Mac (imported) wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2002 5:40 am
Charlie,
Don't leave over such a trivial thing.
There are many people who are quick to criticize any comment or question that is not in total agreement with their views. Also, our words and thoughts are not always understood by all. Honest comments and questions are frequently taken as derogatory.
We must all have open minds and always give others the benefit of any reasonable doubt.
Your participation is beneficial to all - DO NOT LEAVE!
I appreciate your comments, Mac. Of course you would have no way of knowing, but it was NOT "a trivial thing." I received a very disturbing email, one that struck a nerve and hurt like hell. Fortunately that same nerve that the email struck was the same one that has given me strength for.... my God, I just now realized, in another month it will be 50 years since I met him!
Anyway, my initial reaction was to lash out and any and all, because I really did love that man, and it hurts more than I can say to hear a single word of criticism against him. Nonetheless after I managed to cool down and think things through, I realized I would be no better than the sender of that email if I blamed one person, who I'm not even sure is a member.
I'm going to stay put, and thanks to all who made me feel wanted/welcome one way or another.
I love you all...
Charlie