I would have to agree with a lot of what Ideal08 said. I've found it to be much more suitable to all involved when relationships/friendships are formed on something other than "I'm a sisterfriend, so I need to get to know you so you can help me" type of mentality. On another board that I frequent, one Memberfriend who was an attorney found out that I was applying to law school. We communicated about that, and she went OUT OF HER WAY to help me contact people who had gone to the schools I applied to. While we've never really discussed my interest in her organization, we had, in my opinion, a real human interaction. In my mind, that lays a foundation that perhaps in the future can include help with my interest. Does that make sense? She knows that I'm not on a one-track mode, and just using her to get into her org. I don't know...it just seems more important to bond with someone on something more tangible (if you can, sometimes it just works out that you can bond on the interest) than just my interest in that persons organization. If it is God's will for me to pursue this to fruition, He'll make a way. IF that includes a Memberfriend wanting to help me, then great, but if not Let God's Will Be Done.
While I have found a LOT of useful information regarding my interest on this board, the conversations I've enjoyed the most, had little to do with information regarding your organization.
In the end, if you can help me, I appreciate it, and I thank God for moving on your heart and allowing me favor in that area. If I'm out of line, please correct me in a manner that will not leave me broken. If I'm so out of line that you have to go there, please pray for me at the same time! :P
Otherwise, I really enjoy this board, and will continue to gladly take any info/support a Memberfriend can provide.
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