A few weeks ago I had the extreme pleasure of meeting a blogger who I've been friends with almost since the beginning of my blog life, who shares many of the same blog friends as I do, and has a heart tender enough to actually use my phone number and call when things are difficult in my life. Foamy, or Diana, has seen me through some difficult moments, and when things in her life were less than easy she has been in many of my thoughts and prayers and sometimes even cards in the mail. What a precious heart she has- and IS.
She arrived at the coast a few days before I did. But when I arrived she was a mere hop away from where I would be staying. Our original plans were to meet the following day after I arrived, but I couldn't wait for such! I drove over to see her the night I got to the beach...there was no way I was going to wait!
Foamy has been a dear friend. More beautiful and precious in person than on-line, which would be hard for me to imagine. She is genuine, down to earth, sweet, and as good natured as I could have hope for- and then some. When she speaks I hear the slightest hint of her German upbringing- which I consistently questioned (internally) if it was real, or if I just knew her to well :) I imagine both are true. I felt like, when I met her, I had known her for many years--- which was absolutely true! e
I can't put into words what a treasure it was to meet her- but I hope it won't be out last encounter! If she returns to the NC coast this summer- I would like to drive wherever she is to see her again and meet her family- and I hope vice versa. I know some of you know what a gift it is to meet your fellow blog friends- but for those of you who haven't- do so when you can. It's an experience like none other :)
Hugs Foamy :) and thank you!
