Ohhhh, who are the people in your neighborhood?
When I moved away from California, I left a lifetime of memories, family and friends. It was/is tough.
I had my own little "community" or as the pastor of my old church used to call it, an "oikos". These are the people that were a part of my life on a regular basis and influenced and encouraged me and vice versa. They were the friends that I laughed with and hugged and shared recipes with and cheered for. They were the ones that I made an extra loaf of banana bread for or went yard saleing with. They were the people that prayed for me, sang with me, cried with me and got into mischief with me.
I don't have that community anymore. Not even my daughters live close enough to spend time with as often as I'd like. But I realized that I do have friends in my life who mean the world to me...you...my blogging friends.
I find that I often will include in a typical conversation, "My friend, Ina, who lives in Alaska..." or "I have a friend who's son, Josh loves to read" or "My friend, Mari made this really great recipe that I can't wait to try...."
Then, there are those times when my thoughts land throughout the day on someone who's going through something tough or maybe I end up reflecting on something shared that was profound and insightful.
I am thankful for you for you are a part of my neighborhood. There are those of you that have been with me for the three years that I've blogged and for that, I'm so very thankful. So, my invitation to you is to introduce yourself or your blog and tell me one thing about you that you want me to know. Even if you don't comment often or even comment at all, please, join in. I'd be thrilled to finally meet you!
In the meantime, welcome to my neighborhood!!
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Now for a question - hmmmm.
Do you have any other siblings beside Syrone? And do you talk to her all the time, even though you don't live near each other?
I never would have dream my life would be so rich with friends.
I too find myself daily prayin' for those friends in need, wonderin' how their project turned out. My bloggies are part of our dinner conversation. It funny to care about so many you've never met or even probably won't in this lifetime.
On the other hand I've found a wonderful support group who prays for me and my family, who lifts me up when I am down and daily adds laughter to my life.
I'm honored to be a part of your neighborhood sweetie. It's been a joy readin' your post the past few years.
God bless and have a glorious day my friend. :o)
My current writing project has become a life changer for me. I've learned lots of black history as part of my research, am the first white member of The Black Writers Guild of Maryland, and recently began attending an all black church in addition to continuing at my home church. It's been such a wonderful experience.
Never dreamed writing would open up so many wonderful opportunities, but I'm grateful. Life is the ultimate adventure.
To those who do not, I am really a Jersey Girl but I have lived in Alaska since 1982. So you could say I am bi-coastal! I love with all my heart the Jersey Shore and go home to visit my family there every year. You are invited to stop by my blog and say hi!!
Blessings,
Jill
SO happy you are part of my "neighborhood." (I've always loved that Sesame Street tune!)
Love and Hugs to you and yours,
Anne