The final leg of our wonderful California trip ended with a planned meet-up with our own Active Rainer - Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist! We decided to fly out of San Jose so I could meet this dear friend in person! Over the past 15 years, we have enjoyed many blog comments, numerous phone calls, and have even participated in an online Bible study together.
When I first began blogging back in 2010, Kathleen was one of the first people who I resonated with as she shared her health journey with us. We were kindred spirits and sisters from another mister the moment we connected. This is when I discovered that Active Rain was so much more than a blogging platform.
I have met many other Active Rain friends over the years so when we planned our California excursion, I knew we had to figure out how to make this in-person meeting happen. We were both so excited as the meeting date inched closer. I could not wait to meet this phenomenal woman in person.
When I saw her with tears in her eyes, it felt like I was hugging someone I had known all of my life. Her warmth, humor, and, candor are as real as it gets. One of the things I love most about Kathleen is her no-nonsense, logical approach to everything. She is no-drama and I love that about her.
Dinner sailed by as the conversation simply flowed by effortlessly. And when the bill arrived already paid, my husband Mark was astonished. Sneaky Kathleen arrived early and made sure that she took care of everything. We were so surprised and honored to be treated to such a wonderful dinner.
When you are planning your vacations around the country, take a look at your AR roster and see if there are blogging friends who you might be able to meet. It is so worth making this happen and it deepens our connections here in the Rain so much. This was the perfect way to end our California journey.
Thank you, Kathleen, for your warm welcome, the delicious meal, but most of all, for your genuine friendship and love. Having been home now for almost a week, I am still pinching myself from this wonderful trip. Happy summer travels to all.
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