DISQUS

tony sheng · 1 year ago

this is one of my favorite stories about my blog.... in the spring of 2005, i met a youth pastor outside of phoenix who was doing some of the same kinds of things with his students. we started linking, commenting, etc. later that spring, he invited me to come out and visit and help him with a community outreach week he was doing with his students. he flew me out [for free] that summer for four days, i hung out with his kids and leaders, helped out with the outreach, crashed in his living room, ate meals with his wife and kids. an amazing time.
we still stay in touch and he's gone on to plant a church and still doing awesome things with his community.

Joanne · 1 year ago

We belong to the Holt adoption online bulletin board and many of us have become friends (we have get togethers, see each other at the Holt picnic every June, etc.Hey, you guys should join us-- it's in Fullerton!). We have a Christmas card exchange too. It's been a real lifeline for our adoption processes. Last year, I happened to mention that I was having a Thomas the Train theme for my 3 year old's birthday party. I got 2 gifts from people out of state! One was a train cookie cutter and another was 2 Thomas windbreaker jackets.

Love the antlers!!

caskeyshane · 1 year ago

got to hang out with two of my favorite bloggers yesterday....mr hake and yourself!! Thanks for making it happen bro...it was great to talk in person!

Chris · 1 year ago

In September I posted about my 2-year old dancing to Johnny Cash - http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=93

A month later a package arrives in the mail from my friend Mark - http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=152

Isaac Downing · 1 year ago

Just a dose of irritation and jealousy now and then...

skiescolliiide · 1 year ago

I've received some free books from Craig Groeschel and Mark Batterson.

And I have alot that I hope to meet someday!

Connie · 1 year ago

I haven't received anything, but I've given plenty to other bloggers I've never met. It's great fun!

Loran · 1 year ago

Los
Tell me what you've always wanted from Seattle....I can make it happen!

Hannah · 1 year ago

I've gotten two cds and a t-shirt from two bloggers that I read pretty regularly. I've sent things as well.

Stacey · 1 year ago

I'll vouch for 6yearmed. Know her personally - she's a peach!!

Jessica · 1 year ago

Hmmm, I have yet to receive any stuff from my fellow bloggers, but I did meet/walk up Mt. Rubidoux with Heather.

Jonathon · 1 year ago

This was pretty cool for a little bit...

Read here - http://jburnside.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-bad-i...

Then here for the follow up -
http://jburnside.blogspot.com/2007/12/my-new-pa...

Kind of funny I guess

Christina Ellis · 1 year ago

Hi, I foudn your blog through Adam and Dan and love reading it!

A fellow blogger (that I didn't know) came up to me at one of my husband's shows and said, "Hi, I'm _______. I read your blog all the time!" Then her mom introduced herself to me a few weeks ago at church, I think it's pretty neat!

kathy · 1 year ago

All i want to know is what is that stuff growing out of your head? Hair is not YOU...

Ryan B · 1 year ago

just comments. but, i have to say that just the past few months i've discovered how networks of blogs can become community. a space of encouragement, friendship, and faith. good stuff.

Adam F · 1 year ago

I love blogifts! It's cold enough here in FL to see animals with real antlers running around.

Danielle · 1 year ago

:) That was FUN! It was all Darcie's idea.

You know..we could have met in the ATL, if you didn't have so many darn e-mail's clogging up your inbox. Just kidding.

I have had a few close blogging friends send me things as well. It DOES bring it all to life. Life is fun.

tunz · 1 year ago

I try to buy peoples music from the blog world. I have some great finds.

Allen Arnn · 1 year ago

A couple of years ago I planned a trip to California with a friend I'd only met on blogs and we stayed with friends we'd both only met on blogs. I'm glad that none of us turned out to be mass murderers.

Also, I've met the famous Flowerdust and Chris and several others a few times in person.

Lots of fun... quite amazing, actually, the community this blog world has become.

steven.russell · 1 year ago

So if I compliment your readers dows that mean you'll send some to me?

Or perhaps I could compliment your Macbook Pro.

Does that mean I will get it in the mail soon?!

jamey johnson · 1 year ago

High Fashion BRO! High Fashion! Lookin' Good.

Darcie · 1 year ago

I'm so very glad you got them and modeled for us (and didn't think we were creepy!). Thanks for pimping my blog!
:)

Ronni · 1 year ago

OH yeah... One lady sent me a ton of cd's from a conference I so wanted to go to... and a book and goodies... the wildest thing... my old art blog... I met this lady, befriended her and 5 years later we are still buddies.. two years ago I went out and spent a week with her and her family in TX... she came here once too...

Biggest things... One guy from CA wanted to support my ministry, and I was looking to get some equipment. I asked for prayer... he looked up the whois on my domain, got my address and sent me money. A check. A real one. Stunned me. Then a few months later I posted that I'd be gone for a few weeks as I was going home. God told this dude I didn't have the money (I didn't and was borrowing and selling guitars)... he emails me asks for my paypal... I didn't want to give it to him but thought.. hrm. I wake up the next day and there is 600 bux in there (the exact amount I needed!). Not kidding.

I've met Randy B. from IHOP (emailed him a few times) and he blessed me with some stuff that changed my LIFE. Not to mention some advice. Good dude. I've met two or three others also.

Blogging is changing the world. It's much smaller now. :)

Red Wine Gums · 1 year ago

I've made one of my best friends through blogging. It's about people. It's about connecting. It's great :-)

Loran · 1 year ago

Dude...I'm sending you something!

Renee Garcia · 1 year ago

So I can't wait to see all the crazy stuff you get now from this thread! LOL

We have an online message board for parents of kids with Down syndrome and we get together at least once a year. We have SO much fun hanging out with our beautiful kids! Most of them read my blog too. ;)