How long have you been here? ..and Why?

[Vanessa White]

But I joined in December of 2005, and been here, almost daily with a few lapses, ever since. As I read this thread this Good Friday morning, I am swallowing against the lump in my throat at how much this place, and these people have come to mean to me. I initially came to even know of Soulforce as an organization by doing a google of supportive resources for LGBT folks that are Christian; I have since learned that Soulforce is not just about Christianity but many faiths, and those that no longer have faith, but want to again. Those of you that have impacted me and shaped and changed me in so many ways in the last two and one half years are too numerous to mention, because literally, EACH ONE OF YOU have brought me something that helps me to think, evaluate, process, and become a better person, and do more good for the world. I agree with Keltic, I wish that I could see some of you MORE that I have already met, and meet those of you that I have not. You have been closer friends to me than I presently have in my life, and for that I am truly grateful.

I really do hold great love and admiration for all of you in my heart.

[Jennifer5]

Reason, Season or Lifetime

People always come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty,
or to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally, or even spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend to you, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they just walk away.
Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON,
it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
And like Spring turns to Summer and Summer to Fall,
the season eventually ends.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway);
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and
areas in your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

[tymejumper]

Originally Posted by keltic63

LOL, I got the book too!

No fair! I never got a book, or a toaster oven


I think I have been here for at least 9 months. I looked for it when I saw them come to Michigan and come to talk to the colleges here. I had heard about it but never really had looked actively for it. I stay because I love to help others and find a lot of support for me and my family to be who we are.