Update on Dan

He made it through surgery wonderfully!!! Dr. Gallaher said it was an extremely bad hernation which had been that way for awhile as part of the disc had already started t0 calcify, BUT he got it all cleaned up and back how it should be!!! The last few days have been REALLY hard for Dan, LOTS of pain and spasms that I am trying to keep under control with pain meds for him but he is a trooper and hanging in there!!! I am getting him up every 2-4 hrs to walk. Dr. Gallaher said the more he walks the faster and better he will heal!!! So "Nurse Kenlea" is being a slave driver!!! But with Christian Love!!! He still has a Long Road to Recovery so please keep him in your prayers!!

We are so blessed to have such wonderful FRIENDS and I just want to say "THANK YOU"to EVERYONE for their prayers!! May God Bless Each and Everyone of You!!!!

I've Been Given an AWARD?!?!

I'm so excited!! THANKS to Malisa for the "My Blog is Fabulous Award"!!! I have just started the whole BLOGGING thing and am so excited to have already been given an AWARD!! Malisa is the one who actually got me started BLOGGING!! She told me about hers and so I checked it out and then found Kasey's Blog "All That is Good" and it has been a domino effect from there...It is sooo much fun!! So now I am suppose to tell you my 5 ADDICTIONS and 5 FAVORITE BLOGS....

AND THEY ARE (in no particular order)...............

1. SWEET TEA - Can't get enough!!! Chick-Fil-A may possibly know me by name!! BUT I am trying to cut back with the whole diet situation going on :)

2. BLOGGING - I have become sooo addicted!! I just look forward to getting online everyday and seeing if anyone has new posts!! It is so fun to see what everyone is doing!!

3. PHOTOGRAPHY - This has become a new addiction for me!! Dan bought me a REALLY nice camera and I just can't quit taking pictures!!! I absolutely LOVE it!! (Now trying to find a really good photo program!!) **If anyone has a suggestion pass it on!!!**

4. READING - Especially the Twilight Series right now!! I'm on the 3rd book....I use to read constantly in High School and then quit after getting married and having kiddos, BUT I'm back again and forgot how much I LOVE it....so relaxing and helps me sleep at night!!!

AND FINALLY, Last but not Least....

5. SHOPPING - I love shopping for my kiddos (and maybe for some shoes & purses for me!! :)....Ok, and maybe stuff for my house too...Especially at HOBBY LOBBY & KIRKLANDS.....

So there you have it....My 5 ADDICTIONS!! Now..My 5 FAVORITE BLOGS....(this is hard because I'm just beginning and finding new blogs everyday)....Sooooo again in no particular order......

1. Livin' In Lindabury by Marti Lindabury.....She cracks me up all the time!! I love it when she posts because I know I will be laughing!! She just has a way with words!!! Keep them going Marti!!

2. God is Good...All the Time! by Malisa Howerton....She is such an inspiration to me!!! I have known Malisa forever and she changed so much in the past year or so and I just admire her so much!!!! We have been thru good and bad times together and I just can't say enough about how much I LOVE her and Love reading her Blog!!!

3. Endless Possibilities by Kim Wheeler.....I came across this blog thru All That is Good by Kasey Helder.....she has the neatest canvas paintings!! They are absolutely fantastic!! I am actually thinking of ordering one from her!! If you haven't been there you should check her blog out!!

4. Cutest Blog on the Block...I love going here and checking out new Blog Backgrounds!! They have some of the cutest backgrounds!! I'm all about change so I enjoy trying to find something new for my Blog periodically.

AND FINALLY, Last but not Least....

5. All That is Good by Kasey Helder.....I love reading Kasey's posts!! She has so many great ideas..Loving the Tour of her Home she is doing right now...Great Idea!!! Her blog is another one I can't wait to check on for new posts...you never know what she is going to have on there, from Fashion to her Kids to just saying how much she appreciates people!! It is always uplifting to read her Blog!!!!

So, there you have it!! My 5 ADDICTIONS and 5 FAVORITE BLOGS.....Again, Thanks to Malisa for the AWARD!!! I LOVE IT AND APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH!!

HAPPY BLOGGING TO EVERYONE!!!!

Prayer Request

We found out this morning that Dan is going to have to have back surgery tomorrow. He has been dealing with a herniated disc in his back for a couple of weeks now and has had an epidural injection with no relief. After seeing Dr. Gallaher this morning the only other option is to operate. If the surgery works he should have 90% relief instantly!! He has literallly been in bed flat on his back since 1/3/09. Dr. Gallaher said this is the biggest herniated disc he has seen in a long time in a 28 yr old but hopefully the surgery will work and take care of his pain!

Please keep Dan in your prayers for a successful operation and recovery!! Thanks!!

Two Things...

First, I have found a new candle that I absolutely LOVE!!! It is Paula Dean, Creamy Apple Butter (got it at Wal-Mart). It will fill your entire house with a WONDERFUL scent!!! I am all the time looking for candles. If I am at home, I have a candle burning so I love finding one that you can smell thru the entire house! And I have found one!! Everyone should try it!! Let me know if you have a favorite and maybe I can try them!!
Secondly, I started a diet on Monday and have lost 4lbs as of the weigh-in this morning!! And that's without exercising. So, I'm thinking if I would start exercising as well maybe next week will be just as good or better!!! Just pretty proud of my start, as I have NO will-power and LOVE sweet tea (of which, I have had NONE of this week)!! Keep me in your prayers please!!