New fangled technology and social networking

Oh, my goodness. I've spent the last couple of hours going on Facebook. To bring y'all up to to date: about a month ago, my beloved employer dropped the bomb on about 15 people in my area and they were RIFd (RIF: reduction in force. Not a layoff...just a RIF). After reeling and trying so desperately to process this information, and wondering why others were RIFd but I was still remaining, even though they had more experience...I came to realize that I would never fully understand why all of this happened, and that I had to be okay with it, because everything is a part of God's plan, and "we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28).....

So...there were a lot of these folks who sent out good-bye emails (*sniff*) and listed their Facebook info. I figured I'd go check it out, you know...dip my toe into the water of social networking on the internet...and I'm hooked. I vow to keep it up on a more frequent basis (and this blog as well), because it's really cool, and a great way to keep up with people. God brings people into your life, touchpoints, and whether you realize it or not, you are connected, even if it's in the briefest or smallest of ways. I don't want to lose those connections.

I went up to Fort Worth last Thursday to see Benjamin--What. A. Cutie. He smiles--not the gas smiles that babies can do but real smiles. He's a very easy going baby, which is good for my sister and her husband--their first one was not as laid back, and he's still a bit intense at 2 1/2. They are both cuties, and it was wonderful to visit. The company my brother-in-law worked for closed a couple of weeks ago, so he gets to experience unemployment and job hunting. He's optimistic, and I am as well, for him. Prayers for them will help, so I'm appealing to those who read this.

So, with work still being crazy, and folks leaving, and the drive home from Fort Worth & the scrambling to make up for the time I was off last week, it's been a long frickin' week. Troy and I are going kayaking tomorrow with his 5th grade class, and I can't wait. The weather will be warm, but the humidity low, so we'll be able to enjoy the beautiful nature that God has made.

I lift you, dear reader, up in prayer, and pray that you feel God's presence in your life.