all today?are we looking forward to the festive time of year? i am, i love it.

Hi everyone, I've not been at this forum for around 6 weeks, so feel a bit "new", but just seeing the message from Catbus made me feel welcome! I've been reading some of the posts, there's some interesting things on here but it would take ages to catch up with it all!
I hope everyone is keeping well and looking forward to Christmas.

Hello Crystalslove, Susanna, and welcome back MrsM. Cat, This meet and greet place is a great idea. Hope this finds you all doing well and feeling the spirit of Christmas. I Love this time of the year!

Thanks Shannon, are you well? I am looking forward to Christmas but am feeling a bit down today as it's the 1st anniversary of my Uncle's death. I started thinking about Steve too and that's what led me here!
The statement you posted is so true!

Hi Everyone!
How are ye all today?
Catbus this is a great idea!I cant wait for Christmas either,i love this time of year!Welcome back MrsM!

I am doing well MrsM,thank you. I am sorry about your sadness, and I am pleased that you have come to visit. I hope that you will join us often. You will be among friends who care.

Greetings & Hello to my "circle of friends" here! Thanks for using this space! It is a good place to gather!

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Hello everyone how are you all?? Catbus what a lovley idea it was to start this post

How are you all?Im feeling a little low as it will be 14 years tomorrow that my dad died,i still miss him sooooo much,i dont think you every get over it,it just gets a little easier,i would have loved him to see my children,well i know he can,but i would like my babies to know him and love him like i did.....sorry for babling on but you all offer such words of comfort.

Mrs M welcome back. I am sorry to hear of your Uncle, and I am thinking of you. You have my {our} deepest sympathies, and please come back if you need to talk, or just want to share things.
Susanna, I know it was 14 years ago, but you too have my, {our}symapthies. You are not babling. This is a safe place to come to and talk about the things that matter....as we are well aware some folks dont "get it". Was your dad sick {if you want to talk about it}? I am sure he is with Steve smiling on you and your wonderful family. My dad was. This is our 2 nd Christmas without him. I am sure it is still hard on you, and you have friends here who care!! Be extra nice to yourself, and know we are here!

Hello Everyone and good evening. Isn't this just a great idea. Susanna You are not babbling. My Dad went home 5 years ago in September and my Mom met him there 1 year ago in November, and her youngest brother follwed one day behind her. For those of you who have already read this on one of my previous post, I hope will will not mind if I post it here.

This is an Eskimo legend:

Perhaps they are not stars,

But rather openings in Heaven, where the love of our lost ones pours down through,and shines upon us to let us know that they are happy.

You don't ever get over it, you draw comfort from knowing that they are held safely in your heart. Crystalslove is right. We do care very much, and you can always feel safe sharing your thoughts.

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Shanon,
You too are in my thoughts about your folks. I will burn some sage, and candles in honor of them.

Thank you Crystalslove, I appreciate it!

My heart smiles because this is what friends are for!

MrsM, I am glad to see you back on the forum. Please visit us often. I hope being with good friends has made your day easier.

Susanna, I know we all can understand, but always know that what is in the heart, will always be. We are fortunate to experience and share that kind of love in our life.

Crystalsove, you are so kind and caring.... you and your family remain in my prayers.

Shanon, your stories are wonderful, no matter how many times! They all have deep and beautiful meaning and touch my very soul! I love the stars and the mooon in the night sky! And I truly believe this about the twinkling stars! Matter of fact, I am going to step outside right now and feel the love and smile back!

Thanks to all for using this space! I think it will be good for us all!

Hi everyone! Thank you all for your welcoming comments.
Catbus - You are right - reading all these posts really did make things easier.
As Crystalslove said it's good to be with people who understand.
I sometimes find it difficult to talk about things with family, but a lot of it could be down to English reserve! Some people seem to think that if you don't talk about things they just go away, so I really appreciate being able to talk to you all on here.

Susanna - My thoughts are with you today

Catbus...thank you for your thoughts and prayers...None of us on this forum is ever alone...and I know alot of us are thinking of Terri at this time. I wish she new the deep love and concern we on this forum have for her and each other

Thanks for your kind words of comfort,it really does help,you really are all such wonderful people and i really feel i can come and tell you all things without judgement,some people just dont get it,so thanks again.xx