How about some real "FaceTime"?

It's almost comical, but almost every time I go to the hospital, my phone dies. And for whatever reason, most of the time I don't have my charger with me. I can't help but wonder if God doesn't want me to be distracted by electronic gadgets at the moment.

It's easy to understand why this applies to my current situation, as I spend my mother's final days of life with her. But what about other times? Perhaps we would all benefit from intentionally allowing the batteries to die in our smart phones, iPads, etc. once in a while.

I have often thought that social networking seems a bit anti-social. How many people put on a "smiley-face" and keep their status upbeat when in reality, they are lonely and hurting? Perhaps it's time to "log off" and look for someone to communicate with "Face" to "Face." Think about it. There will always be someone waiting for a listening ear, a hand to hold, or a shoulder to cry on...instead of a "status update."

Thanks for letting me vent...I have had countless hours to philosophize about so many things in life the past few weeks! I do hope that you will take this message to heart and share a hug (not a virtual hug!) with someone today!