I am going through some huge changes in life right now, including a location and entire lifestyle change (which I can only hope will be for the best), and an intense, emotionally draining personal issue, which I also hope ends up for whatever will be best, whatever that means in the end. Besides all that, my ancient desktop died last week (Murphy's law), and I am trying to keep my stress down, and yet rely on what I know brings me strength and comfort in the long run, which includes being here. Reaching out to others makes me feel needed, and stronger. It's also been said before one of the most wonderful things about this place is that we all CAN be there for each other. For that reason, I decided to stop what I was doing, and reach out to leave this message I feel the NEED to leave, NOW.
All that celebrate , and even those that don't {just take this message in, removing the 'holiday aspect" } I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with good food, good times, good company, good memories, good feelings, whatever makes you FEEL good. I am SO grateful for all on The Teams on both coasts, the mods and staffers here, and of course, my fellow posters, many of whom I consider friends I just haven't met yet. My life would NOT be the same without any, and all of these factors. And when my life has been tougher, like it is now, you have never let me down, giving me strength without even knowing it, and I am forever grateful. Huge hugs to all, know you are thought of, and appreciated. I am thankful for ALL of the above. I will especially be glad I left this post now if I don't get to watch the Saturday Marathon Show. I only hope they all feel how much they have, and will, add to my life.
Sorry if this got a bit emotional, but I had to get my thanks and feelings out there. We never know when life might turn on a dime, and I NEVER want to feel I left ANYTHING positive and thankful unsaid. I also humbly ask for your caring thoughts and positive energy.