tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post7696385143370834625..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: The Value of Writing FriendsEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79048913040970442092019-09-12T09:42:36.814-04:002019-09-12T09:42:36.814-04:00Ah, Cindy, your words echo the cries of my heart. ...Ah, Cindy, your words echo the cries of my heart. I want ... no, need to cultivate friendships on a more personal level, not just acquaintances through homeschooling or church, but true "kindred spirits." I grew up without friends, my mom my best friend until our daughters became my friends. Now, with an empty nest and a busier-than-ever schedule, I have even less time for friendships, but I find myself making that time. "Facebook friendships" have become dear to me, even those with the people you mentioned--the ones we rarely see and some we never have and maybe never will this side of heaven. One of the latter, a gracious woman of God and a talented writer, did an unexpected kindness to me, one with possible far-reaching results. And I am blessed. I'm also blessed to call you my friend, Cindy. Your heart's thoughts often mesh with mine, although you may not know that. Blessings, dear friend!Cathy Mayfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15678758651406634191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65307058399979851732019-09-10T18:59:19.277-04:002019-09-10T18:59:19.277-04:00They are faithful and supportive peers and FAMILY....They are faithful and supportive peers and FAMILY.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37765243481701241032019-09-10T18:58:48.546-04:002019-09-10T18:58:48.546-04:00I know...I dread winter because we don't see e...I know...I dread winter because we don't see each other.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25843373956875137962019-09-10T18:58:12.332-04:002019-09-10T18:58:12.332-04:00Amen.Amen.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75435214013156824302019-09-10T10:46:19.873-04:002019-09-10T10:46:19.873-04:00I am thankful for the new writers friends I meet a...I am thankful for the new writers friends I meet at writer conferences and online. I learn great wisdom from other writers.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30415861095619104412019-09-10T09:49:37.729-04:002019-09-10T09:49:37.729-04:00I couldn't agree with you more, Cindy! I just ...I couldn't agree with you more, Cindy! I just told my husband the other day that it's heading into that time of year with less conferences, which means I won't see writer friends in person for a bit, and I really miss that. Thanks for the tips to stay in touch! Julie Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529142515873235474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50389362836049523822019-09-10T08:34:01.114-04:002019-09-10T08:34:01.114-04:00Without question, I don't think I would surviv...Without question, I don't think I would survive this journey called writing without the many wonderful friends it has afforded me. God seems to always put the right person, with the right message, in the right place, at the right time. I thank God for each one as I pray for them each morning.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.com