I hope I am doing this right. I have asked, and this is where they thought it would be best to post.

I really wish you all, (powers that be), would put in a "thank you" thread.

I DON'T need a hug, that's why I am putting this here.

Special thanks to Patt, Tamara, and Spiritalk!!

My last 2 weeks were very challenging. I pm'd 3 people here who helped me trumendously, I also kept reading this forum, and the rest of you had put out so much energy, it also helped a lot.

THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I lost 3 friends last week, a double murder suicide. They were friends of mine for 3 years over 12 years ago. Our paths took different directions. But my best friend for all of these years, even though we lost touch for a while, we have been back close for the last 8 years. The woman killed was her best friend. Her husband was best friends with the murderer. My other best male friend was also friends with the murderer.

I took on the task of being there to "protect" them, they are empaths, just don't realize it. They take on a lot of pain that they just don't understand, I'm working on that, but slowly, or I will "scare" them off. They are on the edge of being ready to understand.

I also have issues with some of my childrens friends, that I also chose to take on, dealing with Social Services and cops and courts. My kids will always be first, but I will never turn a child away that askes for help. AGIAN my choice.

I still have the band's fundraiser, and the orchestra trip to make happen, AGAIN my choice. But I cannot let down 173 kids. And I won't.

I have just let myself be pulled a little thin these last 2 weeks.

Now that you have some of the bullet points, I will get to my point.

I wanted to thank all of you for being here! Lightning put it best for me when he put out his "addicted" thread. I have become very addicted to this place. I know everyone can lie on the internet, I read a lot before I got the guts to join in. I may be wrong,(won't be the first time, nor the last), But the energy and love I feel from this place is something I have never known. You will never know how good it feels to finally have a home. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.

I want to post to all of you, a poem that my friend wrote in Jan. I thought I was the one and only to put my kids first, I try very hard, they are my life. But I have to admit(my excuse, she had 10 years and only 2 kids, on me), I think she was the one SUPER MOM. I will strive to beat her. I will quite rambling and put out here poem. She always put family and friends first, I do the same. Since I consider all of you my family, I really need to share this with all of you that have helped me help my friends.

AGAIN  THANK YOU ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                     Love of Family, and Forgiveness
         
                                          Brothers and Sisters,
                                           Mothers and Fathers
                                           Sons and Daughters
                                                Understand
                                          When our social gaffes
                                        Are ghostly and unintended.

                                            They can be themselves,
                                          Wear glasses, wear sweats
                                                Burp and even fart.
                                        & love each other all the same.

                                                Family understands
                                             Our quirks and neurosis
                                                    It keeps us afloat
                                         Through life's turbulent waters.

                                                 We forgive wrongs
                                                        And realize
                                                 We are all imperfect.

                                         Those closest to me already know
                                            I have train-wrecked moments
                                            Made inappropraite comments
                                          And have made countless mistakes.

                                          Family gives and recieves LOVE
                                               Is willing to FORGIVE
                                              They STICK TOGETHER.

                                           Because you are my Family
                                              But forever my Friends
                                                   I LOVE YOU ALL!!

THANK YOU ALL once again, I couldn't have done this without you.

Lots of love to you ALL.

Karlene

That was from the heart and I'm so happy for you and we are too - too have you!!

I agree with LST words and say thx from us....you are a good contributor to the site and it makes me happy that you also feel it repay you....that is what makes the site great...and the people equal great, who makes it so

THANK YOU AGAIN.

Karlene

Hi Karlene,

We love you all here at Mystic.


take good care of yourself.

dhav