Sometimes in divine, cosmic connections, I get to meet people I didn’t know existed prior to the Internet. These people are more than random faces staring at screens. They are real people who love and hurt and laugh and cry; who ache and grow and change; who believe friendships can be formed from miles apart of each other.
Two years ago I read a blog comment from a Brit by the name of Suzanne. She was candidly raw, sarcastic, and truly English in her stiff-upper-lipness. Apparently I wasn’t the only one who was interested in her story. With one click over to her blog, Melissa too liked the American-loving Brit.
Melissa was also following my blog from San Diego, California but—in her words—was a lurker who remained silent in her presence. But Mel commented on Suzanne’s blog. And Suzanne emailed her. Two years later, they are still friends who met in real life this past week.
In the name of love, we were all connected for a quick bite to eat at one of my favorite OC spots to talk about life, love, and the pursuit of Jesus. In real life. Yes, our online friendships went offline.
From England to San Diego, I’m honored to connecting with several hundred friends tonight. If you want to join in online, here’s your link!
I hope to meet one day. Either in the comment box or in real life. Thanks for being part of this journey. I’m better because of you. Yes, you.
If you’re going to watch online, let me know so we can holla’ at you! 🙂
I was just thinking about how much I want to “meet” my goddaughter who I have not seen since she was a baby. Thanks for sharing the joys of bringing friendship into the offline world. I would say “the real world” but as you pointed out these friendships and connections we form and maintain online are very real (my goddaughter has become someone I have begun to truly know through Twitter, Facebook, and email). In whatever way we connect with our sisters, I thank God for the women in my life who have taught by example, feedback, and sometimes a well deserved butt-kick how to honestly walk our faith talk. Love your blog — keep doing what you do — now I’m off to find out whether you’ve any update about the ring!! –Amber
Remember how we talked about not embarrassing me?! Yeah, I don’t know what i was worried about! :p
(I can hear you – don’t you hush me!)
ha ha! if you’re gonna put me on blast, i’ll officially de-lurk. lol. was great to meet you yesterday, looking forward to tonight! 🙂
Great picture of ya’ll!
Happy you got to make online friendships real-time! 🙂
I want to meet you too! lol. I’m sure we’d have tons to talk about especially me sometimes I talk too much lol but yes that’s wonderful! I remember life before blogs, back in the day when message boards were the thing! Remember those?
Anyway, I hope you have a beautiful weekend! 🙂 Take care & God bless you, your family and your ministry! 🙂
Bianca! I love this! I know you think you are better because of your readers, but I truly believe you are a blessing to us readers 😉 Hope to see you again very soon!
xoxo!
lily
I’m going to miss you this year! Hope your shoot goes well 🙂
I will be watching from Washington, DC! Excited for the Lord to use you this weekend. Will be praying for you…for the event. Can’t wait!
woohoo!
Bianca…I have attended all your summer series and always grow and learn so much from each of them! Although I am local I will be watching on line. My mother is on hospice care and I am with her this weekend. I will have here join me in watching and listening…Her name is LOLA, God has given her a second chance at life. I will be praying for the event that lives are changed and God uses you to minister to us ALL. Love you and will be praying for event and family. Many Blessings always!
Hi Bianca!! Your blog is my first click after grabbing my cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing & bringing me closer to Jesus. ….For giving hope to the singletons out there. I heart you and hope to meet you one day.
~ginny
WOOHOO! Let’s do it 😉
Dear Bianca
Clicked the link but it seems impossible for it to open.Perhaps it doesn’t cover Southern Europe??:)
Hope it has been good as every message of yours.
Hugs and Love
Keep up the good work
Herta
p.s
and we get better because of you also:)it goes in both ways
Hi, Bianca!
After reading this blog I decided to write just to tell you how mich I love it! I discovered it on October 26th blog of Christine Caine where you were represented. I am from the city of Pleven in Bulgaria and this may be my only comment because I love everything you and Christine are doing. God bless you and your family!
With love and appreciation,
Vesela (my name means Joyful) 🙂