Which conference did you attend, Sarah? I had some good friends at Festival of Faith and Writing this past weekend.
Also, I think I am one of those people who calls people friend too quickly. 😉 It's a habit I picked up from my youngest, who could make friends within minutes on any playground. It was never until much later that they would even exchange names. The decision to be a friend came first, the details would come in time. 💜
Yes! That's where I was too. I'm sure there were so many faces and names that I missed. It was a larger event than I anticipated.
And for the record: I love people who call others "friend" easily. I am one of them too. :) I just think we need to be aware of what "layer" of friend they might be. Trust and transparency need time.
I wish I'd been able to attend the conference. My *actual* friends, Susy Flory and Alison Hodgson were present.
Yes, there are layers, and yes, trust and transparency take time. It was funny, though, how quickly my husband and I could make "friends" when we were backpacking through Southeast Asia for three months just recently. Fellow travelers--anyone else with a backpack who could speak even a little bit of English was someone to hang out with, at least for a few days until our paths diverged. We found our shared experiences gave us enough in common to at least begin a friendship, despite all the other differences present. It was truly refreshing, tbh.
That sounds like a really great experience. And another reminder to me why being together, doing things together, bind us in a way that’s hard to replicate otherwise.
Yes! I'm absolutely feeling this too. And let me just say that you embody this so well. Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders and for creating space for me at the table (and in the bnb, the car, the conference room, the conversations, etc.). :) Grateful for you.
Yes to all of this! It was really wonderful to be at the Festival of Faith and Writing for my second time, to be around other writers, to be reminded of the wonder of words and commas and even em dashes, to deepen one or two friendships because that can happen more easily in person than online, and kindle some possible new friendships that can hopefully continue.
I was so moved, so many times at the FF&W! I was hoping to spot you in the crowd, but never did. However, I did pick up an ARC of your book from your publisher's table! Also, can one actually have too many em dashes? Shoot.
Oh I wish I knew you were there!! I would have loved to connect. I am sure there were so many faces I missed too… (also I didn’t realize IVP would have ARCs there! Such a fun surprise. I’m glad you got one!)
Which conference did you attend, Sarah? I had some good friends at Festival of Faith and Writing this past weekend.
Also, I think I am one of those people who calls people friend too quickly. 😉 It's a habit I picked up from my youngest, who could make friends within minutes on any playground. It was never until much later that they would even exchange names. The decision to be a friend came first, the details would come in time. 💜
Yes! That's where I was too. I'm sure there were so many faces and names that I missed. It was a larger event than I anticipated.
And for the record: I love people who call others "friend" easily. I am one of them too. :) I just think we need to be aware of what "layer" of friend they might be. Trust and transparency need time.
I wish I'd been able to attend the conference. My *actual* friends, Susy Flory and Alison Hodgson were present.
Yes, there are layers, and yes, trust and transparency take time. It was funny, though, how quickly my husband and I could make "friends" when we were backpacking through Southeast Asia for three months just recently. Fellow travelers--anyone else with a backpack who could speak even a little bit of English was someone to hang out with, at least for a few days until our paths diverged. We found our shared experiences gave us enough in common to at least begin a friendship, despite all the other differences present. It was truly refreshing, tbh.
That sounds like a really great experience. And another reminder to me why being together, doing things together, bind us in a way that’s hard to replicate otherwise.
Yes! Feeling this deeply! (And what a delight to meet you in person!)
Ohmygoodness. You too. So much.
“Create space on our own shoulders.” I love that Sarah!
Yes! I'm absolutely feeling this too. And let me just say that you embody this so well. Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders and for creating space for me at the table (and in the bnb, the car, the conference room, the conversations, etc.). :) Grateful for you.
I think it’s reciprocal. 💙
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Yes to all of this! It was really wonderful to be at the Festival of Faith and Writing for my second time, to be around other writers, to be reminded of the wonder of words and commas and even em dashes, to deepen one or two friendships because that can happen more easily in person than online, and kindle some possible new friendships that can hopefully continue.
Yes yes and yes.
It was so, so good to meet you, Sarah. Thank you for modeling the tenderness and generosity you write about.
I’m so glad we got to chat for a bit!
I was so moved, so many times at the FF&W! I was hoping to spot you in the crowd, but never did. However, I did pick up an ARC of your book from your publisher's table! Also, can one actually have too many em dashes? Shoot.
Oh I wish I knew you were there!! I would have loved to connect. I am sure there were so many faces I missed too… (also I didn’t realize IVP would have ARCs there! Such a fun surprise. I’m glad you got one!)