A prayer for New York & Washington

[kitsuke]

Okay poohlive, God knows we've had our disagreements. I just wanted to get on and let you know what I've been trying to tell everyone all night. And it's not easy for me so hang on. This takes some explaining I feel, and hopefully most of you feel much the same way.

I love you. Three simple words, expressed all too little. What do they mean to me? They mean that I know you are a living, feeling, hurting person. They mean that even though we may not agree on all things I know you still are someone worthy of regard. It is certainly not a romantic love. Not a familial love. Not even a platonic love. Rather call it a Human love. I love you, and all others here, simply because you deserve it. The recognition of your being demands no less.

Today saw a denial of that love by extremists. When you cease to love someone as a Human, no matter what sort of person they be, you open your heart to all sorts of horrors. Your philosophy is painfully apt today poohlive, however much we may wish it were not so.

Let me not be lax in saying this, whatever my personal feelings of anyone on this board or anyone frankly anywhere, I wish to take this opportunity to express my love for you and thank you for the ways you enrich our world.

Even if it is in civil disagreement.

If I could hug you all I would, dammit. Even though some of you may not like it.

 

[poohlive]

Beautiful.
Kit, your posts literally brought me to tears. I know I can be a tightwad ass sometimes, and I know I take things like stupid posts way out of control, but even I know when it's time to be serious.
I don't try to make everyone happy. The truth is that nothing can make everyone happy, but I just hope that I haven't made anyone mad.
Anger and hate is what started this all, and what will continue to make many Americans sleep tonight in fear.
I send my deepest apologies to everyone, everyone. Including those whom I don't even know. God knows they should hear it.
Kit... I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

 

[THEBRAT]

Poohlive you have not made me Ahgery or even mad

 

[Mistress Jorja]

Although words can have great healing power, actions DO speak louder. Don't forget that. While the images and sounds are still fresh in our minds we need to go out and change the world...even if it's only one person's life. The unnecessary loss should make us realize how precious and precarious our lives really are...take time to tell you families & friends you love them.

My uncle, a volunteer firefighter, lost his life today helping people he didn't even know. This show of compassion is enough to bring tears to my eyes, doing such an unselfish act for others. To those of you who are or who have family who are working under the unimaginable circumstances to help people...my heart goes out to you. Stay strong & never give up.

Eloquent speech is better expressed by eloquent actions ... instead of letting this horrific event darken you and make you more susceptible to the ever-present evils in the world, instead look around at the brightness it brings....the people who act not for their own good, but just for the sheer experience of *helping someone.* I could write all day about how I feel, but I think my message gets through.

Again, you are all in my thoughts.

xoxo
Jorja

 

[SexyChele]

Jorja,
I know I don't know you, but my deepest sympathies on your loss. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling.

Write all you need to here - during this time many people need to seek outlets and try to find comfort in the chaos and confusion.

My thoughts are with you, and I appreciate your wise words ~

 

[Sienna]

We all have nightmares in our lifetime.....
Most of us can learn to cope with them and carry on.......

But when the nightmare becomes a reality.......
It is hard to forget for the rest of your life....

What happened was unforgiveable and innocent lives were taken...
Let us hope and pray that they were not taken in vain......

God Bless all those souls who perished....
For if they had sins to repent.....they have surely paid back more than they needed.

 

[papillon24]

My thought are with all of you as this is an awful ordeal. My heart is with those who have lost friends or family in the attacks from the faceless cowards. We are a strong people and will always come out on top.

We on the west coast are here doing our part as best we can. I am a volunteer at the Whatcom County Blood center and though I can't donate myself I felt moved by all those who donated a bit of themselves to help those they didn't know. Its the least we can do. I wish I could do more.