Well, just like last
week was one of less than happy things, this week was one of bright things for
the future happening.
The new grandson did
arrive on the 27th; a
big baby at over 8 pounds and 21 inches long. Both he and mom are doing fine. Every time one of these birthing events happens I am
reflective on the fact that there are now generations going into the future
with which I am connected. It is not an ego thing as much as it is realizing
that there is future far beyond me. In a way, it kind of makes one feel
insignificant and immortal at the same time.
Another thing to make
you feel insignificant is the latest photo from the Hubble Space Telescope; it
took a total of 10 years to create and shows vast universes beyond our own.
Among the things in this photo are the Andromeda galaxy, several black holes,
and dwarf stars that are slowly fading out. To me seeing something like this
affirms God rather than dismissing him. It also reminds me of where some of
those grandchildren of mine may end up traveling to. Who knows, maybe I'll get
to go with them. Hey, it could happen.
On the 29th here in
Arabia, McDonald's sponsored A Day Offline, which was supposed to be a day
without phones and technology. McDonald's
had games and the like for parents and kids here in Kuwait. For me the day was
very different because I was at work and my job is technology. Not only that, I
am living the paradox of what the day was about and at the same time because of
that I was achieving what McDonalds' ultimate goal was. Without technology, I
could not be in touch with any of my family or friends. On the 29th, I helped
my son deal with some auto issues and talked with him about school. My daughter and I exchanged emails. I got a
call from another son and I answered an email from my father. All of which was
done courtesy of technology – – which actually brought it all together rather
than isolating it.
I read several of the
local blogs here; to keep informed about what is going on in the area and to
gain insight into the local culture. Recently, Desert Girl had an entry
regarding the wedding she attended and I found the entire thing interesting,
especially since I probably will never attend a Kuwaiti wedding. One of the
things that surprised me most about the article was that over 450 women were in
attendance -- she doesn't say how many men. That is a lot of people to wish one
couple happy future, but maybe with that many people rooting for you,
everything will go just fine. Here is
where you can read her full blog entry. (What is it about women bloggers and pink?)
My hand is healing
nicely, according to the orthopedic doctor I saw earlier this week. He said I need to continue to wear my splint
for another three weeks but other than that I should expect a full recovery and
I should be able to do whatever it was I was able to do with my hands before
this happened. Another plus point looking into the future.
Finally, I came across
this picture from space that shows Kuwait City by night. Where I live is over on
the right hand side – near the lower side near the coast. Amazing view. It was taken by NASA on August 12, 2012.
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Congratulations on the birth of your new Grandson. That's such exciting news. :) I hope your hand is 100% better soon. Poor baby. :(
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