Friday, July 10, 2009

Disney and Friendships

Our vacation has come and gone. We had a great time. The weather was hot. The food was plentiful, I gain 4 pounds! The rides were a blast, at least that's what my husband and daughter told me. Going round and round and up and down isn’t my thing. So, I’m that person you pass on the way to your ride whose waiting for her family. Going to Disney was fun and memorable but I had a added bonus to my trip.

I got to meet a special friend who I was introduced to through my blog. During our vacation I made plans with Lisa from Sharing Life with Lisa to have some girl time. It was such a blessing to visit with someone who is like-minded. I love how she’s not afraid to speak the truth or how she declares her love for Jesus without any apologies. Her smile is infectious and her heart is genuine. We shared so much that day, it was like we had been girlfriends for a lifetime. It’s a day I will always remember and cherish.

The minute I saw her in the lobby at the resort where my family was staying, I knew she was a friend for life! Our lives that once were so separate, God has knitted into a beautiful friendship.

Lisa, you have blessed my life!

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17 comments:

Karen said...

So glad both of you precious ladies could finally meet in person....

Beth Herring said...

oh how fun! Yolanda and I had so much fun meeting also. Isn't it nice to put your arms around each other?

Unknown said...

Wow, I just read about Beth and Yolanda meeting. Now I read that you got to meet Lisa.

God is awesome!

Yolanda said...

Oh how awesome, Miss Lisa Shaw has so encouraged me. What a beautiful picture for you to cherish your first meeting together.

Tea with Tiffany said...

I love the encouragement of knowing you got to meet Lisa in person. She's quite a woman of God I can tell. What a gift! I'm still waiting to meet a fellow blogger in person. I'm thankful to know I will meet Lisa and many others at the bloggers retreat in Florida. I can't wait.

Thanks for sharing this pic and sweet note about your vacation.

Lisa said...

So far I have not met any of my blogging friends, but I can't wait! Prayerfully many of us will share hugs in Houston.
Blessings ~ Lisa

LisaShaw said...

Aww, Tammy, you have blessed my life dear friend and your message here as flooded me with the gift of warm tears.

Our God knows what He's doing and He brings hearts together as ONE in HIM. I truly don't know how to express my gratitude to HIM for knitting ours.

I look forward to speaking to you off line too :) Love ya.

Cathy said...

Oh, That is so exciting for you two to meet! You are both lovely children of God. I came to visit from Karen's. :)

Kelly said...

I already read Lisa's post on your visit. What a blessing!

Beth in NC said...

Awwwwwwwww, I love Lisa! I'm so glad you were able to meet.

Laura said...

you guys are beautiful...

Marsha said...

So thankful the two of you were able to connect in person. You are both very special women.

Blessings.

~Amy~ said...

wow, I would love to do that. 2 special hearts united as one. you too are so passionate about God and post abortion I would have loved to be in on the conversation. I am hoping to meet some fellow bloggers at SheSpeaks in a couple of weeks.

Edie said...

Oh I'm so jealous! :) You have both been huge blessings to me. I bet it was a great day!!

Terri Tiffany said...

How wonderful that you got to meet Lisa! I hope to also some day:)) Thank you for stopping by my blog. Love meeting new friends:) looks like you really enjoyed your time here in Florida. Wasn't it hot???

Lori Laws said...

Hey Tammy, how awesome you and Lisa got to meet! God is truly SO good! I've met so many wonderful people all over the world through the internet, and I wonder and wait to see if God will give me the privilege of meeting some of them here on earth! You are blessed!!

Jennifer said...

Oh, Tammy...I am glad you guys had such a great time on your vacation trip...making memories for a lifetime.

I am in North Carolina right now until Tyler and Roger finishes football camp at Western Carolina University on Sunday. Then, it is off to Florida to meet, Kim, Debra and finally, Lisa! I can't wait to be in her presence also. I can only image how infectious her smile is and I know her sweet spirit is equally so.

I will be sharing lots of pictures very, very soon.

Love you!