tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post8935202819437619858..comments2023-06-09T08:14:55.315-06:00Comments on sheep go to heaven: the greater good--jeff *http://www.blogger.com/profile/10924343100485992100noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-90522691375034121582010-09-19T16:29:01.186-06:002010-09-19T16:29:01.186-06:00Jeff, that was a very inspirational post. And it w...Jeff, that was a very inspirational post. And it was, oddly enough, exactly what I needed to read right now. Thank you for that.<br /><br />Also, love that Dragon Warrior analogy. Great stuff.The Former 786https://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-67940067792984854812010-09-13T20:41:45.246-06:002010-09-13T20:41:45.246-06:00The Greater Good.The Greater Good.Mark A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07473519793248534373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-41168310002712187522010-09-13T18:05:59.303-06:002010-09-13T18:05:59.303-06:00You haven't traded us in because you needed to...You haven't traded us in because you needed to be somewhere else! You are moving forward and isn't that really the point? You can't expect to experience the world if you stay in one place. While friends ARE important, Family is essential! You inspire me. The though of picking up and moving on to somewhere in the distance has been prevalent as of late and while I would miss this life, perhaps there's another life to be had that's just as great! If only we leap into the unknown...Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433323206526634171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-13316941947517795932010-09-13T09:43:51.784-06:002010-09-13T09:43:51.784-06:00Nice post. Since I never got into Dragon Warrior,...Nice post. Since I never got into Dragon Warrior, I can liken it to Zelda and understand very well.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114651470511807813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-22739235971595630812010-09-12T23:48:43.274-06:002010-09-12T23:48:43.274-06:00I rather imagine that the sacrifices we make in th...I rather imagine that the sacrifices we make in this life will be returned to us 100-fold.<br /><br />You're right. Family is the most important thing, and though you're leaving was to pursue a career change, that is your ultimate goal. And it is worth it.<br /><br />The friends you've given up are not lost. They'll be there after all, like wheat in the garners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-64022863237966592742010-09-12T22:18:28.082-06:002010-09-12T22:18:28.082-06:00super awesome post. i like how you put things and ...super awesome post. i like how you put things and how honest you were. i too, have been thinking about this, the past couple months, but, years as well. while i loved movie night and all the people there, that is why i slowly transitioned out of it. i want a family and while the movie night group was great, spending so much time there, was maybe keeping me from meeting potential family makers. i felt like i sold out or something, but, i had to look at it like, friends in this stage are like tim said, for a reason. but, when trying to get married, they're hopefully a means to an end. (i dont know quite how to put this. it's coming out all wrong like, if we're not going to get married, idont want to be friends. i'm sure you know what i ACTUALLY mean. you did write it in this post.)<br /><br />you're awesome. way to be pursuing other goals. everyone will always remember you here. :)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842366585371178245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-43910996952164876242010-09-12T21:05:48.615-06:002010-09-12T21:05:48.615-06:00i'm really glad you're so dang awesome. th...i'm really glad you're so dang awesome. there, i said it. and i meant it.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691138904157654213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21792850.post-67631736328661214632010-09-12T20:49:42.064-06:002010-09-12T20:49:42.064-06:00I would add to #3, either a deeper level to #3, or...I would add to #3, either a deeper level to #3, or a #4 altogether.<br /><br />There are the people you hang on to over both time and distance because their being in your life makes you a better person. Their friendship puts a constructive energy into your life that makes life richer, and makes you raise the bar for yourself regularly. <br /><br />I find I tend to slowly filter out all but these kinds of friends over the years. (And places).<br /><br />And you're right. Starting over is hard. I'm actually in the midst of it myself, without the benefit of YSA activities or FHE's. It's hard to make friends without such ideal settings.... and you won't always have them so enjoy them while you do.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174424401721373062noreply@blogger.com