Dearest beloved Manong Hubs,
Please take into consideration all the friends and fellow learners you've made here in Tubag Bohol. Your leaving this forum affects all of us because we all have made deep connections here, sharing each others' passions, peculiarities, and interests. You cannot leave Tubag Bohol, because I will not allow you to. I have already communicated with Mr. Econg to cease his deplorable postings that affect many people. It has been my prayer that peace be restored here, that we all come together and in peace. My tenure here in Tubag Bohol, which started back in summer's eve of 2007 was delightful. There have been many characters, personalities that were here before my arrival and one thing that was unique of Tubag Bohol was the dispensation of information and the intrigue of many personalities. As we chart and pave through this path that is -- online forum -- we learn a lot from each other. There have been many people who came to this forum, established rapport, and left. The challenge of the minds was a frequent phenomenon.
When you came to this forum, I once thought that you were a young individual and found interest in debating with you. You and I, yes, had our differences of opinion in the past, but through the many intellectual interactions with you -- I realized that : 1) you're not young , but rather are filled with wisdom and concepts for all of us -- most especially for me -- to ponder upon. 2) Life lessons. You may not know this, but I have truly cherished you here, Manong. You've taught me to learn to swallow my pride, and yes that was one thing that I had a lot of, in excess of. Foolish pride, which was actually a barrier for me to establish true friendships here in my own life -- I was always a competitive fellow. Through indirect and direct admonition from you and others, I realized some qualities and traits within myself that should be modified. Humility was always a concept you forwarded to us here in Tubag Bohol, either through indirect messages and postings.
Through these past 5 years that I've interacted with you and learned from you, Manong, I've developed a deeper understanding and love of things that I have not shared. Most importantly through spiritual things. You may not know this but I remember when you once shared with me and others here that you were an ex-seminarian, a Salesian, to be exact, and have remembered some of the life experiences you've shared with us -- interspersed tho it may have been -- throughout the many forums and subforums in Tubag Bohol. I guess i have developed a deep fond affection and respect for you. I don't want you to leave Tubag Bohol. I forbid it. I won't accept it. You will stay. You will continue to be part of this -- Family. You can't become part of a family and just leave like this as if we don't matter as if -- we're just something to be tossed away. Just know that peace will be restored. Till then, I will pray that you will find it in your heart to stay here...and continue to be a lively part of our family. We all have our own pecularities, sometimes, some irritable aspects (i know i have a lot! he he), but nonetheless, we are all family. And we are all beloved by each other.
I love you Manong. We all love you. Ajaw kami ilabay ra intawon.
Sincerely Yours,
Always,
Bran Bran
Well taken, my young friend. And thank you for all the sweet assurances.