This is what I like about the people on this forum, those that don't approve or disagree are able to do so in a respectful manner

Good stuff because no matter who you are or where you live, at the end of the day we all have one thing in common.... The same hope's, dreams, problems and imperfections in life as the other guy or gal. Nobody is perfect and the best we can hope for is to live a happy life. Not everyone will be able to understand that, but that is OK too.

 

Faith, I admire you greatly for having the courage to take this huge step and to announce that you are doing it. It also proves that you are determined to succeed at what you set out to do. Best wishes- life's too short to not be happy.

TF

 

Since we're all being truthful, so will I. Don't accept it or agree with it. This is a site to talk truck, not a personal counseling session. Not something I wanted or needed to know. Comment Edited by request (thanks)

 

He does not need to be counseled he just wanted to let people he knows and see's that there will be a change next time they see him. As far as the 99% of us who has never met him or ever will, nothing will change. He was thinking of other people and Im pretty sure he does not wish to air his laundry or personal life. It was all about others and there reaction nothing to do with him needing anything.

 

Please be courteous to those you disagree with. This is not the place for an argument.

 

Come on guys, he is allowed to state his opinion as well......

 

Who cares what any one thinks. The whole point in life it to be happy and if this is what it ment to be well then so be it. It takes a lot of courage to do what you have done and Even more courage to live with the secret of who you are on the inside. My hats off to you and I guess happy birthday faith. And farewell Dave

 

Faith,
I have been lurking for a few years now, I have learned much from you and many others. This is truly a great forum. I wish you the best as you transition into your new and exciting identity.

Ed
"Some people feel the rain, others just get wet."-Roger Miller

 

Well, Wanna, I don't claim to have any understanding of your reasons for doing what you are doing. In fact it just plain baffles me. But I can still accept it & be friends which is what really matters.

I appreciate all the advice you have given so freely over the years on here and will continue to appreciate it no matter what you call yourself or how you dress.
I still hope someday to get to meet you and find out who the face behind the name really is.

Here's hoping that you truly find the happiness and inner peace you are looking for by becoming Faith.

Also, congratulations on having the guts to do it and having the guts to admit it to everyone like this.

James & Jeff


BTW: Congratulations to the group as a whole for managing to keep this thread reasonably peacefull.

 

Been around for a few years. I have had friends who made the gender jump going back some 25 years ago. Not a easy transition. While my personal belief system doesn't really embrace transgenders/same sex marriage and the like, I can still respect these individuals for who they are and what they are doing. Of course, I expect the same respect in return for my beliefs.

I have never met Faith/Dave personally, most likely never will as we live many states apart. If I could, I would, just in order to talk shop. I do admire and respect her integrity and honesty as well as her knowledge about the machines we so love.

Because of her passion for diesels, I expect the same amount of care and expertise in the future as we have recieved in the past. That knowledge is a great resource on this site - and not just to the first genners. That is the person I have come to know over the years on this site. Having her as a administrator is an asset to all who are members.

It is people like Faith who have guided this forum to be a respectful place (doesn't hurt to have Larry guiding the mess ) That keeps me interested. I still will continue to visit and read, incorporating those ideas as I need to my rig.

Well - my wife states that at times I get too wordy, but to sum it up. Best wishes in you personal endeavors. Faith - see ya on the boards.

 

Faith, I wish you all the best in your striving to become what you feel is the best for you. One of my best friends went through the very same thing a few years back. For her it has been an uphill struggle. It took a long time for her parents to understand and accept things as they were. Unfortunatly she decided the best way was to leave all her friends from the past behind and start a new life. It took many years for our paths to cross once again and then it was by accident, now after a second failed marriage and the loss of both her parents she has once again withdrawn and refuses to have any contact with us. The change has caused a lot of problems for her, many people do not understand, many refuse to, I have no problem with someone trying to correct a mistake of nature and tried to let her know that I was still a friend and was her for her anytime. I guess what I am saying is don't forget your old friends and don't assume they will not accept the changes without giving them the chance. It may take a little time but you will find out who your true friends are and who cares about the other. Good luck my friend.

Roy & Sabine

 

I have to admit, I thought it was a joke at first. you have proven yourself tremendously helpful to any and all on this site. I know you have answered questions of mine on many occasions. More power to you, life is very short and the only way to live is true to yourself. Also for coming "out" on something like this on a conservative website. That takes guts.

 

Wow! Totally took me by surprise! Haha!

Right on Faith! Cheers to doing what you think is right and not listening to all the close mind people that will disagree. Better to embrace who you are than fake it to make those around you happy...that is not the point of our short existence on this planet. You are your own god, you have the power to create your own path. Heaven and Hell are only a state of mind "as the bible truly portraits" To go through life pretending to be something you felt you were not must have been hell for you, I hope that this decision brings you closer to the heavenly consciousness your soul desires!

Peace

 

I will admit this is a big surprise to me. But I am glad you came out and told us. That took a lot of courage.

Just one thought I was thinkin today:

"It doesn't matter what the truck looks like, but its whats under the hood that counts"

I like to think of that as it has two meanings as it goes the same for a person, it doesn't matter what they look like or may be, they can still be a great person in my eyes.

 

Hey wanna, iv read a many of your posts. Learned alot the short time iv been here. But whatever he/she tells me to do,,,, Ill still listen, Just tryin to learn more about my 1st gen than most know. Ill still take yor advise. girl or no girl, whatever.