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Oh Kevin! I'm so sorry this is hard for you right now. Whenever I've had to either let go of someone or allow them to let go of me, I tend to think of this poem. Now whether or not it'll help you I don't know. I have no idea who the author is, but I'm sure you've read it before. Reason, Season and Lifetime .. People always come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do. .. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, or to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or even spiritually. They may seem like a godsend to you, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. ... Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. ... Sometimes they die. Sometimes they just walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on. ... When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season. And like Spring turns to Summer and Summer to Fall, the season eventually ends. ... LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas in your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. This is the best internet hug I can give! - Kaiten

I'm very glad that you were here as well. Hey Kevin! It's amazing how it always seems to be the small things in life that, while usually overlooked, can lead you to a new and entirely different adventure. It is sad when you leave behind familar things, try as you might, you really can never go back to them. More often than not, because you grew beyond them. You're a great example of someone who has stretched their limits and created new ones. I have a feeling that you've figured out, in the last two years, who YOU are and what your expectations are in life. That's something to be very proud of. I'm sorry to hear that your friends are moving. I knew they were getting married but didn't realize they were moving as well. On a bright note, this gives you an excellent reason to travel...plus there's always the internet to help stay in contact. In Kitty's response she quoted Robert Frost. That got me to thinking about his poem "The Road Not Taken" and I thought it sort of fit with the theme... it's always been a favorite of mine. The Road not Taken Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and sorry I could not travel both And be one traveller, long I stood and looked down one as far as I could to where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, and having perhaps the better claim because it was grassy and wanted wear; though as for that, the passing there had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay in leaves no feet had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference Take Care and please keep us posted, - Kaiten

Kevin...that's awsome. I'm still giggling. Congratulations to being the 'ring bearer' bearer! - Kaiten

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm can't wait to hear more details!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Still it is a relief to know that no where out there is a white rat having to endure "radiant, non-oily skin" *gasp!*. We all know they don't test condoms on animals. Rodents have notoriously poor access to birth control. This is of course how rabbits got such a bad rap. Of course they don't test those coming out books on animals either. No, the prefer to use young gay people. hehehe...cute. So I'm pictureing a rat with curlers, pink cheeks and red toenails frantically shreaking "OH MY GOODNESS!!! I'm ALL out of CLEANSER!!!" Sorry! Yeah I have to agree with everyone else. You make me smile. - Kaiten

Oh!!! They're so cute!!! Congratulations to both you, Little Girl, and Meowth!!! I bet once they dry and get a little older they will be a beautfiul grey color. So cute! How are the other kittens?? I like your pictures. - Kaiten

Happy Birthday Jared!!! - Kaiten

Thankyou so much everyone!!! This is so sweet. Thankyou. I did do something today that I've been wanting to do for a while. I got a CAT! Who is currently batting at my toes...claws unsheathed. You guys are all so awsome! - Kaiten

I've always called it either a water fountain or a drinking fountain. Although I did ask a lady at work who once lived in Wisconsin and according to her...where she worked everyone called it a bubbler. lol And that was without prompt from me.

Congratulations!!! As everyone else has stated, your comments and posts are wonderful things to read. I'm truly glad that you're such an open person. Thanks!! - Kaiten

Hmmm...I really love hugs. But they are pretty rare for me. My family was never one to hug one another and it's only been in the last few years since my nephew has been born that we've all started hugging each other when we all get together (my family is somewhat far from me). In general I'm very uncomfortable with strangers hugging me. It creaps me out, I get tense, and whoopie now I have another headache. But once I get to know someone and trust them I'm all for hugs, it just takes a while. My absolute favorite hugs are bear hugs. I'm on the short side and I have to say I love being swallowed up in someones arms and just held. Because I know how uncomfortable I am with hugs, before I give one I always ask if the person wants one. lol Once permission has been granted, with someone the same height or taller than me, I step in close, wrap both arms around the other persons chest and hold them to me firmly with my head resting either on their shoulder leaning against their head or against their chest. Not a sqeezing death grip, just a firm bear hug. With someone shorter than me my left arm goes over their right shoulder and my right arm wraps around their waste...repeat as above. But my absolute favorite is for someone to just hold me. If I'm comfortable with the person, I can stay hugging for a long time, very relaxing and I like the feeling of safety. And yes...I love online hugs. Sue me. They're sweet. I hope everyone's having a decent week so far...and if you're not... - Kaiten

Your Linguistic Profile: 85% General American English 5% Dixie 5% Midwestern 0% Upper Midwestern 0% Yankee HAHAHA this is hilarious! I grew up in the midwest!!! Hmmm...I guess I always new I was the generic Wal-Mart brand. I like these quizzes. Welp...toot-ti-lou folks! - Kaiten

Happy! Happy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN!!!!!!! I wish you an awsome fun filled and completely enjoyable day!!! - Kaiten

I wanna watch it! I wanna watch it!!! I love the cast, but I'm especsially fond of the racoon pict.! - Kaiten