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Let's all say something NICE about someone...

My first thing is to say something nice about Mark...He came to see us and meet us the other night and as he was leaving he mentioned he needed to go so he could take care of his mother. That stood out to me and I appreciate his love he showed for his mother. In a world driven by selfish desires Mark was so sweet to give up his time to help his mother....thank you Mark for making a good impression on us...I am sure your mother is blessed.

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Sis. Alvear, that was very NICE of you to say of Mark. I too have had those thoughts about him and his brother. It's usually very easy for a daughter to take care of their mom, but to see the love, respect and care they are giving her as her sons just makes me respect them all the more.

If there was to be a nice award on AFF, it would have to go to you though, Sis. Alvear.

You always have a positive spin, an encouraging word, witty and wise words to share with us in each and every post.

I appreciate the sacrifices you have made and are making to win lost souls to Jesus!

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WOW, Renda you made my day!
Thanks for such kind words. You too are a very special person.
Wish we all could learn that love is stronger than hate and jealous as cruel as the grave.

I see so many nice things in our forum world...People that have been so kind to me...when I have a problem the first thing I think about is posting asking for advice, prayer or whatever needed at the moment. I have met so many people from our forum...I am so blessed by AFF. Thank you for letting me be a part of a forum so different yet bound by cords of love.
It is amazing the love that has been shown here to our family.

It is here I met Mark, Sherri, MOW, Keith, Margie, Tamor, Talk lady, Tina, Miss Brattifield and so many more...I have met people from all the CAMPS and I love all those I have met.



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A nice thread? You know that is WAY too much to ask! ;)

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ha...ha....

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It would be nice..........

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Anagram of "iceniez"

I'ze nice!

:D

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Dan Alicea aka Big Papa is one handsome dude .

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I hope it fits.

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"It's amazing what can be accomplished if you don't worry about who gets the credit."
Clarence W. Jones
I like that little saying because it says a LOT...

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I like that.

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I was nice to my wife this morning. Told her she was beautiful!

She said "So you DO think I am fat!". :(

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Randy, tell her you love her JUST as she is and you would not want her ay other way!Love is as strong as death...

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ha ha.

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I proceeded to say "Well, then there is just more of you to love....."

That is when the fight started.

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:popcorn2

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A fellow we don't see here as much as he use to be here.

I think his name is Rick...his AFF nick is OneAccord.

He has such a nice manner in his posting. One heck of a guy in my opinion.

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yeah, I miss him too...

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What a nice idea to have a nice thread! :nod

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Best of the day to all of my "unknown" friends on AFF. Love all the varied input gleaned here. Thanks for allowing me to post my simple thoughts occasionally.

This is how a number of young people responded when asked
"What makes a good friend?"

• someone who will support you no matter what
• someone you can trust and who won't judge you
• someone who won't put you down or deliberately hurt your feelings, but will show kindness and respect
• someone who will love you not because they feel they have to because you're their friend, but because they choose to
• someone whose company you enjoy and whose loyalty you can depend upon
• someone who will be there no matter what your situation is
• someone who is trustworthy and not afraid to tell you the truth, no matter how hard it is sometimes
• someone who can laugh when you laugh
• someone who will stick around when things get rough
• someone who makes you smile
• someone who can accept you for who you are, and just lend you an ear when you need to whine or complain
• someone who will cry when you cry
• someone who will give you room to change.

Thanks friends!

Been Thinkin

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He still comes on from time to time and is more active on Facebook. Or has been until recently.

He posted something about God answering an important prayer almost exactly two years ago at the exact hour that I needed to see it myself since we were going through a major drama involving the purchase of our new house.

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Been thinkin'.......you've been joy to have here!

I wish all new members could come in with a great attitude like you did!

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Thanks Renda....and by the way you are certainly a "large" part of what makes this such a great site. I'm glad you're an Admin.

WARNING!!!!! :foottap :foottap
Now don't anyone try to twist that "large" into anything else, that would make this "not a nice post!" Ha Ha :ursofunny

I'm just cutting Timmy off at the pass, if you know what I mean! :ursofunny

BeenThinkin

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I've met so many nice people on this forum! I've had the privilege to meet many of you in person, and several others just online, but I have learned to love those online just as much!!

AFF has brought me new ministry contacts (Alvears, McCanns, McKinnies, etc.) and also brought us a staff member (Darcie & husband). So my life has truly been changed by this forum!! Also, I probably would never have gone to Brazil if it hadn't been for Janice Alvear.

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Absolutely love this forum!

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Thank you all for this thread. It's nice to come here and read a positive thread like this!

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oh my goodness, there are soooooooooo many on here that I could say something nice about.

Honestly, there are very few that I would have something NOT nice to say about. And even then, I wouldn't bother saying it. Two reasons: 1) I honestly don't know all the background behind what makes each person act the way they do and say the things they do. Maybe they carry a great deal of hurt or anger. Would it do any good for me to add to that hurt or that anger? no. and 2) Whenever we say something nasty about someone else, the one we are really making look bad is not the other person. It is myself. I just don't care to be a part of that.

There are so many on here who I have grown to care about deeply. I won't begin to name names because as sure as I do, someone will get left out. But just know this - you all are the BEST there are! :heart:heart:heart

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Ditto!:thumbsup

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Too many warm fuzzies here. The static electricity is making the hair on my arms stand up.

* proceeds to the exit *

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Sis. Alvear - you're the best example of a true Christian I've seen in a long time - Your outlook on life and the way you show the love of God to those who need it is so encouraging. The Bible teaches us to give honor to whom honor is due - and you are certainly due the honor!!

One of my favorite sayings to my granddaughter is: Be Sweet. when I see that temper or mood or aggravation rise up, I remind her to "stay sweet". It goes a long way in resolving issues and causes you to check yourself.

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Oh - that's my grandmother's saying to me! All of my life, when I would leave, she'd say - "Be Sweet!" :) Probably why I AM so sweet. :D

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Friends...the thing about life is we had better be kind to everyone possible YOU NEVER know who your real friend is until the love test comes along...That does NOT mean we have to ok sin and pet people but we must be kind.
I have people that walk all over me because I try to be kind however when I have needed kindness during hard difficult times God has always sent me someone that was kind...
1 Cor 13 MUST be our rule for living because we will need it when we die...

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Strange as it may seem some people call me charismatic because of my personality...some have said that I don't believe anything...However I just keep on working ...no use to join their boxing rink....

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I don't like to get into people's personal fights...a few times pastor's have said to me...If you go to the church across town don't come over here...sad most people do not know who their real enemy is...some have said, Sister Alvear, you can come but don't bring the black kids with you...lots of things happen in life where we could grow bitter...but bitterness only destroys where it is...not the person that caused us to become bitter...
We went through a horrible trial but we stayed sweet about it and most of the people came and told us they were sorry...Many times if we are Not careful in the heat of the battle we do more harm than good.

That is why people get off on some kind of rage...it works like road rage...

Paul could have been hard and bitter but he cose the high road...I know many on this forum have been hurt however friends...choose the high road....

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yes, it is present in many places however it is slowly dying out...thank the Lord...when our children were small it was very present...especially in the south.

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I feel sorry for evengelists that are alway traveling and preaching at different churches...you never know what the next one believes...so many evangelist's wives have talked with me over the years how the have offended people without even knowing it.

One thing about it I alway think about Ps. 119:165 and try to walk on doing the work of Christ.

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I Corinthians 13:5, "Love ... does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered."
Love does not keep a record of offenses but releases them.

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Reminded my granddaughter, just last night, that you need to treat people the way you would like to be treated. You might just see a change in their attitude towards you by practicing that simple biblical principal. Sometimes, we all need to be reminded of that.