yay! it has arrived, my very first care package! thank you so much! apparently space available means two months but these cookies are so good it was worth the wait. thanks to everyone for all of your support, warm wishes, and comments!

i would like to encourage everyone to join skype! all you have to do is download the software for free and you're connected to millions of people with skype, like me! you can send instant messages or talk using a headset or the microphone and speakers on your computer, it sounds even better than a phone connection, and it's free. you can get it for mac or pc so no excuses! drew and bri were skeptical at first but after talking for three hours yesterday, estonia to cheney for free, i think they're hooked.