Defriended

I found out a couple weeks ago that I have been "defriended" by some people on Facebook because of my Christian beliefs.  At first I was very hurt and saddened by this.  These people are people that I was very close to at one time in my life.  These are people that I thought I would still be close to if I lived near them.  It was no surprise to me that they didn't believe in the same things that I believed, but it was a surprise to me that they wouldn't want to be my friend anymore because of it.  I have never meant to offend or hurt anyone, I just feel called to share the incredible love I have found in Jesus Christ.  I don't judge people who are different than me, I just love them.  I am surrounded by people everyday who are very different than me and I don't always understand why they do what they do, but I still love them and I learn from them.  Being surrounded by people who are different than me helps me to grow as a person.  So, please don't "defriend" me just because you disagree with me.  I accepted your friend request because I enjoy reading your status updates and seeing pictures of you and your family.  I have grown as a person because of you...I have learned to appreciate new things because of you...I have smiled and laughed because of you.  Thank you for being you! I love you!