sorry to not be able to be around lately

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Registered: 03-26-2003
sorry to not be able to be around lately
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Sat, 04-03-2004 - 12:53pm
Just needed to let you all know I haven't forgotten you,,,just have been dealing with matters here at home. I also wanted to share a poem that some will remember and hopefully those new here will find comforting, maybe even finding some inner strength too.

Hope

Hope is such a small word that grows from such emotion

We find hope in such strange places and under such bizarre circumstances

It will find us when we have long given up our search

We find it when we stop and allow it to come into our hearts

Hope is sometimes all we have left

Hope is sometimes all that keeps us from losing our minds and following a misguided path

It lights our life's journey so as to keep us from harm

But if we overestimate Hope, it can also bring us much pain as it will not appear as we think, but as we need

Hope will be mankind's stronghold onto life as it keeps even the weakest of us strong in life's harshest hours

Hope has once again grown in my heart as these words have grown from tears of frustration and pain

When you think that Hope has gone, stop, for it has not given up on us, we have given up on ourselves

As the tears fall, as life seems to be out of your control, give Hope it's due and let it find you and bring to you a brighter tomorrow out of the ashes of today.

This was written by David Meyer, July 2003.

My thoughts are that Hope springs eternal,,,,and if we let it, Spring brings us eternal Hope.

Huge Hugs to you all, and I will be back more often soon.

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Sat, 04-03-2004 - 1:01pm
We miss you and are always grateful for the time and kindness you share here. I LOVE this poem SO much. Been a while. One of my favorite words...yes, indeed! Hope Always; hugs to u Buffers! . t/c friend
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Sat, 04-03-2004 - 3:23pm
Been wondering where the heck you were hiding! I was worried about you. Your poem is beautiful. It's amazing when you cry and think you have reached the bottom and somewhere out there is that hope that you will find yourself again. Without that hope all is lost. Hope is one of those wonderful words that have no ego.

Missed you!

Terry

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Sat, 04-03-2004 - 6:00pm
I was just thinking of you Buff and praying that you were feeling better. Thanks for posting and letting us know how you are doing. Also thanks so much for the poem...it is beautiful. Huge hugs and I hope you are able to get all of your things taken care of.

Take care of yourself.

Hugs,

Ree

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Registered: 11-11-2003
Tue, 04-06-2004 - 2:25am
I love that!

Peace and hugs,

Cheryl =)

The minute you settle for less than you