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aliacocat  

About aliacocat

Mother of two, wife of one.  Spare time I RELAX and play games on computer.  Born in California, moved to Washington and here I am.  How are you Peeps?

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cris1995  

a shoulder to cry on

Hi, I'm 36 and engaged and I have three children. I don't need help with anything, I just want to help people that I can help, wether its friendship, communicate or whatever I can give. IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD, REALLY HAVE THE FAITH,DONT STRESS, DONT WORRY,GOD IS THERE AND HE REALLY ,WORKS IN MISTERIOUS WAYS, YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE FAITH , TRUST, AND DON'T GIVE UP. GOD IS EVERYWHERE. MEDITATION ALSO HELPS RELIEVING STRES...take care everyone
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SINCERELY4EVR  

About SINCERELY4EVR

What I really want... 

Past all the current needs, and realities...

I truly want that fairy tale...

The prince, or night in shinning armor, or a Richard Gear in Pretty Woman. :-)

However you want to relate it, it all comes out the same in the end.

I want that man who becomes my best friend and committed partner in life for the rest of our life..

I want that unconditional love for the same unconditional love I have to give.

It has nothing to do with money, but I am looking for a stable man.

I will come back periodically and add more of what I seek.

In the meantime please let me know who you are and what you truly seek in life.

Making New friends and maintaining old friendships is of interest to me.

 

 

 

 

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Lo-Lo  

Friendship by Richard (Dick) Innes from the Daily Encounter

1. Friendship
"A friend loves at all times."1

According to an article in an English magazine,"A true friend is one who has the courage to disagree with us when (we are) in the wrong, and advise us for our own good, rather then let his sympathy or sentimentality cause him to agree."

Charles Spurgeon once said, "Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life. Many might have failed beneathe the bitterness of their trail and not found a friend".

Dr. Alfred Adler, internationally known psychiatrist, based the following conclusions on a careful analysis of thousand of client: "The most important task imposedby religion has always been 'Love thy neighbor'. It is the individual who is not interested in his fellow man that has the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury on others. It is from among such individuals that all human failures spring."

It may not be the most desirable, but it is true that we can live without romantic love, but we cannot live healthy without at least one loving friend.

As Dinah Craik so eloquently said, "Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away."

And, oh, the priceless value of having at least one such deep abiding friendship, Thank God for the gift of friendship.

Suggested Prayer:

"Dear God,
Please help me to be a loving friend and be a friend to fellow sinners as you are a loving friend to me. And help me to find at least one loving friend with when I can be totally open and honest without fear of judgement or rejection. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' Name, Amen."

1. Proverbs 17:17
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ezduzitjoey  

ChChChCh-Cha - Changes

Here kitty, kitty, kitty. I brought home my kitten today. She made some noise on the way home, but as soon as I opened her box she almost immediately started purring like a small engine. I didn't have aname for her, the pound called her Doty. That sounds like some old persons name. No offense out there if you happen to have that name. I am proud to now have a new friend. It is amazing, if youn only knew where I came from, what I was doing almost every waking moment of my life. I am in recovery, in case you didn't know. I have just over 18 months clean. 18 months ago, I was living and using on thew streets of Long Beach, California. Crack cocaine was my party of choice. It was no party, it was sad and humiliating. I even tried to take myself out, obviously I failed. Anyway, I guess the freason for my post today is that no what your situation is it is possible to make things better, by following other peoples advice that went or are going through ther same situation. I guess that is what this web site is about. A place to encourage, share experience, strength, and hope. Hopefully I am not sounding to cliche, but if I can do it anybody can. I am not sure if people actually get to read my words, maybe they do maybe they don't, but the important part is that I want to share, I want to help, I truly would love to give you something of value. 18 months ago, I had nothing of value, and if I did I wasn't sharing anything. Things do change, perspective, beliefs, and ones spiritrual connection can become more clear. Well my friends, it is time for my next class, its called Group Dynamics, cool class. Yes it is true I am going to school, to get certified as an alcohol and drug counselor. Wow life is good.

Peace Out ezduzitjoey 3-15-2011
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removed  

"Wedding Information"

Hello Aidmates,
Many of you are already aware of my upcoming wedding which will be on January 15th. I will be marrying my best friend, whom I love with all my heart.
Some of the ladies here have been asking a lot of questions about the ceremony and my bride to be, so at the insistence of Tori I will tell our story.
Tori & I met when we were 5 years old in a Sunday School class. I made it my goal to tease her every chance I got, and she always put me in my place. We lost our first teeth together, started school at the same time, were baptized on the same day, graduated from high school side by side, and through each year, and each experience we became best friends.
Our families were very close and her grandfather was my Pastor until he retired a couple of years ago. Our families are so close that I call her grandparents, granny & gramps. Her siblings are like my own, and her parent's treat me like I have always been a part of their family.
After my mom died Tori became a very big part of my life. Then after I was diagnosed with cancer she stood right beside me and has been there ever since. I went through the grief process from the loss of my mom and then went through another grief process for myself. I felt I was losing myself and the mission God had called me to do. I lost sight of who I was and the demons of satan tried to destroy me.
Tori did not allow the self pity, or the depression. She reminded me daily of who I was even though I could not see it. She went to every doctor's appointment and every time I received bad news she was right there to encourage me to keep fighting. She quit her job in order to be with me and devoted hers days to my care.
We prayed together, laughed together and cried together, and then one day I looked at this lovely lady and realized my heart had changed. I knew I had feel in love with my best friend.
It took me a while to admit to her how I felt, and when I did I was surprised with her response. She informed me that she had loved me for several years, and was just waiting for me to realize I loved her too. Needless to say our lives changed from that moment on.
We had discussed marriage but I thought that would not be a good idea. I felt it unfair for her to marry a man that is terminally ill. I knew I could not offer her a life, and that marrying me would result in a lot of heartache, so I prayed and prayed and prayed until the Lord changed my heart.
Tori & I had our Christmas together on December 21st. This was the only day available for us to be alone before her family and our friends came in for the holidays. On that day I had several doctors appointments and while we were gone I had my friends decorate my home. She thought I was not going to decorate at all, but I had planned for it to be done at this time to surprise her. When we got back that evening my house radiated with Christmas lights and we could hear Christmas music playing when we pulled into the drive. I wish you could have seen the expression on her face when she seen how beautiful everything was. We shared some time together and at the end of the evening I ask her to marry me, and she accepted.
We made the decision to be married as soon has possible, because I have decided to undergo a very risky surgery the following week, and we don't want to wait.
She has been very busy planning the ceremony. The wedding party is now up to 12 of us and I hope no additions are going to be made, LOL. We will be married at my home, and the reception will follow.
Tori will be adorned in my mom's wedding dress and we will be exchanging my parent's wedding rings. My band will be providing the music, and I am sure Tori & I will be doing a couple of songs together.
We are very happy and are thankful that the Lord has blessed us with each other. I feel like the Lord has ordained our love and I know it is everlasting.
Now I guess those of you who know me well know that I cannot post anything without preaching just a little, LOL. Seriously I felt the need to share all this because because I am so happy, and because it proves God's love for us.
We all go through struggles, we all have those dark valleys that try to destroy us, we all experience suffering, BUT we do not have to be miserable through the bad times. We can sit back and complain our lives away, or we can seek the joy in living. Life is very difficult for me at times, but the blessings far outweigh the difficulties. Maybe I don't have a lot of time left on this earth, but I intent to spend the time I have seeking joy, and trying to help others whenever I can. God never promised any of us a tomorrow, so we need to cherish the day at hand. God never promised us a life without pain, but He promises to be with us and help us endure all we go through. Life is meant to be enjoyed and there is so much to be thankful for. Pray, commit yourself to the Lord, allow Him to lead you. If you can do this I assure you that happiness will follow.
I would also like to thank those of you who have helped me. Those that encourage, mentor, and love me. Those that have became my family and made me a part of theirs. catluv, Todd, sheshe, ekikaseven, nini, sandy24,and schmidty are all a part of my heart, and I could never express in words all that you have done for me. Your support has seen me through some of the hardest times and I could never repay the kindness you have shown to me. You are all loved and appreciated. I am also excited about some of my new friends. Char6 & friendshelpingfriends are nudging their way right into my heart also and I am blessed because of their friendship. To all those of you who have said a prayed, offered a kind word, or just listened to me "thank you".
One last request and i will stop. I would like to ask those of you who are close to my heart to please, be there for my Tori. She will be coming here on my behalf to let you all know how the surgery goes, and she will keep you updated on my condition. Please, make here feel welcome.
May the Lord continue to bless this site and all who are a part of it. May He touch each of you physically, financially, emotionally, and Spiritually.
Remember to be kind and reach out to someone. God Bless

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mamashe/sheshe  

CATLUV

lComment to Catluv:--Hello dear One:---Its so good to see you here again but your post saddened me beyond measure. I know you have probably already done this but have you talked to your Doc about there possibly being a chemical inbalance which could be causing your depression? I only bring this up as I too have been in that dark valley and no matter what I did the clouds just got darker and my Doc tested me and put me on Paxil and within a week the clouds started lifing and the joy and hope slowly started to creep back into my thoughts so I know you have gone through so many docs telling you so many things and you have educated yourself so well but I just wanted to suggest it in case you missed it. You know I love you to the moon my sweet Kitty Girl and you know you can contact me about anything at anytime. Sincerely Sheila (sheshe030)

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Schmidty  

Just Chattin

OK, here it is we aren't on any subject except just chatting  about everyday, tomorrow, the past, what could and could not be, what should and should not be, and at times maybe a glimpse into the future. Here I will talk about anything you want to talk about.

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Bella 01  

a family of fighters

Saterday Nov 13, 2010 11:15(pm)
Hello Everyone I am having a sad depressing day. I miss my Mama and my Peanut. I've thought about them alot today. How sad not to have them and how my heart hurts.Sometimes everythings seems ok then it seems they go from bad to worse. You know I to wish for a better day. A happy thanksgiving and Christmas.

I hope everyone is having a great day! Things will look better i kno just going though a rough spot. Prayers Please. To everyone god bless. Im going to west va to church tomarrow. Its always a beautiful service. And to be in the house with the lords people is always special.

I have had a hard time for the last two years but I aint gonna give up hope. I have a sister who has leukemia and beat it. she still in treatment but doing great! She has a rough go of it to lord know what that childs been through she lost her first baby at 2 days old. she battled leukemia, had six life saving surgerys, been med flighted all over the world.My Mother beat thyroid Cancer before she passed away. and so many other problems. I just realized I come from a family of fighters. tough praying people who never give up. My Dad recently diagnose with prostate cancer he is my hero hes going right on still preaching praying and singing and doing his best for the lord. And theres no doubt in my mind he'll beat it to.

well I've rambled enough today. May god bless you all - Bella

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danny001  

About danny001

hello, i am a God fearing people hoping to meet christian sister that are God fearing too. i love tyalking about yhe world of GOD cos i believe in christianity. i will be happy if my request is granted

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ace2010  

About ace2010

I am here to help those who really need it. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Impression08  

Friendship Is Important To Me

Into a box of friendship

To insure that it is strong

First a layer of respect

On the bottom does belong

Then to the sides attach

In the corners where they meet

Several anchors full of trust

Devoid of all deceit

The height of friendship can be measured

By the sides of four

So make them all a larger cut

And the box will hold much more

Now fill it up with courtesy

Honor and esteem

Understanding, sympathy

And passion for a dream

Add to that your honesty

Emotions joy and love

And since they're so important

Place them up above

But leave the box wide open

So all can see inside

To learn what makes a friendship work

From the box you built with pride

And in it they'll see your face, my friend

Because you're the most important item of them all.


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DebbieinMissouri  

The weather in Missouri is beautiful!

I have been out this morning applying for employment.  I went to the nursing homes, walmart and taco bell.  I live so far away from

everything, my town is so small we only have a soda machine!  The weather is beautiful and

helps to put everyone in good spirits.  I hope that you all are blessed today with peace in your life.  It is so hard when we are all worried and it seems like nothing will ever work out.

I never thought years ago, that my life would be like it is today, but I am thankful for my

 health and that I am able to care for my children the best that I can.

My wish for the day would be that I could be eligible for unemployment.  That sure would have made such a huge difference in the last 4 months.  Because the company I worked for

did not have more than 6 employees and was family owned, they were not required to pay unemployment taxes and that is something I was never aware of.  I know it is difficult for others on here to get on a good path in life again, and I am so thankful for meeting you all.

Have a wonderful blessed day

Debbie

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Angelica17  

About Angelica17

I'm 31 years old very sensitive and with good heart but my life has been a serious of hardships. My daily struggle is about my dreams that I've not achieved yet has taken its toll on me. Last 3 weeks I've been hospitalized twice (ER) + 2 visits to my doctor they did all the tests and come up normal as they claim. My symptoms are getting worser and the docs don't seem to understand or help me. Right now I'm feeling tightness on my chest, shortness of breath, upset stomach (gastritis), feeling pressure around my neck (feels like some hands around my neck choking me) + can't swallow food. I feel like my whole body is giving up on me and it is a scary feeling. I'm going through all this alone as I didn't wanna tell my ill mom. I will appreciate all your advices and suggestion that I can get. I don't have supportive friends around me and honestly I was searching online for good hearted people and I hope that I'm on the right place.

“Even though we've changed and we're all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we'll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we're not all still friends.”

 

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harley21  

always here to help and listen.

im always here to help and listen.i have been though some real rough times been homeless been in jail been on drugs ive been in need of help ive been abused by a few men, ive lived in a homeless shelter . ive been there , if you need someone to talk and for some advise talk to me.  im always home .. harley 21 

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poeman  

About poeman

I decide to start a online business to help myself if anyone who can help buy place a order will be help me out a lot   Patriotic Gifts  PATRIOTIC PHOTO FRAME

CLEAR GLASS CARVED EAGLE, ALAB FIREMEN RAISNG FLAG PLATE,Patriotic shadowbox plaque bears two stirring messages; the Lord's Prayers

African American,Angels / FairiesAnimal Items

Anniversary / Wedding Gifts,Antique Replicas

Apparel - Shirts, more ,Asian Decor

Automotive Accessories,Baby Gifts

Beauty and Health,Birdhouses - Birdfeeders

Bed and Bath,Birthday Gift Ideas

Business and Travel,Candles / Candle Holders

Candles - Oils / Oil Burners,Candles / Oils- Scented

Canvas Prints,Cell Phone Signal Booster

Ceramic - Santa Barbara,Chess Sets

Children's Gifts,Clocks

Collectibles Dolls,

 

 

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MESSENJAH  

About MESSENJAH

I AM A 50 YR OLD MAN WHO WAS NEVER WISE UNTIL I SOUGHT OUT AND FOUND GOD! I HAVE COMMITED TO AND FAILED TO FOLLOW UP ON MY GOD MORE THAN ONCE. THIS PERTICULAR REDEDICATION TO THE LORD WAS SO GENUINE THAT IT COULD BE SEEN OPENLY A SORT OF GLOW. MY SITUATION WAS NOT THE BEST BUT I WAS GREATFUL FOR WHAT I HAD. I RECENTLY TRIED TO GET OFF UNEMPLOYMENT BY SECURING A JOB WITH A SMALL AUTO DEALERSHIP IN NASHVILLE. THAT WAS THE START OF MY NIGHTMARE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NOT PAID ME A DIME FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WHEN I APPROCHED THE OWNER ABOUT WAGES. HE (AN ORDAINED MINISTER) TOLD ME THAT HE WAS ONLY GOING TO PAY ME FOR 5 HOURS A DAY SINCE HE HAD TO PAY ME ON HOURS. THAT WAS NOT EXCEPTABLE SEEING THAT I WAS THERE OVER 50 HOURS A WEEK. I WAS GIVEN THE CHOICE AT THAT TIME OF BECOMING A 1099 EMPLOYEE (SELF EMPLOYEED) OR KICK ROCKS (LEAVE). I HAD NOPROBLEM WITH LEAVING A PLACE THAT DID NOT WANT TO PAY, BUT I WANTED WHAT I WAS DUE. WITH NO TIME CARDS OR THEM KEEPING RECORDS THE LABOR DEPT. RESOLVED A 55 HOUR WK PER WEEK I WORKED AT 7.25 PER HOUR. THIS ROUGHLY WAS ABOUT 1180.00 GROSS. THIS MAN UPSET WITH THE FACT I WENT TO THE LABOR BOARD DEDUCTED 411.00 IN CHILD SUPPORT ON AN ORDER THAT CLEARLY STATED 76.80 PER WK (I WAS THERE 20 DAYS) AND A/R ME 142.00 ON AN 100.00 DRAW HE GAVE ME BECAUSE HE WANTED ME TO GET A CELL PHONE. I RECIEVED IN TOTAL FROM THIS JOB 356.00 DOLLARS 233.00 OF WHICH THE LABOR DEPT FORCED HIM TO PAY. BY THIS TIME OF COURSE I HAD NO MORE UNEMPLOYMENT AND MY WEEKLY RENT WAS OVER DUE. I PAID MY LATE RENT AND REINSTATED MY PHONE THAT HAD BEEN CUT OFF( I WAS CONCERNED THAT I WOULD BE HOMELESS WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF CONTACT) THAT LEFT ME WITH ABOUT 60.00. I BOUGHT SOME TOILETRIES AND GROCERIES THAT BROKE ME. ONLY TO BE PUT OUT IN THE STREET TWO DAYS LATER. UNEMPLOYMENT IS PENDING BECAUSE MY ACTUAL PAY AND WHAT THEY FAKED ON THE BOGUS CHECK STUB. HOMELESS, JOBLESS AND ALONE OVERNIGHT. IT TAKES 103.00 TO TAKE THIS EMPLOYER TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT( DONT HAVE) THE CHILD SUPPORT OF ILLINOIS SAYS THEY NEVER RECIEVED ANY CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT FROM THIS COMPANY, SO I ASSUMPTION IS THAT HE POCKETED THAT MONEY TOO. I TRUST IN GOD OVER ALL THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, SO I DONT FRET OR GET MAD. BUT I AM HURT DEEPLY AT THE BOLD AND UNCARING ATTITUDE OF THIS MAN WHO CLAIMS HE IS OF GOD CHOSEN TO MINISTER TO THE PEOPLE. HE HAS TO ANSWER FOR HIS OWN TRANSGRESSIONS,SO I DONT CONDEM HIM. BUT IN THE MEAN TIME I AM HOMELESS AND JOBLESS WITH OUT A LIFE LINE EXCEPT FOR GOD. BY THE WAY THE LANDLORD WAS A SUPPOSEDLY FRIEND WHO I ULTIMATLY FOUND OUT THAT THE HOUSE HAS BEEN IN FORCLOSURE SEVERAL MONTHS AND COURT DATED FOR THE 5TH OF NOV. THE MORAL TO THIS STORY IS IN THESE TIMES WE SHOULD BE HELPING AND ENCOURAGING PEOPLE RATHER THAN BEATING THEM DOWN. ME, I WILL KEEP FAITH IN THE LORDS COVENANT AND PERSEVERE THESE DAYS OF TRIAL. PRAY FOR ME THAT THIS HOMELESS PERIOD IS SHORT LIVED. A JOB WOULDNT HURT ETHER. I DONT WANT CHARITY I WANT TO STAND ON MY OWN.

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auggie  

About auggie

hi,I´m auggie(augusto)I´m glad to find people here,I live im brazil,and i´d like to know people here,you that are feeling lonly and descourage,my word for you is:don´t give up,trust in the lord and he will help you,dont be discourage,It may not be easy for you today,but please don´t give up,trust in the lord with all your soul,heart and mind,and he will be with you,God bless you!!!
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akkash25  

About akkash25

hi i am from pakistan. i am loving and caring. I like to make new internet friends.

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Yettasita  

Faith hope and love...and good friendship

Hello everyone, and God Bless...I unfortunatly am unable to help anyone here financially, but I want to offer up the only gift I can currently give, untill I may be able to help more, and that is friendship...I would like to find a person, or people in my area, around Covington Ohio who would like to be lifted up and encouraged by myself, and my family. I would love to start a bible study group, and help others learn the many things I have in the past few years!! I am a single mother, formally an abuse victim, and I have practically no family living, and have been through many hard times, and I want to give the joy I have found to others. I welcome a friendship with anyone who seeks encouragement, and would welcome any friendship I recieve in return. Young or old, I believe we all need friends and kindness, so if you, or anyone you know could use some time to spend with friends, I hope to hear back from you!

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