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Technology is amazing. This morning my grandson from Belgium emailed me and wanted to Skype. If you are not familiar with skyping it is a form of video phone calling on the computer. This means that I not only talk to my grandson but I can see him too and he can also see me. From my background this seems like something out of the future.
I learned and saw that my grandson was not feeling well. He has some strain of flu and is moving a bit slower. He listened as my spouse read some books to him. I am blessed to be living in such a time as this. I certainly do not understand all the technology around me but I do reap the benefits of it.
When I reflect on all of this I find myself being thankful for so much of life that is given to me. I have attended public schools and gain much knowledge. I have lived in cities where water, electricity, natural gas, streets, and much more were available to me. I have had many who throughout my life have taken my under their ‘wings’ and help me through difficult times.
I guess in many ways I am a beggar who has been given many hand outs. What bothers me most is that I am at many times an ungrateful beggar. I write these words on the eve of my spouse’s birthday and am reminded that so many times in life I have forgotten to tell her that she has given me a wonderful life. I have run up a large debt others in life. I no I cannot repay the debt but I can at least be thankful for those who have given out of hearts of love.