Michele 1 #1 January 10, 2005 It's always good to remember kindnesses done, whether by a friend or a stranger. It's that unexpected sweetness which brings a smile to a face, and lights up a dark day. Those simple kindnesses change perspective, re-establish value, and touch hearts. I had the opportunity to dig through some old pm's today. While some of what I read was not kind, by far and away most of the pm's were wonderful. They were from those I know well, those I know, and some I haven't met yet. They were funny, touching, inspirational, cheering, and kind. They helped me then, and they helped me today. When life crowds me, makes me too busy to remember my name; or when depression sets in and I don't want to remember my name...when it gets too hard just being me, or the choice between right and wrong gets clouded somehow...or when my integrity gets challenged, my honesty prodded, my heart gets questioned...those are the times I asked for help from you; and you responded. You respond with such care and love that it fills me with joy to know you exist, even if I never meet you in person. And those times when I didn't have the ability to ask for help, you responded anyway. Somehow you knew what I needed when I couldn't ask for that myself, and you reached out and responded to me anyway. You thought about me and my wellbeing. And you took the time to reach out and grab me, from whatever spinning morass I had found myself in. You, living in Europe, or South America. You, living in Botswana or England, Scotland or Australia, you living in the Middle East or the US; you living where ever you live...you found time to send me a note. And that simple kindness cheered me no end. Sometimes, you asked me for help; sometimes you told me a joke. You sent a funny picture, or a clip from a local paper. Sometimes you sent updates on your children, or your pets. Sometimes you sent a hug or a prayer. Mostly, though, what you really sent was the message that I was being thought of, that I was worth the time to send a note to say hi, how were things, you hadn't seen me post lately. It is not even the content that I value most. It was the thought. It counts. Because for you to take the time and send me a note meant that you were thinking of me. In those times when I couldn't think of me, you reminded me simply of my worth. And that kindness was generous and beautiful. Sometimes I didn't respond. Sometimes I couldn't respond. Sometimes I was too lost in the blackness which floods my heart to see your light. Sometimes I was too ill to send a note back, or I didn't know what to say. But that never meant that you didn't mean the world to me...it meant simply that my world was topsy turvey, and I was trying to find the floor again. And I always saved your note. Your pm's, you see, I saved for a day such as this; for when I felt blue, or upset at circumstances beyond my control - for when my heart hurt from pain remembered, or from friendships fractured beyond repair, or trust violated, smashed like an irreplaceable vase. And I read them again today...and like ice to a burn it cooled me again. I thank you for being in my corner when the world gets too much; for cheering me on when the road gets too rocky; for making me laugh when I am crying over something I have no control with. I thank you for the wishes to my health, for my mind, and for my spirit. But mostly, I thank you for you. Your light, your heart, your spirit shines in your note. And I just wanted to say thanks for shining it on me. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #2 January 10, 2005 Michele, I think most people on this forum look forward to every post you make. Your posts are so heartwarming and genuinely real. To know you, even if we never meet, is something I will treasure. Keep writing girl, you write from the heart. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 January 10, 2005 Hey Chook I'm stuck there for a few hoursYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #5 January 10, 2005 Michele, you are a wonderful and beautiful person. Any light that gets shined your way is just a reflection from the light you shine on us! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #6 January 10, 2005 Val, thanks. You are a doll. Squeak, I may be able to do that...I won't know for a while, as my schedule changes on a regular basis, but as soon as I do know, I'll let you know. Kris, hugs back.... Jan, we will meet someday - I want to get back up to the Emerald City someday, and I want to go lavendar harvesting with you. I still have those lavendar bunches and wands you sent me...I love them, even though their scent has long since disapated. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 January 10, 2005 Michele, Once again, beautifully put. I know the feeling. Imagine my surprise today when I went into Speaker's Corner and found a very kind word from a total stranger. The point is, people do think of you. Even if they don't know you. You touch people Michele and I don't think you realize it. I'll never forget the time you iced my sprained ankle.You may carry a heavy load, but you carry it with class. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #8 January 10, 2005 You know I've got nothing but love for you Michele, and always will. Lots of love and hugs from your Sprout!~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #9 January 10, 2005 QuoteYou may carry a heavy load, but you carry it with class. But I've been known to drop it....and when I do, friends like you come along and help me balance it and get it lifted again. I still carry that special gift you sent me. And indeed, it reminds me that I am never alone. Quote You know I've got nothing but love for you Michele, and always will. Lots of love and hugs from your Sprout! Sprout, you know I've got nothing but love for you, either. When are you coming back? I believe we have a skydate! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #10 January 10, 2005 QuoteI still carry that special gift you sent me. And indeed, it reminds me that I am never alone. Good, because you are not alone!I remember a quote my mother gave me many years ago. "God is very close to a sorrowful heart." Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #11 January 10, 2005 Quote we will meet someday - I want to get back up to the Emerald City someday, and I want to go lavendar harvesting with you. I still have those lavendar bunches and wands you sent me...I love them, even though their scent has long since disapated. Oooh, if you ever make it up this way, and it is in July, we'll go to the Lavendar Festival! Or, if not, we'll harvest some from my yard!! Seems as though you are due for some new wands and bunches?? You are thought about often you knowJ -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #12 January 10, 2005 QuoteOooh, if you ever make it up this way, and it is in July, we'll go to the Lavendar Festival! Or, if not, we'll harvest some from my yard!! July, huh? Well, that gives me some lead time...I may be able to get up that way this year. I really want to jump up there, too...the scenery would be amazing. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 January 10, 2005 What a lovely post, Michele. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #14 January 10, 2005 Aw, Sweet Michelle...I love to read your posts, but I always have tears in my eyes (or sometimes downright bawling) by the time I finish reading. You are such a beautiful person and you have such a talent for writing. We definitely have to get together soon! Hope you are feeling better! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #15 January 11, 2005 QuoteLove ya and hope that you are not sick, anymore, my friend. Well, I will say I am not nearly as sick as I've been these last few weeks, but I'm not yet ready to call myself better...still have some of the infection lingering in my sinuses, and man, I'm still coughing. Oh welll...as long as I'm not running the fevers, you know? Those are really yucky. QuoteWe definitely have to get together soon! Yep, that would be great. And we'll have to bake some cookies for Frenchy and others...LOL. We should plan on dinner soon...you, me and Rosa. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #16 January 11, 2005 Your post made me smile, as many of them do. We've never met, but your heart is so genuine. Hugs woman. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Evelyn 0 #14 January 10, 2005 Aw, Sweet Michelle...I love to read your posts, but I always have tears in my eyes (or sometimes downright bawling) by the time I finish reading. You are such a beautiful person and you have such a talent for writing. We definitely have to get together soon! Hope you are feeling better! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #15 January 11, 2005 QuoteLove ya and hope that you are not sick, anymore, my friend. Well, I will say I am not nearly as sick as I've been these last few weeks, but I'm not yet ready to call myself better...still have some of the infection lingering in my sinuses, and man, I'm still coughing. Oh welll...as long as I'm not running the fevers, you know? Those are really yucky. QuoteWe definitely have to get together soon! Yep, that would be great. And we'll have to bake some cookies for Frenchy and others...LOL. We should plan on dinner soon...you, me and Rosa. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #16 January 11, 2005 Your post made me smile, as many of them do. We've never met, but your heart is so genuine. Hugs woman. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
