THANK YOU

Three years ago Pam and Pierre opened their doors and their hearts to us here at omidyar.net. While I may not ever know if their own goals were met, the one thing I am certain of is that their graciousness and the generosity of this community changed the course of my life.

I'm not certain I could have connected with the kindred spirits I lived in the midst of here in another place. We were allowed to be passionate, maddening, soulful explorers in spite of ourselves, and many of us leave here with far more than we had when we came.

Pam, there will always be an extra surfboard on my SL beach and a mugga joe waiting on the porch with an easy chair. You have been a kind and loving friend, and I know we'll continue to connect on the other side.

Pierre, I've never had more fun with a geek in a funny hat and a virtual mini in my life ~grins~ You've been an awesome ally, and I am, no word of lie, wearing socks and sandals as I write this to keep me laughing so I don't start to cry.

Thomas ... oi. I've had to take a run at this a few times, because the waterworks start. You are the classiest, most compassionate, most inspiring soul. I can't write what I want to here. It's just too hard. I need to sit down and write y'all a good old fashioned letter by hand because you've been an intimate part of my life overhaul. I wanna be just like you, buddy, if I ever decide to grow up ~hugs~

To the folks who took on the daunting task of preparing a way for us as we move on, thank you. I know a lot of us worry that it will never be the same, but the gift that the Omidyars and their gracious team have given us these past three years has prepared us to connect in more meaningful ways.

To my friends, and there are so many, I am looking forward to finding you in the wonderful new spaces you've been cultivating to grow into as we leave this nest.

~Tapping Norbert on the shoulder~ -- grab the fuzzy bunny slippers, bud, and bring extras. We're gonna need them with all the wandering around we're about to do ~wink~

Please don't forget me. I know I've not been around much the past year, but I hope to find a way to reconnect as I shake off the health nonsense and find ways of becoming aggravating again ~grins~ You'll always find me here:

sue@betterworldscouts.com

Love, peace, gratitude and open arms ...

Your friend,

Sue.