Dear Wifi,
A week ago today I moved out of the missionaries house that I’ve been staying in for five-months for a rental with no internet whatsoever. To be perfectly honest that morning was kind of sad for me because your such a huge part of my life.
- You allow me to check favorite websites while I drink that first cup of coffee
- Inform me of news and current events after devotions every morning
- Update the all important “to-do list” as I plan out the day
- Provide websites that help me wrestle with difficult Bible passages during sermon preparation
- You let me text my mom and dad every morning after sermon prep so that its (almost) like I’m still at home
- Its with you I’m able to communicate all over the world using Social Media and email while eating breakfast
- Offer a library of digital books that are vital to the development of discipleship material every morning
- Help me compile articles, videos, and photos from the Internet in one place (Evernote) so that can be easily found for future lesson plans
- Fill my mind with music, podcasts, or audiobooks while getting ready, and organizing the house
- Let me message people in town so they can know I’m on the way
- After morning visits the latest tv programs are a mouse click away as I make lunch
- You give me applications that teach the Bible to children, a HUGE help with Bible clubs
- I have time to sit on the porch and read a good book because you downloaded it
- You deliver pictures, praises, and randomly awesome moments around the world every afternoon
- Children in Bible club are on their best behavior because of the games and videos you provided
- You allow me to quickly check email while changing out of my Bible club clothes into a t-shirt and shorts so I can play with kids
- Netflix is always there so technically I’m not eating dinner alone 🙂
- Sitting on the porch after dinner you collect my random thoughts online, and help me organize them into a story
- As the day starts to wind down I’m able to further my education, communicate with family and friends, or read articles and books (sometimes all at once)!
- And every night before sleep I watch episodes of my favorite tv programs
The thing is I didn’t realize just how big a part of my life you where until I did have you anymore, so these unplugged days are a blessing because they’ve shown my over-dependency on wifi. Of course you will always be part of my life, but it’s a good thing to know I can actually survive without you. Having said that, I look forward to being with you again 🙂
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