Would you like to know what's great about the handmade community?
Family.
I have have know all my life that most (not all) artists are truly the most friendly and sharing group of people, and since I've started selling my creations on line, I have made so many new friends there too.
And some have become family. Let me share with you my newest family member.
Monika from MyEuropeanTouch.
(Monika - me)
I first "met" Monika many years ago when we were both selling on Etsy. I had totally fallen in love with a violin that she had mosaic-ed. It was gorgeous. Fast forward a few years, and I had left Etsy and started selling on Handmade Artists. Well, who did I run into in the forums? You guessed it....Monika.
Then, just a few weeks ago, we were in her neck of the country visiting family, and when I sent Monika a message about meeting for coffee....she did not hesitate to squeeze me into her very busy schedule. (She had just purchased a new condo and was in the middle of moving and unpacking).
I am so glad she did, because dinner with her made my vacation complete. Sometimes you meet a person that you feel like you've know forever, and that's how it was with us. Instant BFF's lol.
( And yes, I totally believe that it was God who brought us together. )
(my hubby Chuck and Monika)
And not only did I enjoy our visit, so did Chuck (the proud recipient of one of her mosaic doves).
(Monika - me - Hannah - Brandon - Chuck)
Now here's a new family photo, one I will proudly display on my wall.
Love this handmade community!
Be blessed,
Debbi
9 comments:
Debbi, ya had ta make me wipe a tear.....(smiff)....I so did enjoy meeting you all and yes, it was like old times and we have known each other forever. I shared with Glen, that his presence was expected and I didn't know. So next time he will be there....
P.S. My throne is installed and it helps my back so much, that was really Glen's intention on this housewarming gift....LOL
What a sweet man....
later babe....♥
Awww, ilove it! So nice to actually meet people you feel like you've known for a long time, but actually never met.
Great that you got to meet up. I love that even though the internet can be quite an anonymous place, it's still possible to meet people and meet new friends :-)
Anyone who gets in the area of the Upstate of South Carolina, feel free to contact me. I can't travel to other areas (wife's health issues), but if y'all get in the Greenville, SC area, let me know. Great that you met with Monika, thanks for the pictures. Wish I was there with y'all.
you're not that far from me...maybe next time we're heading to Florida we'll make a minor detour for coffee. :0)
It's so great to connect with people and become friends. It's awesome that you found Monika again at Handmade Artists. =0) Excellent photos, and I thank you for sharing with us.
Have a wonderful weekend!
So much fun to finally be able to meet your online family in person! We have done it a few times and it is like long lost friends coming together.
PS - You had stopped by my blog earlier in the week and asked what a plank is. I had no way to reply to the comment, but I wanted to let you know that it's an exercise that engages your core. And it can be pretty tough!
=0)
Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad I stopped by your blog too. I haven't been here in awhile.
I love this! How cool and fun. You all look great.
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