but here goes!
I think technology is ruining things!
Okay, I'll revise that some. Not all things. But some things.
Remember when people used to actually send cards, made from card stock and then they signed their names and then, they mailed it! Now, it's a Facebook message or a text or an email.
I hate that!
And if you have a phone to text with, why not use it to just make a call with instead. I know it's not as fast and easy but imagine how nice it would be to let someone hear your voice. Maybe that would just make some one's day! Instead of a text that was probably sent to 15-20 other "contacts"!
This morning, at 9:20 AM, I got a text from my niece. Now mind you, this child hasn't texted me ever before this morning. Not even on my birthday but let's not go there. She texted me to "remind" me to be thankful for all the "fathers and father figures" in my life. Wonderful. I just got reminded at 9:20 in the morning that it's Fathers Day, not to mention the little reminder of the fact that I don't have my father to share this day with. I don't have any "father figure" as she called it to share this day with. Yes, I have my husband but it's not the same as having your daddy. There's just a little piece of your heart that hurts a little deeper on days like this. And thank heavens I had a text wake me from a very sound sleep to remind me of that!
I think the more technology people have at their disposal, the less they actually use their heads and think!
I truly hope all the dads out there had a fabulous day! And I hope that everyone out there that missed their dad today found a little bit of peace and enjoyed a wonderful memory that made them smile even if they cried too.
Some people just don't think Lori. I hate getting that kind of text where its sent to all contacts irregardless of whether it fits the contact or not. ((Lori)) I know how much you must miss your Dad. Mine is still here but I missed him so much today.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm late to the party, but I agree with you. My hubby and I have the technology conversation a lot. I don't even know how to read a text on my phone and I don't want to! I love technology, but it shouldn't be used in place of actual human contact, like a letter or a phone conversation, or heaven forbid, a actual visit ;)
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