Chief Longwind Of The North
Certified/Certifiable
You know, I have been affected this last week. I watched a couple shows on TV that affected me deeply, one about getting aid to Katrina victims, and one telling the story of those people on flight 92, back on 9-11, that saved the lives of many by fighting against hijacker terrorists who were trying to fly the aircraft into the capitol building. Then, my youngest daughter needed her dad, not to tell her what to do, but to listen and support as she is making hard choices in her life. She had to break up with her boyfriend, not because he isn't a great guy, but she has to find out who she is, and mature. She wasn't ready for a serious relationship yet, and realized it. It's very hard on both of them. And I care deeply for both of them.
Then a member was missing, and believed he wasn't missed on DC. I wrote him a fairly cold, but sobering response, stating that this site, all of us, are here because it's a conveniant place, and a place where people come and go, and don't really make tight bonds.
I was wrong. I realize now that I did miss him, and Crewsk, and many others who haven't been around for a while. I had just put up my protective shell. This last weekend has cracked that shell and allowed me to feel a bit more than I would want to feel.
Life is full of joy, and sorrow, freinds and enemies, comfort and pain. All of these things help us to grow. And if we embrace each other, then we can help when we are strong, receive help when we are weak.
I am part of this community, just as I am part of my family. I won't be cold again.
Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
Then a member was missing, and believed he wasn't missed on DC. I wrote him a fairly cold, but sobering response, stating that this site, all of us, are here because it's a conveniant place, and a place where people come and go, and don't really make tight bonds.
I was wrong. I realize now that I did miss him, and Crewsk, and many others who haven't been around for a while. I had just put up my protective shell. This last weekend has cracked that shell and allowed me to feel a bit more than I would want to feel.
Life is full of joy, and sorrow, freinds and enemies, comfort and pain. All of these things help us to grow. And if we embrace each other, then we can help when we are strong, receive help when we are weak.
I am part of this community, just as I am part of my family. I won't be cold again.
Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North