Posted by giveawayboy on October 08, 2001 at 22:15:09:
In Reply to: Re: we are all related posted by kat on October 08, 2001 at 17:55:08:
: Bill that was really beautiful and it made me think of the reason I know all of you. Part of me really doesn't want to write this, but I think I should.
: The only reason I know any of you is because of Joseph. I'll never forget how out of place I felt when I walked into Crossover the first time, but Joseph started introducing me to everyone and even though I had never seen such a collection of freaks in one place before I soon came to realize you were some of the most wonderful, creative, fun, beautiful, intelligent God loving people I would ever know. You are now MY friends and I love you dearly. I spent a lot of time with the Irish clan guys smoking pipes and drinking Guinness at Four Green Fields. Bill was one of the first people I got to know, he I remember thinking that he seemed so genuine and quiet, I guess thoughtful is a better word. I got to know Cari real well then, when we went to Cornerstone together in 97. I actually spent the night at Steve and Cari's so I guess you could say I lived there for onw night!I discovered we were very close in age and I wished I had the guts to wear my hair like she did and have my nose pierced, too! I met Jon Vaughn for the first time that night. I will never forget hearing Steve's famous puns over the CB radio for the first time! That was a fun road trip! I treasure my friendship with both of them. They have no idea how much they have influenced my life.
: It was because of Joe's relationship with April and Pete that I really got to know her and now she is one of my closest friends My relationship with Pete and April and their kids is all because of Joe. He got me interested in all kinds of music that I would have never even known about if it wasn't because of him. Because of Joe I can stand the hottest hotsauce(well almost)the worst wasabe, the spiciest salsa.
: Because of Joe I have a close relationship with his mother, I work with her, she spends time with my kids, she helps me when I need help, she is like my own mother.
: Because of Joe I am a different person. He made me feel loved and special, when I wasn't sure if anyone would love me. My self esteem was restored in a big way because of my relationship with him.
: I am truly grateful for our relationship.
: Thanks Bill, I needed that.
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Kat, It's amazing when you stop and take the time. You've proved it for yourself and for the rest of us too. As far as Joe is concerned, I wish he'd get a Tampa number as I can't call him. My long distance doesn't always work. Thanks, Bill