Saw a message from Allen saying in one more post I'd have 2000. Hadn't noticed that myself but sheesh much more chatty than I thought.

Anyhow, Since I didn't see what I thought was an already established thread to add this to, I thought I'd start a new one.

I guess you all know that I think this is a pretty cool place with a lot of wonderful people. In case you didn't, I do. So, to the wish part.

I wish you all to be abundantly blessed through our savior Jesus Christ. I wish that He gives all that is needed in your lives. Especially the things we don't know we need. I wish that we all use the gifts he's given us for his glory and the betterment of the world. I ask for these blessings in Jesus name.

awww!!! How sweet!!!!!!!

I think this is a really awesome place, too!!! I haven't been here for very long, but you guys have welcomed me with open arms!!!

Congrats UKC

Amen brother!

congrats on the 2000 post as well...

ditto! [; actually youre more informative than merely chatty. deep thinker UKC.

I love that you're here Thom! I love your responses to posts, you're so wise and compassionate!

Congrats on 2000 posts!!

I wish you all the same blessings!!

yea, what amy says. [;

w00t! Party time!!! *throws confetti*

still have my party hat . hehehe

*turns on loud music*

that new yrs thing still ringin in my ears. hehehe

*headbangs*

yea, feels like that. like my head is a brick.

awww!

its temporary, ok now. [;

that's good!

ok now. looks like flooding will hold off til superbowl, sunday evening. may make it to church somewhere tomorrow. [; fuel willing. not a fan of rain if i have to be somewhere, driving. otherwise-like rain.

Ugh... church! It used to be a good thing!

yea, a person can get burned by church folks. may avoid the troublemakers and start a new circle? Are there any youngeer teens who are shyer than you, theyll look up to you. could be their mentor. also builds confidence in both parties. just an idea. less likely to mock you too.

nope no younger youth...

There's the Jordan, Daniel, Madison group
the Blane and Ashley group (bg/gf)
the Ashley, Regina, and Tera group
and the Dylan and Tori group (bf/gf)
and guess who that leaves... me!

sorry to hear that.SINCE YUR GOOD WITH KIDS, MAY TRY WORKING IN CHURCH NURSERY ? OR TEACH LIL ONES . bet youd be great ! [; NOT JUST ANYONE can or willing to volunteer[some churches pay] to work with kids. some pervs would volunteer. thats why they screen. id hope.

I watch my youth minister's son in the nursery during Sunday School... and I sit with this lil kids during service... It's interesting... sometimes the older ppl have it under control... if they do I'll juss go sit in the back and do somthing...

neat. its good to have others trust you. good points. these same people may introduce you to a gentleman laterin your life. never know! NO RUSH. ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM. not having to answer to a boyfriend can be liberating. you get to know who you are, love you FIRST. that should draw them to you. have a life[as you do now with activities]outside his, try not to obsess over what he does[within reason]. but youll be too busy to folloow him around. [; busy is good. if your busy, hell wonder what yur up to instead. I hope. [but you dont want any stalker types either].

haha yeah I know! I try to entertain myself with lots of activities! Especially church ones cause that's where you meet the good guys

whatever works 4u. some like it when you are too busy to obsess over em.

haha yeah...

ive learned by exp, hindsight is 20/20. next time would rather read a book. [;

haha...

true. ive told who i thought was a friend about this crush on a guy[in school], but didnt know he liked her already. i was humiliated. but another time, this one crush was sweet to me. too old then. was still nice. had a pet name for me.

awwww

I liked this guy one year and EVERYONE knew it... but he liked this girl... and one day everyone came running up to me saying "Rachel! Rachel!!! Daniel like you!!!!" and of course he didn't...

been there too. its sad. but im older and hopefully wiser now. maybe my pain helps you cope too. thatd beok and worth it to me. that it wasnt all for nothing, but made me more compassionate than if i hadnt went thru any hurdles.

awwwww!!!!!! "thatd beok and worth it to me" That's so awesome!!!!!

if it means saving you any grief i suffered, yes-worth it to me! [;

AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! That's so awesome! I mean... that makes me feel really loved!!!

im serious lil sis. and yur welcome. its good to know i can still make a difference. [; for real.

awww!!! You've already made a real difference for me! I don't like anyone has REALLY (except for my rents) been like that w/ me... I mean there for me no matter what... no matter what their opinions are or anything! Thanks!

WELCOME. CONSIDER YURSELF EXTENDED FAMILY. [;