Tim and I met at a Catholic student retreat that included a few colleges in the area. I didn’t arrive until Saturday morning because I had to work Friday night and if I’d been scheduled on Saturday, I proably wouldn’t have gone. Tim almost didn’t come to the retreat at all.
If either of those details had actually happened we probably never would have met. I believe we were meant to be there, together, at the same time.
It’s almost too much for me to contemplate…
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This weekend I travel to Texas, not to visit family who is there, but to spend time and bond with some of my blogging sisters. Christy is graciously hosting us and gifting us with time to be together face to face, not just through our computer screens.
I believe I was meant to start blogging 3 and half years ago so that these women could become a part of my life.
Tomorrow I will meet six woman in real life for the first time and I am willing to bet they will mean even more to me once this weekend is over.
It’s already almost too much for me to think about.
Although I will miss my family (especially my sweet baby girl who I will be away from for the first time) I need this weekend. My soul needs this weekend.
I’ll be back on Monday but I’m sure I’ll be “checking in” while hanging out in the Hill Country.
I hope you enjoy your weekend just as much as I plan to make the most of mine…
Oh have fun!!!!!
How fun!! I have only been blogging since February (I wish I had started much sooner in my life as a Mom) and already have met some really great Moms on line that I would love to meet, so can imagine your excitement at actually doing so having known these friends for a while now without a face to face.
Have a great weekend
You are going to have such a great time Elaine! Isn’t it neat, how fate works? 🙂
And I’ve found that most if not all the ‘bloggers’ I’m friends with online are just as awesome if not more IRL!
You made me teary!! And I can’t wait to meet you too!
Have a great time! I wish I could meet up with so many of my bloggy friends.
Oh have so much fun. I’m jealous 🙂
And I talked about how ryan and I met in my post today too. WEIRD.
Happy trails. enjoy yourself. yes, rest that beautiful soul of yours!
Jay and I have a similiar story, the right place at the right time. I just know we were meant to be together always.
Have a great time! I won’t lie, I am jealous I am not one of the ladies you are meeting IRL. Someday, right?
Oh how wonderful! I too beleive that everything happens for a reason. 🙂
Have a fabulous time, and take lots of pictures! 🙂
Have a great time!
That sounds so awesome! I could totally use some time away myself.
I am so, so, excited for you right now! I hope you are having a great time. take good notes, and let us know how it went!
I met my hubby on a youth retreat while in High School. Have fun on your blogging trip!
Perfect. I hope this weekend is relaxing and rejuvenating. I’m sure they are exactly as you expect and you will love it.
how exciting to meet friends in person….you will have such a great time, so many fantastic memories. Your kids are in such great hands at home! Enjoy!
Have fun – it’s a beautiful weekend to be in the TX. hill country!
I hope you’ve had a rejuvenating weekend!Sounds like a lot of fun.
You’ll have to link up your proposal story over at the RHOK (www.therhok.com) in a few weeks. We are going to be doing a MckLinky Monday on proposals! I hope you’ll join in!
Sounds wonderful! I have never met any blog friends in real life! I popped by via the Mother Load and I do love your blog- LOVE the peace on the South (it is the BEST) and am now following your blog. Look forward to getting to know you better.
I hope you had a fantastic time!
Love you. Miss you. You are effing hilarious. Can’t wait to do it again.
That sounds great! I can’t wait to meet some of my bloggy friends, I hope you had an awesome time!
I totally believe in fate. My husband and I seemed to have so many crossings that led us together. I believe we were put together. We make such a great team, even if we had to be pushed together a little harder than fate usually works LOL.