Continuing in the spirit of our Sister Praise chat on 2/5/07, I figured we'd keep the celebration going. :jump: Each week, a sister from Destee.com will be selected to shine under our "Sister Spotlight". :new:

Our spotlight has searched the Destee.com forum, and has decided to first focus upon.....drum roll please.... :band:
:hearts4: DESTEE :hearts4:

Yea!!!!!! :congrats: Sister Destee!!! Take a bow!! :bowdown:
The choice was a no brainer, really, who better to be the first chosen than the creator of this site. :great:
Okay sisters and brothers, here's a golden opportunity to sing this sister's praises. No positive thoughts are too small to mention. Could be a kindness that she bestowed upon you, an opinion that she posted, perhaps something she mentioned in the chatroom that inspired you or made you laugh, maybe something about the site in general. You get the idea. And Destee, toward the end of your week's reign, you get to choose the next Sister in the Spotlight. :couple:

Okay family, let's hear from you!!!! :grouphug:


http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/Bayly/Punu_female_okuyi_a.JPG

:wave: Okay, I'll start it off. Whenever I have complimented Destee on starting this site, she tended to downplay it. Don't get me wrong, she appreciated the compliment, but said that she did not envision what it has become. Well, I don't think anyone actually can see how far a concept can grow. And Destee didn't just dream about her vision, her vision was realized. Through much study, and a whole lot of faith, Destee applied what she learned about web site design and created Destee.com. For those of you who haven't read this already, you can read the full story of Destee's beginnings here: http://destee.com/forums/view_aboutus.htm

So, Destee, thank you for providing us with this roof for all these years. Can't always be easy, but, you've paid the mortgage every month, and remodeled when need be, lol. Here's to ya! :toast:

DESTEE

I DON'T NEED TO STATE ANYTHING HERE

YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE AND RESPECT YOU

PEACE

:congrats:A'right nah Sistah/Queen Destee!

KM

Way to go, DESTEE!!!

GIimme a D - Delightful
Gimme a E - Excellent
Gimme a S - Sweet
Gimme a T - Thoughtful
Gimme a E - Empowering
gimme a E -Electrifying

What's that spell?

DESTEE!!
DESTEE!!
YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

Big Shoes To Fill

They were the biggest shoes I've every seen
Big, Beautiful, and bold

Walked many paths, yah sho could tell
from the scuff marks on it's toe

They trumpled through stormy weather
and triumphed over ruff terrain
They shuffled on down easy street
and hustled back up it again

They battled with broken glass
got scrapped by granite grounds
a time or two its hills broke off
and still they wouldn't slow down

They jumped over huge hurdles
walked circles in the rugs
They even flew up in the air
and landed on some butts

They've been kicked and step on
shoved and pressed on
pushed and pulled on
but yet still,
glossed and shined on

They were the biggest shoes I've every seen
Big, Beautiful, and bold

I took one glance at the source of it's stance
and it melted me all inside
The most beautifullest person I've ever seen
the very essence behind the strides

And there was no doubt about it
As her presence did reveal
They were indeed some big shoes to follow
and even bigger ones to fill


Love you Sister Destee!:kiss2:

words can't express the worthy love of Destee and everything she has
given and bring to us collectively daily......all the love and praise not enough
to capture destee in her full essence but one thing for sure she is heavenly
touched and gifted and means more then she may ever know .

I love you destee

"A woman beautiful like a moon of silver in the sky,
Shrouded by a golden sun, stars twinkling in her eyes.
Hard-hearted men will learn, Wallah!
Woman was made to love. Sehah!

Peace and Blessings to the Sista who brings forth the light of truth, the balance of justice, and the realm of happiness and peace.

With All Thy Getting Get Understanding!

:band: :band: :band: :band: :band:

Yo Sis Destee!

Big Ups for the BlacKtasTic Vision....Mission...and Obedience to Spirit...
for the Creation of this Safe Space for US to come together.....
to Share, to Care and to Build


:terrific: :dance: :luv: :terrific: :dance: :luv: :terrific: :dance: :luv:

:spinstar: DESTEE :spinstar:
Queen warrior
of the
"Week"

What can I say that's positive about this beautiful Queen? ...let me :thinking: for a second....
Okay, Okay ...here we go,
uhmmmmm....I had it a minute ago...wait! ...
it'll come back to me:thinking:
whoaaaaaa ...smh ...this ain't good, taxing my brains like this!
Here we go, yeah...I do recall a awesome thing she did, yes:hot: it shook the UNIVERSE ...yes it did:hot:
Ohhhh ...wait! ...that was me.

Well ...back to the drawing board! ...this is so embarrasing
I've been in this thread for over 24 hours....
and I'm very, very tired, so for the time being...
I manage to dig up one of her

Pieces (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7)
and reply to it,
then...
Back to the :thinking: tank for me.

Sister's & Brother's
Altho we never met, yet we meet every day
each and every night on my knees I pray
that we will continue to heal each other
to stand firmly on ground as sister and brother!

I been on this site for over 3 years...
you cried with me through all my tears
drove away my most deepest fears,
You certainly earned ...our joyous
:spinstar: CHEERS :spinstar:

I love you

what to say about sister destee...wow...there are so many positive things that can be mentioned just from my perspective alone...i don't know where to start...i'll just say this so that i don't write an essay...lol...
destee has given blak souls a place to be healed from the ills of the outside world, at least thas what she gave me...and i will forever love her for that...

here's to you destee...:toast:
thank you...

one love
khasm

Destee!

If they was still making em like you we'd be in on top of the world.

So for now we'll just have to make do with one of you and feel on top of the world in your presence on this site.

You have brought so much joy and positivity to my life and by association my family's life there's no words worthy so I won't try.

We love you Queen!

:blowkiss:

To quote from one of your favorites:

"...We are looking for a sister who will turn the ships around. A sister who will go into the schoolhouse, the church, the home and the social centers, and turn the ships around. A sister who will go to the places where it is open season on our children and turn the ships around. A sister who will hear the whimper of babies born with AIDS or addicted to crack and turn the ships around. A sister who will see the people sleeping on the street and turn the ships around.

A sister who will support the marches in the street, and the protests at City Hall and the school board, and turn the ships around. A sister who will remember how freedom feels and turn the ships around. A sister who will - together with the warriors - march...if only to cheer the warriors on down to the edge of the sea, and turn the ships around...turn the ships around...turn the ships around...and this time, turn the ships around..."

Continue to inspire other ship turners, Destee

http://whgbetc.com/ifbm/sister-search.html

QQn around... So many wonderful words of adoration, inspirational thoughts, and poetry as well. Speaking of poetry, I was browsing through some of Destee's pieces. It was difficult to choose one to include in this thread, but... I decided on this one, entitled, It's All a Choice. :) Check it out family: http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61
And the week isn't over yet. Let's keep those positive props coming!!!

Destee, I must apologize Sis.....I don't have One Darn Thing Positive To Say About Cha ! I remember reading somewhere that "It was better to see a sermon than to hear one". Well I totally agree with that. The sermon we see is the one we are on, (Destee.com),: and that says more than any words I can say about cha.

However, I will not leave without saying this: "Life is a strange thing. I have become more quiet and introspective...even in my posting...cause I'm sure you remember when I was OFF THA HOOK !!!....and you, you have been becoming more as I once was in your own little way.

So what is there that's REALLY POSITIVE ABOUT YOU ? You Are The Example.
Of What? Of many things to many different people...some will embrace it and some won't...but you're stilll the EXAMPLE MANIFESTED !!!! :number1:

Continuing in the spirit of our Sister Praise chat on 2/5/07, I figured we'd keep the celebration going. :jump: Each week, a sister from Destee.com will be selected to shine under our "Sister Spotlight". :new:

Our spotlight has searched the Destee.com forum, and has decided to first focus upon.....drum roll please.... :band:
:hearts4: DESTEE :hearts4:

Yea!!!!!! :congrats: Sister Destee!!! Take a bow!! :bowdown:
The choice was a no brainer, really, who better to be the first chosen than the creator of this site. :great:
Okay sisters and brothers, here's a golden opportunity to sing this sister's praises. No positive thoughts are too small to mention. Could be a kindness that she bestowed upon you, an opinion that she posted, perhaps something she mentioned in the chatroom that inspired you or made you laugh, maybe something about the site in general. You get the idea. And Destee, toward the end of your week's reign, you get to choose the next Sister in the Spotlight. :couple:

Okay family, let's hear from you!!!! :grouphug:


http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/Bayly/Punu_female_okuyi_a.JPG

aaaaaaawwwwwwww Sister Watz !!! :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

This is soooooooo sweet ... :love:

Receiving love is so very POWERFUL !!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

i am honored ... truly ... :blush:

:heart:

Destee

:wave: Okay, I'll start it off. Whenever I have complimented Destee on starting this site, she tended to downplay it. Don't get me wrong, she appreciated the compliment, but said that she did not envision what it has become. Well, I don't think anyone actually can see how far a concept can grow. And Destee didn't just dream about her vision, her vision was realized. Through much study, and a whole lot of faith, Destee applied what she learned about web site design and created Destee.com. For those of you who haven't read this already, you can read the full story of Destee's beginnings here: http://destee.com/forums/view_aboutus.htm

So, Destee, thank you for providing us with this roof for all these years. Can't always be easy, but, you've paid the mortgage every month, and remodeled when need be, lol. Here's to ya! :toast:

Sister Watz ... you melt my heart ... i do tend to play down my contribution to the effort, because i know that it's not the most important part. It's what we all do collectively, to make the community live, grow, and thrive. That's the most important part. That's the part that will work the greatest toward our collective good. That's the part where the greatest strength lies. I guess i be seeing and knowing that, and so i don't want our focus to ever be on the wrong thing. It is never about any one of us, as it must be about all of us. I believe that ... and i think i dun started preach'n ! :)

I Love You Sister Watz !!! Thank you so much for your love.

:heart:

Destee

DESTEE

I DON'T NEED TO STATE ANYTHING HERE

YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE AND RESPECT YOU

PEACE

Brother DSS ... yes, i do know how much you love and respect me.

You demonstrate it consistently ... making me smile inside that we are so blessed to have such a Warrior as you! :love:

Thank You Brother DSS!

:heart:

Destee

:congrats:A'right nah Sistah/Queen Destee!

KM

Another Young Warrior ... we are BLESSED BLESSED BLESSED beyond compare!

Thank You Brother KWABENA! :love:

:heart:

Destee

Way to go, DESTEE!!!

GIimme a D - Delightful
Gimme a E - Excellent
Gimme a S - Sweet
Gimme a T - Thoughtful
Gimme a E - Empowering
gimme a E -Electrifying

What's that spell?

DESTEE!!
DESTEE!!
YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@


lol @ Sister Miss Cheer Leader River !!!! ... :love:

Beautiful Sister ... Thank You !!!!

Whew ... all the love all the love all the love !!!! :)

Thank You Sister River!

:heart:

Destee

Big Shoes To Fill

They were the biggest shoes I've every seen
Big, Beautiful, and bold

Walked many paths, yah sho could tell
from the scuff marks on it's toe

They trumpled through stormy weather
and triumphed over ruff terrain
They shuffled on down easy street
and hustled back up it again

They battled with broken glass
got scrapped by granite grounds
a time or two its hills broke off
and still they wouldn't slow down

They jumped over huge hurdles
walked circles in the rugs
They even flew up in the air
and landed on some butts

They've been kicked and step on
shoved and pressed on
pushed and pulled on
but yet still,
glossed and shined on

They were the biggest shoes I've every seen
Big, Beautiful, and bold

I took one glance at the source of it's stance
and it melted me all inside
The most beautifullest person I've ever seen
the very essence behind the strides

And there was no doubt about it
As her presence did reveal
They were indeed some big shoes to follow
and even bigger ones to fill


Love you Sister Destee!:kiss2:

Hold up Sister Purple ... whatchoo try'n ta say ... ???!!! :eeek:

When i asked you about a web site where i could find some shoes for folk wit big feet ...

i didn't ever expect you to write a poem about it !!!! :cry: :lol: :love:

I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU SISTER PURPLE !!!!

Oh My Gosh ... what would i do without you !!!

Thank You So Much For EVERYTHING!

:heart:

Destee

words can't express the worthy love of Destee and everything she has
given and bring to us collectively daily......all the love and praise not enough
to capture destee in her full essence but one thing for sure she is heavenly
touched and gifted and means more then she may ever know .

I love you destee

My Dear Darling $$RICH$$NESSSSSSSSSSSSS :love:

Whew ... words can't express the worthy love of everything you have done for us collectively.

You have been such a blessing to this community. You've shown so many how to love.

You've taught us how to do it consistently ... that is a beautiful lesson.

There have been times when even i didn't wanna love no more ... and you said 'cmon Destee ... love a little more! :D

I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU MY $$RICH$$NESSSSSSSSSSSS

Thank You!

:heart:

Destee

"A woman beautiful like a moon of silver in the sky,
Shrouded by a golden sun, stars twinkling in her eyes.
Hard-hearted men will learn, Wallah!
Woman was made to love. Sehah!

Peace and Blessings to the Sista who brings forth the light of truth, the balance of justice, and the realm of happiness and peace.

With All Thy Getting Get Understanding!

MMaatiR2 ... Hello and Welcome ... :wave:

Thank you for joining and sharing in this LOVE FEST with us!!! :love:

The More The Merrier !!!

Please make yourself right at home, because you are.

:heart:

Destee

:band: :band: :band: :band: :band:

Yo Sis Destee!

Big Ups for the BlacKtasTic Vision....Mission...and Obedience to Spirit...
for the Creation of this Safe Space for US to come together.....
to Share, to Care and to Build


:terrific: :dance: :luv: :terrific: :dance: :luv: :terrific: :dance: :luv:

Haaaaaaaaaaaay Sister True ... wit yo' BlacKtasTic Self !!!! :love:

Where you been Gurl ... ??? ... i aint seentcha in a minute. Hoping that all is well.

We'll keep a light on for you, and i'll make sure no one goes in your bedroom while you're gone ... :)

Thanks for the love Sister ... it is truly needed and appreciated!

:heart:

Destee

:spinstar: DESTEE :spinstar:
Queen warrior
of the
"Week"

What can I say that's positive about this beautiful Queen? ...let me :thinking: for a second....
Okay, Okay ...here we go,
uhmmmmm....I had it a minute ago...wait! ...
it'll come back to me:thinking:
whoaaaaaa ...smh ...this ain't good, taxing my brains like this!
Here we go, yeah...I do recall a awesome thing she did, yes:hot: it shook the UNIVERSE ...yes it did:hot:
Ohhhh ...wait! ...that was me.

Well ...back to the drawing board! ...this is so embarrasing
I've been in this thread for over 24 hours....
and I'm very, very tired, so for the time being...
I manage to dig up one of her

Pieces (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7)
and reply to it,
then...
Back to the :thinking: tank for me.

Sister's & Brother's
Altho we never met, yet we meet every day
each and every night on my knees I pray
that we will continue to heal each other
to stand firmly on ground as sister and brother!

I been on this site for over 3 years...
you cried with me through all my tears
drove away my most deepest fears,
You certainly earned ...our joyous
:spinstar: CHEERS :spinstar:

I love you

aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww Sister Queen ... no fair !!!! ... :ref: ... FOUL !!!

i wanted to punch :Punch: you 99 times in the first 99 lines of your reply !!! :lol:

you are sooooooooo krazeee ... lol ... hahahahaha ... that was too cute!

and then gonna try to clean it up in the last 6 lines ... hmph ... how the good stuff only on the last lines!

i think you need to go back to the drawing board and do this over! :lol:

see ... some people mighta started read'n and never got to the end of the post!

they don't know the good stuff ... cause you didn't put it first!

smh ... see ... what am i gonna do with you!??

oh yeah ... i know

:Punch:

:lol:

I LOVE YOU SISTER !!! :love:

:heart:

Destee

what to say about sister destee...wow...there are so many positive things that can be mentioned just from my perspective alone...i don't know where to start...i'll just say this so that i don't write an essay...lol...
destee has given blak souls a place to be healed from the ills of the outside world, at least thas what she gave me...and i will forever love her for that...

here's to you destee...:toast:
thank you...

one love
khasm

Brother Khasm ... do you remember our first private conversation / interaction?

Oh My Gosh ... i love you so much ... i remember it ... and you'll FOREVER be so special in my heart because of that.

Not only that though, as you've given me so much love and support over the years ... i'm forever indebted to you.

Thank You For Loving Me.

I Love You.

:heart:

Destee

Destee!

If they was still making em like you we'd be in on top of the world.

So for now we'll just have to make do with one of you and feel on top of the world in your presence on this site.

You have brought so much joy and positivity to my life and by association my family's life there's no words worthy so I won't try.

We love you Queen!

:blowkiss:

Thank You Brother Kemetkind !!!! :love:

I'm so moved by your love and support ... i really am!

I count it a GREAT VICTORY to have you on my side!

I feel empowered, strengthened, and brave by having you here with us!

It's awesome, it really is.

So to read that i've impacted you in any like manner, is simply amazing to me.

Thank You Brother Kemetkind ... for EVERYTHING.

:heart:

Destee

ps ... i'm loving your new signature ... :toast: ...

The hunter in pursuit of an elephant does not stop to throw stones at birds.

.
.

To quote from one of your favorites:

"...We are looking for a sister who will turn the ships around. A sister who will go into the schoolhouse, the church, the home and the social centers, and turn the ships around. A sister who will go to the places where it is open season on our children and turn the ships around. A sister who will hear the whimper of babies born with AIDS or addicted to crack and turn the ships around. A sister who will see the people sleeping on the street and turn the ships around.

A sister who will support the marches in the street, and the protests at City Hall and the school board, and turn the ships around. A sister who will remember how freedom feels and turn the ships around. A sister who will - together with the warriors - march...if only to cheer the warriors on down to the edge of the sea, and turn the ships around...turn the ships around...turn the ships around...and this time, turn the ships around..."

Continue to inspire other ship turners, Destee

http://whgbetc.com/ifbm/sister-search.html

Brother OldSoul ... yessss ... that is one of my favorites ... THANK YOU !!! :love:

You are and have always been such a positive, encouraging, and powerful force amongst us.

You have set standards, laid foundations, showed us how, taught us more, led the way ... you've done so much!

You know i think the world of you and count you a direct blessing from God.

Thank You Brother OldSoul for giving your love here, to us, so graciously and generously.

Thank You Thank You Thank You!

:heart:

Destee

QQn around... So many wonderful words of adoration, inspirational thoughts, and poetry as well. Speaking of poetry, I was browsing through some of Destee's pieces. It was difficult to choose one to include in this thread, but... I decided on this one, entitled, It's All a Choice. :) Check it out family: http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61
And the week isn't over yet. Let's keep those positive props coming!!!

Thank You Again Sister Watz! :love:

As i read back over that piece again ... i thot ... oh my gosh ... what kind of poet is this?!! :)

I could see lots of room for editing! :)

But that was then ... waaay long ago ... so i guess it's okay ... representative of where i was at that time.

It's mine ... i'm proud of it ... :eeek: ... Thanks For Sharing It!

Love You Sister!

:heart:

Destee

Destee, I must apologize Sis.....I don't have One Darn Thing Positive To Say About Cha ! I remember reading somewhere that "It was better to see a sermon than to hear one". Well I totally agree with that. The sermon we see is the one we are on, (Destee.com),: and that says more than any words I can say about cha.

However, I will not leave without saying this: "Life is a strange thing. I have become more quiet and introspective...even in my posting...cause I'm sure you remember when I was OFF THA HOOK !!!....and you, you have been becoming more as I once was in your own little way.

So what is there that's REALLY POSITIVE ABOUT YOU ? You Are The Example.
Of What? Of many things to many different people...some will embrace it and some won't...but you're stilll the EXAMPLE MANIFESTED !!!! :number1:

lol @ you and Sister Queen act'n alike !!! :love:

Yall better be still ... ack'n like aint no good stuff to say ... :kiss:

Hey ... you know what ... you're krazier than i thot ... if you think i'm act'n like you useta!

You useta be krazeee and i aint no where near that place ... :lol: ... hahahaha

But you know Brother Keita ... it's so nice to hear your words of encouragment. I know you're not easy to impress, and not a whole lot moves you, so for you to say the very kind things you've said ... well ... it makes me wanna be nice to you next time we meet in chat ... hahahahaha ... :lol:

I LOVE YOU BROTHER KEITA !!! :love:

Thanks For the Love ... For Real!

:heart:

Destee