There are too many people on these boards for me to name and recognize...I was reading replies to tossedwave and other posts today, and again was sooo touched...by what mthrrhbard, WAT, Trueheart and others had to say...<P>I feel sorry for realitycheck, alittlelost, just a person, cascade, and others who take things so personally...one of my new lessons...TAKE NOTHING PERSONALLY...<P>so I'll start a thread...I appreciate when _____________ replies to my thread because __________________....<P>Let's take time to appreciate each other...<P>Cali<P><P>------------------<BR><I>Live Impeccably In Your Word.<BR>Don't Take Anything Personally.<BR>Make No Assumptions.<BR>Do Your Best Always. </I>

Nice idea Cali!<P>I appreciate ANYONE AND EVERYONE who replies to my threads because I LOVE TO GET RESPONSES FROM ALL SIDES IF POSSIBLE.<P>Granted, as far as my own threads go lately, I'm staying away from non-neutral type stuff. As far as some comments I make on other threads, well, emotions can get the best of me sometimes (usually regarding wanting to slap around the WS who is hurting our friends here).<P>On a more specific level, I love to hear from WAT, because we share the loss of a child. I love to hear from Orchid, because it seems as though we've gone through many similar things at the same time recently (police involvement, WH re-established contact with OW, and a miscarriage)... there are many more, but these two stick out the most in my mind (did I ever tell you two that you're my heroes?? )<BR>Karen<BR><p>[This message has been edited by Topie25 (edited July 25, 2001).]

I appreciate when the veterans, like K, Nyneve, Lostva, Chris123, WAT, WhoDat, and more post with their wisdom of being on the boards and their knowledge of MB principals...even when they have to 'kick-me-in-the-butt.'<P>I appreciate when zorweb and SeenTheLight reply with their sense of humor, understanding of desperation and their deep caring for people.<P>I appreciate Orchid when she replies for her 'telling it like it is,' her sense of humor and the way that she takes a personal interest in people.<P>I appreciate and look forward to Worthatry's replies for their alien humor and his down to earth answers.<P>I appreciate Trueheart's replies for their encouragement and caring...another person who takes a personal interest in people.<P>I appreciate Sad_N_Lonely's replies for his opposing views so eerily like my own H's.<P>I appreciate aftershock's replies for their caring and concern for my well-being.<P>I appreciate Resilient's replies...especially that she was able to out my OW so quickly .<P>I appreciate mthrrhbard's replies...for their 'realness.' Thank you for helping me to understand plan A, plan B, toughlove, consequences...I am almost there...<P>Okay...I'm having a brain freeze...I will post more later !<P>Cali

Thanks Cali (good news on my other post!!!!)<P>anyhow..<P>How about I appreciate each and everyone of you for helping me over the YEARS of this A, which was half my mess. I thank you for your patience, your guidance and you advice to keep me sane, level headed and sharp. Because of all of you, those since gone, those that are here now, I am a better person, you kept me out of jail, out of the ground and led me back to my spirit, no matter how far away I was from it. How you all did that with digits and characters, I won't understand, but it does show you that this is real, just as it is in life. I wish that I knew you all in person just as well. When I am done finding out what I need from all of this, I probably won't be back to talk. I'll most likely lurk and pray silently. There is alot of good memories here... but its a place I want to keep inside to my own. So don't ever think that I abandoned any of you... I just merely found my way, with your help, as you will to.<BR><P>------------------<BR>Husband2You<BR>*****<BR>Don't make me promises <BR>Baby you never did know how to keep them well <BR>I've had the rest of you <BR>Now I want the best of you <BR>It's time for show and tell<P>'All or Nothing' © 2001 O-Town

Ok Teacher Cali,<P>I appreciate when I post a thought or concern and recive replies to my thread because there has been no other place that can understand what I am going through and can help me get straight even if it means picking me up off the floor and kicking me in the right direction. I really appreciate the help and honesty here at MB. We are not all MB experts but for non-credentialled individuals we sure help each other a lot. I am glad to have the privilege of being helped by all here. Even including the ones I have had disagreements with. More importantly, I have made some good 'friends', who have taught me to look within and take the time to care for my needs. To learn that it is ok not be ok all the time....<P>Many have helped me. I would like to name a few: Terri, Sheryl, Bramble Rose, Father of 1 Husband of 0, Hopeless in AZ, Hopelessmom, Lostnco, [H], Zorweb, STL, Trueheart, Dave, Rick37, Bitsy, GnomeDePlume, MyCross, Cali, Resilient, Lupolady, Sadandalone, Belldandy, Sing, Unbelieveable and his wife and many many more.....<P>Though I am still new here (since Jan 01), I feel that I have known you all for soo long. You have really helped me a lot. Ow and H should also be grateful to you all for saving their lives. Otherwise we could have all been in jail.... LOL Nah only kidding, but still they should be grateful but you know that is not possible. So in behalf of their ignorance, I want to thank you for helping me spare their lives. <P>Thanks for the thread Cali, as always you are there to lend a helping hand. <<<<hugs back to you>>>>><P> ~~~~~~~~ hugs to all ~~~~~~ !<P>L.<P>

I am thankful when the veterans reply with sound advice and great judgment.<P>I am thankful for the humor and making me LOL. Especially since I have little these days, feeling so depressed, being so depressed (stressed).<P>I was thankful for the 4th being here with all of you - because my self esteem couldn't handle being with the cluster. But we had a really great party anyway, and I will always remember it.<P>I was thankful for the music thread, to find out some commonalities, with everyone here (and some differences). And make some really good friends at that time.<P>I am sorry tho, that I cannot get to every thread, and cannot answer every thread, because I spend far too much time here - but, I am really trying to spend a little time, and not focus only on the boards nowadays.<P>I am thankful for all of you out there to understand what I went through, and currently going through. I still can't believe it happened - I guess to kick my butt.<P>I want to name the great people out there - but incase I forget anyone I wouldn't want any hurt feelings - so I will just say you are appreciated.<P>hugs, aftershock<P>Sorrow looks down<BR>fear looks around<BR>Faith looks UP

All,<P>This web site is a cyber treasure to me. It’s a combination of the Harley’s intent and the things it’s members bring to it. It saved my sanity at a time when I thought I was loosing it. And it has opened the door to so much learning and growing for STL and me. There are many un-real, superficial and even grotesque places on the Internet. This one is a real gem.<P>Oh my, the list of those I appreciate here is very long… I’m a little reluctant to make a list because I know that I’m going to leave some very important people off of it. But here are some of them: K, Nyneve, Lostva, Chris123, WAT, WhoDat, Orchid, Trueheart, Cali, Sad_N_Lonely, Resilient, BeenThereDunThat, MyCross, Resilient, Lupolady, MarkC, Belldandy, Sing, [H], and Rick37………………<P>Even the people who have been negative or brought a very different view to the forum have taught me things about myself and about my marriage. Realitycheck, Just A Person, Just A Lurker, HumbleFish, Not The Weakest Link, and so on.<P>Each of you has shown me some aspect of the MB concepts and how to implement them, we’ve laughed together, cried together and shared each other’s hurts and triumphs.<P>Z<P>------------------<BR>He loves not who does not show love.<BR>----William Shakespeare

Ok, I'm going to say it. Ready?<P>I appreciate when K kicks my @$$ because I need it.<P>I appreciate when Faith1 sympathizes with me, because I need it.<P>I appreciate Sad_and_Lonely's point of view, because my wife won't let me see inside her mind.<P>I appreciate ALL OF YOU, for keeping me alive, because I want to be happy again.

This is easy. I appreciate everyone on MB that replies and is willing to share their stories and experiences with me to help me reconcile my marriage. You don't have to take the time but it means so much when you do. I don't have but a couple of people here to talk to and they never had to deal with such experiences before (thank goodness--I don't wish this on anyone).<P>I also appreciate those who take time to try to bring a smile to our faces. Sometimes, we just need to loosen up a little and relax.<P>Finally, I appreciate those that know when to kick me in the a$$ or slap my face like K or WAT in an effort to remind me of the MB goals and to help me focus on the task at hand. Plan Aing, Plan Aing, Plan Aing, etc. Thank folks.<BR>SG

I appreciate Cali for the strength and perseverance that I see every day in the face adversity.<P>I appreciate Zor and SNL for their wit, humor, and the team approach they have for us at MB.<P>I appreciate WAT for his *devils advocate* approach, and getting me to see things from a different angle, as well as his great understandings beyond just what is seen. <P>I appreciate Orchid for her sense of humor and her genuine care and concern.<P>I appreciate the long list that I could add, SadandLonely, CWS, JL, Rick37, bitsy, mttrhbrd, Lupo, and so many more,but time prevents me from making you fall asleep and reading a long post!! I do want to say thank you, for all the WS, for accepting us without condemnation and judgement! Thank you from the bottom of my/our hearts.

I appreciate when all the experienced people here reply to my threads because each of you of you has been so helpful to me, the newbie, and made me feel comfortable posting here and venting and asking for help. May God bless you all and bring each of you the happiness that you so much deserve!<P>------------------<BR>I'm standing here until you make me move.<BR>I'm hanging by a moment here with you.<BR>From Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse

"Meeting" all of you has been one of God's greatest gifts to me during this horrific time in my life. Although I really don't believe I can offer nearly as much strength as the MB veterans, I try to respond to threads as much as possible to try to give something back. <P>I have thank everyone here with special gratitute to Cali, Orchid, Z&SNL, Nyeve, Trueheart, S&L, S&C, WAT and T25. I love to read all of your posts which help me to laugh, cry, renew, continue, be inspired and most of all, to maintain hope. <P>Lots of Love<P>

I appreciate this site and all who write here because without it I would probably be completely lost.<P>I'll not attempt to list individuals, but I really appreciate the former WSs who are trying to help us BSs see the full picture. Without the WSs, this site would not be worth half as much.<P>WAT