My Friends...

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:25 pm

My friends at the TH and ToO. This post is the result of a choice I've struggled to make. While the choice I've made isn't the happiest option, I feel like I don't have much of a choice.

Earlier today, I took my last final, officially ending my freshman year in college. My room's packed, I'm ready to go. Unfortunately, while at home this summer, I will be unable to continue my activity on these forums.

This is the result of the combination of several reasons. One or two of these, and I could remain. But I can't. This summer, my life will revolve around several things: 1. Church 2. Family 3. Jobs, possible more than one 4. CardClub (my best friends on earth) and 5. The movie projects we have planned. In between these five, I'll be left with very little free time to be online. Add to that bad bandwidth and a dial-up connection, I'll also be short of patience.

So, to keep my priorities straight (and to be sure I'll be able to get up for work) I'll be leaving the online world. The exceptions will be the occaisional email check, the two reviews coming up (which I will post on aiohq) and if anything happens concerning my health problems (which some of you know of; if anything happens, I shall be on here asking for prayer-and I'm asking now too).

Believe me, this is not the most desirable option I have or could have chose. But it's the most pratical. Tommorow shall be my last post here until August (20ish?)

I'll miss you all terribly til then. You've made my stay in the AIO online community pleasent and memorable. And for that, I thank you.

'Til August,

-Jonathan

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:31 pm

I'm sorry to see you go, Jonathan. Have a great summer, be productive, have fun, and go get a tan or something. See you later.

:: throws a party in honor of Jonathan ::

Sunday · Post by **Sunday** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:34 pm

We won't sell your ToO house...you'll always have a place in this town!

skeeter · Post by **skeeter** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:42 pm

well so long I dought everyone will stick around here this summer. I now I'm not! I'm going to go to beaches and camps and have a ducky time!

Eugene Blackgaard · Post by **Eugene Blackgaard** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:46 pm

Jon, you were the greatest, most loyal, bravest, truest, most awesome person ever! You inspire and astound us all with your greatness! And I mean it too, old buddy.

While I will miss you, you have perfectly good reasons for leaving. I KNOW the Lord is going to use you this summer, so "abide in Christ" my friend, he shall not steer you wrong.

Farewell, my brother in Christ! Until August, keep in touch with the occasional e-mail, wont you?

And with that, I bid one of the TH's greatest vetrans, one of the TOO's greatest citizens, and just a generally great man in general: Adieu.

Post by **Catspaw** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:49 pm

I wish you didn't have to go, Jonathan! I'm glad that you're mature enough to make the choice that will allow you an awesome and fun and financially rewarding summer, even if it's one that leaves out your ToO and TH friends. We'll be waiting to see you in August! $\:D/$

*starts sobbing uncontrollably*

I didn't want to use this dreadfully sappy icon, but I guess I have to in this situation! Maybe Hope could give us a few updates on your summer, if she has time?

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:53 pm

Farewell, brave Jonathan! It's been absolutely great to have you here, and I know all of us will eagerly await your triumphant return! God bless, good sir!

Jessicado · Post by **Jessicado** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:23 pm

While I will miss your posts, I completely understand where you are coming from! Perhaps I'll bump into you this summer in MN! $\:D/$ Have lots of fun this summer--avoid the mosquitos and the humidity!

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:25 pm

It's so awful to see you leaving.

You've been such a joy to have around here. We'll feel like a part of us is missing until you return.

God bless you in all your steps!

Shadowpaw · Post by **Shadowpaw** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:34 pm

God Bless Jonathan, you will be missed! But we look forward to August

.

Thanks for all your help in establishing the Town of Odyssey!

David O · Post by **David O** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:39 pm

Johnathan,
I have definitely gotten to understand you better over the last couple months, and it has been a sweet epiphany! I will miss your witty and humorous and generally awesome writings here this summer. I look forward to seeing you again next fall, when I will be in college as well.

Go with God. I pray He uses you.

Soli Deo Gloria,

David O

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:41 pm

Goodbye Jonathan. You were a good friend. Oh, wise sage of wit and wisdom, I will thinketh of you until the day that you returneth. Think of all of us here as fond memories that you will treasure forever.

So long, farwell, aufwhedersain adeiu. (woh...horribly mangled spelling.

)

JesusFreak777 · Post by **JesusFreak777** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:48 pm

Jon,
It was wonderful getting to know you in this short period of time. You will definately be in my prayers. I hope that all goes well for you and am eagerly waiting your return in August. Have a wonderful summer.

JF aka the other Sarah

Me · Post by Me » Thu May 12, 2005 12:44 am

I'll miss you. I hope you have a great summer, and I can't wait until you come back.

Alleycat · Post by **Alleycat** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:09 am

'bye, I've been here not long but I'll miss you, for one.

AIOfan11 · Post by **AIOfan11** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:21 am

Thanks for letting us know Jonathon. I really sorry that you cannot stay on the board's this summer. We will miss you!

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:27 am

I am sorry to see you go, you will be missed. See you in August.

Frodo · Post by **Frodo** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:28 am

Waaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

We will miss you.

Looking forward to seeing you again in Aug.

gimp80995 · Post by **gimp80995** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:33 am

Bye Johnathon. See ya in August.

Peace Out

-Gimp

Manda · Post by **Manda** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:35 am

Goodbye, Jonathan, God bless you and keep you safe.