IAM......Gone.....................

IAintMovin · #1 10-03-2007, 07:13 PM

To all the wonderful members of AFF, and the rest of you too -

……

I was introduced to many of you on NFCF, and then when it came time for AFF to start up I had the awesome honor of getting to play a part. Because of these events there are some wonderful friendships that have been made.

As an owner of AFF you are viewed differently. I realize that to those of us on here that may not be fair, but hey, we are the AFF family. But to those who are outside, when they look at AFF and know that I am one of the owners –we are held responsible for the actions that happen on here. If a truth is posted -even though we did nothing to help that matter– we get the credit; and if something that is not as true is posted, we are held partly responsible. Like it or not, that is just the way it is.

Another thing that has happened in my life since becoming a poster/owner is that I find a lot of time is wasted that could be put to much better use.

With these two facts being what they are, I am saying goodbye to the forum. I will no longer be posting with you guys, nor will I be doing admin work, nor will I be an owner from this point forward.

This is not a witch-hunt, I am not angry, but I feel for the church I am honored to pastor to have the best chance at making a real difference in our world, I need to devote my time there. As pastor of a great church that is my responsibility.

I want it to be clear that I will no longer be an owner of AFF. I am no longer responsible in any way for the good, or not so good, that is posted here. I have been assured that ownership will be carried on with no problems. AFF was set up to allow that no one owner can decide to pull the plug and the forum shut down. You are seeing now where an owner can step out of the picture and the forum will not be affected as far as staying up and running.

Feel free to contact me if any of you ever want to at the email address that goes with IAM (I will be leaving the email capability active) but put something in the subject line to make sure I do not throw it away. Say something like “Hey, we miss you on AFF!” or “Hey, we are glad you are gone from AFF!”

I say to all of you – God's speed – be blessed – stay the course – and Whatever It Takes …….. Live for Jesus.

To my fellow owners – it has been real...it has been an honor...I respect each of you more than you will ever know….. Love you all.
To the rest of the admin team....you are the best - you are not thanked enough for your hard work.
To my friends – Love you too.
To everybody else……oh wait there is no one else…..

God bless,

IAM
James Renfro Jr.

Steve Epley · #2 10-03-2007, 07:17 PM

I wish you would still post. Think about it then you will not feel reponsible and you can terrorize the other owners.

CC1 · #3 10-03-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I wish you would still post. Think about it then you will not feel reponsible and you can terrorize the other owners.

I second this idea!!!

SDG · #4 10-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Brother Renfro,

I'm sure you weighed this decision carefully and trust your better judgment.

I wish you the best and continued success in your journey.

May God bless you and your love ones .... continued prosperity in everything you endeavor.

I love you in Christ.

In His and your service,
Dan

CC1 · #5 10-03-2007, 07:19 PM

NotMovingPerson,

It saddens me greatly to see you step away from participation in the forum. I can't help but think at least part of your reason given is just an excuse because it doesn't seem to me that you have spent an excessive amount of time here.

However whatever the reason you are leaving I wish it were not so. Although we disagree on many things I have always respected your intellect and integrity on AFF.

It is a great loss for this forum that you will no longer be a part of it. I wish you the best and pray that you are blessed beyond your expectations both personally and in your ministry.

Praxeas · #6 10-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Yeah, ok, but if I had a vote I'd vote NO. Hate to see you go. Why not take a break for a while and think on it?

rgcraig · #7 10-03-2007, 07:26 PM

IAM,

Sometimes you have to listen to those small voices, just don't let anyone see you buying them a happy meal!

I know me stepping away for a while has really made a difference in my daily walk with God, my responsibilities as a manager at work and my weariness of things that get ya down sometimes on the forum. No one can fault you for making your church and family a priority.

You are nuts, but a fun nuts and I'm glad our paths crossed and hope to some day meet you and your family face to face! Maybe I need to go on a cruise with ya to watch the kiddies while you and the Misses have a night out on the deck!

LaGirl · #8 10-04-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

IAM,

Sometimes you have to listen to those small voices, just don't let anyone see you buying them a happy meal!
I know me stepping away for a while has really made a difference in my daily walk with God, my responsibilities as a manager at work and my weariness of things that get ya down sometimes on the forum. No one can fault you for making your church and family a priority.

You are nuts, but a fun nuts and I'm glad our paths crossed and hope to some day meet you and your family face to face! Maybe I need to go on a cruise with ya to watch the kiddies while you and the Misses have a night out on the deck!

Raven · #9 10-04-2007, 08:19 AM

Good bye IAM

Intelligent, smart dresser, great photographer, positive thinker, lover of God.
The loss of all that diminishes us all. The only actual forum member I was priviedged to meet at Tampa. God's best for you and your family IAM!

Raven

tbpew · #10 10-04-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

Good bye IAM

Intelligent, smart dresser, great photographer, positive thinker, lover of God.
The loss of all that diminishes us all. The only actual forum member I was priviedged to meet at Tampa. God's best for you and your family IAM!

Raven

NEWSFLASH: The Raven is believed to be carrying the black widow venom. lethal among forum owners! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!

IAM,
thanks for caring enough to give it a try and in doing so,
giving us a chance to see if we are brethren or adversaries.

I felt 'angst' breathe out of one of your last posts on the Thad's AFF-Farewell thread. If that happen to serve as a kind of 'last straw', then I am thankful for any clarity and decisiveness it provided for your path ahead.

warmest regards,
tbpew