Why am I here?
I’m kinda wondering that myself.
But I’m in Nashville for this long weekend with about 500 other bloggers and we’ve descended upon the Opryland hotel. I know what you are thinking. That you wouldn’t wish 500 female screaming bloggers upon any reputable establishment for fear that we tip the boat too far on the side of estrogen. But I’m telling you, we are just a drop in the bucket around here. This hotel is so huge that it gives any Las Vegas hotel a run for their money.
But why am I here?
Why AM I here…
(As I ask with shaky hands pull out a card to exchange with another blogger…”I’ve never heard of you” I’m sure they’ll say. And then as soon as they hit my url they’ll see my whole story in black and white. I can’t hide anymore.)
I’m not a big conference girl. Yes I go to a writer’s conference every spring, but most weekends I’m home in California either walking our new dog or playing Uno with my preschooler.
This whole week I’ve inadvertently written about relationships: adopted, intimate, sister-friendships, my marriage relationship, meeting people in real life. I haven’t done that on purpose but I think its just been on my mind.
I’m here because of relationships.
It’s important for me to be here with my close girlfriends. It’s important that I hooked up with my friend Ashleigh who is moving from my home county to another state. It’s important that I had a hour and half long latte date with Tricia. It’s important that I am finally getting to see Annie’s town. It’s important to spend 30 minutes talking with Amber because I’m finding out that we are kindred spirits.
And finally, finally I’ll get to meet some of the (in)courage bloggers that I have the privilege to write with each month. Amazing women.
Relationships are important. Maybe some of them will “hmph” at my card, shove it in their bag and throw it out when they get home Sunday to North Carolina or North Dakota. But mayBE not. Who knows?
Who knows what can come from two women meeting at a place like this, talking about story and how God intersects ours into HIS, who knows what meetings God has planned for me?
So I’m here. Ready to make relationships. Ready to be ready, I guess.
What are you ready for today?
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Sarah,
You will love Nashville and the Opryland hotel. I live two hours south of Nashville so I get to visit often and have stayed at the hotel for meetings. Have fun making “new” relationships. You never know who God will put in your path and the impact you may have on their life or the impact they may have on yours.
Thanks, Chrysta. i’m having a blast. =)
just put your button on my blog! love it. have a wonderful time!
So happy for you that you’re there and are meeting so many great women. Now I would be the one asking why am I here?
You are a fantastic writer and I can’t think of any other place you should be!!
I’m thinking the same thing. But I know it’s good… it’s good to make connections, give hugs, laugh and even exchange those crazy cards. (btw, I really do love yours.) Love you, and love your heart.
I would LOVE to be there right now for the exact reason you mentioned – relationships. Soak it in, girlie.
Sounds like an amazing experience for relationships! I am sure you are having a blessed time!!
xo.
Just listened to your podcast of you and Chad at Grace, you guys did a great job. Very inspiring and brave. Much love!
Thanks Trina. We had an amazing time ministering there. =)
Have a great time of your life, Sarah! You are always so encouraging!
I am sorry I didn’t get a chance to meet you this weekend- your blog and writing at (in)courage are inspiring. It’s like I met too many people, but at the same time not nearly enough
Whatever the WHY, I’m so glad you were there. Love YOU and loved hanging with you in person!
Hi Sarah,
We lived in San Luis Obispo a few years ago! Gorgeous. We went to the Calvary Chapel there. I’ll have to check out your Grace podcast.
We live in Kansas now. It’s not quite as scenic.
I’ll trade my Cracker Barrel for an In-n-Out!
sarah –
such a pleasure to breakfast with you and the girls by accident. thanks for taking time to talk to me in a not-conferencey way, in a real “gonna get to know you” way. much appreciated for another not-conference girl like me. hope to run into you again soon. i will for sure be here reading.
love
abbyleigh