technological contact is not the same as face to face conversation

I have some online friends, some of whom are sighted and some of whom are blind. These are people that I have never met in person who I still consider my friends. Particularly amongst blind people, it is neat to have a small community where we can share struggles and successes. However, I feel that even though I can’t see them, I still get the most out of my relationships with people physically close to me. The ones who do life with me. The ones who are there through good times and bad, who see all of me, not just what I want to show. I am very fortunate to have in person friends, I know some people who are not so lucky. Friendship seems to be a dying art these days, the give and take and just being there for people. Everyone is so busy I get it. But when you find a true friend, it is worth it to keep that friendship going. Thanks to all who have been there in some cases almost as long as I’ve lived here. That is all for today.