tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post4346595187087313107..comments2008-10-21T06:48:51.812-07:00Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-14041076097343285372008-10-21T06:48:00.000-07:002008-10-21T06:48:00.000-07:00Thanks Mike, ditto! I think it's amazing how the internet has shrunk the world and created relationships that would have never been before.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-11966020217714308732008-10-20T22:10:00.000-07:002008-10-20T22:10:00.000-07:00Sorry to come into this one so late Erin but I just wanted you to know that I am proud to be a part of that tribe and I am ecstatic that I have found you in it. <BR/><BR/>What a privilege to have come to a place where I can call you friend, even having never met you..Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08283586290804985847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-51138628239269908632008-10-20T19:39:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:39:00.000-07:00Mary - Thank you. Likewise. It's been immensely encouraging to so many of us to have found each other.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-4463257272711408652008-10-20T16:34:00.000-07:002008-10-20T16:34:00.000-07:00Erin,<BR/><BR/>I've been very thankful for the people that I've found through the blogosphere, especially you. I agree that their caring and prayers are very valuable.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14210237440245609870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-76482941994239296542008-10-14T08:04:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:04:00.000-07:00Ruth - You give me too much credit. It's everyone...it's the people who have accepted me and not put any theological pressure on me. But I'm so thankful to be part of it.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-53614144978090568912008-10-14T08:02:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:02:00.000-07:00Nate - I'm glad to have you and Jon in my tribe...you guys have taught me so much about just being and having friendships with no agenda.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-79313627328613890222008-10-14T08:01:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:01:00.000-07:00Lyn - I totally get the "I haven't written for two days I better think of something" posts. I hate those times, but seriously, no one really cares.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-45835201357978447892008-10-14T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-14T07:45:00.000-07:00Erin - I believe that your gifts with words, encouragement and influence have been instrumental in weaving together this spiritual community that has emerged over the past months. <BR/> <BR/>It's exciting to see people interacting on a real heart level rather than just theological banter. It has the fragrance of the Kingdom of God.Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024613458911435527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-32040760220604059022008-10-13T20:27:00.000-07:002008-10-13T20:27:00.000-07:00Thanks for including me in your tribe. Jon and I have Cherokee in our background, so tribal things mean something to me. Being part of a tribe is very important to me.Natehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286219824281974297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-72872509418248717282008-10-13T12:29:00.000-07:002008-10-13T12:29:00.000-07:00I love being part of this tribe too. I think the best posts from people are definitely ones from the heart rather than "I must write something" posts. I used to think "Oh, I haven't written anything on my blog for two days - I better think of something" but now, I just write as I feel inclined. Kinda takes the pressure off! <BR/><BR/>You have a great way with words Erin, let them flow as they come.Lyn Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01629624191355962715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-18211728538450591262008-10-13T07:02:00.000-07:002008-10-13T07:02:00.000-07:00Thanks Jeff. It's good to know SOMEONE noticed that I've been too busy to write ;-)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, thanks. Likewise.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-2037671390260698822008-10-13T07:01:00.000-07:002008-10-13T07:01:00.000-07:00Robert - Exactly. I think it's more about friends leading friends than about big smart people writing fancy books that we can all learn from.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-793787623224021202008-10-13T05:55:00.000-07:002008-10-13T05:55:00.000-07:00Erin,<BR/>I have been so disappointed that you haven't been writing very much. ;) J.K.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful thoughts, and touching. Thanks for your vulnerability. It's good to be part of your tribe.Jeff McQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473905074288264868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-14391137583080762672008-10-13T00:06:00.000-07:002008-10-13T00:06:00.000-07:00the blogging tribe sure has been a spurce of solace and refreshment erin I really like how you put that into words the way we can develop meaning in each others lives, on many levels. Very glad I met you and pam and that we can have a continual journey growing along with each other and our other tribal mates as life carries us on.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14137068859515196903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-6381125763937463552008-10-12T19:52:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:52:00.000-07:00Jim - I have seen about half of that movie. I'll have to see when it's on again or rent it.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-702694548834210852008-10-12T19:51:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:51:00.000-07:00Barb - I too wonder about the skin-friends issue...and I think it depends on the person. I don't feel the need so much anymore, but I know that for some people that time and place will come. Maybe it will come for me, as well, and I do have a place that I consider to be my church, were I to have one. But I still struggle with it. So much fear, still.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-58611323074080554602008-10-12T19:48:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:48:00.000-07:00Michelle - Thanks. But I bet you could do just as good...<BR/><BR/>I have loved getting to know you.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-71952120381601366882008-10-12T19:10:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:10:00.000-07:00@Barb,<BR/><BR/>I sometimes wonders if we over-value "face-to-face", "in real life" interaction. I mean, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak to us across millennia, yes?<BR/><BR/>Anyone who has ever <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Charing-Cross-Road-Helene-Hanff/dp/1559211407/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223863706&sr=8-2" REL="nofollow">read</A> or <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Charing-Cross-Road-Anne-Bancroft/dp/B00003CX8N/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223863706&sr=8-1" REL="nofollow">seen</A> <I>84 Charing Cross Road</I> will know what I am talking about (and if you haven't done one or the other - man, FIX THAT - NOW). And that real and loving relationship was separated by an ocean and communicated using only letters.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02634460171128306060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-88432668856174762352008-10-12T18:58:00.000-07:002008-10-12T18:58:00.000-07:00When we left our CLB a trusted friend said to us, "it is ok to leave. They are just not your tribe anymore."<BR/><BR/>No one understands the importance of this tribe in my life. You and the rest have saved my life.<BR/><BR/>While I love you all online, I can't wait to actually be able to find and travel with a tribe in real skin. Maybe here on earth but for sure as we gather around Him.<BR/><BR/>Until then - you are loved and valued!Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357293290630832549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-88240930555460356952008-10-12T16:54:00.000-07:002008-10-12T16:54:00.000-07:00Erin -<BR/><BR/>Your words resonate with me also. I could not have said it better if I tried my bestest!:-)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your openness and honesty and the meaning that you've allowed to shine through from your pain. You've definitely encouraged me along this healing path and I am forever grateful for it.One Voice of Manyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02406711453291558817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-72160138135812592462008-10-12T15:31:00.000-07:002008-10-12T15:31:00.000-07:00me too.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015836604614281485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-85811174145473014042008-10-12T14:27:00.000-07:002008-10-12T14:27:00.000-07:00Barry - This tribe has been a lifesaver for me, as well. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to know you too, but I do believe you will end up in heck before I do, at least if those mountain biking trails have anything to say about it.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-48953242126233205932008-10-12T14:26:00.000-07:002008-10-12T14:26:00.000-07:00Oh yes, I forgot to mention - the "real life" stuff you write has the biggest impression on me as well. Keep it up.Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344399473884127122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-8090939354115293572008-10-12T14:25:00.001-07:002008-10-12T14:25:00.001-07:00I was just teasing you, Jim. But thanks! Your list is entirely true.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714549.post-70194061029223208032008-10-12T14:25:00.000-07:002008-10-12T14:25:00.000-07:00Erin, this "tribe" has been a life-saver for me too. It's very liberating to be part of a group of people who are at once willing to encourage me when I need it, and call me out on some of the stupid things I've said when that's been necessary as well. And yet the "tribe" accepts me for who I am, with no strings attached.<BR/><BR/>As for your writing, I feel privileged to have found your blog and to have got to know you, at least in part. You showed me that it's OK to be me when I write, and that I don't need to apologise for being different. And you showed me that I won't be on my own when I get sent to Heck ;o)Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344399473884127122noreply@blogger.com