I have had something one my mind lately. Something that seems hypocritical as I sit here on my computer writing a blog. Before you judge me too much, just know it will still seem hypocritical in the future too, I am aware of that. It comes with the territory of being involved with the causes and jobs I do..
Have you noticed the trend? The OUTRAGE, the cry to turn your computer off? To PUT THE PHONE DOWN, take social media off your phones and tablets completely? Moms and teachers, fathers and religious leaders all seeing a trend that's a disturbing them and they are vocalizing.
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I will never forget the first time this scripture had an impact on my life. I was holding my first baby, rocking her to sleep and reading aloud to her. I remember crying as I held this sweet new baby in my arms and thinking it was not possible for me to forget my little one. That if I somehow lost her or she learned to hate me or the world fell apart and we were separated- I could not fathom NOT crying for her nightly for, there would be a hole to large in my heart. That moment was just over 10 years ago.
I came across this scripture again a week ago, but this time, I saw it in a different light. I saw myself sitting on my couch looking at my _________ and ________ and don't forget to check______. I saw the time wasted on goofy tests to find out my " perfect Job" or "who I would be" if I was on __________ this show or in _________ that book. I saw my sweet children walking up to me and starting a conversation only to walk away half way through because I wasn't actually ENGAGED in the conversation. I realized that in my own way, I had forgotten my children. In fact one of my favorite regular stops made this cool video thing. Just click a button and you saw your story before you with pretty music. It was awesome ( of course I did it---didn't you??) after watching it a few times I told my husband " you know what happens at the end of this video? Every person thinks " Oh, This is why I love______" ' Its beautiful marketing really! Brilliant, the creator deserves a raise no doubt, but long term in mind, does it cause more damage then good? I think its worth pondering a bit.
I know I am not a bad person, nor am I alone- heck if your even aware that this might be a problem I think you are a few steps ahead of society. But I feel the need to testify to the truth of the scripture above. Many times a day, children everywhere are being all but forgotten. Moms, dads, grandparents-are you guilty? Do the allures and excitement of apps and interactions with internet friendships cause us to turn away from the things in front of us? Do they cause you depression because you see what you don't have instead of putting the electronics down and enjoying what we DO have? Is the habit of posting what you are doing RIGHT then so ingrained in you that you stop enjoying the moment to make sure you put it out in the internet world? Are there one sided conversations are happening in your house?
I have a friend who decided she didn't want her kids to see her glued to it. So if they are up, the phone and computer and tablet and put away- and she works from home, on her computer and social media. I respect that. I don't know its for everyone, but I know if she can do it, we can surely all do a little better. So, I join the cry. Put it down, turn it off. I love you internet friends. We have met through my many moves across the country and events and some of you I still haven't officially met! But I don't want to be the mom who forgets. I want my children to have to love of The Lord and their mom and not ever have them doubt it. So please excuse me if I seem distant. I'm not far and if you need me I am still here, but I can't allow myself to forget them, not in this crazy world when my children need me more then ever.
