Hello Cathy,
Something woke me up this a.m. For some reason I came to my computer. Saw the message about changing the name and password for the website. Then started reading it over. Don't get on my "liesure sites" too often. I was led to this lady and felt I should respond to her. Since I've never been on a message board, I don't have to adjust to this one's new look!! I deal a lot with women who are in need of a little encouragement and practical advice on everyday living. My late husband was a pastor and we did a tremendous amount of pastoral counseling. Still do, but only for women now. Met Dr. Phil at UCF last year. Told him I tell people I taught him every thing he knows. He was SO sweet. He replied, "Go ahead, they'll never know!!" He is a very gracious man indeed!! Thank you for the welcome. Hope you have a wonderful Saturday. Before I go, I should ask you (being a seasoned veteran), are there rules about these chat boards? Like, do people say where they live and things like that? Or is it all very anonymous? I tend to be a very open book and am just wondering if perhaps I shouldn't be. As I said, I've never been on a chat board anywhere!! Bye for now. L.
Hi there L,
I think that it would be great for all of us to have someone like you here with us. Being someone who deals with encouragement everyday you will be a great one to talk to when that day comes, and believe me they are always coming eventually. I have come here sometimes completely down in the dumps and felt so lifted up by the friends that I have made here.
To whom were you replying that first time? I wish I could maneuver this board better but I am sure I will get used to it soon. I took my daughter to see Dr Phil as well but unfortunately we were not able to speak with him. I did have hopes though because I had a thing or two that I wanted to talk with him about.
Now about those rules. I think one of the most important ones is kind of am unspoken one. We must care and nurture each other as much as we can. This is a place for support not hurting, and it is very important that we all remember that. I am pretty much an open book as well, so I don't think you have to be too guarded but that is just the way I am too. Unfortunately there are some people in the world who will take advantage but for the most part I believe we are as safe as puppies here! LOL!
Glad to see you here.
Many Blessings, Mar.
