The “If I Die” App

Oh, the advantages of technology.  I admit to being an avid Facebooker. I’m also LinkedIn, Twitter happy, Pin Crazy and sharing like mad on Muzy and Instagram. What can I say? I know social media has its detractors, but I believe it is what you make it. And yet, even I find this new development creepy times two.

There’s actually a Facebook app that will allow you to post a new status AFTER you pass. No, I’m not kidding. It’s called the “If I Die” app. It works like this. You decide on your goodbye message now, while you have the time on your hands, so to speak. Then you choose three “trustees” who must login and verify your death once you’ve, well, logged off for the last time. Then, and only then, will Facebook post your final message.  Granted, you won’t know how many people hit “like” or how often your last words get “shared”, but if you can’t bear being caught speechless, this one might have your name on it.

The people who created this App say it is the perfect way to leave a final farewell, reveal a long-held secret or, for those who just have to have the last word, a parting insult. If you were to consider such a thing, please bear in mind that it’s permanent. You can’t update your status from beyond.  They don’t have an app for that today and they won’t be developing one, tomorrow.

All joking aside, that’s why we would all do well to remember that we’re leaving messages for our loved ones right now. Every day we tell our kids and grandkids what we believe and what we value by what we’re saying and doing in real time. They can read our lives and know if we’re seeking the kingdom of God, or our own agendas.  May we be committed to leaving the right message, for I have noticed that later usually comes too late.

Hugs,
Shellie