I am a bit more than okay now...I am FINALLY back ONLINE!!!!
However, in order to get back online I had to cancel my cable service (so my email address will change now and I will only have a cell phone) and get a wireless modem and wi-fi card ($161 for both plus $80 per month service charge). I bought the parts yesterday but could not get the modem software to locate the modem. I went so far as to set up a home visit by the Geek Squad. Then I thought of something to check. My wireless LAN was disabled. I set it on automatic and it connected.
I have a 10 GB data limit so I will have to spend most of it on my college work but I will be here as much as possible.
I am so glad to be back!!!!!