It’s hard to feel left out, isn’t it?
Even when the left-out-ed-ness isn’t on purpose.
Even when it’s just a matter of geography or timing or finances.
Or the fact that you had another commitment when the rest of your writing team for (in)courage were headed to the beach together.
And some days I’m totally tempted to photo shop myself in. If I knew anything at all about photo shop.
But I know that they love me, and that we’re always together in spirit.
And I figured some of you might be feeling the same way with the Blissdom blogging conference right around the corner. It’s hard not to feel that twinge of left-out-ed-ness.
So, I have a 4-step prescription to propose:
1- Stop and sing, “Jesus loves me this I know.” At least twice. For reals.
2- Get a tight, tight hug from one of your kids or your husband or a friend.
3- Check out all these ways to join our community – Bloom (in)courage Book Club, Passion for Compassion, BlogFrog friends.
4- Come join us for a Beach House Twitter Party tonight.
Because while some of us will be at Blissdom, we wanted a chance to hang out with ALL of you, especially those who won’t be going. And the beauty of twitter is that it isn’t limited by geography or time zones.
Tonight, 9pm-10pm EST. Tweeting under hashtag #incourage
Oh and there will be goodies. Goodies galore!
Because whether on line or in person, this is the place where you’re always welcome
– just. as. you. are.
To those of you who are going to Blissdom and worry about still battling the nagging feeling of being left out – come hang with us! Thursday night 1/27 at 9.30pm we’ll be bringing the Beach House to you. Details and a chance to help us get a head count – right here.
You’re lovely – just as you are.
And we’re not just saying that.
By Lisa-Jo, The Gypsy Mama and Community Manager for (in)courage
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well considering I don’t have twitter and that I’ll be at a band concert…I’m still left out…but that’s okay I guess…
You’re clearly with us in spirit! Have fun tonight!
Thanks!!
ahhh. thanks for writing this. i suffer from the disappointing syndrome of *i want to do everythingitis*. i haven’t been twittering. but might have to now. so i won’t be disappointed.
Ohhh, I feel your pain with the wanting to do everything (itis). I am guilty of that every day of my life – always so afraid of missing something and moping like cRAZY when I do! I pray you have peace with your decision/situation – and that you’ll join us next year!!
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I completely wish I was going this year, but still home with the babies, and not feeling well enough to go. Sigh. Next year.
Would you like me to bring chocolate covered cherries? 😉 🙂
Do you even need to ask??
I’ve been hoping and wishing and praying that you ladies headed to Blissdom will find that it has changed to Blessdom – praying that you’ll be overwhelmed by grace and love. And this post is right on time. I won’t get to be there with you in person, but I will certainly be there tonight on twitter. I’m thinking I’ll bring Twizzlers…dipped in chocolate, of course.
You know me so well!
Twizzlers dipped in chocolate?! Something new to crave every day!
I’ll have to try to start the bedtime stories earlier tonight as I keep missing twitter parties due to the bedtime storytime, though, if I have to miss, I’d rather miss for bedtime storytime than for something less significant…
sounds like a blast and plan on attending.
rlee1950
I wish I could go to Blissdom…but I guess I’ll settle for a twitter party instead. Which won’t really be settling – I don’t have to worry about what to wear! Plus, I can bring chocolate and not have to share! =) We’ll see if my family cooperates this evening – that will determine whether I’ll be there.
Ok, So I haven’t been tweeting very much at all, have not been blogging at my site that I was so desperate to create after 3 years online without having my own. I am in the middle of making a huge decision w/my personal ministry/business Christian Women Affiliate. I’ve never been to Blissdom. I am feeling a bit like heading to the Beach house! The chocolate stash is already here (ha, like there is ever a doubt) It’s warm here in Orlando, but I’ll brew up a cup of jo anyhow. ♡ Decaf of course. Caffeine only comes from chocolate in my world. Look forward to seeing y’all there. I will hit some friends up to join us too.
This is so awesome! Thank you!
Hope I can make it tonight. Wish I was going to any of the conferences!! Thanks for the twitter party.
Hello! I am a twitter newbie. How do I rsvp for the party??
No RSVP necessary 🙂
How very thoughtful of you to think of those of us who are “left behind” – hope you all have a blast and we will be with you in spirit if not in kind – looking forward to all the blogs which come out of the event!!
I’ll be at the twitter party! Thanks! 🙂
@VectoringMomma
lots of fun
Lisa-Jo, I love your generous, compassionate, considerate heart. That is all.
Of all the blogging conferences this is one I would love to someday be able to attend. I dont’ twitter, but I will be reading posts from a great deal of bloggers who will be there. Thank you for making everyone feel welcomed even if they can’t attend. Have fun for us!
It was not in HIS plan that I attend this year, but I look forward to meeting all the wonderful, creative women I have come to know through blogging next year.
Enjoy yourselves and have a safe journey.
Deborah