I Had Lunch With Timmy
 

Since there's a lot being said about Timmy right now, I suppose this is as good a time as any other to tell you that my family and I had lunch, recently, with Timmy.

Much has been made about Timmy's "beliefs" or lack thereof, as called by some. I have maintained that Timmy is a wonderful person and I've defended him relentlessly. I've maintained that Timmy displays more of the characteristics of "Christ-likeness" than most who claim a "walk with God."

Not long ago, I faced a crisis with my son who was facing almost certain death. In sheer panic, I jumped on my laptop and emailed a few friends. Then I got on AFF and PMed 5 people that I trusted. One of them was Timmy. I wasn't even sure what to ask him to do...wasn't sure if he would pray...but I said, "whatever it is you can do, I need you right now." His response to my desperation PM was moving.

But of course, I hadn't actually met him in person, only on the phone. So recently, circumstances brought him close to where I live and we met for lunch, the four of us, and Timmy.

My family has now joined me as "Timmy fans". He was as considerate, kind, and pleasant, as he is on The Forum. The place was pretty crowded so we were only able to be there for a couple of hours, but it was enough time to know that he's one of my best friends. The bottom line is, if I ever needed help, he'd be one of the first...maybe the first....I'd call.

Even though he's from an AG background, and UPC for me, we have a LOT in common with things that have led us where we are. We may have reached different conclusions, but it clearly wasn't that big of a deal.

So Timmy, thanks for your friendship and kindness to my family. They adore you and are excited to see you again soon. As far as I'm concerned, Timmy is a good man. I'll avoid getting too personal, but he's also a great dad who cares greatly for and treats his children like every father should.

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Boy thanks N O W for the explanation. When I saw the title of this thread my first thought was, "Boy, are you okay?" JUST KIDDING!!! Great report. We probably are all guilty of drawing false conclusions about people we don't know. I hope you think the best of me...at least until you find out differently! :bliss Timmy, I'm gonna listen a little closer to what you have to say! Might learn something, reckon?

Been Thinkin

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You have a upc background NOW?

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:lol Oh yeah, do I ever.

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We need to see some pics! :)

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LOL. I'll testify to his his "pedigree."

oop! No I won't... sorry.

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Is his eyes as big and round as they are in his picture?

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Huh? Whaaa? That was you???


:heeheehee

I thoroughly enjoyed our visit, NOW, and I'm looking forward to many more. :friend

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:ursofunny

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BTW, NoW is the very first AFFer to meet me, far as I know. :D

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I want to meet Timmy....

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I would enjoy meeting Timmy and his family too, I'm sure. :)

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Actually, I'm sure I would enjoy meeting anyone on this forum. :)

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I would expect Timmy to be a fabulous lunch buddy. Maybe we'll meet up someday, too. I'd love chatting.

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Ok, here's the story that we were originally going to go with....

"Hey folks, I had lunch with Timmy and as we prayed for our lunch, the power of God began to move. Timmy started to cry and shake. I asked him if he wanted to re-commit his life and he said yes. He fell to his knees in the restaurant and we prayed together. Very soon Timmy will be reappearing on the forum and you will be seeing the difference. He is moving to our church and will be leading our prayer ministry with aspirations toward entering the ministry."

Timmy was going to play along for a couple of days and tell about the great experience. Then, in a couple of days, he'd say he had relapsed into doubt again.

But we concluded that it would be cruel and would be way too disappointing. Others would see it as a mockery and I don't ever want to appear that way. Plus, I think we both would have been thrown off The Forum!:lol

So this morning, we decided to can it.

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Love it! Wish you had. It might have helped some get the wad of ....... well you know! Did he shout any? :ursofunny

I actually said a little more in this post, but deleted it. 'fraid someone would get offended. Why can't we laugh more? Some on here need to laugh! Oh I guess that's just BUUUULLLLogny!

BT

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:lolI really wanted to and Tim said he'd thought of doing something similar. But I'll admit to being the wimpy one. I'm usually on thin ice around here as it is. But now that you mention it, I think Timmy did actually dance around the table a little bit. But I think he did that when I paid the bill!:lol

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Well, the REAL story would probably be more moving.

Reaching out could have more affect than we all know......

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And does he pant all the time or just when he is thirsty? Does his tail wag when he is happy to see you? :pullhair

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I love practical jokes... But I am not sure GOD would think this is funny. Sorry but thats my thoughts about teasing when eternal destination is in question.

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.....and that's the kind of reaction I didn't want!

And I'm not sure I'd disagree with you. That "Do unto others" thing kinda got me!:lol

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About meeting the Great One Timmy or anyone else - I LOVE meeting AFFERS. I guess I have met about 20 or 25 - always a fabulous experience.

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Twenty to twenty-five??? Holy smoke. Well, my count is 2!

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So tell me, tell me. What did everyone eat for lunch????

Never mind, don't tell me.

I'm going to repent and go back over to the Wanna Lose 10 Lbs. Thread.

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Wise decision.

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Well, I'm often told how wise I am!:D

You know, I used to be told I was wise beyond my years. No one ever says that anymore. Wonder why?:lol

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It's funny how things like that get to us.

I was talking to someone on Yahoo messenger the other day. I was very upset and feeling taken advantage of because on a day when I felt really physically ill, I kept my word to someone and kept children for them. Three of them. It wasn't an easy thing considering how I felt that day- and those three kids were all under the age of 4. Well, anyway, to make a long story short... the mother told me in the beginning she was only going to be gone a couple of hours, and it turned into an all day thing with no contact from her until late in the afternoon-- only for her to tell me that she was out of gas and sending someone else to get them and they'd be here a couple of hours later.

I kind of vented a bit to the friend I was talking to. He said just a few simple words to me. He said, "When you've done it for the least of these..........." Those words hit me between the eyes like a brick.

Boy, did that ever send me a message. I've been trying to better watch MY attitude since then... and my reaction to things. :D

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:thumbsup

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WooHoo!!! I'm the winner!!! :highfive

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I've never met anyone from AFF in person.

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I'll be there in 20 minutes. What's the address?

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20 minutes? from the left coast to the sleepy little river town of Cincinnati?
Actually I live several miles north of Cincinnati, closer to Hamilton.
I go to church in Hamilton.

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I've probably met about 20 AFF'ers and they've all been awesome!! Glad you and Timmy got to spend some time together.

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Now Sherri, if you met an AFF'er who wasn't awesome would you tell us? :girlytantrum

BT

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I've learned to teleport by watching "Heroes" on Monday nights.:toofunny

I can name every starter and most of the bench from the 74-78 "Big Red Machine". Joe Morgan, 1975-76 MVP, was my favorite.

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I don't "hang" in AFF circles, though, so I'm at a disadvantage! Not fair! I think there needs to be an AFF General Conference. I'll come if they let me speak!:lol

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Let's see.........there have been one or two who were on the border. LOL

I've had several of them in my home; met with some for lunch; etc. etc. I'm going to see if I can list them:

Already knew:
CC1
Rgcraig
Mr. Steinway
TCovey
Tamor
Rhoni

Met since Forum(s):
St. Mark (Thad)
Grace Amazing
Pastor Keith
Elizabeth
One Accord
Joy (forgot screen name!)
Raven
Pastor J Carroll & wife (forgot screen names!)
Talk Lady
Foreverblessed
Sister Alvear
Doug White (forgot screen name)
Toof

If there are more, I'm sorry! Right now, that's the list I can think of. I feel privileged to have met so many!! Some are no longer on here, but I count them friends anyway.

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You could speak and Timmy could do a poll and Sam could show a YouTube Video and Renda could try and stay on her feet. Deadeye could shout! Just kidding....:toofunny

BT

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:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny It was already funny and then you said, "Deadeye could shout", and I spit out the food I was eating. Funniest thing I've read today.

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Please tell Deadeye that that was funny! So he will laugh! So I don't wind up with a "deadeye!" :ursofunny ..... Come on Deadeye, laugh, you know in your heart it was funny????? Don't you????

BeenThinkin