MyLotter Friends Really ARE Great Friends

@pyewacket (43903)
United States
May 26, 2008 2:16pm CST
I was really moved and touched when I got a private email from a fellow MyLotter, who happens to live not too far from me. He was concerned and asking if I was all right, since there was an "incident" that occurred in our neck of the woods here. On Saturday, at 80th Street and Roosevelt Ave, near a local bar, there was a shooting that occurred and five people were shot, including a woman and all were innocent bystanders. You can see the article here, which was the one he sent me. http://www.inform.com/Mid-Atlantic+States,Queens+County,Jackson+Heights I happened to have heard about this shooting on the news myself, and thankfully, the day it occurred was one of the rare days I was home all day, otherwise I just might have been in the area to do some shopping. So I thought his email to me, asking if I was all right was so incredibly wonderful and that he was concerned for me, and made me realize just how fantastic MyLotter friends are here and what a real "community" this really is. Often if I hear of some occurrence taking place in some area where I have MyLot friends, such as all the recent tornadoes I email them to find out if they are all right. Do you email people if you hear of some incident that occurs where your MyLot friends are to find out if they are okay...do they email you to find out if you're all right? Thank you ever my friend...and you know who you are
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
26 May 08
hi pye, i am happy that you are home at that day, such news is really sad. anyway, i am happy to know that you do found great friends out here and that they do show sincere concerns and friendship. i havent got any email from anybody out here that pertains to that but i do met a lot of great people out here and that makes me happy knowing that mylot provided me great sets of friends over the net. i do asked some friend's on my list if they are ok if they are doing well specially if i dont hear from them for awhile and just to see if they are ok and find out what's going on. takecare!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 May 08
Yes it was good I was home that day...makes you realize, one never knows what could happen at any time of the day in any area. Yes, I'm so grateful for the wonderful friends I've found here and it really is a community of friends, isn't it? I do the same thing, if I don't see one of my friends here for awhile, I email or PM them. In fact, a relative of a dear friend of mine PM'd me just last night to tell me my MyLot friend won't be here for awhile as her computer crashed...and I was getting concerned about her, since I hadn't seen her around here since Thursday...so I'm glad her relative told me what happened.
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 May 08
true, some even said that in times like that "seconds" matter. i sure find mylot friend community wonderful and i am happy knowing there are a lot of people here who really cares. btw, i am happy that your friend keep you updated with what is going on with the others, that is really great and i hope others will do that as well. you sure have great sets of friends out here cant blame them coz you are wonderful too. takecare!
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
26 May 08
You are one of the best here on Mylot, so people do care about you. You also one who asked me how I am doing in my most difficult time. I know you are about writing now, but I am glad that you also find some time to stop by and always start powerful discussion. HUGS
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
27 May 08
I am glad to know you Transcdisc...thank you...I always miss your sense of humor and creativity....
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 May 08
Aww--thank you pola. Yes, I did miss you when you were MIA from here...in fact I just emailed someone else whom I haven't seen in awhile. And thankfully a relative PM's me about yet another friend who hasn't been here lately...seems her computer crashed so she has no idea when she'll be back but I thought it was great that the relative (also a MyLotter) told me what happened...it's someonesmom whose computer crashed...think you know her???
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
27 May 08
that was so nice! I get phone calls to seeif I am ok even from across the big pond!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
29 May 08
yes really nice I would have but knew you were busy with other things
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
Yes that really was nice of my friend to find out if I was okay
• United States
26 May 08
Pye, I'm so glad you were home that day and I agree wholeheartedly. Some of you, i may have never emt in RL, but you are my friends and part of my life. Stories about your trial, tribulations and joys help make the days more bearable and fun. On an unrelated note, I stopped by your AC page and looked around. I really liked the article on choosing pet-friendly cleaning products. Even left you a comment...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 May 08
I'm really hoping that one day, maybe I can meet some of my MyLot friends, don't you?? Thank you for stopping by the AC page...will check out your comment to me
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
27 May 08
That is because you are a special person and very well liked!
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
29 May 08
Yes she is, you never told me if that was her in the picture that I sent you.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
Yup--that was definitely her in the picture...
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
Aww thank you Howard.... How's our friend of 82nd Street..still at it..LOL
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
26 May 08
Sorry to hear about the incident near you. I don't usually email them when I respond to such, but I do make mention of my concern when I respond to their post.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 May 08
Yeah, you never know what is going to happen around my area...so much for the nice quiet life...LOL
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@magikrose (5429)
• United States
29 May 08
That is awesom Pye. I dont watch the news very often at all for very simple reasons. I cant stand to hear how much trouble the world is in. It is way too depressng. I prefer to put my concentration on my family and making shure my kids grow up strong and healthy and to spend as much timewith them and my husband as possible because you never do know what tomorrow is going to bring.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
I'm not really much of a news watcher myself, as it really does get depressing after awhile...killings, murder, ..like gee, doesn't the news ever give us any positive stories?
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
27 May 08
I have to agree with you when you say mylot friends are very good. I do think of my mylot friend when I hear of disasters all over the world. I hope that they are all ok also.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
So many of my friends do live in areas that have been hit by natural disasters, like all these crazy tornadoes that have been happening here...whenever I hear of something like that I immediately think..oh,my is..so and so all right? Then I breathe a sigh of relief when I hear from them
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
27 May 08
yeah i will if i know their email add .. thats good to know that he realy find his way to reach you and know what happen...and show his concerned..
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes I thought it was so great that he emailed me. I often email my friends from here if I don't see them around for awhile
27 May 08
Your friend is so kind pyewacket. I will send messages to friends who have not been around for a while and I must say coming back here, a little apprehensive after being away for so long has been great. Some great mates I have shared loads of laughs with said hello and it was so heartwarming. The thought is always what counts and it is so nice when people are so caring!!
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27 May 08
I became addicted to yuwie, which I still like as I have met some great friends, but it is not like Mylot which I realise I have missed a lot. I enjoy the discussions here which is not found there. Now you will be hearing more from me as I always enjoy your discussions Peace my friend x
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes I've noticed you have been gone a long time...now where have you been??? Glad to see you back here!
@dmillman (2273)
• United States
29 May 08
Well I'm glad that you've had such a good experience here at myLot. I hope to one day find myLot friends like that too. You are blessed, and I hope you realize that.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
Yes I do find myself very blessed and realize it too.
• Philippines
27 May 08
One of the things that I really like here at myLot is being able to meet people that eventually become good friends. It is really great to have people from around the world who shares the same interests. Moreover, it's nice to have some people who truly care for you and show their concern in every way they can. I may not always email my friends here at myLot but we do send private messages to each other. For the past few months, I have been working on my papers for a student visa and these past few weeks, have been very anxious about what will happen with my application. I truly appreciate the support that they have been giving me. They help guide me towards the accomplishment of my goal. Very sweet...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes that's what I love about here...so many of our friends can give support to us when we are going through anything challenging, and likewise we give them our support too--good luck with your application!!!
• Philippines
27 May 08
Thanks to you my friend...
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 May 08
Oh how lovely that they were concerned and that thankfully that day you were home. I often PM people if I haven't seen them on here for a while to make sure that all is well, especially ones that are usually here daily and then suddenly aren't for a week. It is really noticable especially if you have notifications on. I usually know if they are going away but when it is for no reason I do worry like I would over my friends away from myLot. Ellie :D
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes I thought it was real touching that he was concerned about me in that way. Our neighborhood IS a rather "lively" one...never know what to expect...LOL.
@anawar (2404)
• United States
27 May 08
Answering your question_ no I never emailed anyone who is in the path of danger. I think the numbers after my name have to look more like yours before I can take on anything of this magnitude. I don't know that many people. mylotters are compassionate and rsponsive to my needs and I appreciate everyone on this web site who has helped me. Those of you who email links are above and beyond the best of friends for each other. You set an example and provide insight for people like me who are only beginning to understand the scope of mylot. mylot rocks.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
MyLot does rock...well when you are hear a bit longer or maybe even now, you may come to realize what a great community of people are here and one can develop great friendships
• United States
28 May 08
Yes I have. I emailed a friend who lives in China the moment I heard of the earth quake. Thankfully she and her family are safe.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
That's so great to hear you're friend and her family in China are all right...
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
27 May 08
I really have some friends who care about me in Mylot. After the earthquake, they PM and responded to my discussions and asked whether I was fine or not. I am very impressed to their concerns. They are true friends. I love China
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
That's really great that you had people from here PM you to find out if you're all right. Were you affected at all by the quake....I heard too, there was another aftershock that was bad
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
27 May 08
pyewacket that was so thoughtful of your mylotter friend. just goes to show we are a great bunch of' people here in mylot land. I have email several friends' I was concerned about too. And I am so grateful to all my friends who sent me links to info on shingles as its proved a godsend for me.WE really do have a real community. I have gone to bed at night actually worrying over various friends who have pending surgeries and such things.And these are people I have' never actually met but seem so close friends now. Mylot is really a great place.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
Yes I have had a number of friends who were to have surgery, and when the day comes that they are to have it, I think of them a lot and praying that their surgery went well and without complications
• Indonesia
27 May 08
pye, Im also happy for you too. you know, it really nice if you have friend form another part of the world. you can share your happiness your sadness and many more.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
27 May 08
I think that is the best thing about a place like mylot...one really does get to meet people from all over the world..really is the World Wide Web, isn't it?
@hotranger (446)
• India
27 May 08
That is the most wonderful thing happening in the mylot. I am relatively new to the site but still have wonderful friends here. What happened at your place was really sad. But thanks god we have good friends here.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
First of all welcome here..hope you like MyLot...I've been here over a year now and love it and have made so many great friends here.
@velkas (31)
• Bulgaria
27 May 08
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 08
How true that is