WTF happened to Opie?

"padre31 wrote:

Well, I say small step because there are still some tough things to go through Opie, you will have to dig deeper into the well you've discovered.

Huh. I know the actual divorce will be painful, they always are no matter the circumstances. And like I said I know my journey isn't over yet I have to wonder what I'm being prepared for.

I don't know if I'm a guru or not but my simple response is I am very happy you are here and did not conclude your temporary problems with a permanant solution!

Your situation stunk. It is getting a bit better but what you went through will take time to heal and will leave some scars. All that said, I am delighted you are here and talking through the issues. Stick around, my friend, we need folks like you here, we are simply better having you in the community!

Blessings

"opfinistic wrote:

Thanks all, I'm touched (no homo) and I've made it through the worst (I hope) of it. My decision to almost end my life wasn't a decision, it was a reaction and I am so happy that those police stepped in and intervened. I don't know if I would have waited and let it happen or not, I'd like to think that I wouldn't but I was pretty ****ing down that day. Now if I can just find some decent ***** in this little town I'll be happy as a clam again.

I see what you did there :hi5:

"anlgp wrote:

I see what you did there :hi5:

You know me too well.

Bro...that was something to go through man. I think we definitely need that beer in September. Hook me up with your cell and we'll make it happen.

Oh, and if you go all "born again" Imma kick your ass. :tongue2:

Very very very very good to see your posts brother.
Our lives have MUCH parralellisms.....perhaps too many.
You are learning from the obstacles, and I think that says quite a bit about you.
You've got my cell number. Would enjoy conversation when you're ready.

"anlgp wrote:

Jimmy,

Tao Te Ching (to which I adhere to more than any modern faith)

Tao Te Ching is the best way to live (IMO).

"alen1 wrote:

I'm just happy to see you active man. I hope everything's alright and only gets better. Honestly, I've missed the hell out of you and I don't even know you personally. It's all an internet friendship but dammit, when you have time, I hope you can come around more.

Ditto.

Jimmy, I believe everyone here missed the hell out of you. There has been quite a lot of personnel changes here in the last couple months. I'm glad to see you back and look forward to your post. I truly hope things work out for the best for you.

"Pagan wrote:

Bro...that was something to go through man. I think we definitely need that beer in September. Hook me up with your cell and we'll make it happen.

Oh, and if you go all "born again" Imma kick your ass. :tongue2:

Born again, no. Reborn better than I was before yes. Don't worry I won't bring a witch hunt with me in Sept. lol

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Very very very very good to see your posts brother.
Our lives have MUCH parralellisms.....perhaps too many.
You are learning from the obstacles, and I think that says quite a bit about you.
You've got my cell number. Would enjoy conversation when you're ready.

10-4 Kenny!

"gunn34 wrote:

Tao Te Ching is the best way to live (IMO).

Ditto.

Jimmy, I believe everyone here missed the hell out of you. There has been quite a lot of personnel changes here in the last couple months. I'm glad to see you back and look forward to your post. I truly hope things work out for the best for you.

They will. I'm a tenacious bull headed son-of-a-bitch. We tend to make it through **** like this.

I figured you were just another one of those whiners that had been chased away by the fanhell crew but turns out you have real problems :wink2:

"Killerphins wrote:

I figured you were just another one of those whiners that had been chased away by the fanhell crew but turns out you have real problems :wink2:

Wat? Yeah, real life can trump any E-drama any day. lol

"opfinistic wrote:

Born again, no. Reborn better than I was before yes. Don't worry I won't bring a witch hunt with me in Sept. lol

Good...cause you pull up in a car with Stryper on the radio and try to hand me a bible, I'll slip a potion in yer beer. :wink2:

I feel bad for what happened to you, that sounded like it got REAL ****ed up for a while for you.

It's cliche as hell, but it's also true as hell: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

I'm glad you were brave enough to take that first step, and start rebuilding your life. Keep fighting the good fight, brother.

"Pagan wrote:

Good...cause you pull up in a car with Stryper on the radio and try to hand me a bible, I'll slip a potion in yer beer. :wink2:

:pointlol: Stryper! Don't worry my taste in music and women remains the same.

"TrueDolFan wrote:

I feel bad for what happened to you, that sounded like it got REAL ****ed up for a while for you.

It's cliche as hell, but it's also true as hell: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

I'm glad you were brave enough to take that first step, and start rebuilding your life. Keep fighting the good fight, brother.

:knucks:

"Killerphins wrote:

I figured you were just another one of those whiners that had been chased away by the fanhell crew but turns out you have real problems :wink2:

Nice.
Way to take a great thread and bring zero value.
Well done.

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Nice.
Way to take a great thread and bring zero value.
Well done.

Don't sweat it Kenny. many of us have know each other for quite a few years now. We've seen each other up and down and become friends. One day he may join the fold.

"opfinistic wrote:

Don't sweat it Kenny. many of us have know each other for quite a few years now. We've seen each other up and down and become friends. One day he may join the fold.

Wait a minute.
Who are you really, and what did you do wityh Jommy? :pity:
:tongue2:

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Wait a minute.
Who are you really, and what did you do wityh Jommy? :pity:
:tongue2:

lol Jimmy V2.0 has launched.

This may be the oddest and most colorful thread we have ever had in the Religion and Spirituality Forum. :no: I don't know whether to giggle or grimace so .........................................................................................................................................................................................................I have been doing both!:wink2:

"opfinistic wrote:

:pointlol: Stryper! Don't worry my taste in music and women remains the same.

Bluegrass and midgets, alright! :knucks:

"Ohiophinphan wrote:

This may be the oddest and most colorful thread we have ever had in the Religion and Spirituality Forum. :no: I don't know whether to giggle or grimace so .........................................................................................................................................................................................................I have been doing both!:wink2:

To be honest I didn't know where to post this. I thought here because I have had an epiphany of a sort and I do think, no, I believe that i was thrust by the hand of God to where I am now. I did not mean to offend anyone, and if I did please move the thread with my apologies. I guess I just wanted opinions from some of our more theologically minded members.

"opfinistic wrote:

To be honest I didn't know where to post this. I thought here because I have had an epiphany of a sort and I do think, no, I believe that i was thrust by the hand of God to where I am now. I did not mean to offend anyone, and if I did please move the thread with my apologies. I guess I just wanted opinions from some of our more theologically minded members.

I sensed no offense intended nor did I take any. In fact this thread is a breath of air in here. A lot of the discussions in here can get quite heavy. I for one am happy to see the thread here.

Your initial note was an epiphany and for it, and your life, I give thanks. What has been interesting has been the rejoicing at having you back. It has been almost like the father in the parable of the prodigal. I am not sure anyone has killed a fatted calf, but the joy is extensive and genuine, none more than mine!

Good luck to you bro.......you'll be ok, just keep workin it

I might still kill a fatted calf. Days not over yet. There are dozens between home and work.....could still happen. :tongue2:
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But seriously, it is good to see Opie here.

"Ohiophinphan wrote:

I sensed no offense intended nor did I take any. In fact this thread is a breath of air in here. A lot of the discussions in here can get quite heavy. I for one am happy to see the thread here.

Your initial note was an epiphany and for it, and your life, I give thanks. What has been interesting has been the rejoicing at having you back. It has been almost like the father in the parable of the prodigal. I am not sure anyone has killed a fatted calf, but the joy is extensive and genuine, none more than mine!

Wow!

The first mass I attended upon moving out here, with my parents, with whom I have had a strained relationship, especially with my father....the story of the Prodigal Son was featured in the Sermon, I am not ashamed to say that when that story was told i broke down and sobbed, no lie. I felt like the mass was written to bring me and Dad back together that day. At that point I was so broken that my emotions were constantly on the verge of pouring out and that sermon broke the dam.

For you to mention the story has shown me once again that things are still moving forward for me. It's amazing. Synchronicity be damned, I am on a fated path.

And more so, this whole thing came to a head over Good Friday to Easter Sunday. What better time of the year to experience a rebirth of any sort?