Faith

I agree, it’s nice to be back <3

Amen, Welcome Home to all of us, and thank you DM!

Agreed.

Jim, this touched me deeply – thanks so much, it is wonderful to have you back.

Same. I didn’t delete though I did download. I’m so glad I have so many friendships from OD prior to this but I have a feeling I’m about to gain so many more. 😄😄😄

I have really old downloads (I think) but, I had a habit (post-2006) of popping on & off, so I had no idea the site was shutting down when it did, last I knew it was just in a bit of neglect, heh. I was pretty heartbroken to discover it gone; I joined in 2002 and it was a huge part of my life for several years. I didn’t have nearly the same amount of anything as you, those are some huge numbers!, very cool, but, I totally get the sentiment. 🙂 I missed it, I was shocked/delighted to see the email, and am thrilled to be back here!

It’s good to “see” you again, Jim.

I remember you from before. 🙂

I’m excited to be journaling again.  I never could get into any other website

It’s always been like extended family, hasn’t it. I downloaded my OD and saved it in MS Word. When I’ve opened it to see if it still worked each time I’ve changed laptops etc, there’s over 4,000 pages…imagine!

I’m glad your here and others (old friends) are joining us again. 😊

I was caught by surprise by the closure. By the end of 2013 I was writing like once a month. My last entry was in October. So in a way, my lack of fortitude saved my journal, and more importantly the notes it generated; which I value more.

Aloha! I’m finally able to leave notes again! Welcome Back! I’ve been writing since 2000 myself (I was 14) so its been a big part of my life. I have been diary-homeless since OD closed… I just didn’t belong anywhere else.

Hey Jim. I remember you from old OD. Seeing you on the front page made me smile and feel at home. I did delete my diary, after downloading and saving notes, unsure what might happen to data & thinking if OD came back, I may not want my older entries public anyway. I didn’t read most of my entries either, but they are safe along with the notes, which were always what meant so much to me – the community.I always had hope it would come back, I didn’t think the DM would give up on OD, I had faith it wasn’t the end. I have hope in the community here, and that this can be a success again. OD saved my sanity too, including when I was dealing with tragic loss.

Thanks for your note. I couldn’t agree more. People would rather be distracted than act.

Totally understand, Jim – and I agree, this site is special!