Ok, I've just got to respond to this - and hope I get it said the way I want.

((((((((((Fuzzy)))))))))) and you too ((((((((((Darkeyes))))))))))

I readily admit I haven't been here as long as many here, neither have I participated as much as some of you that have been a member for less time than I, but please know - I am right on this!

The strangest creature God ever created was mankind. I'm 46 and have been an advid watcher of people all of my life and it never ceases to amaze me as to just how mean and cruel people can be.

But - in the short time I have been here, and have read posts - there is one thing that stands out above all - and that thing is - is just how wonderful, kind and caring you each are!

I hear people say that family is everything and I cannot dispute that, but will build upon it. As much as I would love to say a persons family would be their greatest asset and support - we know that isn't always true and quite often, are the very thing or source of one's problems.

I've never really understaood that for one would think, or want to think, their family loves them and always wants the best for them. So why is it, that almost every family, has at least one that so becomes one's worst nightmare? It sure beats me.

Ok, I may be getting some off tract here, but I'm trying to say something here and am looking at a bigger picture. A person's family and friends see them often and that person is sure to share some of their inner self with them.

But here's the deal, and a very real deal I think, a person's true family is such a blessing, and that true family, is family the person chooses theirself.

While blood may bond one to another - it doesn't always make for love and trust. And what you two have done here - what you have said here - what you have built here - is a family that loves and respects you - far more than mere words could ever say.

I guess what I'm trying to say, and want so badly for you to see - id there will always be people - related or not, that will always try to bring you down, for whatever reason - maybe because that is the only way they can bring theirselves up. These people have loss their way somewhere at sometime or else they would not be so towards another person.

And, last but far from least - here in this community - this great and wonderful community - you have shared your hurts, your thoughts, your pain and even your happiness with us. You have posted, and replied to posts from us that so badly needed your advice, your support and or your help, and you have done it without asking for anything, for no reason other than to help.

In doing this - you have brought us all into your family - into your wonderful life andin doing so have made us all the better for it.

You see, when you come here, you share a part of yourselves that you don't always show others. In that - you have made us all special - all members of a family of people that care and love one another.

When I reflect - when I review posts and replies you each have made - How could I not like you? How could I not fall in love with you and feel special, because you are you, and you share all that is you with me, with us?

So - I hope I have not confused you, but so wanted you to know how special you really are.

To you, and to all that have posted - replied to others - I thank you!

You're truly wonderful!

Your friend Sam (who is so glad to be here)

Anyone can say I love you, but actions speak louder than words.