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March 2nd, 2005, 11:18 AM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
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Family doesn't always mean blood relative
In my life (and you may have parallels in yours) I've known myself to be part of several families at different points of my life.
Of course the first was my family of birth. Mom, Dad and 1 brother.
2 and 3 were Mom's and Dad's families. Combined they are many, nearly legion in number.
College started to teach me that there were other sorts of families: Ones which choices built, or circumstances required.
dorm mates, roommates, my Christian fellowship group's members. These were bonded together to varying degrees by love or care for each other.
Post college I found "family" at the church I attended, in a small group there. (their small groups were called flocks, pretty funny name but the groups were "family" through thick and thin--bonds made of love and faith.)
I've been in other small groups and support groups and those can be families too. I've also worked in some close-knit office groups: they have their own sense of "family." Not always a functional one, but not without the good moments, or the care.
Then I married and a whole new "family" started, almost. But again, it was one where the bonds of love would prove stronger than those of blood. 4 years into our marriage a young lady and a young man chose us to parent their child. Youth and circumstance catalyzed their need to give that gift; one infertility had denied us. The bonds of love can equal those of blood, if we let them.
I've seen segments of this "fan" group be family too. Checking on those going through tough times. Worrying over each other when things aren't right. Supporting each other. Celebrating when the good comes along.
Thanks for being family.
Jewels
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March 2nd, 2005, 11:31 AM
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On Vacation...
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(((((((((((((((Jewels))))))))))))))))))  |
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March 2nd, 2005, 01:21 PM
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Bad Email Address
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Jewels,
Yes!
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:13 PM
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Formerly Warrior
The Lone Wolf
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Well said, short ...er I mean little sis 
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"If not for the original Battlestar Galactica series , then there would be no new show."
"If not for the original ST series, then there would be no ST movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager or 'Enterprise'."
"Legends never die... They just get new Captains."
"Respect the past. It brought you the present."
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:24 PM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
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Originally Posted by Warrior
Well said, short ...er I mean little sis |
At least you and Titon didn't tower over me as much as MF. 
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"We feel free when we escape – even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire." Mozzie on White Collar
"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one." Malcolm Reynolds [/color]
"We don't dictate to countries, we liberate countries." Mitt Romney [/color]
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:27 PM
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Formerly Warrior
The Lone Wolf
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Out of me, Don and Micheal, *I* was the short one!
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LoneWolf Grafix- Web Design and CGI
"If not for the original Battlestar Galactica series , then there would be no new show."
"If not for the original ST series, then there would be no ST movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager or 'Enterprise'."
"Legends never die... They just get new Captains."
"Respect the past. It brought you the present."
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:35 PM
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Retired or am I?
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All this mushy stuff is getting me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Believe me that's a scary thought!
What is it with all the short people anyways.
Yeesh!
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:37 PM
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Formerly Warrior
The Lone Wolf
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Young pups... hmp!
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LoneWolf Grafix- Web Design and CGI
"If not for the original Battlestar Galactica series , then there would be no new show."
"If not for the original ST series, then there would be no ST movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager or 'Enterprise'."
"Legends never die... They just get new Captains."
"Respect the past. It brought you the present."
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:38 PM
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On Vacation...
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:43 PM
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Retired or am I?
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Young pups?
Tell that to my hairline.
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March 2nd, 2005, 02:46 PM
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Formerly Warrior
The Lone Wolf
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LoneWolf Grafix- Web Design and CGI
"If not for the original Battlestar Galactica series , then there would be no new show."
"If not for the original ST series, then there would be no ST movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager or 'Enterprise'."
"Legends never die... They just get new Captains."
"Respect the past. It brought you the present."
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March 2nd, 2005, 06:00 PM
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Strike Leader
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Awwwww so true Jewels 
Family can be made up of more than genetics, and I too have seen it here.
This place is like home and everyone here is a part of it.
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" KEEPING THE FAITH"
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March 2nd, 2005, 07:07 PM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
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Originally Posted by Titon
All this mushy stuff is getting me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Believe me that's a scary thought!
What is it with all the short people anyways.
Yeesh!
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Short & cuddly. That's what's with us.
Anyone up for a group hug for Don & Darrell?  
Jewels
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"We feel free when we escape – even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire." Mozzie on White Collar
"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one." Malcolm Reynolds [/color]
"We don't dictate to countries, we liberate countries." Mitt Romney [/color]
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March 2nd, 2005, 07:31 PM
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On Vacation...
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March 2nd, 2005, 07:43 PM
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Snowball, My Angel Baby
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Originally Posted by jewels
Short & cuddly. That's what's with us.
Anyone up for a group hug for Don & Darrell?
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I ain't huggin' them!
They'd look at me funny!
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Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore .
Children are a message that we send
to a time that we will never see.
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March 24th, 2005, 12:05 PM
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Major
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Cheesehead in Connecticut
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shoot! growing up in my family when my siblings and I made new friends and wre allowed to bring them to the house they ended up calling my parents mom and dad by the time they left. Same thing with us at our friends homes!
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March 24th, 2005, 04:30 PM
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Bad Email Address
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i lost my mom 3 years ago this coming Tuesday and with her all the family I had. NOw here, a stranger among you all, I feel like I've finally found something that has been missing for quite along time.the empty hole in my heart has been filled by the love and warmth that you have shown me....You all have a large part of my heart and soul and I feel that I will truely never be alone again.
Thank you for making my days a little less lonely andfilled with a love that I can never explain but will always cherish forever until the day I die. I love all of you.
Breea
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March 26th, 2005, 04:05 PM
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Major
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Ireland
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i lost my mom 3 years ago this coming Tuesday and with her all the family I had. NOw here, a stranger among you all, I feel like I've finally found something that has been missing for quite along time.the empty hole in my heart has been filled by the love and warmth that you have shown me....You all have a large part of my heart and soul and I feel that I will truely never be alone again.
Thank you for making my days a little less lonely andfilled with a love that I can never explain but will always cherish forever until the day I die. I love all of you.
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I am happy that you feel apart of a greater family Breea. And that you have found
something warm and caring here. There is alway some one on line and to talk is to let your fingers do the talking . some one will soon respond and chat. 
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April 1st, 2005, 03:44 AM
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On Vacation...
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Originally Posted by Breea
i lost my mom 3 years ago this coming Tuesday and with her all the family I had. NOw here, a stranger among you all, I feel like I've finally found something that has been missing for quite along time.the empty hole in my heart has been filled by the love and warmth that you have shown me....You all have a large part of my heart and soul and I feel that I will truely never be alone again.
Thank you for making my days a little less lonely andfilled with a love that I can never explain but will always cherish forever until the day I die. I love all of you.
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((((((((((((((((Breea!!))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 
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May 16th, 2006, 10:09 PM
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Renegade Humanocylon
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Truer words were never spoken. After all, I have millions of brothers and sisters.
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5 foot 2 eyes of blue lordy how I'm telling you has anybody seen my gal 
