Archive for April 2nd, 2009

Call for donations

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

This is new for me, the whole soliciting donations thing.  But I’ve joined Team Minitab to ride in this year’s Keystone Country MS-150 ride to benefit MS research and support.

But to ride, I have to raise at least $250.  That’s where you come in!

Visit my ride page and, if you feel so inclined, donate some money via my registration.  I can also accept cash or checks directly if you don’t want to use an online form.

And keep going back to the page to see how I’m doing in my run up to the ride.  I will be updating it regularly to talk about my training and what my chances of survival are.

Mom needs to relax.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

“Mom needs to relax” - Gareth’s sage advice for Brandy.  

He has been typing a ton now that he is able to ‘talk’ to us, and we are regularly tickled by what he has to say.  For the first time, we know that he has picked up our speech patterns.  He uses “Absolutely” and “that’s a plan”, both things that Brandy and I frequently say.

He can now also share his opinion of not being able to play videogames (”That stinks”) or can ask what a hypocrite is.

Gareth has a true voice now, and it is amazing to hear what he has to say.