One step in the door and it was like being home. Had I not known these people all my life???? Sure seemed like I have.
This comes as no surprise to many of you I am sure. You have traveled distances to meet your on line friends to find with the first smile, the first great hug, this was not a new friend but a friend whom you had already given a large part of your heart. It seems like this continues to happen with each friend I meet in person. They are special on line. When you meet you find they are even more special. I find myself so comfortable... it seems as though we have been together for years and it is very easy to talk with them (a few might wish I weren't as comfortable and wouldn't talk quite as much)
It is great to listen too... to hear their voice and to learn even more about them.It has been noticed, I am sure.... these people are here for you in times of stress and sorrow as well as happy and fun times. Here.... ready to love and let you know you are not alone. They can bring a smile to your heart and laughter to your lips when you think you have neither left in you.
If you had told me some years back I would have a family spread all over the world... I might have thought you were somewhat delusional. What little I knew!
How I pray I can be the kind of friend to each of you others have been to me here.
We have a great Multiply Family... My Family here is starting to see the love and wonder of my Multiply Family. (There was a time when they thought anyone you met from the internet only had mugging or murder on their mind in person).
Could anyone ask for more??? I don't think so.... I think you all are the greatest... It makes me happy to see you interact lovingly with each other.... to laugh freely... to bring out the best in each other. The feeling which the love and friendship brings is indescribable.
Each of you have been so kind to me even when I hid out... thank you and after spending the last weekend with several of our Multiply Family.... I came away feeling more sure of how blessed we all are to have each other. How I love you and pray for much love and happiness for each of you... Thank you for being there and thanks for being you!!!
I felt the love through the phone this weekend and I know it helped Frannie to be surrounded by the love of those who were able to make it and of those who weren't able to be there but sent our love with you. It proves once more love makes your family as much as blood does.
ReplyDeleteit is a wonderful network indeed and the support even on a daily basis is amazing
ReplyDeleteIt truly is, Danette....
ReplyDeleteLove is the strongest glue... you are right,Cherie. It is right up there with blood :)
Have to add a P.S to you, Cherie.....
ReplyDeletethank you for your patience in your teaching.... I might make a speller one of these days.
And maybe the over use of the ones I can spell now will slow down (so....so.... )
Tis I, who is a millionaire ......
ReplyDeleteI am a millionaire, because I am so richly wrapped up with love from our family on line.
Ok..... I'm not a fancy person with words, I lose my cool now and then, but when I do, my family are here to offer support, to offer love....and this is what makes me a millionaire.
Linda, it is people like you and our dear departed Russ, who inspire others to give up their love freely and unconditionally, that makes me see the world through different eyes.
Every once in a while, somebody crosses trails with you, and always leaves a beautiful memory, or if you choose, they leave a footprint in the sands of time.
You leave those prints, where ever you tread.
And I love you for it..................
We truly are family. I needed all of you so much last week!!! Nothing better than hugs from all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteI have never had a large family... that has certainly changed over the last several years. I have learned a lot from the interactions with everyone... in fact, I'd say I've grown personally from having known (almost) all of you. While just like in any large family there are disagreements and heated debates, those wounds heal and are forgiven. We move on, supporting each other when it's needed the most... and when a heart breaks... we all hurt. When joy is shared... we all laugh (even when laughing at one of the family).
ReplyDeleteI truly love and appreciate all that you've given me... Yes, you Linda... You've always been an inspiration to me for your capacity to love and to give of yourself... or to allow others to give their hearts to you, with the knowledge that it will be safe in your hands.
Thank you Linda, for allowing me to be part of your family, and for being a part of mine as well.
I couldn't have done it without you all here with me. I love you with my whole heart!
ReplyDeleteYou are the dearest.... and that tough stuff doesn't fool a single one of us! We love you!
ReplyDeleteHey, you give a pretty good hug yourself!!! And you seem to be there at just the right time with those hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe love you so much too!!! You are going to get tired of seeing us!
ReplyDeleteI think you have it covered, Duckie..... I may get onto you for something out of love and caring... but you just let someone say something to or about you (course, all the stuff they've ever said is good but,,, just let them try) and I would have to hurt them...lol...okay... get tough with them! Lots of others I know would do the same... they love you too!
ReplyDeletelove you too.
ReplyDelete(((Big Big Hug)))... with lots of love
ReplyDelete(((Hug))) to you Linda - I imagine how the recent events have touched you... again. ((Hug))
ReplyDeleteLinda it never fails to amaze me the love we all share here. We hold each other in comfort, We bolster confidence when needed, We celebrate lives lived and new lives just beginning....that is everything a family is to me and I am so glad you are a part of mine. I know had it been me this weekend......YOU would be one of the people I would have wanted by my side.(as well as Gator, Cherie, Luxy, Duckie, ...my list here would be endless)
ReplyDeleteThey like me... they really, really like me... :D
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of all my Multiply friends that get to meet each other in person. Aren't any of you ever going to come to Iowa??? ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you were there for Frannie et al.
And right back to you, Peter...It is so good to see you...hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteAnd you better believe we'd want to be right there ourselves!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking Iowa sounds like a good road trip.... need to get that to the planning board!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda it is always great to know we are never alone. Sometimes it seems that I live at the end of the world down here.
ReplyDeleteAll the puppies would welcome any of you with licks and hugs. :) I'll have to write a blog about the Samoyed we just took in. I did write a small rant about her...but she is such a little love...well...maybe not so little. :)
ReplyDeleteI feel like I know all of you...just from vicariously reading your comments on other blogs. You are such a wonderful group of friends...Makes me feel good just seeing your interactions with each other. :)
Online or offline ... it's life, just life after all ...
ReplyDeleteYes it is, Kennedy.... and it has some beautiful moments and people either way!
ReplyDeleteYou brighten up my page... please visit more often.... hmmmm,seems I'm behind on reading some of the really good writing usually found on your page... will have to do something about that..... but right now... think I better get some sleep for work tonight.... don't want any grouchy nurses clocking in!
Hooray for Multiply! And hooray for this song (one of my all time favourites : )
ReplyDeletei love you linda <3
ReplyDeleteLinda this weekend we got the chance to actually hang out and it was indeed a blessing even under the circumstances ..or through the circumstances may be a better word for it...The time we shared on the ride was special and will never be forgotten...i need to give your pocket a call sometime... things here have been wide open the since getting home and im headed out for a 6pm trip right now..just wanted you to know how special I think you are, not only to me but to so many others..we do indeed have a wonderful family here dont we..
ReplyDeletemuch love Linda...:)
ReplyDeletehugs hugs hugs, linda!
ReplyDeleteyou have an incredibly lovely and warm speaking voice, and it didn't surprise me at all. it was such a joy to talk to you, even if i did cry through most of it. i hope we can do that soon. much love to you linda xo
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of hugs for you Linda. Nice to hear from you again.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should add a few of us....get to know us better!!
ReplyDeleteAWWW Lİnda thank you very much for being my voice with this lovely text . HUGSSS
ReplyDeleteI've been hesitant to do that. I don't like to...hmm...how do I put this...nose in where I'm not wanted I guess you could say. I have had a couple friends who got offended when I invited their friends to be my friend. I don't want to offend anyone. But...since you sort of invited me... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
My page is open to all and you would be welcome there...........btw I can't be all bad ........Linda likes me and I lived in Iowa for 17 years.
ReplyDeletewell you have been a contact of mine for a while now so you already know some of us a bit :)
ReplyDeleteGator can vouch for me too.
ReplyDeleterita is a sweetie that is for sure :)
ReplyDeleteAs is mine... come join the fun!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gator....
ReplyDeletehey moni and duckie
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! Awake and getting ready for work.... thanks to Cherie's wake up call... She's making me get up :-( Something about being on time to work....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to wake up to.. a visit from Heather, KK, Wes, Gator (I'll have to tell the "pocket story" soon and let others laugh with me), The Deity, and more Duckie, Rita, and Luxy... and Stararume I am so happy you will be connecting to others... this is one friend who would never get upset about you connecting to a friend... I've always said :-)
It is difficult to not love someone who loves someone you love and I wish the world could know and love these people (when Frannie is back and around.. she is someone you would love and vise versa with your love of animals.)
She's so grounded from the computer if she isn't up in the next ten seconds.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Wonderful to hear from you especially after this weekend. I wondered how you would cope also, but seems you have done well. I'm so glad you were able to be there with our special girl. I'm still struggling to understand it all myself. Hugs....xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteSweet Linda...You are a blessing for Frannie and her family, and I myself have found healing in your pain, .I find that knowing you in the brief time and limited time that I have over this internet has been incredibly beneficial for my heart and soul. I find you to be an amazing woman who I would claim as a friend , a sister, easily and lovingly. Right now my heart is hurting for my friend Terry in Monterey, and I think you may know who I mean. I hope you will please send me Judi's address so I can contact her soon. I am concerned for Terry big time.In the meantime. May you be blessed and continue to bear with godlike strength that unimaginable load on your shoulders. Wish I could do more to help besides weep. Please send judi's email address to me at mkirby@ci.eureka.ca.gov. My heart thanks you so much. And i continue to send you highest blessings and love.
ReplyDeleteWell said Linda, and I totally agree, Multiply is wonderful for forging great friendships.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you post...
I am so amazed at the wonderful friends that just seem to fall into the instant family category .. I have been very blessed by meeting some of Frans closest friends on Multiply..You are all more than friends you are part of our family.. Linda you are just beautiful.. the look on your face when you realized who
ReplyDeleteI was was priceless.. You make me smile...have a Blessed week..T