Mustatalvi, ja Mustelma: And Why I Left Facebook
Mustatalvi (Black Winter)
It is a new year, and in comes my new goals...with a crash. We just recently received snow and it is quite lovely snow. Before then I was looking forward to training on the unfrozen asphalt. You see this past Christmas was a snowless one and everyone around me was thinking it odd and dark. The term ¨Black Winter¨came up everywhere in the news and conversation amongst friends and relatives. Despite the dark days I found myself dreaming of the fun I would have running all over town. I wanted to train for a half-marathon and thought I was doing pretty good until my accident...
Mustelma (Bruise)
Before the holidays Mikko and I were in the gym alternating legs on a large wooden box. It was perhaps more for Mikko's height, but if you know me, I was ready for the challenge. As I landed my left foot down I felt AND heard a POP! I was pretty clueless as to what happened. I could walk without pain, just not in full range of motion. Later it got uncomfortable and swollen and bruised. Long story short, I found a sport doctor who was able to see me.
My achilles was completely pulled apart!
An operation was made two days later. It was successful, although I was quite sensitive to the meds. I am doing much better and see the doctor this week for removal of staples.
Mikko and the children were rockin' the house and trying to make my situation the best as possible. Quite humbling to let others serve you. So far, our local body, the church, has done quite a lot on my behalf (serving meals, cleaning, and helping in any way possible).
Why I Left Facebook
At the same time my husband and I had been in conversation about Facebook and the amount of time I am on it. I found I was having a hard time concentrating. Many have said they are not on it much and others have confessed that they read quite a bit through out the day. Although I asked my friends why they use it, I was not convinced for myself. I think my gift to connect people can be done more creatively. If you can check in moderation, congratulations. I cannot.
The priority is my husband and children. I am sure you have family and use Facebook and would say the same. Just so you know, it is not for me right now. Plus, if I needed a support person, they are either in arms length or a phone call away. My husband even noticed when I fasted from social media I turned into a more calm and creative person (And more attentive). I also stopped writing when using Facebook, which is what I really enjoy doing.
The first day was hard. I was making status' in my head. Then as time went on I found myself praying instead. I started thinking about my friends, you know, looking outside of myself. Mikko has been sharing about how in heaven there are no mirrors. How we should be looking out at windows. This really helped me when discussing what kind of princesses the Lord wants us to be to our daughters. They look out windows, not mirrors. They serve others, not feeding the narsisistic-self. I think that is what I have been doing.
I also decided to start writing to friends again by snail mail (when I find a spare moment). In fact, I just called an ex-neighbor whom I haven't seen in awhile. She lives up north and we are determined to write more often.
I still think I need to fight my way to rid myself of distractions. Facebook is not wrong in and of itself. There are some people making a world of a difference and using it wisely. Perhaps when my son is in college I will want to go back on, or perhaps that won't be the 'thing'. In fact, I spoke with a young student a week ago and she ask if I had WhatsApp or KiK. I was like, heh? LOL. Then I read in the paper how committed some Finns are to working out by using this social media tool to encourage each other with each other's training, HeiaHeia.
The Proverbs 16:9 says, ¨The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.¨, I think that is just what the Lord is telling me. Look forward to what He has in store for me and my future. Until then...Watch this hilarious Oscar nominated short film, ¨Do I have to take care of everything?¨-
It is a new year, and in comes my new goals...with a crash. We just recently received snow and it is quite lovely snow. Before then I was looking forward to training on the unfrozen asphalt. You see this past Christmas was a snowless one and everyone around me was thinking it odd and dark. The term ¨Black Winter¨came up everywhere in the news and conversation amongst friends and relatives. Despite the dark days I found myself dreaming of the fun I would have running all over town. I wanted to train for a half-marathon and thought I was doing pretty good until my accident...
Mustelma (Bruise)
Before the holidays Mikko and I were in the gym alternating legs on a large wooden box. It was perhaps more for Mikko's height, but if you know me, I was ready for the challenge. As I landed my left foot down I felt AND heard a POP! I was pretty clueless as to what happened. I could walk without pain, just not in full range of motion. Later it got uncomfortable and swollen and bruised. Long story short, I found a sport doctor who was able to see me.
My achilles was completely pulled apart!
An operation was made two days later. It was successful, although I was quite sensitive to the meds. I am doing much better and see the doctor this week for removal of staples.
Mikko and the children were rockin' the house and trying to make my situation the best as possible. Quite humbling to let others serve you. So far, our local body, the church, has done quite a lot on my behalf (serving meals, cleaning, and helping in any way possible).
Why I Left Facebook
At the same time my husband and I had been in conversation about Facebook and the amount of time I am on it. I found I was having a hard time concentrating. Many have said they are not on it much and others have confessed that they read quite a bit through out the day. Although I asked my friends why they use it, I was not convinced for myself. I think my gift to connect people can be done more creatively. If you can check in moderation, congratulations. I cannot.
The priority is my husband and children. I am sure you have family and use Facebook and would say the same. Just so you know, it is not for me right now. Plus, if I needed a support person, they are either in arms length or a phone call away. My husband even noticed when I fasted from social media I turned into a more calm and creative person (And more attentive). I also stopped writing when using Facebook, which is what I really enjoy doing.
The first day was hard. I was making status' in my head. Then as time went on I found myself praying instead. I started thinking about my friends, you know, looking outside of myself. Mikko has been sharing about how in heaven there are no mirrors. How we should be looking out at windows. This really helped me when discussing what kind of princesses the Lord wants us to be to our daughters. They look out windows, not mirrors. They serve others, not feeding the narsisistic-self. I think that is what I have been doing.
I also decided to start writing to friends again by snail mail (when I find a spare moment). In fact, I just called an ex-neighbor whom I haven't seen in awhile. She lives up north and we are determined to write more often.
I still think I need to fight my way to rid myself of distractions. Facebook is not wrong in and of itself. There are some people making a world of a difference and using it wisely. Perhaps when my son is in college I will want to go back on, or perhaps that won't be the 'thing'. In fact, I spoke with a young student a week ago and she ask if I had WhatsApp or KiK. I was like, heh? LOL. Then I read in the paper how committed some Finns are to working out by using this social media tool to encourage each other with each other's training, HeiaHeia.
The Proverbs 16:9 says, ¨The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.¨, I think that is just what the Lord is telling me. Look forward to what He has in store for me and my future. Until then...Watch this hilarious Oscar nominated short film, ¨Do I have to take care of everything?¨-
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