Originally Posted by wildyard

I know we have had similar threads before, but a recent topic made me want to share this with all of you.
I feel it pertains to quilting, and thus to the "main" section, because many times some of us would not be able to get our quilting done if not for the members of this board. The support and encouragement, as well as the tutorials and prompt help when needed keep us going.
Recently a member posted a thank you to members for help and support received. This prompted my thoughts that I want to share here.
We are always here for one another, whether we realize the importance of what we are saying or sharing at any given moment.
I just want to emphasize that there is NOTHING WEAK about having a good cry to relieve stress, or reaching out to a fellow member for help of any kind. We are strong every day as we face the challenges of dealing with all the issues that we must!!! We don't have to be strong here if we are not feeling that way. We can relax here and be ourselves, and know that we are accepted.
I like to envision our group as holding hands in a loving supportive circle around all of it's members who need it at any given time. The circle flows as those inside move to the outside when they can and back inside as need requires. A moving living thing that is always here.
No one person always has to be on the outside of the circle, being strong and giving. There is room in both places for everyone when they are ready.
I feel blessed to be a part of this group. How little did I know, when I came looking for quilting knowlege and support, that I would find so very much more.
I won't say thank you, I will only say that I am a part of the circle too. Sometimes inside it, sometimes part of the outside. And that makes me very happy.