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Jc · 07-06-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by *claw*

Yes, very good idea.

Donnie, the shirt I'll be wearing for this trip to Texas so conveniently features an armadillo on it. I thought of you.

Thus, if anyone sees a thin figure atop an armadillo heading south, wave to me.

**Becky** · 07-19-2006, 12:24 PM

Dear God, I want to pray for Donnie and his family, that you will keep them safe right now, and that you will be with them no matter what is going on right now, and where they are. I want to pray that you will give Donnie peace with whatever is going on in his life, and that you will give him more time to spend with you, and with his family. Help him on the job, give him grace there and strength. if things are crazy right now, please calm them down.

bring him back to us again some time, and until then let him know that we all miss him and really care about him.

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

**Becky** · 07-24-2006, 09:35 AM

Dear God, I want to pray for Donnie and his family. I pray that you would bless them, and keep them safe. That you would build strong bonds between them that last even once the kids become teens. Help them draw closer as a family, and closer to you. Give them wisdom to handle whatever all is going on in their lives. Help Donnie at work, with whatever he is up to their. Help him get the work accomplished and keep him from getting stressed. I want to pray that you will protect them, and guide them.

In Jesus name,
Amen.

**Becky** · 07-29-2006, 08:13 PM

Dear God, you know where Donnie is right now, you know what he's doing, you know what he's thinking and feeling. Please meet his needs tonight whatever they are. give him strangth to accomplish Your will, and wisdom to know how to do it.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

luvinjesus · 08-06-2006, 08:37 PM

I was looking up stats, rankings, and stuff for the new season of College Football. Then I got depressed, since you're not here, and I can't rub your face in the fact that Vince Young is no longer with your beloved Longhorns, and YOUR TEAM IS GOING DOWN this year. THEY ARE GOING DOWN!!!!

And I found a ton of hilarious jokes about the wolverines/longhorns (they both are evil), and I can't share them with you. I really hope you come back to us soon, so I can rub your face in it. And we can bet this year, becuase you will end up owing me A LOT.

I miss you.

***Art*** · 08-07-2006, 03:40 AM

Donnie has not been active on CGR in months. We do not make a practice of posting in blogs of inactive people. So, this thread is being closed until/unless Donnie comes back. He has an off-site blog, feel free to leave messages for him there.

walkwjc · 08-17-2006, 06:29 AM

Hmmm, where to begin. First of all, I am not back. There is a need for me to post this and then I will be gone again. Until when, I don't know. I am sorry for my abrupt departure, with no explaination to anyone, and no good bye. I know I probably hurt some feelings, and in fact, I got some e-mails to that effect. I am sorry for that, I hope you won't hold it against me.

So, why did I leave? Basically, because I love my wife unconditionally, and she is not comfortable with the internet. I don't know how many of you read my last xanga post but I pretty much was breaking 'commandment' # 1. I knew she wasn't comfortable with it, and I did it anyway, hoping she would come around. *valuable lesson guys* Her problem with the internet stems from two sources. One, her best friend is about to lose her marriage over infidelity over the web. Chat rooms, IMs, Emails. Not much different from what I do...just WAY different content. I can't really blame her for her fear...I mean, I wouldn't want to lose me either

. The second reason would be my fault. I have spoken before about some of our struggles and through those struggles I have broken her trust in me. That is something I didn't see. Guys...never ever lie to your woman. That trust is something you may never regain. I have not been unfaithfull or done anything that should make her suspect that I have, but by tearing that trust down early in our marriage, and not taking the time to build it back up, I have cast a shadow of doubt in her mind. It doesn't matter how untrue it is, but it is real to her. So, what is God's purpose in all of this? Well, I didn't see it before, and now I do. I didn't see that huge vunerability in our marriage that had potential to tear us apart. In my eyes we seem so strong and inseparable, I didn't see her fears of losing it all.

So, I know this is probably confusing to you, and doesn't really make any sense, but I can't really explain much more. I am taking a break from the internet for now, and maybe forever. When Amy fully trusts me and is fully comfortable with this internet, then I will be back. And if I don't come back, I will see you in heaven...so Mattslope, you better get cracking

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So, in closing, for those of you who have taken the initiative to look up my number...please refrain from calling. The last thing we need right now are calls from people that Amy doesn't know driving her fears to reality. I have Jc's number and he has mine. I'll call him if anything comes up.

Our relationship is healing from a lot of our past, and things are actually going very well. I am alive and kicking, Church and relationship with God is getting stronger, kids are doing very well, and life in general is great, except for the fact that I cannot be here fellowshiping with you guys.

I love you all,

-Donnie

PS I will probably still post some new music on Peoplefisher and Purevolume. This journal will be left open for a couple of days, and then closed. I miss you guys.

Jc · 08-17-2006, 07:17 AM

Donnie, it's great to hear from you. If I don't get to talk to you on CGR again, perhaps you could give me a call or we could meet up sometime. If not, I'll see you on the other side.

God Bless you Donnie because I know you are doing the right thing. I would agree that it is much better to do this than to have your wife loose trust in you. You are the greatest of the Geezers.

I look forward to hearing from you again

passinthru · 08-17-2006, 03:28 PM

Once again, you challenge me to step up, to look beyond what I would want in the moment. I am glad that you value your relationship with your wife that you chose to honour her like this.

Yes I will and do miss you. If nothing else though, there will be one heck of a CGR reunion (or meeting so to speak) on the other side.

My prayers are with you.

Ring of a bell · 08-17-2006, 03:55 PM

~~Jerk.~~

You are great.

You continue to be in my prayers.

ICTHUS · 08-17-2006, 04:01 PM

Donnie, you are a good man. We did not get to have that G-beer. (Gtalk beer) And that makes me sad. But I am more happy to hear that you are honouring your wife like this. I pray God gives me the fortitude to be that kind of husband for my wife, if He chooses to bless me with one.

Please, if Amy is ever 'comfortable with the internet' again, drop me a PM on CGR, or send me an email. Most of the time when I change email addresses (my current one is ryan.w.hill@gmail.com, by the way) I set up a forward. So I'll get it.

I'll PM you my mother's phone number in case you ever want to track me down and talk to me at a time in the future.

Cinster · 08-17-2006, 04:06 PM

What a great role model for a lot of guys on here. It makes me pretty proud to say I know you.

I hope you return, but if not, I'll see you in Heaven. You're awesome.

-Jes

luvinjesus · 08-17-2006, 10:13 PM

You definitely know you'll see me in heaven. I'll be the one following you around and telling you how great OSU is and how bad Texas is. This will go on for eternity, so just be ready. You know that God is an OSU fan, don't even try to deny it. After all Ohio is God's Country.

In all seriousness, I was a little confused about what happened to you, but I completely understand, and just wanted to thank you for being a good friend, and for listening to my petty little problems and only rarely making fun of me. I have missed our fellowship, and I hope that someday you can come back and fellowship with us all again. I pray that your relationship with your wife will continue to grow, and your relationship with your kids and God will also. I greatly admire you for taking a stand for what you believe is right. You are a great role model. I only hope others will see this and know what it means to be a man of God and of his word.

And if you never come back to CGR again, or message me, or debate with me about which football team is better (but why bother you know deep in your heart who is), I WILL see you in heaven. And you will see us here from CGR and get to worship and fellowship with us for all eternity. *I can see why you would want to take a break now

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God Bless You and Keep You, And May He Make His Face To Shine Upon You,

Gwen

P.S. OSU RULES AND TEXAS DROOLS!!!!!! Thanks for finally getting the Frothy Goodness Song Done!

* · 08-17-2006, 10:26 PM

I respect you for doing what you have, and apologize now for anything I've done against you.

I love you, Donnie, and I'll continue to miss you like hell.

Kayla.

Adri · 08-18-2006, 08:25 PM

I always go back to this saying-but it meant so much when my dad wrote me a note when I was 12 (and not a christian at the time. It still stuck with me.)

"Keep God your number 1, and everything else follows, and you 'Will' do good.

I love you.

Daddy"

I pass this on, but without the 'daddy'