Introductions and Welcomes!

[Sven]

Welcome, Dina!

[Dan65802]

Welcome, Equustel, Klopton and Dina!

- Dan -

[paminala]

Hello All
I've been lurking for a while now and this seems like a very interesting group. I've been reading some of the other intros so hopefully I won't make too much of a mess of things. There doesn't seem to be a set format to them, so here goes.
I'm Pam and I'm in Alabama (you probably figured that one out from my screen name.) I am Baptist born and raised. Politically I am very conservative (probably what some people would call "one of those God and guns conservatives" to tell the truth) I'm 40, married with no kids but 2 cats.
Oh, and I despise smilies.
Lewis' Narnia series was among my favorite books growing up. Of course, like most people, I discovered the Wardrobe first and came to the others later with much delight. His books stand out for me as special because, having read them as a kid I can come back to them as an adult with equal pleasure although I find that the meaning has deepened or become richer. There are not many of my childhood favorites that stand up to an adult reading so well.
Recently I have lost both of my grandparents, both gone within less than a year with no preceding ill health or infirmity. It was a shock that sent me groping back toward the faith they had taught me as a little girl in church. That in turn has sent me, as is my nature, into a world of books seeking direction and meaning. More correctly I was looking for an anchor, having lost both of mine. Lewis' words, particularly Mere Christianity, have been some of the most sensible and useful I've read. And so I wound up here.
Some things strike me that I haven't seen here. I've seen very few remarks about the poetry (Spirits in Bondage) which I find beautiful. Does the verse remind anyone else of Pink Floyd? Has anyone read The Velveteen Rabbit lately? The theme of a love so great that it can "make you real" reminds me very much of some of the ideas in MC.
I'm going on too long. I respond better than I recite. Questions would be merciful.

[Sven]

Welcome, Paminala!

[Dan65802]

Welcome Pam!

- Dan -

[carol]

Hi Pam, and welcome.

It's always heartwarming to hear of Lewis's role in someone's life, especially regaining faith, looking for truth.
Glad you have come here too. [augh! - this calls for a smile or a hug - but I will restrain myself !]

I look forward to finding you on discussion threads.
(Oh, and I am even more of a southerner than you - I'm in the south Pacific)

[john]

Welcome to those I've missed!

[Michael]

Welcome Pam!

[Uisdean]

Hello to all.
I'm using my Gaelic name, Uisdean (pronounced 'oosjun', it sort of rhymes with the English word 'ocean'). I don't speak Gaelic, but I am trying to learn the language.
I live in the Carolina Mountains.
I've only read a few of Lewis' books, but I find his insight into the human condition amazing.
I just finished "Miracles" and feel like I need to read it again. As in, "Hey Jack, could you repeat that. I'm not sure I understand." See, I thought the book would be about miracles. Instead, it's about Miracles. I never thought one would have to prove the existence of God in order to explain miracles. I accepted His existence as a given. So I looked around this forum to see if I could find some insight. I did. So I decided to register.
I'm not a preacher or theologian. So my thought process is untrained. In other words, I think in weird ways.
I'm not sure I'll be visiting daily, but I will check in periodically.
Peace to all,
Uisdean

[Sven]

Welcome, Uisdean!

[phantomhero]

Hi folks im 21 and from Northern Ireland born in the same part of the world as C.S. Lewis that being Northern Ireland im a bit tired so I don't feel like typeing an essay Lewis's book Mere Christianty is jenious and im sure his fantacy books are good to but I never got round to reading them everyone knows Narnia Ithink we read it in school or are teacher read it to us in primary school good stuff im sure its all good and I will read it some time. I am allso a fan of Lord of the rings and I understand C.S Lewis was frends with J.R.Tolkein and I think thats cool cause I think there both pretty awesome.But none the less the book that really brought me hear was Mere Christianty, I hope to make some frends hear

P.s Im looking for a like minded girlfrend so hit me up if your intrested.

Peace out hope to make some frends hear.

[phantomhero]

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[Sven]

Welcome, phantomhero!

[Matthew Whaley]

Hello phantomhero, and welcome!

[phantomhero]

Hi guys thanks for your welcomes, nice to meet you Sven,Matthew Whaley...