They always say you know who your true friends are when something tragic happens to you. Well that's a lie, you know who your true friends are years after something tragic happens to you. It's been in the last year that I've really been taught about friendship and how friendships start where you least expect it.
This topic was brought to me from one of my best friends Kristy who I've known since we were 5. We were on the phone one day talking about a friend of mine who was helping me with my charity. Kristy asked me how I met them and of course I said Facebook. This is my usually answer now a days. Social media has kind of taken over my life, like many of us in small businesses, who have blogs and run charities.
Amazing things can truly happen on social media sites when used correctly!
I honestly am still in shock of the support of these friends I have met through Facebook. It all started when we founded our charity. Every time I would post about an event or even a fundraiser these new friends would be right there asking what we needed, what they could do to help and sharing about our charity. I know it doesn't seem like much to click a share button, but you would be surprised on people you think would share what your doing in their community, but don't. It's very heartbreaking sometimes to be "ignored". I understand people have lives and not everyone has money or time to donate, but it's nice to just be told,"hey, it's great what you're doing in memory of your son."
Ok, so back to the happy post. :) I have met some really sweet, helpful, and amazing men and women in the last 6 months alone. From people donating their services of photography to cookies, and people donating items and money that I never expected. Not only has this been from new friends but also long time friends that have been by my side for the last 4 heart wrenching years. I really just want to thank you all for everything you have done for us and I hope you know how much easier you make it to live after a loss.
God bless. Love you guys!
