A Tribute to Duke

[Luba]

As Duke nears his 20,000th Post, Vautrin made a Wonderful Suggestion to honor him. When I asked Vautrin if we should wait until Duke's 20,000th Post or just when he nears it, Vautrin said and I quote: "If we could post it when he hit 20,000 that would be awesome. However, knowing the spammer Ken is, he will start a "Holy cr@p, 20,000 posts!" before that. Best beat him to it." I laughed hysterically and totally agreed.

Anyway, Duke, when you nagged and nagged and nagged me some more about buying a new Computer, getting hooked up to the Internet, and coming aboard Lifesupporters; getting rid of my relic of a computer; I NEVER in my wildest dreams knew what was in Store for me. Actually, I was/still am Computer illiterate and was terrified; imagine, the World reading my Posts. When I realized just how much the World would gain from my extensive Wisdom and Experience, I relaxed! Obviously, when Duke asked me to join, he MUST have appreciated my Wisdom, Wit, and Knowledge, or he wouldn't have asked me to join,..now...would he??

Now time to get serious! Duke, you are an Amazingly Wonderful, Compassionate, Caring, Loving Human Being and I am fortunate to have been chosen by God to be your Mother. (Here come the tears, I can't see the screen, my heart is SO full!)..I honestly believe our children are our Gifts and as your Mother, I think I have learned more from you than you ever have from me! I treasure and cherish you beyond words, but you already know that, but since you also know how I LOVE to repeat myself, it came in handy THIS time to use that habit!

Thank you for your hard work here, your chosen path for Lifesupporters that you never compromise or sway from (I applaud you!), thank you for all the people you have helped by setting up this Amazing Website and are sharing joys and sorrows with each other, thank you for being the one to be the vehicle to bring these amazing people into my life, and most of all, teaching me how to Spam!

Love Always and Forever, Mimmy

Congratulations on this Phenomenal Milestone, Duke!

[PepsiChic]

congratulations duke

[Vautrin]

Congratulations Duke. Thanks for all your efforts, and thanks for having us around.

[TKDLady]

You have built a wonderful home here Duke. Congratulations!

[John]

Hear hear.

[Duke]

Well thanks for the words of encouragement, they couldn't come at a better time. I guess the focus for the next 20,000 should be trying to make this place feel more like home for a bit more diverse of a crowd.

[Waternymph]

OMG what a lovelly post Luba!
I am a new member here and also would like to add my congrats to Duke for having such a warm and caring online community and also taking care to make sure it really is a safe haven.
Luba i didnt know you are Dukes mum am pleased to know you as well
Bless you both

[Luba]

Thank you for your lovely post as well, WN!

[Star]

Congratulations Duke!! I remember when I found Lifesupporters. It saved my sanity at that time and I thank you for that Duke. The warmth I felt was enormous and the members were awesome. I am SO grateful that you created Lifesupporters!! I'm not here as much as I used to be or would love to be in the past couple of years but know that I never nor will I ever forget any of you for as long as I live.

Duke, you are one amaizing person for creating such a wonderful place for all of us to come to. I'm honored to be a member here.

[boedicca]

Congrats Duke - and thank you for making this place a little oasis of civility on the internets.

[Waternymph]