Today is my tweet-heart’s birthday. And I’ve been wracking my brain for ideas as to what I could give him. Suddenly it occurred to me that a blog post in his honor might be just the perfect thing. 
First you need to know that my “tweet-heart” isn’t my hubby! He is an “online” acquaintance. In fact we were referring to one another as tweet hearts for almost two years before we met in person.
A bit of history on our relationship, because I’m sure that inquiring minds are dying to know 
I was an early adopter to using the now hugely popular micro blogging platform known as twitter , it was 2007 and it seemed most people I knew hadn’t even heard of twitter.
Having my 1st iPhone as well as being new to the twitterverse, It was fun checking out different 3rd party apps that brought new options to tweeting. One was called “Twinkle”. The unique thing about Twinkle was that it allowed you to see tweets from people nearby.
Tommy and I were at a festival in Henderson, Ky. Twinkle informed me that @NibbyP was tweeting nearby. As I checked through his stream of posts I realized that I had tons in common with him. Soon we began following one another’s tweets, as well as friending each other on facebook.
We began sharing emails, which included prayer requests and new things going on in the world of technology that excited us, we both absolutely love gadgets, (especially Apple ones) new applications and useful internet sites. We both share a passion for real foods, cooking and leading healthy lifestyles. Also we quickly found that we both held deep devotion for Jesus Christ.
I was quoting my new friend Nibby Priest all the time! Tommy would often come home from work and ask “So, whats going on with Nibby today?”
For a long time we referred to one another as tweet-hearts who lived right across the Ohio River from one another but had never met in real life.
On Valentine’s Day 2010 A dear friend planned a surprise tweetheart/tweetup dinner so Nibby and I could meet. We felt like we’d been friends for our entire lives. My life is greatly enriched by knowing Nibby! He is vibrant, kind and genuinely authentic.
Nibby spends most of his life doing things that encourage others. To some he is known as Mr. Henderson because he so enthusiastically tweets and blogs about his hometown. He passion for all things tech blossomed with his use of social media to promote people and causes. Nibby has provided me this blog and spends considerable time maintaining it and encouraging me to post. And I know he does this out of a desire to see me engaging with others as I am often somewhat home bound due to multiple sclerosis.
I can’t say enough great things about my tweet-heart. I can encourage you to benefit from his passions by following his blog:
Have a very Happy Birthday Nibby!
