Friends

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I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people (from all over) in

person and have developed beautiful friendships with these people because

of the internet. It's amazing how far, but how close you really are. I

have met quite a few diabetics on this list, traveling as far as 2,600 miles

to meet them. I met my soon-to-be husband on this list several years ago.

In just a little over 4 weeks from now, I will be flying to London (5,000

miles!) to meet another diabetic that I have been friends with online for

several years. and I will meet him and his wife in person for the

very first time. But, I know them so well, because of the internet and our

phone and email exchanges. We even exchange cards and gifts. It may be the

first time we see each other face to face, but we have shared so much of our

lives and so many pictures, that it will be like meeting up with old

friends. I am excited beyond words!

It's a funny thing, you always seem to find time to keep up daily with your

online friends, but hardly ever speak to those closeby. It seems the

computer has replaced the time once spent with friends and family. However,

I would never take back the opportunity I have been blessed with to meet so

many new friends because of the computer. Online friends are important!

Rhonda Y.

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> I have several online friends that I've never met and several that I

> have. I love them all the same. They are real and they have real feelings.