i love technology...

But not at my house! I am currently over at Crystal and Nathan's enjoying their highly coveted DSL internet access. (Let's not forget they live 5 minutes from us, yet we still can't get DSL... this is my gripe as of lately.) When I got here their dog wasn't in the usual place in the basement and I had quickly convinced myself that that along with the fact that their garage is almost bare (somehow I forgot they are about to move!) that someone had broken in, cleaned them out, taken their dog, and was waiting to kill me. Then I couldn't decide what was worse... that I was about to die or that I was going ot have to call Crystal and tell her the dog had been kidnapped. No fear... all was well and Abbie was upstairs being lazy. I think she's glad to have some company. Now she can't decide at the moment if she wants to be in my lap or on the floor. If she is in my lap she wants to stand and help me type on the keyboard. Oh... and note to Crystal... if you must leave this dog with the tv on for entertainment, leave her with something juicy like soaps, Montel or Judge Judy. She was watching something about the Steelers!
We have been watching Braves baseball a lot lately (this happens every year at this time). Except this year, Chad is convinced I have magical powers because every game I watch, they win. Well... except that one the other day... but he says it was because I was only in the room and not actually watching. I was reading my blogs (on dial-up... so I missed about 4 innings). I did call the grand slam by the opposing team that same night literally seconds before it happened. So basically, now I not only get praised for helping the Braves win, but I get in trouble if they lose because it is *my* fault and I didn't put forth *my* best effort. :)
I also wanted to give an update on how the donations for Kendall are going with Indian Creek. So far we have raised over $4000. With our original goal at $5000 we are doing really well. It is my understanding that with the money raised they are planning to build a new building down by the creek and they are hoping to be able to put in some bathrooms. I haven't been to that part of the camp, but apparently this is a very big deal because there are no bathrooms there at the moment and it is quite a hike to the nearest facility if you've gotta go. If we meet the goal of $5000 we will also be able to get a plaque for the building with Kendall's name on it, which would really be nice. We are happy to see the good that is being done in spite of our loss. We continue to receive cards every day from people to say they are praying for us. I can honestly say that I believe the prayers for comfort and strenth are working. Despite everything that has happened we have an incredible sense of peace, and we continue to get stronger each and every day.
I could say more, but I think I will head over to EBay... who I haven't paid a visit to in a while. I've missed you old friend! Oh, and stay tuned because by popular demand my good friend Belinda has entered the blogworld and we are eagerly awaiting her first post!