First let me say I'm still sorting a lot of my feelings out.... I didn't want to wait too long to reply... I don't mean to offend anyone more than I already have...

I'm truly humbled.....

((((((((((((Fuzzy)))))))))))) thank you Do you think some of that grace could rub off on me if I rubbed your fuzzy head?

Hey_Hey your spirit makes me fly Can I hang on to your wings until mine heal?

(((((((((((((((mj)))))))))))))) We're old acquantances, but new friends..... understanding is one of the greatest gifts one can give to another.... thank you

heather We've gone toe to toe, I've seen sides of you because of this I don't think I ever would have otherwise.... I have a new respect for you and I do understand your points of view.... It's good we can be honest, isn't it? I hope we can continue to be honest and still have respect for each other... I didn't expect to recieve any kindness from you, that could be why I value it so highly..... (((((((((heather)))))))))

Serenity.... I don't know you well, I've been in my box more or less since you came..... thank you too for your kindess... you've helped me to learn a valuable lesson.... I hope to get the most from it..... I like the eyes (((((((serenity)))))))

Peanut..... What can I say to you dear? You showed some true colors to me in this.... your thoughts and understanding won't be forgotten. I'm with the others... You're a blessing.... if you're old, I'm right behind you at 40..... if our teeth fall out tomorrow, we could still have some of that ice cream couldn't we? I wish I could say more.... I don't want to admit it, but since I'm coming clean, yeah, I did feel a little left out.... but I know I was welcome to join..... part of my defense system.. point out the faults of others instead of facing my own.... The shame I feel can't be spoken... What you said about the exquisite sensitivity... so beautifully put... our shining star and our biggest enemy.... how's that for paradox? ((((((((peanut))))))))

Heidu..... I've read several of your posts. but like serenity, I couldn't reply because of my funk..... I appreciate your sensitivity and kind heart..... In my opinion it takes a huge heart to forgive something like I've done ..... I'm still amazed.... I can't think of anything worse than irresponsibility unless it is stoicism... Balance? (I hear you giggling september Mindfulness is the term I prefer..... ((((((((((((heidu)))))))))))

kvinneakt..... you're something else... I respect your intelligence, candidness, and yeah, your big heart.. is it ok if I don't say I think you're cute though I read heidu was wondering what your name meant.... does it have anything to with a piece of art? You're a splendid person.... I'm glad we're stuck with you (((((((kvinneakt))))))) I havent yet checked the link, but I have a reminder set on it.... I noticed the word "Hindu" in the address... some really great thoughts have come out of the East. How's the finger?

September I feel something cooking.... we both enjoy debate.... While there are some things we disagree on, I'm sure there are many we share too..... I'm not anti-fun, but I can see how you would see it that way.... It was totally inappropriate for me to jump on you guys for this..... but I don't think my thoughts might not totally apply in the right situation... As I tried to explain, and I hope you can understand... it's not what you guys were doing that bothered me... I see it as good fun... more power to you, really, maybe I would join in on a different day..... but what happened is that the laughter "triggered" a buried monster in my life..... not your fault and no one should apologize.... Nothing would make me happier than if you all went back to just being yourselves..... September, I respect you, I look forward to future debates, I think it can be entertaining as well as educating (strange sense of fun I guess) ........ but I hope we can keep our differences in the arena of constructivism (is there such a word? oh, well, I just made it up (((((((((September))))))))))

Yes, America is a great country in many, many ways.... Thank God or Thomas Jefferson, or whoever, we have the freedom of speech even if it is abused by some.... I've worked hard to put my "monster" in its' place.... he just leaked out some there.... I'm very sorry everyone...
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"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall." Confucius