252: facebook

There are things that I hate about facebook. But with all of the negatives aside, I really am thankful for it. It has been a way to stay connected to people who I otherwise would feel completely DISconnected from. It has allowed me to see my friends' kids grow up when I can't physically because of distance. It has allowed my friends and family to see my girls do the same. While the little status updates often seem pointless (and are sometimes even irritating), they do make me feel like I am communicating, at least on some level, with my friends on a continual basis. And while I would much rather that communication be in person or on the phone, that's not realistic with our lives right now. So I am thankful for facebook for allowing me to stay connected.