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Posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
well, folks, my time has come..i wasn't going to announce my departure as i thought it might make it more difficult, but now i see that some closure might be beneficial.
i'm starting to find that the boards aren't the comfort they used to be..i am in a bad place..i think maybe some solitude (of mind) is what i need to restore peace.
there are ppl here that mean something to me that probably don't even realize it. or maybe they do. although it is difficult, i have formed a few bonds here...somehow. hopefully there will be at least a few people who will be sad that i'm gone. (boy, did that sound terrible? lol.) ...always speaking my mind.:))
take care,
amyand i shall leave with these parting words, spoken by the oh-so-eloquent whitesnake..
so here i go again on my own
goin' down the only road i've ever known
like a drifter i was born to walk alone
and i've made up my mind
i ain't wastin no more time
Posted by Toph on May 14, 2005, at 11:39:45
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Here's hoping you find your own comfortable promised land, amy.
Toph
Posted by TamaraJ on May 14, 2005, at 12:14:22
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Oh Amy, please don't go. I am sorry the boards haven't been the comfort they used to be. But please know that you have certainly been a comfort and a joy to many people here. I am tearing up again, and am realizing just how hard good-byes are, and always have been, for me. And here I thought I was suffering from AD apathy - HA! I remember every time we moved I was always so surprised that my mom, with her trade-mark sunglasses on, never shed a tear as we drove away. She finally told me, when me moved for the last time, that she wore the sunglasses to hide the tears. Very effective I learned as I got older. Time to get out the sunglasses I guess :-(
I just wanted to share with you something I had read that touched me deeply: "Maybe we will never see the reason or the beauty in this life, but we need to trust in the benevolence of the Universe and, in especially challenging times, try to believe that eventually the veil will be parted and we will understand."
May the veil lift for you very soon so that you may see and experience the beauty that is not only in you but is all around you.
Amy, you take very, very good care of yourself. And, as an old boss of mine used to say - Don't let the buggers grind you down!!! You are a special person, with much to offer. Believe in yourself, love yourself and be very good to you.
All the best of everything life has to offer to you my friend,
Tamara
Posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 12:42:30
In reply to Re: exodus :-( :-( :-( » alesta, posted by TamaraJ on May 14, 2005, at 12:14:22
oh....tamara. you made me burst into tears..happy ones....:) how to convey the emotion i feel from reading your post...i can't...
thank you, my soul sister...you inspire me....i won't forget you my dear friend. this really is a huge goodbye.
i'll try not to let 'the buggers' have their way with me, lol..they always try..if only they knew how fragile i really am.
you take care. you're an intelligent, caring person. *genuinely* so. a rare thing.
take care tam,:)
amy
Posted by anastasia56 on May 14, 2005, at 14:10:12
In reply to Re: exodus :-( :-( :-( » TamaraJ, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 12:42:30
oh alesta. there are people here who need you and people here that just read your posts. don't underestimate the difference you make to both types.
hoping you change your mind...but wishing you all the best if you don't.
ana
Posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 14:57:34
In reply to Re: exodus :-( :-( :-( » alesta, posted by anastasia56 on May 14, 2005, at 14:10:12
Well gosh. I was so happy to see you back. You add so much to the boards with your humor, caring, and honesty.
((((amy))))
I hope you find what you are looking for. Drop us a line sometime and let us know how you are?
gg
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on May 14, 2005, at 16:49:48
In reply to Re: exodus :-( :-( :-(, posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 14:57:34
Alesta, I'm really going to miss you too, and echo what Gardener girl said, your personality is a wonderful combination of humor, intelligence and sensitivity. Your absence will definitely leave a void :(
And I agree with what you said about Tamara..
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on May 14, 2005, at 17:32:18
In reply to Re: exodus :-( :-( :-( » gardenergirl, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on May 14, 2005, at 16:49:48
Posted by Shy_Girl on May 14, 2005, at 17:52:46
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Posted by JenStar on May 14, 2005, at 21:39:59
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
I hope you feel better soon. Come back if and when you're ready. We'll all be glad to see you if you do!
take care of yourself.
JenStar
Posted by Damos on May 14, 2005, at 21:50:00
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
I'll miss you Amy. Please take care, I hope you find your own slice of peace and happiness real soon.
Go with love,
Damos
Posted by Phil on May 14, 2005, at 23:29:32
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Amy...I just made an extremely long boring post to basically flip-flop on leaving.
I hope you'll reconsider your wish to leave..that way I won't be alone. : )
You will be missed tremendously if you go. Maybe just take a few days off?Please...
Phil
Posted by KaraS on May 15, 2005, at 3:26:16
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Dear Ami,
There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said about how much you will be missed.
Sometimes I also feel that this forum isn't helping enough as I'm still so blue. After a while the responses tend to seem like platitudes that don't penetrate my mood at all. Then I realize that just feeling I'm not alone in dealing with this condition is helpful. If you should feel the need to stop in again, you will always be welcome. We can't solve your problems but I promise you won't feel as alone.
Take care of yourself,
Kara
Posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 7:23:11
In reply to exodus, posted by alesta on May 14, 2005, at 11:21:07
Best wishes to you, if you decide it's better for you to be away from Babble.
But if you should desire to return, I'll be happy to see you, and I know you'll be warmly welcomed.
I can't tell you the number of times I've left Babble. But there are others who could actually make it stick.
Posted by alesta on May 15, 2005, at 7:55:37
In reply to Re: exodus » alesta, posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 7:23:11
thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart. your kindness if incredible...thank you...i wish i could only express how your posts made me feel..more tears...in all honestly i was afraid no one would respond..i wish i could respond in kind.
bless you guys. you are all *so* special. i see you unsung heroes out there. yes, i said heroes.:)
it's been a priviledge, and an honor, to have known each of you.:)
man, when did things get so serious
enjoyed the eulogies :-) you guys sure know how to do a send-off...:)
love and peace (better than war and peace),:)
amy
Posted by alesta on May 15, 2005, at 8:09:31
In reply to Re: exodus: u-turn??? » alesta, posted by Phil on May 14, 2005, at 23:29:32
oh, god, phil, i was followin your lead! ahhhhh! NNNNNOOOOOOO! :-) (sorry, hehehe:):) )
hmm. i don't know, man...i'll think about it... i'm, like, so burnt out though...i do need *at least* a few weeks..now that i know you want me to stay i will reconsider my decision concerning everlasting termination.:) and you are so sweet. is this what it takes to get you to talk to me?:-) just kidding phil. btw, thank you for what you said.:)
(btw, i can totally relate to having 'false starts' concerning leaving this place..i have quite a few times..so don't feel strange for staying! for me, though, i was really, really serious about leaving..to reconsider is..not what i expected i'd be doing..but i guess i might..gimme a few weeks..oh man dude..i hate it when he does that.:))
take care,
amy:)
Posted by Phil on May 15, 2005, at 14:17:36
In reply to Re: exodus: u-turn??? » Phil, posted by alesta on May 15, 2005, at 8:09:31
Hi Amy, Do what you need to do. I've stayed away before for some weeks, if not months. Plus, I've gotten one or two unplanned vacations from Dr Bob...psychiatric leave, if you will. : )
We'll keep the porch light on for you.Phil
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