Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Phone calls, text messages, e-mails and in-person meetings

I love phone calls, text messages, e-mails and meeting friends in person. Yes, I haven't ventured to the world of twitter yet. Maybe because I still have a really old phone--you know, no data plan.
Keeping with the idea of "thankfulness" here are some of my favorite surprises:
I had worked a long day and partly cleaned  the house; my feet were up and my favorite show was on TV. Phone rings. Do I answer or not?? Well, the election is over so it must be someone I know!
My friend from Pennsylvania! She always calls at the most interesting times; and it is always a joyful surprise! We chat...and I am already feeling her energy reaching me.
A couple of Sundays ago I was sitting at church. Towards the end I stood up and was watching down (I happened to be sitting higher up this time).  I had to look again, really, could it be???? I had not seen him or his family in a really long time. Moving to a different state, we had somehow lost touch. But here he was! What a wonderful surprise!
My weekly surprises often come in the form of a text message: "Love you mom, have a great day!" I also love this one: " Are you still at school? Want to go for dinner?"
There are also the e-mails that include an invitation for coffee, a movie, listening to a friend play music at a club. Wonderful surprises to brighten the day.
I am SO thankful for friends--both close by and far away. I count myself blessed!

11 comments:

  1. In person, real and "virtual" friends as I like to think of my SOL world. I too share your gratitude for the friends that make our lives richer in what matters.

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    1. Thanks Anita for the reminder of my "virtual" friends!

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  2. I know just how that call from Pensylvania feels...I have a friend in Albuquerque whose calls are just like that for me! Texts from my daughter and son can make my day, too. I love it when my mom or sisters call wanting to get together. A fellow teaching friend and I get together for coffee fairly often through the year (we are in the same Sunday School class, too) and right now are planning a trip to our local art museum for Christmas. Friends are such a blessing! Our slicing friends can be counted among them, too.

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    1. Slicing friends...you are definitely a blessing! Thank you for commenting on my blog!

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  3. I love getting those happenstance moments too. But it is even more fun when I can pop into someone's life with my contact. Friends are such a source of joy.

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    1. Just tonight I got to experience the joy of being with friends!

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  4. Maybe we can learn to Twit together. I just got an older- new fancy phone from my daughter and I have to figure it out- fast or everyone will be really giving me grief around our Thankful table. Happy Thanksgiving. xo

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    1. You are giving me ideas...it just might be time for an upgrade....

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  5. I love how you wrote, "Phone rings. Do I answer or not?? Well, the election is over so it must be someone I know!" Our house phone has been blissfully quiet since the election - I think I need to call some friends!

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  6. I still pick up the phone to call people. I wish more people did. (And it irks me when people let calls, not just mine, go to voice mail. Since when do we need to ignore people who care about us?)

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