Six years ago I could pretty much come and go as I pleased. Hannah was 10 years old and Ben 12. There were five children still living in our house, and all of our kids were local. We had no grandchildren, my parents spent their days together in their little house, and my "little garden of flowers" had not yet come to be. So much has changed...
I am blessed by fellow bloggers I have met; Gudrun, who my sister knew through Community Bible Study,and her German restaurant, Tracy and her husband who came to stay with us almost 3 years ago, and Stacy and a chance meeting at the hospital just before my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Wanda, who I have not yet met in person, so graciously took my daughter in on her trip to and from Indonesia last year.I can't forget Kristina who hand delivered a cheesecake for my son's birthday just days before moving from Minnesota to Montana, or Apple and her sister Country Girl who served Ben and me dinner on our way to Oswego one summer. Yes, it's been a wonderful journey.
My followers are few, but that's okay because I've made some really great friends on this six year journey. I wouldn't trade them for all the "followers" in the world. And Facebook? It's fun and it's easy, but it just isn't quite the same as sitting down and having a cup of coffee and a piece of pie with my favorite blog friends.Thanks for being there.
You are such a rare and loving, beautiful person Martha. I am blessed to have you in my life. You are an Earth Angel I am sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd your niece who is totally awesome! I love your randomness cause I think I got my randomness from you...which means you're totally awesome too! :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's fun to see who you've made friends with along the way. :) Thanks for being friends with Wanda!
ReplyDeleteAnd darci is your secret lurker friend.... Always reading and praying :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I love reading your comments. We random relatives must look out for each other.
ReplyDeleteBethany, that includes you. :)
Thank you for being there too, Darci. It is always good to be surrounded by friends and covered in prayer.
I SO agree, Martha! The blogging world has been such a support for me since you got me into this!
ReplyDeleteWhere would I be without my blogging buddies?
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteI don't post replies as much because hard on mi iPod. But I read. AND PRAY.
Isn't it funny how many of your readers know each other, too?
I know God lead me your blog years ago.
I love you.
I love you too, Stacy. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the greatest things about blogging.
How do you make your pie so doggone perfect-looking?
ReplyDeleteJon (Perez)
Well, Jonny, it's because I am a perfect pie maker. :)
ReplyDelete(They don't always turn out so perfect.)
Well, let me know when you're baking one again. If you are willing, I would like to observe and learn, as well as see some friends I have not seen in a long time.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan. Do you like elderberries? Blueberries? Lemon meringue never turns out perfect, but it tastes good.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry - yummy!! And I shall bring a pecan pie - I've been told I make a tasty one.
ReplyDeleteHm... I thought you needed lessons on making pie... but, pecan pie does sound might good.
ReplyDeleteI do...the pies with tops. The ones without tops are easy.
ReplyDeleteSo....when do you want to have this shindig?
ReplyDeleteI shall talk to the boss and check back later. :)
ReplyDeleteJon, did you get my email? Or did you change your email address?
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it..
ReplyDeletejarmrdj61@gmail.com