Technology is an amazing thing.

My youngest aunt and uncle (my grandfather's two youngest kids who are actually younger than I am) are arranging to have Granddad's memorial service live streamed online for out of state family members. Considering how many of us just made the trip less than two weeks ago, I'm touched that they're taking the trouble to do this -- especially when I remind myself these are two young people who just lost their father.My uncle, the youngest, just turned 34.

The service will be Sunday afternoon. It's a seven hour drive for me without traffic, probably another $150 in gas, and Dan's first cross country practice is the following morning at 7:30. Also, I've made that drive five times since Christmas (I counted on my fingers to make sure because even I couldn't believe it).

All things considered, I think I'll clear the afternoon for the live stream and send a memorial donation to the hospice. At least I got to see him again before he died.