Three Writers Meet

This past week I got the pleasure of meeting Martha who runs the blog The Martha Review. I started following her blog way back in 2014. I find that her adventures, stories from her great granddaughter Lia, and her recipes to be down to earth and enriching. With each passing comment on her blog, we became friends. Soon we put our friendship onto Facebook.

After moving to Glen Burnie, Maryland I learned that Martha had a daughter who lives close to us. She asked my husband, Matt and I if we felt comfortable with her stopping by for a visit. Matt and I agreed, and a date was arranged. I could hardly sleep the night before because I was so excited to meet my long-time blogger friend.

The morning came quickly, and I eagerly counted down the hours until she would arrive. To help keep the butterflies in my stomach in check I decided to deep clean my apartment for the second time.

Soon my iphone buzzed with a text message from Martha with her status. Matt and I grabbed our white canes and headed outside to wait for her. Soon she called, needing directions on how to get to our house. Thank goodness for my husband Matt who helped get Martha here. I stink at giving directions.

After a brief hug Matt, Martha, her little dog, Snowball and I went inside for a chat. I got to know Snowball who was the sweetest little dog. Snowball’s fur was so soft and curly. After getting petted by Matt and I he quickly gave Martha some kisses then settled down for a nap.

While he was napping, we sat around our kitchen table swapping stories. Martha told me about how Lia and all the family were doing. It’s so exciting to hear how Lia is growing up to be a fine young lady. We talked about blogging and how much things have changed since Covid. Matt and I shared some of our most recent projects including a gospel tract that Matt had wrote and I helped design. Martha was impressed with it. What touched me the most was that Matt, and I were able to present our own life testimony. Her words of encouragement after she read mine gave me strength and courage to keep writing my memoir and my book of poetry.

Martha is a strong woman who I look up to. She is humble and kind. Martha, your advice on life touched me very much.

After our chat we took a few selfies together. That was so fun to do. 😊

Martha, thank you so much for coming all the way from South Carolina for the visit. We look forward to having you stop by again one day. And, before I forget, thank you so much for the homemade meatballs you brought us. I can’t wait to host my next dinner party.

Photo Credit: Martha DeMeo