Gulf Shores

Brad and I recently went to Gulf Shores with our friends Bryan and Kerri. We had a WONDERFUL time. We didn't get the camera out much, but here are a couple of pictures...

Graduation

Earlier this month I finished my masters degree in school counseling at Mississippi State. Here are some pics:

Christy Howe Vance

Christy has been like a big sister to me since I was about 8 years old. She is a strong Christian example who stays positive no matter what her circumstances are. She was diagnosed with cancer and is now in remission but because of complications from past surgeries she has been diagnosed with gastroparesis. (Because of nerve damage , her stomach and small intestine are paralyzed). Christy is on a strictly liquid diet & on a waiting list for a gastric pacemaker at UMC in Jackson, MS. She recently found out she has been moved up on the list and she will have the procedure next Thursday. Christy's insurance company will not authorize this procedure so some of her church community friends are doing a fundraiser in her honor-they are selling really cute t-shirts. You can view them and more about Christy at this site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/christyvance. Some of you who don't know Christy may know Michelle her sister. Michelle has a 2 year old and a two MONTH old and her husband Chris was just deployed to Iraq for 16 months. Please be in prayer for Christy, her husband Joe, and their three children: Allie, Caleb, and Drew. Also remember Christy and Michelle's parents who are struggling to try to help both daughters during this time.