milovany Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 and it left me wondering how many of YOU know each other IRL? Natalieclare and I have been friends for almost 20 years, since our college days. We've gone through getting married, having babies, homeschooling, tough family relationships, moving, and MORE together. She and her three youngest stopped by for a few hours this afternoon; they live about an hour and a half from where I live. She's the one that told me about this site -- who else of y'all are friends IRL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 and it left me wondering how many of YOU know each other IRL? Natalieclare and I have been friends for almost 20 years, since our college days. We've gone through getting married, having babies, homeschooling, tough family relationships, moving, and MORE together. She and her three youngest stopped by for a few hours this afternoon; they live about an hour and a half from where I live. She's the one that told me about this site -- who else of y'all are friends IRL? How cool! I hope you had a great visit. She's one of my favorite avatars. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 That's neat! I have met some ladies from here IRL. Three, to be exact. I am hoping that number will increase soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Natalieclare called me the other day--so sweet and encouraging. Too bad we can't drive down the road and meet in person--we're too many states apart!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I know UrbanMom...she is my sister and I am the big sister in her avatar. She is the fat baby. Wouldn't you know though..she turned out taller and thinner than me! :confused: We are both homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I know UrbanMom...she is my sister and I am the big sister in her avatar. She is the fat baby. Wouldn't you know though..she turned out taller and thinner than me! :confused: We are both homeschooling! That's neat! My sister would sooner poke her eyes out than homeschool, so I'm always extra excited for people who have supportive, much less like-minded, family! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 jail warden, Jean in IN and I are great friends here in Indiana. :) We email about daily, talk on the phone often and get together (between field trips, mom's night out and other stuff) several times a month. Jail warden and I attend the same church, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I've been unloading the car, pushing the baby on the swing, fixing swimsuit straps, switching the loads of laundry, folding the laundry, reheating pizza, talking with Charles about life, and doing lots of other little things usually done with Grace and Sophia's assistance. I miss my girls already, though Charles is stepping up nicely! Darla, that was such a marvelous visit today. Very relaxing. And how delightful to hold that sweet little babe. Axel is making me baby hungry--mmm-mmm. And anyone fortunate enough to live anywhere near Muffinmom is in for a real treat. ;) (pun intended). Thinking about the wonderful connections I have has got me humming "reach out, reach out and touch someone..." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 {Mwaa!} That's a smooch. Your kiddos are such a treat. It was enjoyable to watch Ava with Axel ... glad you got home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 How cool that you guys have remained friends so long and that your lives are so similar. I've met several moms from this board and, even when we didn't have a lot in common, we had a lot in common. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I know Diane, formerly in Hong Kong. We 'met' here, and then later met IRL. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I met Kim in Appalachia back in college and she's been a wonderful friend for 20 years. We don't visit often anymore (live 10 hours apart) but we talk frequently on the phone. She was the first homeschooler I ever knew. I've met Johanna. We started going to her church at Christmastime but didn't meet until just this past week. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I don't know anyone on these boards IRL but I am meeting Hoggirl tomorrow for coffee!!! I cannot wait :D And hoepfully soon those of us in AR will be having a meet up somewhere. I am looking forward to meeting Jackie and everyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 and it left me wondering how many of YOU know each other IRL? Saille doesn't post here often (on The Denim Jumper much more) but I know her from real life. We didn't meet online, or even in our local homeschool group, but I'm not sure why since we're on the same hs'ing forums. We met at (UU) church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 How cool that you guys have remained friends so long and that your lives are so similar. I've met several moms from this board and, even when we didn't have a lot in common, we had a lot in common. :lol::lol: Well, I really got a good laugh over the "similar lives" comment, Amy. When Darla first started homeschooling, there was NO WAY I was going to join those ranks. Uh-uh. I was happy to support her, I just didn't want one ounce of pressure to do it myself. We actually had to have a discussion at one point, (hope you don't mind me sharing, Darla dear!) agreeing to trust each other to listen to the Holy Spirit and let Him direct our lives even if He leads us down different paths. I would listen to God, but I'm too stubborn sometimes to listen to mere mortals. 'Course, eventually I've ended up traveling down the same paths as Darla. She's such a pioneer with big big faith. I'm glad we're in similar places now, but I'm equally glad we kept our friendship strong through the dissimilar times. I'm a long-haul kind of friend. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Will I shock you if I tell you I don't even remember that?! (The part about having to have a discussion about letting each make their own decisions, in the context of homeschooling.) I believe you -- because when I got convicted of something back then I thought it was right for everyone, pretty much -- but I don't remember it. Well, all the same (and with no pride at all; I see that signature tag; okay no pride in THIS anyway, lol), I'm glad you're homeschooling after all! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 And anyone fortunate enough to live anywhere near Muffinmom is in for a real treat. ;) (pun intended). :lol: I just found out that I know lovemywhirlygirls--she lives nearby and our kids took swim lessons together. She's the one who clued me in to the WTM boards. I am forever in her debt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I know Christina in OR. I met her last fall when her family moved to my town. I've met Peek-A-Boo, someone named Melissa (from AR? MelissaM? Sorry, I can't remember!), and another gal who posted for a long time but is no longer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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