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So I got lost for awhile this evening. In Facebook Land.

Now, I realize that this has potential to be unhealthy, if done too often or for the wrong reasons. Just saying.  

But I ask you, has anything like this ever happened to you?  

It started with a random Facebook message sent by a friend. That message included her grown son's name. I wondered what he has been up to these days. So I clicked on his name.....

One click led to another. I heard a neat music video made by that friend's son, found out where another friend's son is now living (in the same town as one of our kids), and enjoyed a precious video of four kids reciting Bible verses made by a young mom (who I had not thought of for years),  

 After a bit...I came back to my living room and emerged from Facebook Land.

It is something how time can pass so quickly. And the things you learn.

I was reminded of God's faithfulness, of the many dear people in this world, all with their own lives and experiences; contributing their gifts, making a difference in their own corners.

I was reminded of our human interconnectedness, of the potential joy of acquaintances as they enrich our lives in one way or another.

I was reminded of how small I am, how tiny my seemingly large circle actually is.

I was reminded of memories that I had forgotten, realizing memories are made, forgotten and then at times revived.

I was reminded that life goes on. And on.

People touch our lives, for awhile, and we touch theirs.

I was reminded of how those who invest in others and continue to "be there" for the long haul are blessed and a blessing. Of the importance of real, ongoing and authentic relationship

I also realized how many "friends" and acquaintance's we sadly let go of. Just because of circumstances and life moving on.

 I found the excursion down  this short, random Memory Lane to be sobering as well as inspiring.

I was sobered by the reality of the fleetingness of life and inspired by the reality of the precious people God has placed in it.

All, that from getting lost for awhile. In Facebook Land.



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