I am thankful for the internet!
We all know that like all other forms of media, the internet can be evil, addictive, and dangerous. However, if used for good, it can be an amazing blessing. I can honestly say that in that last few years, the internet has changed my life. I do so many things differently. Here are just a few ways the internet has blessed my life:
* CONNECTION. I now have near instant communication with almost anyone. I rarely make phone calls, but strangely feel more social than ever. As of this morning, I know what my second cousins's child wore for Halloween this year... and the last time I saw her was when we were 5 years old... yet we are connected.
* INSTANT INFORMATION. Maps, weather, movie times, recipes, phone numbers, news, church lessons... all within the click of my mouse. Just this morning, I found an answer to McKenna's math homework, helped an old friend find a preschool in Pocatello, downloaded a song for Kenna's lip sync, and watched lip sync videos on you tube to get ideas for choreography. I think we have forgotten how AMAZING that is!
* One of my favorites...FREE DOWNLOADABLE SHEET MUSIC!
* ENTERTAINMENT. Endless options.
* SHOPPING. So many online stores now have free shipping. Why, oh why would I ever fight the cold and crowds when I can shop while wrapped up in my Snuggie and sipping cocoa?
* BUSINESS. Is it even possible to run a business that is not online?
* WEB MD. I now diagnose myself and tell my doctor what to prescribe.
* FAMILY HISTORY. I preserve my photos through an online site and journal through a blog.
How has the internet blessed your life?
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