Edited by author 03-28-2007 07:00 PM
03-27-2007 05:55 PM ET (US) UUMC Friend wrote
 (I don't understand why anyone would want to post messages about their personal health or family concerns on the internet)

   Some people do, others don't...I for one would rather my personal health issues be kept off of internet, but, some one who THINKS they are doing YOU a great service by broadcasting it to everyone usually ends up doing more harm than good....it happened to me this past summer, no big deal to me, but it (my health) got blown way out of proportion quickly.
  Same thing w/ family issues...unless of course it's really note worthy..marriage, birth, birthday, graduation, etc. etc. On the other hand on line condolences are becoming more and more popular as a way to express yourself in a time of loss or tragedy.
  The internet, whether WE except it or not, IS the new age phone call, letter writing, visiting information source....and forums like this allow us to communicate to many people at one time. I applaud Amy and Pastor Mitch for putting this together.

I have this chance to post a public thank you to the Fredrickson's, who were the first to come us to me at the church when me and Brian came there. Jim was no stranger to quickly say, "get a sunday school class" and "would you like to help with this?". He has a over joyed heart that spills out and makes you just pick up on his spirit in the work he does and him and Ann quickly became a strong bond for both of us. We love them dearly, and I am so glad I have this chance to tell every one how much it meant to me to have them be so welcoming as if they had known me for ever. Those are the kind of Christians churches need! Amy C.

I want to post this note that I personally find Melanie, to be a very inspiring, encouraging person who leads God's words. Through the tragedy she went through, she stood up strong and remained coming through the days wiht a smile on her face, kind words to people, always singing God's praises. She did not give up, She stood up.............and in her silent way, said, I will follow you God, and lead the people around me to see that is the way it is meant to be, to follow our God and love him and keep our faith ever strong. Her and her daughters are a great gift to the church and blessing to see them leading a strong faith life and it does give off inspriation and encouragement to others who have seen them do this. We are lucky they are at our church!. Amy C.

Carl you are in our thoughts as is Virgina as you go through this hard time. We love you and Virginia and I am blessed to know you both and I will give extra prayer that God holds you strong in his arms. Amy C.

I don't understand why anyone would want to post messages about their personal health or family concerns on the internet.

Edited by author 03-27-2007 04:27 PM
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