Bye, Little Laptop!

 

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. ~Matthew 24:3

Pictured here is my hard-wired computer.  It sits atop an antique drafting table which my father secures for me when, then a biology professor at Emory University, he finds out that the department plans to toss them before the building is renovated.  I'm thrilled to have it, but never in my wildest dreams could I have envisioned something from the early 20th century being home for a 21st century tech wonder.

I used to have a tall chair to match the unusual height of the desk, but when I read that it's better to stand at your computer while surfing the web, we ditch it.  That set up works well for a time as Danny gets me a cushy pad to stand on.

Sadly, though, after my bout with pneumonia in early 2022, I find it nearly impossible to stand for long comfortably.  That's when my little Chrome laptop comes to the rescue.

She's been my go-to partner ever since, especially when I need to read a plethora of blogs or muddle through emails.  And even before that, this little gem would travel with us on our holiday trips and frequent visits to my mother's before she passed away.

Last Friday morning, it's business as usual when I notice that the laptop needs some juice.  I place it on tope of our printer where its charging cable is readily accessible and plug it in.  But when I check the indicator light that tells me it's powering up, I'm met with darkness.  Bordering on the definition of what Einstein called insanity, I unplug and plug it up again.  Nothing.  Nada.  Zilch.  It seems this poor overworked baby has finally given up the ghost.

This is not a time to panic.  I remember that Danny has a much newer laptop which he rarely uses, bought for the same reasons a mine is originally.  I know he won't mind if I use it during those times when I'm not in the standing mood.

It takes Danny the better part of the afternoon to set up his laptop so I can reach the sites I normally visit, but he's my computer wizard.  He actually enjoys doing things just like this and boy, am I ever grateful!

This laptop is definitely larger than the little one I was using, and the keyboard feels more natural and responsive when I type on it.  It's a wonderful upgrade from my beloved little gal whom I will miss, but I know I'll enjoy using my new-to-me model.

This experience serves to remind me that nothing in this world lasts forever.  Our very bodies will eventually wear out, just like my dear little laptop.  But the words of Jesus will resonate long after the earth and the heavens have passed away, and He will be with our souls for eternity.

Amen!