A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about going a day without technology and how wonderful it was. I often find myself wishing I could go without technology for good. (and by that I mean, no phone. I'm not going Amish or anything.) Sometimes I complain about technology and think it just makes things more complicated. And sometimes it does. But sometimes it is a BEAUTIFUL thing and I am reminded how blessed I am to have it.
I have a really good friend on the world race. It is a mission organization that travels to 11 countries in 11 months. they go all over the world sharing the love of Jesus. So my friend Marie just started month 3 of her race. I have missed her like crazy! I haven't been able to text her, very very few facebook conversations, nothing really. But, the other day we got to skype!!!!! She was in between countries, debriefing from one country and preparing to go to the next. We skyped for about 3 hours. (Granted, about half the time was spent trying to get a internet connection. it kept cutting in and out. But that isn't the point.) It was soooooo wonderful to sit and talk to her and to SEE HER FACE! We laughed, and talked, and caught up on life. It was the best thing ever! There was a little bitter-sweetness to it. I don't know when I will get to talk to her again. But it was such a blessing from God. I needed time with her. Without technology, I wouldn't be able to talk to her at all for a year. They move so much, there is no way I would send her a letter. I am so thankful for technology because it allowed me to sit and talk to Marie.
I have also been missing Hawaii and Macedonia like CRAZY. I don't know why I miss them so much lately but I do. My heart longs to be on Moloka'i, at our Monday night community dinner or sitting at a cafe in Ohrid talking with friends. I wish I could say God is telling me to move, saying it is time to go somewhere again. But God is without a doubt telling me to stay. School is where I need to be. Maybe that is why I miss Hawaii and Macedonia so much. I'm being told to stay, so naturally I want to go. This morning when I was getting ready, I put on a tshirt I got in Macedonia. As I was putting on a necklace I got in Hawaii, an idea hit me out of nowhere. I downloaded the 'I heart radio" app ages ago. You can listen to live radio from anywhere. I had saved this christian station that airs from Honolulu. So I turned it on as I was getting ready. They were doing their morning talk show. It was several local christian business people that were there to talk about their conversion, God's call on their life and how they try to reflect Jesus in their work place. It was sooo wonderful to hear the Hawaiian accent, and Hawaiian words,familiar places on the weather and traffic. And to hear them praising God!! Without technology, I wouldn't be able to be connected even a little to what is going on in Hawaii. (If I could understand Macedonian radio, I would listen to it too!)
I still firmly believe there needs to be a balance with technology. Our entire day should not be controlled by buzzes and beeps. There are times to turn the phone off, shut down the computer, turn the tv off, and go outside, pick up a book or spend real time with people. But technology is also a truly wonderful thing. Something I often take for granted and seldom thank God for. This week I have been reminded of not only the wonderful people God has placed in my life, but also the means God has provided so I can stay in contact with those people.
To all my Hanai around the world, Te Cakam!!!
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