I cannot tell you what an amazing time I had in Georgia at bloggerfest. I almost chickened out the day before. I am SO glad I didn't. I fell in love with everyone I met and spent time with. If China new the caliber of women that are waiting to bring our daughters home - there would not be this blasted wait going on. I feel completely blessed to have had the experiences there with all of you.
Melissa - you and your hubs are the most generous and kind people I have ever met. Your home is beautiful and you have me wishing I lived in Georgia - even if I felt like I was suffocating in the humidity.
Tracy - you are even more amazing in person. I felt a connection with you since day one and I am lucky to have spent time with you. I truly consider you a dear friend and I am grateful for that friendship even more now. I hope to see you in FLA soon!
Susie - you were a wonderful travel bud - even if you did sleep in FOREVER!! (just teasin') ;0) Thanks for dealing with my bossiness! You truly are one of the sweetest people I know. I am SO excited to travel to China with you. I know it is not coincidence we met
Catherine - You are my friend and my kindred spirit - I feel a lifelong friendship coming on! I love you! 'nuff said.
Krista - I thought of you today when I saw a bumper sticker that said - "Margarita-ville University" and, if I drank I would have you make mine! I love your spunky and sarcastic sense of humor...I wonder why??? Someday I will visit you in Daytona ;)
Connie - I never stopped laughing because of you. You are witty, funny, and a true intellect. You are my true fine hair, red-headed friend - a kinship only you and I can understand.
Connie - I never stopped laughing because of you. You are witty, funny, and a true intellect. You are my true fine hair, red-headed friend - a kinship only you and I can understand.
Kris - What can I say? I feel a friendship and admiriation for you. Even on the first night when I put my foot in my mouth - you still gave me a chance - thank you. You are an amazing woman. Thanks for the tips on photog. - I am inspiried by you - truly.
Stacey - You are kind and sweet - I wish I could be more like you.
Maryellen - You are funny, hip and an amazing mom. I need your sense of humor and outlook on life.
Alison and Mali - There is no better pair than the 2 of you. You were meant to be together and it illuminates from you both.
Heather - Thanks for the shovel - I know I will get to China a little faster now! Thanks for making me some virigin drinks...YUM! You are perhaps one of the funniest and beautiful women I have have ever met. You light up the room.
Angela - Your sweet voice still rings in my head and heart. I don't think I've ever met anyone so sweet in all of my life.
Lisa - I could feel the love and excitement you had to FINALLY bring Briana home. You gave me hope that my day will come too.
Lisa and Maisie - Beautiful mom and daughter! Fabulous cook, good friend, and radiant spirits. I am SO excited to see you both again!!
Debbie & Kathy - I didn't get to know you as much as I would have liked, but, I feel fortunate to have met you and hope to meet you again in the future.
I have been working on this post for days now and the words still don't feel right. I don't know how to put into words the connection and friendship I feel with all of you. It started for me as a simple connection of circumstance - we are all women waiting to adopt our daughters from China. Which is a big deal in as of itself - but, now it is deeper. You are my friends, my kindred spirits, and in a way my family. I love you all. It sounds cliche', but I mean it - I really do. Thank you for everything - the memories, the gifts, the laughs, the tears...most of all, your friendship.
P.S.
And, just for the record. Next time I am NOT staying in a hotel - I missed WAY too much.
11 comments:
Very sweet post!
I miss all the girls so much. It was truly a remarkable time. So much fun! I'm glad to have met you and look forward to getting to know you better.
Awww, your so sweet. When I clicked on your site I was taken back to a time that seemed like forever ago...Georgia! You described everyone to a tee, except for Heather...she didn't make anything virgin for me. ;0)
I sooooo loved meeting you and glad that you made the trip! You need to move to Florida and not complain about the humidity....I've been to your neck of the woods and I still believe that hell is cooler than 'out there.'
xoxoxo!
Oh my god, you put your foot in your mouth? Woman. I don't even REMEMBER. And I swear I wasn't drunk... but it must have been something minor, and I'm all about second chances :O) and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and really look forward to the next time we (or all of us) get together! I did feel a unique connection with you- actually, in one way or another, with everyone. That is a beautiful thing.
And I love that pic I took of you laughing (the black and white, did you check them all out on our flikr?)... that captures you so perfectly. You're a very warm person and easy to talk to!
Oh friend! It was the VERY BEST time! It was so neat to meet you!! It was like we clicked from the very moment we met and knew that we'd be friends. You pegged it right when you said 'kindred spirits.'
Counting the days until we get together again!
Love ya lots! xo
I too am sorry that we didn't get a chance to talk more! I can't tell you how hard it was for me to make that trip and meet you guys. I am so glad I did, and I LOL at you blog because I was thinking that maybe next year I would get a hotel and stay longer! I will be sending you a hug with Lisa when she comes to see you next month, until them,
Ladybug hugs,
Debbie
I Just LOVE reading these posts about the weekend. Can't wait till next year!!!!!! It was so great meeting you - I'm thinking next year I will be having A LOT of blow up mattresses on the floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are right, we missed tons because we stayed at that posh hotel! Next time I'm sacrificing some sleep for more fun! You know how I need my beauty sleep. :P
Hey there,
Sounds like an awesome time was had by all. I'm so bummed I wasn't able to make it. We were up North instead of South where I would have rather been. Hope to meet you on one of these blogger bashers. If you get to Fl - I don't live to far from Tracy.
welcome back girl!!! thanks for the kind words you made me blush :)
It was great meeting you too! I looove the shoes that you gave me for sohie, I am going to order another pair once I know what size our little munchkin wears!
Tell you hubs to start looking for some condos in Utah for us to rent! I don't think we will all make it another year to get together again.
It was an amazing weekend....
maryellen
You got it, girl! That hotel is WAY too isolating. Besides, Melissa's party shack is way better than any hotel around.
Looking forward to late nights yackin' next year. You have to watch Tracy around that pool though. She starts splashing you out of nowhere ;0)
Woohoo to my fine-haired sister!
I too was wishing I had stayed at the house, missed too much!
Loved meeting you, and thank you SO MUCH for the cutest little shoes! I've already picked out some fabric I'm going to get to make something to match this adorable dots!!!
XOXOXOXOXO
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