This past Thanksgiving, after another blogger and I talked online, we made arrangements to get our families together in real life. And we did! And it was a ton of fun. A new experience for both of us!
The blogger whom I was privileged to meet was Jessica of Truth at Home, a blog that I have much enjoyed reading over the past year. (Head on over to meet their newest addition!) She is a courageous writer who often tackles issues that I don't have the guts to write about, and I always enjoy her perspective.
Our families met at a park and were able to talk while the children played, and then we all ate lunch together before heading for home. Their family was incredible, their children were amazing, and we had a lovely time.
We were so blessed by this sweet family and by sharing fellowship with them. We're hoping to make getting together a regular part of our lives.
Thanks to this wonderful family for coming out to meet us!
One day!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, yes! :) In the meantime, y'all can hang out with my Canadian family (though I don't know if I have any family left in Vancouver).
Deleteyou have family here?!
DeleteHalf of my family is Canadian - my dad is the only member of his family left south o' the border. However, although I think I do have family in Vancouver, they are not people that I know at the moment. Now I'm going to have to dig out my address book to see where the people I DO know are... let's see... Armstrong, BC, Langley, BC, and Burnaby, BC. That and cousins everywhere, but I'm afraid I only know the older generation of my family. :)
DeleteWhat fun! I got to meet some fellow bloggers a couple of years ago. It was totally joyful. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to do one of those blogger-meet-up events - that would be awesome! (Not sure if that's what you did, but either way, meeting fellow bloggers is fun!!)
DeleteSuch a pleasant surprise to see this post! I so look forward to getting together again! It's nice to actually have the chance to get to know in person, face-to-face, other people who share many of the same convictions. I'm so glad we were able to meet with you and your family!
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It was a pleasure to finally meet you all, Jessica! We look forward to next time! Hope that new baby of yours is treating you gently - enjoy!!
DeleteSuch a pleasant surprise to see this post! I so look forward to getting together again! It's nice to actually have the chance to get to know in person, face-to-face, other people who share many of the same convictions. I'm so glad we were able to meet with you and your family!
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