Little Tidbits

‎"A true giver is born with their hands open, as well as their heart; and though there may be times when their hands are empty, their heart is always full, and can give things out of that-warm things, kind things, sweet things-help and comfort and laughter-and sometimes , kind laughter is the best help of all." -A Little Princess

What is Addiction?

Hello, my name is Sharon Edmondson, and I am addicted to Facebook. Not every aspect of facebook, but definitely the games. Namely Farmville, Frontierville, and Gardens of Time.

I know what you may be thinking. "Really? That's a little weak when you consider worse problems like alcoholism, drug use, pornography...". Well I'm not so sure. In my humble opinion, the Christian definition of addiction is anything that takes your focus continually away from God. I would like to add that it is anything that takes the focus off anything in your life that should be more important, like your job or your family. And agree with me or not, even your job or family can become an addiction if it comes between you and your relationship with God. So do I have a problem with addiction? GUILTY!

I frequently allow the daily grind to distract me from developing my relationship with our Lord and Creator. I can't even squeeze thirty minutes a day to spare for reflection and devotion? There is something wrong with this picture. Yes, I have small children that seem to consume my every waking moment, but what if I change my perception about what devotion time is? Why couldn't I spend those thirty minutes with my kids, talking and teaching about God, and praying with them? Isn't that what we as parents are charged with when God entrusts them into our care?

As for Facebook, I don't think it is evil. It is inanimate. It has no power that we don't give it, just like money. Used wisely, it is a wonderful way to stay connected and be supportive. I have been blessed many times over by this tool. As for the many hours spent per week on the games, I can do without that for a while until I reset my priorities. Maybe I can even use some of that spare time to clean the house! Then again...

Dog Days

How is it that Summer has arrived so quickly? Really, 100 degrees and it is barely June. I feel like I haven't seen the summer sun in years. Actually, I haven't really enjoyed it since I was expecting Bill five years ago. I have been so terrified of getting the kids out in the heat and UVA/UVB's! Oh to be ignorant of those things like we were as young'uns! I know our generation is finally learning from the mistakes of those past about sun worshipping, and hopefully our children will reap the health benefits, but rolling around on a beach towel burning ourselves to crisps are some of my fondest memories growing up. We LIVED for those dog days of summer where there was nothing we could do but lie around and be lazy, soaking up rays! Maybe my outlook will change once my kids are old enough to swim by themselves with minimal supervision. But until those days come, we will be holed up in our air conditioned house taking siestas and/or hibernating for the ninety days or so that we call the dog days of summer. Why don't ya'll come over and we'll have a carpet picnic. No bugs, I promise!