The highlights of social media.

My brother recently blogged about how social media can give us a perfect version of someone's life and not the real thing. He asked my opinions and it got me to thinking that despite some negatives, if we navigate it properly it can be a positive place to keep in touch and learn.

I feel as if this really is the place for people to post their highlights. Do we really want to see someone's hot mess as we are scrolling? 

Sometimes we see the lowlights. We have friends asking for prayer for serious situations. To me that is also important and something that I take seriously. I appreciate their honesty and openness is a time of such trial and hardship.

But when it comes to "humble-bragging" to quote my brother, I feel like people show their best because they are appreciating that random good moment so much they want to share with the world.

Some have had it rough in the past. They've lost a loved one, they've had cancer, they had a rough childhood, been divorced, done drugs etc etc etc (there are a lot of etc) and they honestly appreciate the good stuff knowing it can all be taken away in an instant. There is pain and loss out there so we should be grateful for each positive moment. I fall into that category 100%. 

I just scrolled through my Facebook feed and saw some pretty cool stuff.....

 A friend who is reunited with her son in the military. I have no idea their real day to day  life.

I have this picture in a frame in my kitchen.
I love how it captures this moment when
Cam was in the middle of a Tuscan wine
farm. Sure that trip had ups and
down but THIS....it captures
a moment!

A friend who doesn't share much so it was cool to see a picture of her 4 year old son.

My student teacher that graduated  at age 45 whose family is so excited for him following his passion.

Friends that have a severely disabled daughter.  I know their struggle.They are looking great at a holiday party, smiling in a really happy moment. I'm glad they are capturing that!

Friends celebrating an anniversary and relishing in their 25 years. We all know it's had ups and downs like all marriages do.

A friend's daughter in front of dance trophies. I have no idea their day to day life but it sure is great to see the accomplishments of kids.

Two friends remembering their parents that have died.

My friends in England and their children and their church!

A few political things I scroll past or read just to see the opinion of someone else (or sometimes I just think to myself how ridiculous people are!)

Some hilarious memes. (I hate that word)

Oh and my favorite.....Jays aunt  on the range shooting a gun for the first time. Take cover now because  it really is the Wild West!
I have included some examples of my favorite pictures!

This one cracks me up because at the time we really
were having fun. That was before we stood waiting for the parade to start
for THREE hours! We watched people being taken off having panic attacks from the crowds and
saw one woman carted off going into labor. People were mostly kind but it was exhausting.
However, I would't have traded it for the world to spend this time with my daughter.We will
never forget it even though it was exhausting and we would have seen more on TV!

This picture is great but doesn't show how silly and annoyed
these two were when I tried to take their picture. I told
them I wouldn't stop until they smiled normally.
I love bribery. And I love these two kids! 

When Cam came home from college for
Thanksgiving I wanted a family picture so badly.
I shoved Jay to the back accidentally
because I just wanted my kids around me. Truth is, he
is my rock and the foundation of our family!