(This is sadly going to be very very short, as I've not enough time to say everything I would like to. And because life has been INCREDIBLY hectic, I am super super late in posting this. I am so, so sorry. I hope you'll forgive me for these things. )
I just wanted to tell you all how incredibly grateful I am that you all would go through so much, of your own free will, to make sure I had an absolutely wonderful birthday.
I cannot tell you enough how much I smiled and cried that day. And night. And even week, ha ha! You guys went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing day, and felt special. (Even though you totally went against my words and I and made a big fuss of nothing... ) And even though I didn't deserve any of it... I felt so, so loved.
You guys have done nothing but be there for me since day one. When I had signed up to the boards, I imagined that it would be just like real life: Either made fun of/disliked or ignored altogether. But... You guys proved me so, so, so wrong.
You took me in as one of your own. Laughing, and joking, and having fun. Dare I say it, you friended me. It felt so new, and so different... But wonderful. No other word really describes it.
And I know that this all may be online, and we don't actually know each other. We may move on in our lives and never log into the forums again. But, I can promise you guys that no matter what, you guys' friendship and work that you go through to always make sure I wear a smile will never be forgotten. Ever.
Honestly, I can say this: You guys have indeed always been there for me. You've made me feel so, so great, knowing I have such amazing friends who always have my back. Without you all in my life right now, I, again, can honestly say I don't know where or how I would be right now. But I can also say that thanks to you all, building me up and reminding me of the Reason for it all, I'm better than I could ever be.
I hope and pray God blesses you and is with you this Christmas season and coming new year. I'm praying for all of you, and I love you guys more than I could ever say. I'm so grateful to call you all my friends. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
God bless you all!
Sammy.
P.S. Again, really sorry this is so late. I feel awful for not getting it posted already.