Tuesday, August 26, 2008

And Finally We Meet

I had the pleasure of having lunch and meeting up with a blogging friend and her two daughters yesterday. This was a first for me. I've never met a blog friend in real life before. As my blogging friend Rhonda would put it, Bren would be my first M.I.R.L...my first met.in.real.life blogging friend.

Bren, I'm so glad you were my first M.I.R.L. You are just what I thought you would be...engaging, funny, sincere, interesting, thoughtful, and beautiful! I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and am so glad I was able to meet your two gorgeous little girls too. You are a loving, patient, and attentive mother to them. They are so lucky to be able to call you mom!

Thank you for the adorable gift you gave me, and for remembering how much I like Fall. It truly showed just how much you care about others and how you value friendships. Thank you also for sending along a birthday gift for Courtney. You are the sweetest thing and it is so appreciated!

We say to our blogging friends all the time that we'd love to meet them someday, or we tell them to stop by if they are in our neck of the woods...but most of us probably would never act on those words. My advice is to do it, step out of the box and take the time to meet at least one of your blogging buddies. Bren and I took the time and made the effort. It was so worth it!

(When I charge up my camera battery I'll post a picture of the gift Bren gave me at lunch. I love it!)

11 comments:

Jan said...

She had as much fun as you did Linda. I am so glad that you finally got to meet someone for real. That is great. I knew she wouldn't disappoint. She is too nice.

Thanks for sharing and hope you can have an opportunity again sometime.

Anonymous said...

I'm so, so jealous! I love reading both of your MIRL posts. You knew it would be great, it's Bren!

Can't wait to see the pics.!

Janiece said...

How fun!!
Glad you got to meet!

Michele said...

Sounds like a fun time...can't wait to see the pictures!

Hugz,
Michele

Mandi said...

Linda, I posted on Brens blog exactly this - I AM SO JEALOUS, I would have loved to be there!!! I wholeheartedly agree with your comments that you should step outside your box. My next visit to the US, I will be making sure that I visit lots of my new blogging friends, and seeing as California is my first port of call, you will be my first MIRL too!!!!

Brenda said...

That's great, Linda. I haven't had the opportunity to meet anyone irl but look forward to it someday!
God bless,
Brenda :)

Bren's Life said...

Linda- It was the Best Lunch date for me. I loved meeting you & chatting as if we'd always known each other.
I had to hide my Chews so my kids would leave me some. They kept sneaking in & taking one from the box & then sayin I don't have anythin!!!
I would of driven to CA to meet you. It was so worth it...

Da Bergs said...

HOW fun! I am jealous!

Kim Sue said...

oh, I know it was a great girls' lunch.

Jennifer (mom of four) said...

A real life MIRL! It is so fun to meet bloggers. I have had the chance to meet two bloggers!!

Maybe someday we can meet!

Kathi said...

Oh that is so fun, Linda. I am very glad you got to meet your very first M.I.R.L.

Yes, we are about 45 min. from your friend. It is beautiful out there. She will love it. I'm sorry you will be losing another friend to a move. Maybe when you visit her I could me you? How cool is that? Have a safe and fun holiday. Kathi