Why share?

I was recently asked why I post so much of our lives on Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or the internet in general. I was a little taken back by the question at first but then I think of all the hacking that happens in this day and age and all the privacy that is given up when things about our personal lives are posted. I didn’t have a good answer that day except that I wanted to share and have my friends be a part of our lives and that is the fastest way to share. Here is a better answer and I told my friend I would …post it online Ironic I know but that’s how I roll.

 1. I am alive after being told I would be dead. Posting a picture of the family at the park, the Nutcracker or even cuddling on the couch is like rubbing it in the face of every doctor that told me I was on the verge of dying all 3 times I was told to get my papers in order. Here I am… look at me LIVING my life. I will not sit and wait for death to come and take me. I will live each and every day to its fullest. Memories made every day.

 2. I have friends and family all over the world. I live life with them through the computer. We talk, share pictures, brag about our children and fur babies and keep in touch with the latest technologies. Some of my closest friends I have never met in person but I know that if anything ever happened to me (no plans on this people)… they would be there for Van and Orion.

 3. I can easily keep in touch with friends and family. We all have busy lives, moved all over the place and it’s a great way to stay in touch. I have found several of my friends from “back in the day” and have been able to reconnect with them. I treasure the friendships we had and the new memories we are making.

 The internet was made for information exchange and I think I am using it to the fullest extent. I have reduced the posts that I share that are just memes, pictures or nonsense. I feel like I pour my heart and soul out on my FB page with little whine and complaining. I don’t want to focus on the negative in my life so I don’t usually post it. I don’t only communicate online. I still write letters, especially to my Papa, and I call people and that texting thing is catching on… (I hate texting).

 Our family has had enough health drama to last 5 lifetimes. We are over being the sickly family that has our wagons circled and is doing nothing. We are ready to party like 38 year olds. We are going to be working in a game night between Band, Orchestra and Scouting schedule… we are even going to go out occasionally too.

 So Facebook will continue to have posts of my family moments, I will keep bragging about the two most amazing guys on the planet (Van and Orion in case you missed that) and I will keep inviting you to join us when we are doing something because that is what this all about. We are living. We are making memories and I want you to be part of them. I am not just online bragging (although sometimes that happens I am a Proud Mom after all). So keep your eyes peeled for some awesome times together and put us on your calendar for the 4th of July, at least for the balloon fight!!!!

I am thankful for all of you. Thank you for all of your support through the hard times the last few years. We are looking forward to the most amazing years ahead. The next few years look amazing! With all my Love, Appreciation and Thanks. Mirandy