Stepping over the threshold

Jan 19, 2010 11:16

Last Sunday I was welcomed as a full member in the Religious Society of Friends. It wasn't a watershed moment, but more the exhalation of a long held breath. These amazing people have not only accepted me among them, but with open arms and many smiles. It really is incredible and part of me doesn't really think I've earned the label yet - but the ( Read more... )

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tashar January 19 2010, 12:43:20 UTC
...more the exhalation of a long held breath...

Ahhhhh! I know what you mean (though haven't experienced it lately) - congratulations!

FYI - I keep meaning to mention this to you - the town in between where I live and where T & K live is named for the RSoF - it was was founded by them. :o)

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wolfbrotherjoe January 19 2010, 13:06:27 UTC
Congratulations! I'm so glad you've found yourself amongst those who can inspire you so.

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lushfemke January 19 2010, 15:33:08 UTC
Congratulations!

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edwarddain January 19 2010, 21:23:28 UTC
Congratulations!

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gothick_matt January 19 2010, 22:57:40 UTC
Congratulations. I've a lot of respect for the Quakers -- it's difficult to live in Bristol without hearing fairly often about how they were at the forefront of many changes for the better.

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