I Deleted My Facebook Last Night

Last night Lainer’s Facebook page went down in a blaze of glory…haha! Seriously, it was hard! Years of photos, years of experiences, and a group of very solid relationships were represented on that page.

I really started to get into Facebook when I moved away from everyone two years ago. It became a very effective way to interact and keep up all the people I love. In addition, I was able to reach out to old friends and distant family, which never would have happened otherwise.

I reconnected with an old, dear friend named Corrie. She would go on to be my marital guru and confidant, as well as a strong spiritual advisor. She lovingly encouraged me and reminded me of things to come as I was just a baby in my marriage and ready to go to the next level in my walk with Christ. All of our correspondence was via facebook, except for a life changing book she so kindly mailed to me. Had I not expressed myself so openly she would have never seen my need, and had she never seen my need, I certainly know I would not be the woman I am today. Thank you Corrie

I also reconnected with an older cousin, Des. Growing up our age difference kept us from getting too close and then at the age of ten my family moved us across the country, resulting in a 2,000 mile gap. After childhood trips to visit our extended west coast family began to fade, so did the already suffering relationships. As I grew older I began to feel like a stranger amongst my cousins. They were all so active in each other’s lives, and my brother and I were just the kids they knew nothing about that came to visit once a year. That was ok and nobody’s fault, just something that happens when such great distance is involved. As an adult, I knew I would always love my family but accepted the fact that a chance of true closeness was a thing of the past. I was wrong and Facebook would be the one to prove me wrong! Several months ago Des (as well as several other family members) and I found each other and what a blessing it has been in my life. Growing up away from your family can leave such holes. Holes that are hard to identify until they are filled again. Often times I have wondered, “Is there anyone out there just like me?” or “Why am I the only one that thinks like this…or cares about that…?” These questions were always brought on by self doubt and a feeling like I don’t belong because I am a little bit different. Meeting Des as a grown woman filled all the voids. She is amazing and strong, yet sensitive and vulnerable. She is a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and sister. She is everything anyone could hope to be and she makes me feel pretty lucky to be just the way I am because I am a lot like her. Thank you Facebook for building that bridge to the west coast, Thank you God for my family, and Thank You Des

These are just two examples of people I would have never had a relationship with if it hadn’t been for facebook, but this list goes on and on. In addition, there have been several very important people I have been able to follow as their lives unfolded in such beautiful ways.

I intended on discussing why I had to bid Facebook farewell, but this post is too positive and happy to even go there

I just wanted to speak my peace about the positivity of the site, if used in the correct ways. Facebook I love you…till we meet again!

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