Chanda Update

For those of you who have been praying for my best friend Chanda, I appreciate it more than you know. She is feeling better and her hemoglobin is at a 9.1, that is up from a 7. (Hemoglobin at a 7 is considered critical). She has had 7 blood transfusions, but hopefully she will continue to get her strength back and won't need anymore blood.

She is so adament about being at our wedding Saturday, but I just want her to get better. If she can sit next to me or even sit in the front row, I will be glad she is present. Her children are in our wedding as the little best man and ring bearer, so I am sure she would love to see them participate in the wedding. Chanda is actually the strongest person I have ever met in my life. I know she will be just fine, she wouldn't have it any other way. :)

I will get back to my "Favorite Things" soon.

I will soon post some thoughts on "Children of the 80"s" and I will also include my own thoughts and what I remember.

Right now, I must go do laundry, make a list for Alan and wrap attendents gifts. Am I leaving somthing out? Probably!

Please Please Pray For Chanda

Most of you know that I am getting married this Saturday, and I would like nothing more than for my best friend to be there with me. She is still in ICU after having a gastrointestinal aneurysm, more commonly called a dieulafoy lesion rupture. She has received over 6 blood transfusions and she is not out of the woods yet. She was in a trauma hospital in Stephenville and they ran out of blood, so she was care flighted to The Medical Center of Lewisville. They were able to locate the lesion and cauterize, thankfully. She is still in danger of another bleed out. Please pray for her safe and quick recovery. I would love for her to be at my wedding but I mostly want her to get better. I would be proud to let her be the star of the show if she had to come down the aisle in a wheelchair. I love Chanda with all my heart and it's in God's hands now.

Letter D and prayers for Cha Cha

Chanda is currently in ICU. She began vomiting blood this afternoon and she passed out, lost her hearing temporarily and felt as if she was about to die. Please pray for her and our family. She is very important to me and I need her in my life. We are 2 peas in a pod. I just spent the day with her yesterday and we had a blast getting pedicures and shopping. I really need her to be alright.

Favorite things "D"

Dining out

Dogs- I really want a King Charles Cavalier

Diamonds

Daisies (Gerbera)

Decorating

"D" tv shows- Double Trouble, Deal or No Deal, Duel, Dancing With the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Don't Forget the Lyrics

Dirty Dancing- great 80's movie

Please pray for my best friend.

One more week! and "Letter C"

Chanda and I went to get pedicures and our eyebrows waxed today. Then she took me to Party City and bought me a blue and white laced garter with 2 linking hearts. Don't I have the best matron of honor? Now I have my something new and something blue, I just need something old and something borrowed.

I just received an e-mail from my sweet aunt in California and it warms my heart that she and my cousin Melanie are coming to Waco for the nuptials. I know this is going to be the greatest day of my life! I especially enjoy the fact that all of my family will be at the hotel with me the night before- it comforts me tremendously.

Favorite things continues... "Letter C"

Christ- hands down

Chanda- My sister in law to be and my best friend- I love her so much!

Coca-Cola -- if you know me, then you know that I love drinking Cokes and I'll probably never give them up. :)

Candy- usually sweet or sour, not chocolate

Christmas

Clean sheets- There is nothing like crawling into a freshly made bed

Crafts- I like being crafty and being creative

Classic country music

Can't Buy Me Love- one of my favorite movies of all time

Celebrity magazines

"C" tv shows- Charlie's Angels, Cosby Show, Charles in Charge, Charlie Brown specials

Alan and I are going to be busy tomorrow taking care of last minute details. This is all very surreal.

ABC's of Me "Letter B"

This has been a crazy busy day for me as Mom and I went all over town trying to do last minute errands for the wedding. We did take a break to eat at Red Lobster though and it was delicious. Everything is right on target, thankfully.

Favorite things "Letter B"

Bath and Body Works

Books- Usually chick lit or suspense (Emily Giffin or James Patterson)

Baylor Bears- My alma mater and Alan's favorite college team

Beverly Hills 90210, Brady Bunch, Bold and the Beautiful, Bachelor (tv shows)

Short post. Very tired. I've been on my feet for the better part of the day. Until tomorrow.

ABC's of Me "Letter A"

I decided to write a different blog everyday to talk about the things I love and it makes sense to start with the letter "A".

Alan - my husband to be (next week). He is the most amazing person I have ever met. Period.

All You Magazine - this is the best magazine and I love all magazine, however this one is extra special with wonderful articles and coupons. It's fantastic.

Afghans- These blankets are so warm and fuzzy and usually have been knitted by a special family member.

Au Gratin Potatoes - Yum!

Antiques - My Mom and I love going to antique stores and it's even better when you find a bargain.

Animals - I am a huge animal lover. I love all animals.

American Idol, Amazing Race, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader and the best show ever... "Alice". Those are my favorite TV shows that begin with the letter A.

Alan and I are counting down the days now until the wedding and we are now in single digits. :)

The doctor was not in

So, Alan took me to the doctors office today to get an evaluation that is supposed to determine my "Maximum Medical Improvement" and it didn't go as expected. We arrived about 10 minutes early because I am usually early to everything and rarely ever late. One of my good qualities. :) We waited and waited and finally the receptionist informs us that the doctor would not be coming in to do my evaluation and that I would in fact need to reschedule my appointment. I understand that things come up but it would have been nice to get a phone call before I got there at 10, Oh well.

They wanted to reschedule my appointment for February 25th and we all know that won't work because I won't be in town. So, now I will tentatively go in for an evaluation during the 2nd week of March. I am ready for this chapter of my life to be over. Seriously.

I made a nice lunch for Alan and I and then he was off to work. I am just trying to tie up loose ends. My Mom and I have been on the phone for what seems like once an hour trying to take care of business and make final wedding plans. I'm excited.

The laundry is calling my name and so is 90210 and American Idol. Thank goodness for the DVR!