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tpiroq
12-05-2006, 08:14 AM
My name is Thom and I am new to the Soul Force web and forum. I learned of Soul Force while listening to OUtQ in the Morning on Sirius Radio. I am and HR professional in Miami and recently married my partner of 6 years in Toronto, Ontario. We were selected by MTV/Logo studios to be featured on their show "First Comes Love". We are thankful for the opportunity to put a face on the "gay marriage" initiatives and for the rights to adopt.

I come from a Southern Baptist and Pentecostal background. I attended 3 years of seminary and was a member of a large mega church in Lakeleand Florida for quite some time. When I struggled with my sexuality during my 20's I went to Exodus International for a week-long retreat held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Nice people were there, like myself, but luckily I saw the light and came to love and appreciate myself for who God made me and refused to accept the lie that they were selling.

Glad to be part of the group and Happy Holidays to everyone.

Thom

Vanessa White
12-05-2006, 08:26 AM
So glad to see you here! Congrats to you and your spouse on your marriage, and on the MTV gig. That sounds exciting and an important endeavor as well. I think making it real for people by putting couples on the concept visually can only help. I hope we will see you around here often. Good luck with all that you do. Peace, Vanessa :love:

Vanessa White
12-05-2006, 08:27 AM
BEAUTIFUL photo of you and your love on your profile. Blessings to you!!!!! Vanessa :love: :love: :love:

keltic63
12-05-2006, 09:38 AM
welcome Thom!

Glad to have you here! I agree with Vanessa, that is a beautiful pic of you and your husband.

I too come from a pentecostal background, a few others here do as well.

BruceChris
12-05-2006, 09:52 AM
Add my welcome too, Thom. I've never been to Miami, but I've some relatives in Orlando.

Peace and Love, Bruce Chris