Technology and Good Folk
Today started with a funk in the air. After restarting the dryer twice, it finally occurred to me that last night’s final load did not simply need a few more minutes. Lo, it was no longer drying. But just to clear things up, the funk in the air was clearly my attitude.
I toyed with the idea of laying in bed all day and pouting. And then I decided I would cast my cares and co-dependency on my dryer on the Lord. And then I called Mr. Rankin. He not only restored the dryer we now own but apparently resurrected our previous dryer as well.
My father-in-law informed Joe that Mr. Rankin not only had the flu but he was also among the many locals who were evacuated recently due to a chemical explosion last week. Suddenly a broken dryer didn’t seem so tragic. Besides, a halt in the enormous daily laundry load seemed kinda’ nice.
Meanwhile, I had a chat with my deployed son-in-law, Trey, on facebook in the midst of my trying-to-find-the-purpose-in-this-funk day. My heart has been heavy for Trey as he carries out his duty in Iraq away from his Bride and baby boy. Please keep him in your prayers. He is going on little sleep nightly.
During our chat I informed Trey that Cammie bought a WebCam that sat on the computer armoire awaiting installation. Here on my desk next to my computer sat the capability of communicating via video messaging with our Soldier. While his son and three-year-old sister-in-law slept, I determined to follow the necesary steps to install said WebCam and download Scype. Tens of minutes and several failed microphone connections later, and Trey, his newly wakened son and sister-in-law and I had our first video message. I think that’s what it’s called.
Amazed! There’s just no other word to describe what it was like to see him. To hear his voice. What it must’ve been like for him to see Gavin. So amazing. I had just fed Gavin before we connected. Yes I was multi-tasking and can I tell you it’s not easy typing with one finger while following instructions for downloading and installing and checking YES, I agree to the ridiculously long list of terms applied to this software that I HAVE NOT READ. I suppose after juggling that bottle, nearly 17 lb four-month-old baby and keyboard I shouldn’t have been shocked that right after I told Trey about Cammie starting Gavin on a new formula for acid reflux and that it seemed to be working because he hadn’t spit up much at all since he started it—HE SPIT UP ALL OVER ME!
Nice! Spewed on during our first video message. In the midst of a halt in the enormous daily laundry load! But one final look at Trey’s face before our good-bye and I was reminded of the sacrifice my son-in-law is making. The only funk in the air now came from my clothes. But trust me, as funky as that spit-up formula smells it’s not nearly as bad as a funky attitude.
Not long after our chat with Trey the doorbell rang. It was Mr. Rankin. “What are you doing here? Aren’t you sick,” I scolded. He was. But he explained that he had another call and stopped by to pick up my dryer. There was no running him off. So I cleared my laundry room and helped him take away my left arm. Or the machine I methodically use daily—almost hourly. And Mr. Rankin insisted that he would have it fixed by tomorrow despite my pleas for him to not rush. Now, before you start thinking I played on his kindness you should know that I totally played down my co-dependency on the machines that wash and dry the multiple loads of laundry in this household.
Mr. Rankin and I stood outside talking about the recent chemical explosion that resulted in his evacuation. I mentioned that I had first heard about the explosion on facebook. Wouldn’t you know his wife is on facebook. Within minutes he had her on the phone giving me her email address. After a brief conversation with this woman I knew we were going to hit it off.
She accepted my friend request. And then. . . This just in on facebook. Woman discovers that her new friend is aunt to another facebook friend, A.K.A her daughter’s friend, A.K.A. her photographer, A.K.A. the woman who photographed this:
Chasity Pierson of Picture My Life, A.K.A. Kidtography
I suppose I’m not all that surprised. Chasity is not only an amazing photographer, she has a heart of gold and a desire for God to use her through her talent.
Good folk. At the end of the day, that’s what it was really about. No material possession could ever replace the blessing of relationships. First, with Christ. Then, His people.
Today I was truly blessed. By Mr. Rankin’s generosity. By my visit with my son-in-law.
Thank you, Lord.
Isn’t it amazing the friends that technology brings into our lives. Bless your family and thank Trey for us.
Isn’t video messaging fun? We use laptop cams a lot when chris is on the road.
Hope ya’ll are doing well and sorry I haven’t stopped by in forever. Life on our funny farm has been hectic.(see my last post)
Hugs,
Steff
Wow! I heart those kind of connections. 🙂
Skype is pretty cool, isn’t it? That’s how we’ll stay in touch with my brother. I sigh, understanding the funky attitude, and the grace God still extends so we realize how grateful we should be.
Rena, I am just now reading your blog. I am so sorry it took me so long . I should have read it right away. I have been so blessed by reading it. It has really touched my heart. God is so good. It reminds me of what I experienced last week. The day of the Chemical fire. I was sitting on my couch doing my Bible Study. It was in Phillippians. Paul is in House arrest for preaching Christ. Even in bonds he was REJOICEING in the Lord. Why? Because Christ was being preached, and being preached even more so because he was in House arrest,(jail). He didn’t even care what the these preachers motives were. They may have had the right motives, but some of them didn’t. All that mattered to Paul was that Christ was being preached ,so he could Rejoice because Christ was being preached. Well, I decided to go check my mail. All the way to the mailbox, I am singing” Rejoice in the Lord always.” I get to the mailbox and then the explosion;followed by this 200 feet high red flamed fire, and this black smoke and debris flying all over the place. My neighbor runs out and starts making calls . I run back to my house with my little grand dog. I was in such a mess that I could hardly think what to do. Then, the Lord tells me ‘Rejoice in the Lord anyway.” God is so good! He is teaching us daily even in our trials . He does promise in Romans 8:28, that he will work everything out for our good. I have found that he is faithful. No matter what has come my way , he has worked it out for my good. Paul didn’t know what was going to become of him ,yet he Rejoiced anyway, because christ was being preached. That is what really matters.
Thanks for sharing your blog with me.It has trully blessed me. I am looking forward to reading more. Love, May
Rena, I will be praying for Trey and for you and your family.
Mrs. Rena! That’s really nice thanks soo much for sharing my picture and my website!!! Isn’t my Uncle R.M. like the coolest ever!?!?!?!!!
Praise God when He turns our funky mood into praise! I will be praying for your dear son and your family.
I want to do some skyping. I have friends in Ohio, but I’ve just never got around to it. I’m so glad y’all got to talk with Trey. So awesome!!!
SO Wonderful that you can talk to your SIL…what a blessing! WIll be praying for you all…my goodness. ANd I KNOW what a trial it is to have the dryer out of commission! P We are spoil’t aren’t we?
Inspiring quest there. What occurred after? Good luck!
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