We have been having some wild weather in my little corner of the world...and I think all the thunder and lightening (should I be by my computer right now yikes??) has put me in a contemplative mood.

I've had a few people on SFV show interest in my 'worldly travels'...which, I should say, is just so nice. I mean, it's one thing to have your family and friends say "tell that one story again"...but people that don't even really know you? It's touching.

Anyway...it made me remember 2 situations in my life where I was really challenged...and was saved by the kindness of others.

Once...I was at a check point booth going towards the Red Sea...when I was detained by 3 military men. To this day I have no idea why they detained me. I could only say 'hello' and 'thank you' in Arabic...so I just kept saying 'thank you' over and over again. I was really scared because they had the bus I was riding on go off without me. So it was just me in the middle of nowhere. Finally they decided that I could go...but I didn't know HOW to go. Soon...a van carrying an Egyptian family pulled up and they took me away. And they were so kind. They fed me...and got me safely to my destination.

Another situation that came to my mind was when I was participating in a program where I hiked rice and medications into the hills of Thailand to bring to the remote tribes. One day while hiking after a heavy rain...the ground gave way and I fell about 12 feet and really twisted my knee bad. We were a 2 hour hike from our next destination...and so everyone carried their own stuff...my stuff...and even me at times!

So I have these two situations were I felt scared and alone. But I have to tell you all that those situations were a 'cake walk' compared to the day I typed 'pregnant and alone' into my internet search engine. Two things that pertained came up. A book...which I had no interest in buying and reading...and this website. Thank goodness for this website...and the kindness of strangers (friends).

All of you guys have gotten me through this last year. You all picked me up, fed me, carried my burden...and I thank you all wholeheartedly. This has been a very challenging journey for me. Like I said in another post today...I really have felt like a 'fish out of water'. And I couldn't have gotten where I've gotten today without you all. I just couldn't end the day without saying so.

:thanks:

Amazing & touching...thanks for sharing, GAB!

Awww, Gottababy. That almost brought tears to my eyes. It was very touching. Thank you for sharing. I live in Vancouver so I definately felt/heard the thunderstorm. I love them but I'd have to say, I was a bit freaked out last night.

I'm glad you've found us. It's very theraputic and has helped me along the way as well.

:huggies:

Oh I'm so glad that a couple of people read this!! Meant every word of it. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

I did laugh though. Momof30lil'toes. I was GAB last night. GabbyBaby!!

You guys are the greatest!! :sweetheart:

PS...I finally put up a picture of my son...don't know if I did it right though. We'll see.

Oh Gb he is adorable. How sweet. You know he is a very very lucky boy to have such a wonderful Mommy.
Your stories are very touching. The power of love is greater than anything. I must say that you have been such a wonderful contribution to this site. You have brought such a wonderful perspective and a most kind heart, must be as big as the ocean.
Anyone you call friend is a very lucky soul.
God bless and may the wind always be at your back.

You get me everytime tomany2count!!

I'm going to have to keep a box of Kleenex next to my computer!! Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me on this site. I'm learning so much from you. :sweetheart: :hugme:

Hey there,
Your boy is adorable! I am so glad that you are here too. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally posted by GottaBaby:
[qb] ....So I have these two situations were I felt scared and alone. But I have to tell you all that those situations were a 'cake walk' compared to the day I typed 'pregnant and alone' into my internet search engine. Two things that pertained came up. A book...which I had no interest in buying and reading...and this website. Thank goodness for this website...and the kindness of strangers (friends).

All of you guys have gotten me through this last year. You all picked me up, fed me, carried my burden...and I thank you all wholeheartedly. This has been a very challenging journey for me. Like I said in another post today...I really have felt like a 'fish out of water'. And I couldn't have gotten where I've gotten today without you all. I just couldn't end the day without saying so.

:thanks: [/qb]

I can only comment by saying: the same applies to me, and thanks for caring and sharing to everyone on SFV.

Dew

I would love to hear more of your stories! I have been MIA for awhile but I so enjoy reading on here as well. Makes me feel that I am not alone in the universe of single parenting!

Much like with jes & toomany,

Dew...THINKER...you guys!

You know...when I was in my teens and twenties...I seriously thought becoming a Mom would be easy and natural!!! Ummm what?

I couldn't put a price tag on your guidence.

I didn't want to embarrass TooMany yesterday by saying this...but I think she should have her own little corner called "Ask TooMany". Well, I think the same about the rest of you too. Thank goodness I have ONE place I can go to.

And Vanna...where have you been?!!!! It's good to 'hear' your voice again.

Awww well Garsh darn Gottababy, I don't know what to say.

I am glad you found some comfort. :huggies:

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Originally posted by GottaBaby:
[qb] I think she should have her own little corner called "Ask TooMany". [/qb]

I second that...and I wasn't going to embarrass her either but here we are....Lol


Karen

Garsh

I don't want twomany to have her own corner. I love pulling up todays active topics and seeing a string of her posts.
Never stop being you!

Gottababy thank you so much for sharing your stories. You say you felt challenged.
Well let me tell you - thoses are touching stories of courage and character.
And from your posts I have read I think your character is evolving beautifully.
This is a special place with so many wonderful contributor's
:lovehearts: :lovesfv:

Thanks so much iamHarmony!!

I was just thinking about this very thing.

You know...you and I are the same age...but a lot of times I feel lightyears behind!!

But I think I'm slowly...ever so slightly...getting a grasp on this 'life thing'! Funny how having children can do that to you. Thank you for noticing.

PS...a lot your posts sure give me the belly laughs!! :balloon: