Praying for Love
No, it’s not a love affair between me and my youngest Swiss grandson, Chrissy. But, Chrissy is the reason for my blog topic today.
I was shocked earlier this week to learn that Chrissy has a girlfriend. I didn’t know it. I hadn’t heard anything about it! And Chris lived for about 5 months here in Montana last year… it’s not like we’re distant relatives!
I was delighted to learn the news, because Bob & I have been praying everyday for Chris… asking God to keep him safe, help him find happiness, help him be accepted into the nursing program he has applied for, and help some smart young female discover what a sweet. lovable guy he is – and give him the love and affirmation he needs and deserves. I know God listens to my prayers. I was convinced He would answer these fervent requests.
Prayers Answered
Then I learned in a text exchange with our daughter (Chrissy’s mom) this week that not only has Chris found a girlfriend, but he found her with the magic of the internet!
I tell you, friends, it’s a new world out there! Our young people have prayers answered by a very hip God Almighty! Chris has been communicating regularly with darling Natalia – using the wonders of FaceTime, no doubt.
Long Distance Romance
I am not an old-fashioned 80-year-old Grammy who objects to internet match-making. I figure this is a big world, full of wonderful people all over the place. The person God intends for us may not live in our part of the world. In the olden days, people didn’t know about some distant soulmate unless they happened to travel to that foreign land and happened upon them “accidentally.”
In today’s world, Match.com and other dating sites link people up from across the world. I don’t know if that’s how Chris met Natalia or not, but if it is, good for him! What fun!!
Cut the Distance
In today’s world, if you spend enough time seeing and talking to one another on-line, and the sparks fly across the miles, there will come a time when (if you can afford it) you want to cut the distance and meet face-to-face.
If you think I was shocked to learn that Chris has a girlfriend, imagine my surprise when I discovered last Thursday that the next day Chris was flying 6,000 miles to meet Natalia and her family face-to-face. AMAZING!!
No, that’s not a picture of them, but it IS a couple from the part of the world where they are… and I can just imagine that might be them!
Research Helps
I did a little research and found the city where he is… the only city in Colombia with access to the ocean. I can imagine how beautiful it is. I researched ten top things to do in and around Cali… and of course I sent my grandson an e-mail suggesting a few of them for the two of them. Silly me! Natalia lives there! Of course she will know the top spots! And she’ll be able to give Chris suggestions a whole lot better than this long-distance, inquisitive Grammy can! But, the Devil made me do it! Hah!!
What Will They Do?
He probably won’t take her salsa dancing… that’s one of the things I learned Cali is famous for. I restrained from sending him the step-by-step instructions on how to learn to salsa in five short minutes! But I did send a link to a hot night spot where salsa dancing is featured!
He probably won’t take her out to a bee yard, but this is a picture of a Colombian beekeeper – – – and after all, Chrissy’s Grampy is a retired beekeeper! Wouldn’t you think he’d want to teach her all about that part of his family heritage?
He’ll probably take her to a restaurant more than once. My guess is, that’s about as close as he’ll get to the idea of salsa. But who knows? He’s full of surprises these days!!
Chris will probably take a walk along the shore – and enjoy many beautiful sites. I’ve asked him to take some more pictures and share them. Do you think he will? I hope so!!
Where Will it Go From Here?
What happens next?? Your guess is as good as mine! I don’t know if the relationship is meant to go beyond wonderful FaceTime conversations and a memorable trip to see her face-to-face and meet her family. Only God knows. But, in the meantime, I am grateful he made the trip there safely; he sent us one picture; he shared with me what city she lives in (so my curiosity could be satiated); and he and Natalia look happy together.
Chris and Natalia!
Ain’t love grand?
Do you have an internet love story to tell?
Stay tuned.
I’ll let you know what happens next
when I find out!
Comments on: "Love on the Internet" (10)
Jan how exciting!! The internet has changed how we socialize. Bringing people together near and far. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Yes, the internet has changed the world. That’s for sure! Thanks for your visit and comment. Have a Marvelous Monday!
You are certainly welcome Jan. It is always a pleasure to visit. Thank you! 😊 Hope you had a marvelous Monday.
I did, thank you. It was quite peaceful.
That is wonderful to hear. Those quite peaceful times are so relaxing and much needed. 😊
Jan, I can feel your excitement with every word. Yes, our world today is much different than what we and so many others experienced. We can always celebrate the goodness God shares with us.
Just so you know, Mrs. Buckeye persuaded me to leave Montana’s Big Sky and become a Buckeye. We found our own unique journey.
Have you blogged about that journey, Richard? If so, I’d love to have you share a link.
A really lovely photo.
Thank you, Derrick. <3
If you are tuning in here in June 2020, I have posted a love song that Chris and his mom sang for Natalia. It’s at http://www.janbeek.blog/music-from-switzerland The romance really got fired up during Chris’s three weeks in Colombia. It continues now via FaceTime and Zooom. Ah, must be hard to be so in love and be separated like that!