Busy Beginning

Vulcan - You learn something every day. I didn’t know that Birmingham almost didn’t erect statue of Vulcan. Why? Because he’s ‘nearly nude.’

Take my word for it: Blimps.

Note: There is a touch of harsh language in this story. If you’re easily offended, don’t click the link.

Why, oh why, did Sam’s Club have to have the 24-pack of Cadbury’s Creme Eggs?

Why do they have to be soooooo good?

Why can’t I just ignore them?

If you happen to read of my untimely demise over the next few days due to a diabetic incident, you’ll know why.

Thanks to Rachel Carmichael, I’ve just become aware of the needs of one individual in the Oracle DBA community.

One of the long-time members of the Oracle-L mailing list, Walt Weaver, has a daughter who is seriously ill. She has a rare genetic disorder, Chronic Granulomatous Disorder, which means she basically has no immune system. In some rare cases, a bone marrow transplant can help. Jenny is one of those rare cases.

Unfortunately, the cost of the transplant is prohibitive and not covered by health insurance.

However, a fund has been set up within the National Transplant Assistance Fund where contributions can be made to help pay her medical bills. Donations are tax-deductible for US citizens. Donations can be made online, using a credit card, at

https://secure.icdc.com/transplantfund/donateform.html

or a check can be sent to:

National Transplant Assistance Fund
Suite 230
3475 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (800) 642-8399 or (610) 353-9684
Fax: (610) 353-1616
http://www.transplantfund.org
e-mail: NTAF@transplantfund.org

I would ask that if you can spare a few dollars, please consider contributing to her transplant fund. If you do contribute, please make sure that the memo line (on a check) says “Jennifer Weaver” or fill in the portion of the online form that says “Regional Fund in Honor of Specific Patient” and then fill in her name. This way the contribution is earmarked for Jenny’s bills and does not go into the general fund.

Should there be money in her fund over and above the cost of her bills, it will be moved into the general fund to help others like her.

You can find out more information on the disease by clicking here.

Daniel & Tina Gallant

Daniel & Tina are some friends that we used to go to church with in Marietta. They are leaving in just a few days to go to Irian Jaya. God has called them to minister to the people who live there (known as the Fatus).

We would greatly appreciate it if you would remember them in your prayers.

Caleb spiked a fever again tonight, so Amanda took him to the Doctor. He officially has a cold, and an ear infection in his left ear. Thankfully it’s not too bad: according to the Doctor, on a scale of 1 to 10, it’s a 4.

This is Caleb’s second ear infection, I believe. So far we’ve been blessed, in that he has not had nearly as many ear problems as Brandon did.

Dell Inspiron laptops are the biggest pieces of crap to ever hit the market.

Mine is screwed up. Again. Just 2 weeks after having a ton of parts replaced.

Welcome to the world, Lillian Grace Ruoss.

You’ve been born into a wonderful family. Congratulations to you all.