Technology and Communication
Sometimes technology still amazes me. I lived before the days of cell phones and instant internet- or any internet for that reason. We have so many ways to communicate with other people.
Take the cell phone- When I was in high school, my parents had no way to get a hold of me. We arranged times and we did lots of waiting- on both sides. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I worried about getting a hold of Ashley if I went into labor. We were very blessed when he was able to get a pager from Novell. My first cell phone was the brick kind. My BIL Hyrum got a new phone and gave me his phone. It was my emergency only phone and I had about 30 minutes a month on my plan. My next phone was a T-Mobile phone I got when we moved to Texas. That was acquired after having my car slowly die on the way home from the airport on a Sunday afternoon. We were very blessed to make it to a Sears Automotive store. We called our friend who came and rescued us. Now my cell phone is quite small and I miss place it frequently. My cell phone is my friend. We are together almost all the time. It allows me to communicate with those I love best. Ashley travels often. With the phone, he can participate in family prayers with us and keep up with the kids. I know this is possible with just the regular phone. But he is often in different time zones and sometimes we are not at home when he calls.
I love facebook. It is my new addiction. I have chatted with several people this week alone who I have not talked to for years! I also chat with my brother David, who I have talked to on the phone once in the past 10 years. I have also met up friends from high school. How cool is that!
Take a minute and communicate your love and appreciation to someone else today. Have a great day!
Take the cell phone- When I was in high school, my parents had no way to get a hold of me. We arranged times and we did lots of waiting- on both sides. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I worried about getting a hold of Ashley if I went into labor. We were very blessed when he was able to get a pager from Novell. My first cell phone was the brick kind. My BIL Hyrum got a new phone and gave me his phone. It was my emergency only phone and I had about 30 minutes a month on my plan. My next phone was a T-Mobile phone I got when we moved to Texas. That was acquired after having my car slowly die on the way home from the airport on a Sunday afternoon. We were very blessed to make it to a Sears Automotive store. We called our friend who came and rescued us. Now my cell phone is quite small and I miss place it frequently. My cell phone is my friend. We are together almost all the time. It allows me to communicate with those I love best. Ashley travels often. With the phone, he can participate in family prayers with us and keep up with the kids. I know this is possible with just the regular phone. But he is often in different time zones and sometimes we are not at home when he calls.
I love facebook. It is my new addiction. I have chatted with several people this week alone who I have not talked to for years! I also chat with my brother David, who I have talked to on the phone once in the past 10 years. I have also met up friends from high school. How cool is that!
Take a minute and communicate your love and appreciation to someone else today. Have a great day!
posted by Julie at 7:55 AM
5 Comments:
Isn't technology just THE BEST!
I remember in high school using my parents BAG PHONE bwahaha and thought I was THE STUFF!! bwah
yea that brick phone was so cool!!! hah. Now I love the ability to check in with my family. How are you doing?
Technology is a WONDERFUL thing...
My heart is touched daily by my Friends that I would not have that chance without it...
Just sending some Hugs and Love your way today!!
XOXO, M
ohhh so glad Daph's blog directed me here:)
I hear ya about the days before cell phones and internet. I remember when my parents got their first computer and signed up for "this new things called Prodigy" My kids cant believe I didnt have a cell phone until I was in my 20's.
your family is beautiful Julie!
Thanks for all the kind words- great to see you Margie!
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