Elanor, Jonathan, and Bethy. Thank you. Thank you for checking up on the HW deprived Council Member. I've needed it over this last week. You guys didn't have too, but you did, something I am very grateful for.

Grace, thank you for checking up on a very specific aspect of my life.

* blushes * Thanks, Twinnie.

I'd like to thank Andrew. Andrew...thank you for being an awesome, encouraging, good big brother, for listening to me when I wanted to talk, and gently sharing wisdom. Thank you.

Aw *Hugs Grace even tighter*



I had a lot of people brainstorm over it with me, so I'd like to thank them as well. And thanks, Short. I am glad you people enjoyed it!



Love you so much, Airi. Miss you a lot too, so checking up on you is something I cherish doing.

I was really glad to. I love getting your updates.

I'd like to thank Brendan, for letting me run to him when I'm in bad moods and ramble at him, and for giving godly and straightforward council.

I'd like to thank Mark and Andrew for making me laugh last night.

And I'd like to thank Azlyn for being such a blessing and an encouragement.

Thank you, Grace.

*blushes* Thank you, Shawn =) You're an awesome sister, and don't you forget it, neither


(Mercy....I have a huge list of people to thank; I'm going to have to come back and do a whole huge list because a lot of y'all are going to be covered ^^)

*dashes off to study for the SAT and return later*

Glad to help.

I'd like to thank my awesome Twinnie for being his sweet and special self. You are an enormous encouragement to me, and you gave so much of that to me this week at a time I really, really needed it. No one can deny how encouraged I feel as a result of being around you, so don't you deny the fact that you're awesome ever again, because only awesome people can encourage me the way you can.

*smiles* I'm really glad I was able to help.

I'll try to remember that.

Okay....*pulls giant list out of pocket* =D

First, I want to thank Marketh and Graceth together, for all of the awesome chatting that we've been able to do =) Y'all are so awesome. Thank you =D

Individually, Grace, thank you for being an awesome big sister You have a really wise head on your shoulders and even though you're wrestling with problems of your own you always sit down and listen to me vent. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me all the time. =) Thank you for holding fast to what you believe no matter what and exhorting me to form my own worldview and do the same. Anyways, thank you for being a big sister =)

Marketh, you're the best best friend I could have I absolutely love chatting with you. Thank you for your very clear love for God and your desire to discover Truth, evidenced time and time again on Skype. Thank you for not being afraid to ask hard questions. Thank you for challenging me to do my best again and again =) Thank you for your gentlemanliness, which always inspires me to do better. Thank you for being my best friend =D

Zoe, my older yet shorter sister, thank you for being around as much as you have the past month I know you're busy with stuff, but every time your bubble goes online on Skype I always get excited. Thank you for making time for your friends even while you're working really hard to get a million things done. Thank you for being my big sister. =)

Shawn, thanks for being an awesome little sister and always being on gChat And thank you for introducing me to Andrew Peterson *grins* Thank you for your awesome and essence-ful writing But mostly, thank you for just being you, and for being genuine - I really really appreciate that =))

Bush, thank you for being on chat these past couple of weeks =) You helped me a lot to not feel stressed during final exams week and stuff just by being on gChat and being your normal, awesome self =D (And by the way, you're totally awesomer than I am, even if you did win the war )

Za, thank you for being around on the Skype chat room and chatting =) I like your sense of humor and your craziness coupled with a very awesome writer who writes epic poems and does so often =D

Katie, thanks for always being around on gChat or Skype or somewhere to answer my questions =D I know you're really busy, so when you take time to do that it's always very appreciated =)

Hunter/Vivace, thank you for your vast stores of enthusiasm and energy that never run dry =D You're an awesome addition to the tech team and you motivate me to get myself in gear and work on things a little quicker. Thank you for being willing to serve =)

Jonathan, I haven't talked to you a whole lot, but I've really enjoyed the couple of audio skypes we've had with everyone else. I appreciate your relaxed approach to life, and your subtle humor =D

Aubrey, you're like the queen of pokers. Even though you're not directly poking me on my writing projects, your constant work on Peter's Angel and your progress reports on twitter are always inspiring me to write more. And now that things are getting less busy, I actually am =)

Reiyen, I wanted to thank you for the extremely capable job you're doing as an ML. I love how closely you stick to the rules and keep them updated, and your work on all of HW's projects is much appreciated. Thank you =)

Anyways, I think that's all I've got for the moment =) *reloads thankful cannon for another day...maybe tomorrow*

*smiles* I'm so glad I could help you not to be too stressed about your exams Andrew, even if I didn't know I was doing it. I love to pester you on Gchat, and you always find time to say hello or help me with things, even if you are up to your eyeballs in so many other things that you need to do, and I'm so grateful! You share your awesome projects with me, and even let me comment on them. You're a blessing to talk to, and you always encourage me whenever you're around. Thankyou, Andrew!

Edit: I'm not awesomer than you are. I could never be Insanely Andrewly awesome in just the way you are.

I'd like to second that about Bushy, and say she is verrrrrrrrrrrrrry encouraging, and for that I'm very thankful. She's amazing. She's awesome. She's Bushy.

*pinks profusely* Thankyou so much, Eli. You're quite the encourager too, you know.

Well, I can hardly help it when you rub off on me.

Andrew, thank you.. That really blessed me, particularly that last part. It encourages me not to hide behind the lobster tank so much (if anyone wants to get that reference, PM me ). Thank you. =)

I've enjoyed the audio skypes, too. I'm grateful for all the tech work you do on HW and find your business entrepreneurship inspiring.

I must find this Marketh you speak of and learn from him.

I want to thank Airi, Jaynin, and Brendan for being strong leaders and holding us all together during our trials, even when we're so tense and anxious that we're ready to snap like villainous minds or rubber bands. You guys are so inspiring, so stand strong and thank you very much.

*pokes Shorty because she asked for it*

*Chuckles * I loved that description, Ciela.

Heartily seconded. We need you guys. ^^

I'm glad, because it was kind of true, wasn't it?
But yes, we really appreciate you guys. All of you, from all of us. ^^

Yes! Thanks to all of you oldies for keeping our streets here from utter anarchy during Jay's absence... y'all are much better stewards than what's-his-name from Lord of the Rings. And you don't try to burn yourselves up, an added bonus!

But no, seriously. Y'all guys are awesome. Y'all have an aura of strength around you that keeps this forum together, and encourages all of us to go on writing, reading, posting...

His name was Denethor.

But yes, thank you thank you to all the Council!

I'd like to thank everyone who encouraged, and checked up on me these past couple of weeks.

I'd like to especially thank Jon, who sent me PM's which encouraged, uplifted and helped me so much. Thanks for the scriptures, Jon; they were just what I needed and were perfect.


God used all of you to encourage me so much, so thank you.

I'm glad I could encourage you. Thank you being a good friend.

Thanks. XD


I want to thank Airi, for being around behind the scenes even when she is terribly busy! You are greatly appreciated here, dearest.

*grins * I like to be, so thank you.

I'd like to thank Addy, Shorty, Nicole, and Manda for helping me develop my character David.

It was fun helping, Elly! You're very welcome!

No problem! It was a lot of fun.

I'd like to thank Samstarrett, for making me laugh last night after being depressed all day. *hugs* You're awesome.

And Kitra, for helping me out with the meal I was writing into my story.

I'd like to thank the newsletter team for working hard and getting the first newsletter sent out.

I'd like to thank Grace for being there and encouraging and praying for me when I needed it most. Thank you so much, sister! Your advice means a lot to me.

I'm so, so glad I could help, little sis. *hugs*

*Hugs back*

Okay! I have some lovelies that need to be thanked. I tossed up whether or not I should post this in the "Why You Are Awesome" thread, but decided that I'll post the thankyou and then tell you you're awesome; so consider it with a double meaning.

I'd like to thank Brendan for always being an encouragement, a listener, and an awesome brother. Thankyou for your passionate faith that challenges me when we talk: you've no idea the stuff I've learnt just because of the different topics we have discussed! Thankyou also for your up-front honesty. Seriously, you have no idea how I value that. Thankyou for being an amazing blessing to so many, and to me.

I'd like to thank Jonathan: even when I am so confusing and you haven't a clue what I'm talking about, you are always patient! Thankyou for all the times you bear with me and listen to me, and thankyou for always caring about how I'm doing, even if I don't feel to share. Thankyou for being a friend to so many, and being such a blessing with your quiet encouragement.

I'd like to thank Gracie for simply being awesome. You are a dear friend, and I love it that though we are so different and my quirks can be hard to understand, you still love to chat with me in spite of it all. Thankyou for the many times you put others above yourself, no matter how you feel. Thankyou for being who you are: a blessing to us all.

I'd like to thank Twinnie for being my Twinnie. You have no idea - seriously - how much joy chatting with you even briefly gives me! You absolutely make my day whenever I get to talk to you. Even as virtual twins, I consider you so much as a younger brother, so that when I know you're hurting or stressing, it really hurts me too. Your drive and passion for becoming more like your Saviour inspires me and it encourages me to see you growing more and more like Him daily. Thankyou so much for all you do for me, without even knowing it!

I'd like to thank cousin Rin for being her bright and cheerful self! I love our quirky conversations, and the times you pop up in my chatbox are always delightful. I love your artistic flair, your sense of humour, and your fascination with Australia makes me smile! Thankyou for your awesome presence that is so unique to you wherever you go, and brings such encouragement and light to everyone you meet.

Thank you, BushMaid.

I’d like to thank you for always being willing to help us to figure things out when we confuse each other. Thank you for putting up with me, for spreading your joy, for checking on me, for our theological discussions, and for letting me poke you about your art.

*smiles* Thank you, my Bush. *hugs* And now I have some thank yous I've been pondering.

I'd like to thank BushMaid for listening and loving, for helping me the other night, and for being so awesome. Thank you for not requiring me to talk, thank you for reminding me of God's love, and thank you for consistently cheering me up whenever we chat. I love you.

I'd like to thank Leah (Aubrey) for always loving me, for making me feel special even when she's busy, and for giving godly and wise advice. Thank you for setting such a good example by working so hard on your writing, respecting your parents, and holding fast to your convictions. I'm so blessed you are my friend!

I'd like to thank Jonathan, for being an incredible friend, no matter if I'm crying, giggling, being stubborn, in the seventh heaven of delight, or the depths of despair. Thank you for your faithful patience in putting up with me no matter what, for your wise and godly counsel, and for just being an amazing man of God who is an inspiration to me.

I'd like to thank Katie for having a good, sensible head on her shoulders. Thank you for trying to steady your poor Gracie when she's screaming about deadlines, freaked out about posts that won't write themselves, or rambling on about whatever most currently excites her. Thank you for being a kind and loyal friend, even when I am difficult.

I'd like to thank Brendan for being so humble. Okay, seriously, thank you for making me laugh, for being honest, for caring, and for trying to help me. Thank you for calling me your sister, and for letting me chat you at all hours for advice on anything and everything.

I'd like to thank Andrew for being patient and good-natured with his oftimes difficult big sister, and for always being there with a cheerful grin and an "it's okay, Graceth." Thank you for your inspiring devotion to God and God's plan, and for always reminding me of the truth.

I'd like to thank Matt, for being so kind and caring, and for going out of his way to make me feel special. Thank you for your passion, for sharing your talent, for never giving up, and for being amazing.

And I'd like to thank Mark for always understanding, for unfailingly being a gentleman who cares about others and has a deep desire to serve God. Thank you for being patient and kind with me.

Everyone on HolyWorlds deserves to be thanked... for being a community of wonderful people who use their incredible talent for God, and for caring about others. These are just a few people who have done a lot for me lately. But I'd like to thank you all.

*hugs her Gracie tight*

I'm so glad I could encourage you, Twinnie, and I'd like to thank you for doing the same. It is a true joy to chat with you, and someday we shall do it in person.

I don't know about the second point, but I'm glad to help when I can.

I'd like to thank everyone who PM'd me, asking after me whilst I have been away. You guys made me feel so special, you really are awesome. Thank you.

I’d like to thank HW’s two K Council Members, Katie (Jaynin) and Kaitlyn (Airianna), for doing so much for the forum.

*smiles * Thank you, Jonathan.

I’d like to thank Elizabeth (Captain Short at the moment) for being so nice, cheerful, and active on HW (when she’s not buried under work ).

Aww.
I'd like to thank Jonathan for being so sweet and wise and great to talk to.

Thank you, Elizabeth.

I'd like to thanks everyone whose sent me emails of encouragement whilst I've been away.

I'd especially like to thank Jon, who sends me beautiful, encouraging emails even when I don't reply promptly; and they always have uplifting scriptures and encouraging words in them. It means a lot to receive them, Jon, so thank you!

While we're thanking Jonathan, I'd like to thank him for being a wonderful friend, who's always there and always cares no matter what.

I'd also like to thank Brendan, BushMaid, Andrew, and Leah for being there and praying for me during the tough times. Also Matt, for encouraging me last night.

And I'd also like to thank Jeremiah (Lycanis) for being a fun poking-writing buddy on Twitter when I need it! You always brighten my day.

I'm happy that they are a blessing to you.