Today I am linking up with
Lisa-Jo Baker
for Five Minute Friday. So I'm writing for 5 minutes flat – no editing,
no over thinking, no backtracking. The topic this week is Join...
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In our modern age we are so very connected. We join Facebook, join blog hops and link ups. We join Twitter and Pintrests and on and on. We are social in so many corners of the web and join in each day through computer screens and cell phones. But I can't help but wonder if all of our connecting and joining has left us feeling disconnected and alone.
Let's try joining in on dinner with friends, eye-to-eye contact, hugs and belly laughs (not lol, but real laughter heard out loud.) Let's power down and join our family for a game on the living room rug, join the neighbors and chat on the grass while the children meet up for a game of hide-and-seek. Let's really be present and join in on the real life, the good life, this God given life of flesh and breath and smiles and warm sun on your face.
Will you join me?
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In Him,
Kim
Kim! This is beautiful! :) I will join you in powering down and enjoy the real laughter, not just the LOLs. Thank you so much for sharing! It is nice to meet you!! ~Jen
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn and so nice to meet you too. I'll be sure to pop by your blog and say hello!
DeleteLove the photos too...and it's wonderful to "meet" you. I'd love to join you but Alaska's a bit far for a visit ;)
ReplyDeleteJoin me by gathering with your own lovely friends and family, will you? Maybe over some fresh Alaskan salmon? Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteLovely pictures! I totally agree that we can get so caught up in the online world that we can neglect the relationships we have and can have in person. There has to be a healthy balance in everything we do. Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteA healthy balance to be sure! There is such blessing too in the online fellowship as well...like connecting with you! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI love the mini story your photos convey! And the invitation to join 'the real life, the good life, this God given life of flesh and breath and smiles and warm sun on your face." I live in an often gloomy and rainy place, and believe in the power of a smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping over and sharing on my blog! Look forward to reading more of your posts!
I know...aren't those expressions great? My two lovely sisters and baby girl playing together. Thank you for coming over and sharing here..and all the way from Jolly Old England!
DeleteI love your pictures!!!!!! And this sentiment is PERFECT!!! Enjoy!
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@ Dear Life From a MOM of BOys
Thank you! I just love it when I capture moments like these on camera!
DeleteLove it! I think community is really lacking these days. I know I'm guilty! We've lived in the same house for 9 years now, and never had neighbors over. Well, except for kids. Very sad!
ReplyDeleteI hear you there! I feel like it's the kids that help me break the ice and talk to the parents. It's just so wonderful the way little ones can make friends and connect. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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