modern technology

today i was thinking about the blessing of technology.
years ago, when you lived hundreds of miles away from people, you had to rely on communication through written letters. news could take weeks to reach the other person, and there was only the imagining of the sound of their voice.
even though i'm separated by many miles from people i love in all different directions, i have the gift of hearing their voice and talking to them.

dear ones who i talked to this weekend-
my mommy
lucy
amanda
john
my daddy

while it doesn't compare with the tight squeeze of their hugs, i am thankful to enjoy the benefits of some of our modern technology.