It's Christmas Eve . . . 6 minutes till Christmas. I've just put all the presents under the tree, my daughters are asleep . . . and ALL is right with the world.

So, before I slip between the sheets and anxiously await the morning glee . . . I wanted to take a moment to tell you what is RIGHT with ETJ.

What's right is Jomo's Girl and Jomo . . . Damswell and Rupert . . . JaSpice and LuckyD . . . GG and Shaz. What's also right are the friendships on this board so thick that NOTHING could ever come between them -- not distance, not disagreements, nothing! Those friendships were born long-distance and with a common bond -- the love of JA! It's ShyCutieGirl, Afri-gyal, WindyPace, MissGoodas, ObiWan, Alex, MissB, JamCan, Jelakins, Tia, Lillith, Missty, Hotteach, Dudley, Urban, D-Rock, Kiki, Luv4Ja, Dank1, MissChine . . . and every other person who posts on this board (please, if I've left anybody out, it wasn't intentional).

What's RIGHT on this Board is the true bonding that's here. I know it's here because I can feel pain in my heart over GG losing Shaydee . . . I feel pain over the to-and-fro of this member and that member . . . and even though it's pain I sometimes feel . . . or worry, or anxiety . . . it's what's RIGHT with ETJ. For, if ETJ meant nothing . . . I would feel nothing.

So . . . it's 12:03 a.m. now. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you -- your families and your friends. Enjoy the day and hold peace in your heart and for today, think about what's RIGHT with ETJ!

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I was anxious to see what u was creating.. as I was watching you for a while I want to tell you that YOU are whats RIGHT on ETJ.. you have filled such a gap in my life.. a personality that I thought was already extinct.. I love you Lilly, I truly do... You have inspired me.. I am proud to have you as my friend... May the Lord bless you and your family for I feel blessed to have you as my friend!!!!!

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I have risen above it all...
There is no need to argue anymore...

Thank you Lilly, Thank you for the PM.. now I am cryin' like a baby too ... I am blessed to have you in my life

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I have risen above it all...
There is no need to argue anymore...

I love you too, GG -- with all my heart, and I could never ask for a better friend than you. Blessed. I am blessed to call you "friend."

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Thank you Lilly.....happy holidays to you and your girls.......

Words of wisdom.....something to think about !!!

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Thanks, Luv! To you too . . .

What is it that one of your posts said . . . something about "only love in endless amounts"? Those are words of wisdom, Luv.

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Thanks Lilly.....one of our main purposes in life should be to "love in endless amounts"......even to those who do not love us back......

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you !!!

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Lilly, I am so blessed to have meet you through this site, and I am excited to meet and grow our friendship. We live to close not to hang out. Merry Christmas to your and your family and God bless. If you ever need anything please feel free to call....

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Co-sign on this, ShyCutieGirl!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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what a great thread lilly! the past 2 days have been perfectly right for me. cramming all 50 members of my extended family under one roof on christmas eve and enjoying every moment of the loud, rowdy, bunch was just right. piling all our babies and little ones on top of santa's lap and taking a picture of our ever-growing family was just right. and best of all, my not-so-open-minded father taking a progressive step towards acceptance was monumentally right!

SWEET, Tia!!! This is SO very sweet! Sounds like a fantastic holiday all around for you and for your family!

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Tia, thats fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have risen above it all...
There is no need to argue anymore...

Lily hunny - that is such a positive vibe to take into 2007.... thank you for reinforcing what I've been trying to express and justify to myself over the last few weeks... your personal messages and this post have ensured that I will fulfill my promise to return onto ETJ tomorrow and the next day and the day after that - ad infinitum!

Thank you...

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Lilly and all... you couldn't have said it better... You have echoed my feelings exactly! Although I have been MIA for sometime, returning to ETJ has been the same as every time I step foot onto JA soil... like I'm home.

God Bless and Happy Holidays to everyone...you have brought me laughter, joy, tears, and everyting in between! You are comfort and advice, a good laugh, and most importantly, wonderful new friends (Kelly and Melissa) as well as reconnections with old friends (Kristi and Lurissa). Love you all... and can't wait to get to know you all better in 2007! Sumfest 2007 or bust!!!!!

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The positive vibes are so right!

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