I Can Only Imagine...

[Raymond7cn 6,772]

This is a name of my favorite song by MercyMe, I always feel the Love of God whenever listening, and grateful to all the gifts that he brings to my life. Especially by the lights to led me here in Simtropolis, I met you.

It's been almost one year in Simtropolis, No matter whether you knew me or not, If you could have a look at my very beginning posts, you would understand that Ray is always learning and still growing, I also have a smile on my face when writing these, since I could understand how much i got which are the most precious asset in life, since I could feel those things i enjoy everyday, they are beautiful souls and noble character and amazing artistic creativity and imagination. You my Friends, You couldn't imagine that you had helped Raymond to learnt so many things I didn’t dare to imagine before. You couldn't imagine that i learned modeling just because of your selfless sharing, @rsc204 @mattb325. You couldn't imagine i could make those magic stuffs full of power just because of your beautiful CJ and heartwarming words, @Terring You couldn't imagine that I could be competent at a language and writing with it to you just because your patient teaching and writing to me, @CorinaMarie @Cyclone Boom You couldn't imagine that I could go through with these hard days and keep moving forward just because your words of encouragement, @thecitiescenterThese look deceptively simple but You couldn't imagine.

Everyday I was here with you or the past of you, I couldn't time travel or space travel, there are so many "couldn't", so I can only imagine…

I can only imagine, Those former splendid times, appreciate of that I learnt from those great names, when i was shocked by your profound knowledge and amazing creativity, I have great hope for the future, since I can see there's such a wide range of abilities. Couple days ago, friend of mine asked me whether had played other games, since they're more easier, I told him: Yes I have, That's why I was still playing SC4, It's too hard for me.

I can only imagine, Those places I never been to, when I saw them from your beautiful and impressive CJs, I knew that's the images in your heads, with these mental pictures I could be there as well, on the train, on the roof, by the waterfront, sharing the laugh and fish & chips. @Cyclone Boom

I can only imagine, how many hard works behind when seeing the unselfish effort you put into those collections and tutorials and words and BATs, You're just doing all this nice stuff on the down low. one of the most overused words of mine is "Thank you". I hate to say it again, But …Thank you! @Tyberius06 @Cyclone Boom @CorinaMarie @rsc204 @Jasoncw @mattb325 @T Wrecks ……

I can only Imagine, how you look like, when I saw your portrait icons, there're angels in my head. I know one of the most beautiful parts of someone is their souls, I was thankful to see what they look like, That's the work of the Almighty.

I can only Imagine, There was also a smile on your face when you saw my works, you could be joyful when I could be helpful, since I knew we have fonud common ground because of SC4 and this community,  though even though we have different colour, different language, different gender, though we're so far apart, But there're no discrimination, no estrangement, I just couldn't feel those bad things, whereas we have those great bonds, politeness and mutual assistance and inspiration are the ties that help hold us together… as a Family.

@thingfishs @SIM-ple Jack @sejr99999 @Naomi57……

I can Imagine that one day, with enough time and money i could travel to see you and your beautiful hometowns, I can Imagine that when you're reading my words, You're smiling!

 

Yours Sincerely,

-- Raymond

[CorinaMarie 29,614]

Oh, @Raymond7cn! Such very nice sentiments which I've enjoyed reading.

Speaking for myself (and prolly many, many other peeps), I am delighted you joined Simtropolis. You bring wonderful ideas and creations to all of us.

[Raymond7cn 6,772]

50 minutes ago, CorinaMarie said:

Oh, @Raymond7cn! Such very nice sentiments which I've enjoyed reading.

Speaking for myself (and prolly many, many other peeps), I am delighted you joined Simtropolis. You bring wonderful ideas and creations to all of us.

Ah, Thank you Cori, Frankly I had promised CB a poem before, But it's too hard for me, I'm not Shakespeare.I wrote these is not only about sentiments but also for the sake of English practising in a way.

Yours,

-- Raymond

[Terring 6,473]

This is one of the most beautiful and heartwarming posts I've ever seen in Simtropolis. I'm very happy with the way you feel about us and glad for being part in our community. And of course I want to thank you for all the kind words you've spoken for me

By the way, your post reminds me something similar that I did many years ago, in 2004, when I was 19 years old, in a Greek website that doesn't exist anymore. And that was a similar topic I made just one month after being subscribed in this site, being thankful for anybody who welcomed me, talking to me and helping me about some cases

[Raymond7cn 6,772]

Dear Terring, @Terring Thank you for your complement, You just keep doing this to me, Concerning the 'most', In other words, I could understand it as i was the most oversensitive guy in simtropolis.

Wow, it turns out that it's been around for more than decade of simtropolis. I don't know how to express it more precisely, I really want to hear about the history of simtropolis. it must be a wonderful story, I mean if it's possible, why not sharing some interesting stories to us with a new thraed, It would be interesting to know what happened these years here, and i will definitely be one of your subscribers to attend this lecture.

Sincerely,

-- Raymond

[Cyclone Boom 16,909]

18 hours ago, Raymond7cn said:

I can Imagine that when you're reading my words, You're smiling!

Oftentimes you make me smile Raymond, and with your lovely heartfelt words here I am smiling again.

Some things are simply meant to happen, and I know this is true for how we've all found our way to Simtropolis to share a common interest. That's what makes a site also are the people here, because otherwise it would only be an empty shell with no real purpose. We each contribute to the "big egg" which is one of the happiest and brightest corners of the internet. We're all so glad you've joined ST too, and your patience and perseverance to learn BATting and modding in SC4 is highly commendable. You've progressed so much, and are very talented too in your artistic works. We look forward to what future projects you choose to embark on, and are very thankful for all you've made already.

One of the wonderful things is how we're each in different parts of the world, and yet as you say, here we can each come together in this happy family. Also for how even with English as a language barrier, we're able to overcome this and still communicate here as we're doing right now. That is a true blessing in this community of learning, discovery, creativity, fun, and friendship. On behalf of many others too, I thank you Raymond so very, very (very) much!

I can only imagine how your words here likewise bring great joy and a smile to the faces of us all.

[Raymond7cn 6,772]

Dear CB, Thank you for giving me such a big compliment. To be honest, I'm also very happy with the improvement in English and modeling, but every day, I mean, every minutes, I knew that's contingent on your support. It wouldn't be the same without you. so sometimes i think it's funny, I was playing the SimCity, but you and Cori were playing Sims as well, You have created today's Raymond.

Yours Sincerely,

-- Raymond

[Jasoncw 11,840]

One year, but hopefully many more to come.

[patfirefghtr 160]

I sooooo love "I can Only Imagine" the movie behind the song is even better! gives more of a meaning to the lyrics as a great story being told and unfolded by Bart.... 

[mattb325 28,880]

Hi @Raymond7cn (apologies, I'm a few weeks late to the party!).

You've achieved so much in the last year: in the process you've gifted us with unique mods and wonderful new BATs, and I've no doubt you'll go on to be one of the very best content creators that the community has. It's been a pleasure to see the new talent that you bring to this old game. Keep up the great work! 

[Raymond7cn 6,772]

Thank you Matt Jason @mattb325 @Jasoncw,

You probably have known that I have a whole collection of your splendid works, sometimes when i felt couldn't carry on, then i plopped them and got the inspiration and motivation from them, and kept moving forward.

Frankly, I quite regret to miss someone and couldn't express more due to poor English, For example, Dear @rivit, who would forget him with his great tools, All i hope is that you these great people could always be here, then i could.

Sincerely Student,

-- Raymond

[AFreemanPV 16]

Having read some of your other posts, this one I read twice. Real slow the second time. We will meet I am sure. Bravo sir for your heart. That is the work of The Almighty.

[TogaMasterJohn 705]

As with many people on here, I really enjoy reading your posts. Whether it is just ideas or something very in-depth about SimCity 4, I like to read them. It is nice to see another kind member in this great community for such a great game!