It seems that almost anything can be done over the Internet. Mothers Madeline Robb and Megan Santos have never met, but since their children were born on the same day, the two became pen pals sharing advice and photos of their tots over email. Madeline noticed a shadow on lil Rowan's eyes in the pictures suggested Megan to take her daughter to get it checked. Her advice likely saved the girl's life.
(link to article & video below)
http://www.lilsugar.com/1896440
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When I read/watched this I was so amazed and at the same time so touched. That these women were able to create a friendship via internet and one was actually able to save the life of her friend's child. It got me thinking about how much my internet "pretend friends"* (as DH likes to refer them to) have been such an influence on my life. Wheter it be during my wedding planning process when we all chipped in and helped one another with great advice, tutorials, recommendations, or shared an experience, but also on every day life events, no matter how mundane. It can be as insignificant as a vent about a bad day at work or feeling under the weather. "Pretend friends" or not you all have been friends to me 
Some of you I've have the pleasure of meeting in person while others I may have not. But this article just made me want to acknowledge you all and give you all a "Thanks for being there for me"
*"Pretend Friends" I hope no one is offended by this term. I got into a discussion with DH once about my online friends and he said to me, "How can you say they are friends if you've never met?" I think because he's not into social networking on the net as much as I am it's hard for him to think outside the box. So it's kinda a silly term now that he uses when I talk about my online friends.
But to top it all off I get all worked up & angry when it comes to competitive sports. These past two nights watching the women's Olympics have got me all worked up and riled up. How the HECK can you land on your knees and still deserve to get a medal?!!?!? 
And OMG last night, Nastia Lukin vs. He Kexin on uneven bars. That was some jacked up tie breaker! Rigged I tell you!!~ I believe Nastia clearly had better execution of her performance than He Kexin. And what's up with the gymnastics in the Olympics that they can only award 1 gold?!?!?! Didn't they just award 2 medals for silver in the sprints?!?! ArGhHHh!!~ I think Nastia deserved the gold. Boooo...booo... boooo.... 
I guess it gives you an advantage when you've got the body of a 12 year old and you're 4'10.
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