Delayed Introduction

Hello ATSers!

I started lurking here just over 2 years ago, in September 2008. I've resisted commenting and especially a formal introduction of myself, as I prefer to remain invisible. I don't find it easy to put my thoughts into words on this site, but I suppose it would be proper to tell a little about myself, and why I continue to frequent ATS.

I'm a 48 year old married lady with 3 grown children and 5 grandbabies. I have lived a so-called "normal" life, including being one of the formerly brainwashed sheeple. I enjoyed the life of wife, mother, small business owner, etc. As a young child, I always felt that "something's just not right". I was always the type to stand up against injustices and take up for those I saw as being mistreated. I was a constant thorn in the side of many adults, because I always asked questions that they weren't comfortable answering. Born and raised on the coast of southeastern Georgia, I was raised in a southern Baptist church family, and believed everything I had been taught, especially the part about never questioning God. All of that changed September 29th, 2008.

I had just moved to North Carolina about 6 weeks before. I fell in love with a man and decided to make this my home. It was our habit in those early days of our relationship to go out on the front porch at night and have coffee, look up at the stars and enjoy conversation. This particular night, I saw a craft that clearly was not one from this planet, for the first time in my life. Until that time, I had never even given the UFO subject a second thought, and believed as many still do that folks who believe in those kinds of things were off their rockers. There was no mistaking what I saw. Without going into all of that, I had ten zillion questions, and the only place I knew to look was on the internet. I launched into a search that would last from 12 to 20 hours a day, every single day. I wanted to learn everything there was to know about flying space ships and their occupants, if there were any.

In the process of my research, I came across an old video of Bob Dean and Neil Freer. They came across as genuine, so I sought out more on them and was able to locate several more interviews with Bob Dean. Also, in between those videos, I read other articles. There seemed to be at every turn, the mention of the books written by Zecharia Sitchin. Of course after hearing it so much, I felt like that was "a sign" so to speak, that I needed to go in that direction. I bought and read all of his books, and continued my search for truth online. I soon came to find ATS. Threads that I followed here led me on a journey that I never could have imagined, and everything still seems to be interconnected. I've come to love the work of others like Jim Marrs, Lloyd Pye, and of course Mr. Sitchin. I just found out tonight that he passed away the day after my birthday a couple of weeks ago. I figured it's time for me to start commenting here and meeting others that I can share information with.

There are many people here that I have come to appreciate over time for their contributions to helping others find the truth in so many areas of knowledge. I have been discouraged many times and have stayed away from this site because there seems to be more and more people causing distractions here than there is sharing anymore, but in what has become a permanent search for me, I have found that there are gems of wisdom where I least expect to find them. So, I'd like to thank all of the good people here who continue to share their knowledge with others. I have lung cancer, and with that knowledge that my time could be up any day, I do my best to make the most out of each and every day. If what I learn can be passed on to others, and that continues, one of these days the people will truly be free. That is what I fight for. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this very valuable community.

Hey! As a fellow new member, welcome to ATS. While reading a lot of other new member's introduction threads it seems like a lot of the people who actually make accounts have been frequenting ATS for a while.

I can relate to the idea of having been a "brainwashed sheeple" as you so eloquently put it. I was raised baptist too, and more or less got alienated by my own faith for asking too many questions.

Its too bad to hear that you have lung cancer though. When did you find out? I've had a close brush with death a few times, and it really makes you think about life and what's important to you. Something's out there, not sure what it is, but at least here we can all work towards something we believe in.

reply to post by Productivemind


Hey Productivemind!

Always love to see lurkers become members! Welcome to the community!

As a lurker you probably already know that somebody will pop in and drop some links for you to read. They are chock full of good stuff!

I hope that you do become involved and post here! Lurking is fun, but getting everyone involved and active is what makes ATS... well.... ATS!

~Heff

Hi and Welcome..

Thanks for sharing a little of yourself with us, and I look forward to seeing you around the forums

warm regards

TFJ

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zelaar, Thank you for your kind welcome, and I'm glad you joined too. As for my cancer, I was diagnosed 5 years ago this past May. I don't dwell on it, it is what it is. I'm not worried about dying anymore, as it will come when it's time. My focus is on learning as much truth as I can while I'm here and passing it on. I look forward to seeing you around.

reply to post by Hefficide

Hey There Heff! I really appreciate your comments, and look forward to the links that come my way. I'm not sure if I'll make many comments, but I'm always looking for new input. Thank you and I'm sure we'll meet again around these parts.

reply to post by thoughtsfull

Thank you thoughtsful! Your welcome is much appreciated.

reply to post by Productivemind


Hi,
I am new here also. I don't know what to expect but, I am just seeking truth. This site is so big. I don't know where to begin..:] I guess with the topics that interrest me...Glad to see another woman on here..Blessings.