Let’s start with the blog friends I have had the privilege of meeting and chatting with a bit in real life…I’ll highlight three or four blogosphere friends here each week during the “Who, Where, When, Why, What and How of Friendship” series and will also highlight some of them as guest posters starting next week.
The first bloggy friend I have had the privilege of meeting “in real life” is Erin from “It’s Grace”. We met through a meme hosted by Andrea at “Under Grace and Over Coffee” and quickly became blogosphere pals. She eventually asked if I was interested in attending the Relevant Conference and I knew it was a God thing because I had absolutely considered it but was too chicken to go without a roommate to pal around with. And pal around we did! She is a true heart sister and I count her as a dear and close friend IN REAL LIFE. It doesn’t hurt that we both have a penchant for Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay and cheese fries either…
I just met Bobbi this past weekend and I adore her! She is FULL of wisdom and I loved hearing her perspective on some of the things that were on my heart. I love her blatant honesty clothed in love and whenever I read her blog, I feel like I’m having coffee with a dear friend. And I am. She blogs at “Blogging Along” – please visit her as I know you will adore her!
Another bloggy friend I have met in real life is Stef from “Layton Family Joy” and unfortunately, I don’t have a photo with her either! We met at the Relevant Conference this past fall and while we didn’t spend a lot of time together while there, I’ve gotten to know her better since we’ve returned. She is also one who speaks truth and isn’t afraid to broach a topic – not surprisingly, I love that in a girl. She wrote a wonderful post about friendships that came at the perfect time for me – I truly believe God used it to nudge me to where He wanted me to go.
What about you? What qualities are important to you in a friend?
I’m joining Michelle at “Lost in the Prairies” for Caffeinated Randomness and Rachel Ann at “Home Sanctuary” for Company Girls…
perhaps one day i can go to relevant and meet YOU! :) I would absolutely LOVE that! I love that you’re doing this and I love a lot of the same blogs that you do and didn’t even realize it! Hope you have a great weekend. We are moving this weekend ….back to Birmingham. AHHHHH!
I so love your vlogs. It is like chatting for a few minutes with you.
I love the idea of a friendship series….friendship is near and dear to my heart and I have definitely learned a lot about it in the last year….so I am really looking forward to this :)
I just emailed you when I came here to hear you talking about this…love. it.
I am very glad you are doing this series. I really don’t have any close Christian girlfriends. I have women that I know from church and some I talk to more than others if I have had them in Bible Study or if they are in my small group but none am I close to. I feel closer to some Relevant conference women than any other women before. I am learning how to be a friend again because I was always the girl with the guy friends and girlfriends haven’t been easy. I look forward to this series because as I get further in my Christian journey I want close Christian women friends.
I’m really looking forward to your series on friendship. Friendships are a very touchy subject for me. I tend to be very hesitant about people, fearful of not being accepted or rejected. This stems from some very hurtful situations and how I’ve allowed them to shape my life. The timing is great…I’m ready to let the Potter get to work on me.
So honored to be your real life friend.. :)
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Thanks for your sweetness…I will pray for you as you decide on the best way to share your recent hurts in a way that will help the many who need Biblical guidance in this arena. ))HUGS((
Found you through Company Girls! I enjoyed your Vlog. Looking forward to your series on friendship. :) God bless you!
Looking forward to your series, Natalie. Even more, looking forward to becoming one of your IRL friends very soon!! Can’t wait to meet you in March.
Wow, love this! I have developed e-friendships with a few bloggers & readers, and it’s such a strange thing. I feel like I know them so well, but we’ve never met, and maybe never will. I think it’s something to celebrate though. I’m bookmarking, and looking forward to the series!
beautiful, natalie. and beautiful friends. thank you for introducing us. i’m looking forward to reading what the Lord imparts thru you. may He bless all of your friendships for His Glory!
Female friendships are amazing. I have developed a couple of friendships this past year that have gotten me through some really awful days! I have yet to meet any bloggy friends (except one that I already knew a little) but think it would be so much fun! I tell my husband all the time that we are going to have to do an around the country vacation one of these days where we just go around meeting bloggers!
Have a great weekend!
This sounds fantastic! I can’t remember now how I originally found your blog, but I’ve been enjoying it for some time. I also feel like I am forming some great friendships via the blogosphere, and it is a wonderful thing. Looking forward to this series.
Friendships are so important. The main quality is working it through. Once I have a conflict with a friend and they are willing to discuss it and work it out, I know I have a friend with whom I can be vulnerable and honest. That they value the friendship as much as I do.
I look forward to reading more about your friendship series. I have wanted to write some about things the Lord has taught me through friends.
Enjoyed finding you through the Company Coffee.
Natalie – I look forward to your friendship series! I’m a “late comer” to friendships but have found true blessing in the company of other women. I’m still learning what it is to truly be a friend and let people into my own life. How cool is it to find friends online that share a common love for Jesus and their families!
It is lovely to meet you – love the vlog!
Rachel Anne
How nice for you that you’ve actually met some bloggers in person…that would be great! A friend to me is someone that I can count on to listen and truly cares about what I’m saying…and will pray for me…and is someone that I feel priveledge to pray for and support always.