Uncle Cecil-facebook-Cell Phones

My Uncle Cecil passed away recently after a long fight with illness. He lived in Florida. Cecil is my Mom's dear brother. Last night Early this morning when I couldn't sleep (again) I got up to check e-mail. There was a friend invite for facebook from my cousin, Brady. I thought about waiting to respond in more reasonable morning hours, but I clicked on over and read his "wall" only to find out our uncle had died. What an interesting and prime example of the value of facebook.

My folks are now driving and on their way home from West Virginia and Ohio. They don't have a cell phone, so can't be contacted. Mom has been very good about calling as they travel which I really appreciate, but it makes me a bit apprehensive that they are unreachable as they are traveling since they don't have a cell phone.

(I know we got along for years without cell phones, but it's such a great convenience to have access this way.)

The ability to know news almost instantly (news we can do nothing about) gives us more time to worry and stew OR gives us time to pray and give our burdens to the Lord.

I'm full of wondering as I write. 

Uncle Cecil in his Navy uniform.
This photo was taken many years ago.
He will be missed.
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