Our weekly thank you - Oct 10 - 16th - CJ, this is for you

**forestdale** · 10-09-2004, 04:35 PM

As co-moderator of Chosen Path of Simplicity I'm going to take the opportunity, while CJ is away today, to start the thankyou thread this week. I want CJ to step up for a well deserved thank you.

CJ, you are one of the ladies who help keep everything flowing smoothly at FV. You're always ready with encouragement, compassion and love for everyone who needs it. You share your vast knowledge with the villagers and show, by example, that the simple life is truly worth living.

You are a wonderful role model and an inspiration to me and I thank you sincerely for everything you do here.

Now ladies, it over to you to show CJ how much we think of her.

**guest2** · 10-09-2004, 05:03 PM

Great choice Bethany!

CJ~ Where do I begin? You, my sweet friend have encouraged me, cheered me on and even loved me enough to warn me when I was doing too much and to put the brakes on for awhile. You've been honest and open with your life and shared it with all of us here. There are no words that can adequately express how much I love and admire you my friend. So it is with tears of love and gratitude in my eyes that I simply say you are one in a million, a true friend, and a gift from God sent to me and to everyone else here. I love you dearly and am so blessed to have you in my life.

**slowtypinwoman** · 10-09-2004, 05:28 PM

What a wonderful person to receive this honor. CJ, you are such a huge part of the success of this wonderful place!

**DaisyLady** · 10-09-2004, 05:47 PM

What a great choice!

CJ, I haven't known you that long but you have made me feel welcome since the moment I joined the village. I love hearing about your homestead in our daily thread and your insights and links for simple living are really making me think about what is important to my life. I have (secretly) been reading the quilting posts and you have inspired me to take a chance and try quilting.

I am blessed and honoured to call you friend.

**BlessedMommy** · 10-09-2004, 07:34 PM

Cj, you are one of my longest known (I didn't want to say "oldest" LOL) internet friends, way back from the FM's days.
You are a godly role model and mentor to me. Your love for God and your family and others inspire me in my own life. You consistently show the Fruit of the Spirit in your life and I am blessed to know you! ((((((HUGS)))))), my friend!

**BlessedMommy** · 10-09-2004, 07:38 PM

(Thank you, Bethany, for starting this thread! When the cat's away, the mice will play!

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**kimmee** · 10-09-2004, 07:42 PM

squeak, squeak!! CJ is a great choice - I think she is a wonderful, kind, and caring person. She has a great ability to intervene and gently remind with out sounding like she's criticizing or pointing fingers. I just adore CJ!!

**Darlene** · 10-09-2004, 08:16 PM

CJ, you are like a beautiful quilt that makes us warm and feel well loved.

**gkp1031** · 10-09-2004, 08:37 PM

CJ, you are a great inspiration to me, I think you help make this village and wonderful place--thank you!

**mom2matty** · 10-09-2004, 08:56 PM

CJ!!!!!!!!!

I have also known CJ for several years and I feel very lucky and blessed to know her and to call her my friend! She has this wonderful ability to know exactly when you need a little hug or kindness and she is right there! She is wise way beyond her years and is always willing to share what she knows with anyone who asks! I have learned many things from her, not only ways to be frugal or how to quilt (which by the way I am still working on

) but I have also learned much about compassion and kindness and unselfish giving!!

You truly are an inspiration to anyone that meets you.......

**QuilterMom** · 10-09-2004, 09:20 PM

CJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for your massive contributions on FV, for being my friend, for your thoughtfulness, caringness, lovingkindness, and for just simply being YOU!

**Goodwin17** · 10-09-2004, 10:46 PM

CJ you are so wonderful! I have really enjoyed reading your posts since I came here. You are truly a wonderful asset to FV and all who know you!!

**Julia Kimber** · 10-10-2004, 01:23 AM

CJ what a wonderful, kind and caring person you are. Your loving attitude shines through to all at the village.

Julia

**sunshine** · 10-10-2004, 09:33 AM

I don't even know where to start! CJ- I've "known" your for quite sometime, starting on FM's I think. You pointed me here when that site closed and I can't thank you enough.

You were one of the first people online that I exchanged addresses with, and felt safe enough to do so.

There just aren't enough words in the English language to express my admiration, comradare and love for you.