Warning - this is pretty random

Been hanging out on another blog/friend site more recently, playing around with the technology, etc.
Still missing our friends.
We think about them at least once a week it seems.
Amanda and I were talking tonight about how strange it is to think about people their ages and realize that we won't be able to talk to them again in this lifetime.
In other stuff:
We're hoping to start unpacking the new house more soon, but seems like we haven't had the energy or time to think about such lately.
Our daughter keeps growing and we absolutely adore her.
Sometimes we feel like we're just Jadyn's parents, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Wow, it's late.
Gotta do some weekend stuff in the morning before the weekend's up.
Later!

News from the hometown

Had to restart this from scratch on a short-time frame before bed.
Please read the links then my explanation.
Good news

Bad news

From what I know, the community has supported the Montgomery Biscuits since the franchise arrived in the city in 2004. I believe the same energy used to support a baseball team can be used to help prevent another senseless death like the one described in the "bad news" link. The "bad news" hits home on lots of levels - we love children and want the best chance for them, and this child was discovered less than two blocks from my childhood home. Let's pray this sort of thing never happens again in or around Montgomery, or anywhere for that matter.

9/11 and AFA

"As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate themselves!"
Galatians 5:12 (NIV)
I was at a college ministry conference in Alabama about 15 years ago when I came across this verse and understood how Paul felt about those who were so adamant about circumcision as something that Christians should continue to do.
I was shocked that something so offense found its way into the Bible - I thought we just didn't talk about those kinds of things if we were "decent" Christians.
Sometimes, using or allowing strong language is appropriate under limited circumstances.
In recent days, the American Family Association has threatened a massive action against CBS stations who, in the coming days, re-air "9/11," the amazing documentary filmed as the horrific events of that day unfolded.
In this documentary, there are segments in which some of those pictured use foul language. I've seen much of this documentary and don't remember what words are said and in what context.
I can imagine the most upright of us uttering - uncontrollably - some pretty indecent words at the sights these men and women witnessed.
While I certainly agree our airwaves shouldn't be cluttered with filth, such as gratuitous sex, violence and language, these are genuine people sharing their raw emotions about a real event.
I've also felt the same way about "Saving Private Ryan." Though fictional in its basic storyline, it is historic fiction - a film using the device of a fictional character and set of circumstances to tell a real story - a story about courageous men who bled, fought and died for the freedom of this nation and others.
Soldiers cuss - it's a fact of life. That doesn't diminish their service one bit.
Many of those who answered the call to One and Two World Trade Center - unwittingly - gave their lives so that others may live. Our tendency is to sanitize and make things pretty which aren't.
Sept. 11, 2001 was, simultaneously, one of the darkest and most glorious days in this nation's history.
Frequent disclaimers should be sufficient warning to let "9/11" run as it was first assembled.
I say let it fly.