Shanna that does not sound good change is not easy but I am sure you will adapt the best as you can with the situation. I am going to kep praying that your job situation improves so you can move on to bigger & better things. hng tough.

Girls when i was at the Mix radio show I asked Chris about the Renegade video & his answer had me lost but you all need to know that he must have said something to getting this video out becaause bam 2 days later we got to finally see it! I think its a great live video & it really showcases their rock side. We all have to give Chris an extra thank you for getting that video to us. He rocks!

Terri i am excited & hoping for a drama free weekend!

Terri that is great news that he is home! We heal better when we are in a comfortable place & your parents will take extra good care of him. Glad you liked the pics!!

Shanna I hope it all goes well with your sister's test. Sending prayers that she is ok! As for your post yesterday i do worry if the guys think i am totally nuts with all the shows I do so I kind of get self concious about it! Thanks for putting me at ease!

3 more days & Va!

Good morning. How is everyone doing? I am okay just a bit sore this a.m from the weights I lifted yesterday. It's mostly my stomach that hurts. LOL

I am a little bummed out right now b/c my dvr was all set to record Daughtry on the Today show and I still have to wait until it's posted online. We had a huge accident on the freeway early on and all the coverage for it happened during which time Daughtry would have performed. And it's still going on. I was like NOOOOOO. It's a bad accident so I understand but why did it have to be today. 2 tankers collided and there is a huge fire. I think at least one person died and was severely burned. It's really sad.

But yea so happy the way DWTS went down last night!! she is finally out of there. I like all the 4 that remain so semifinals will have to be someting I'll really have to pay attention to and figure out my voting. I of course want JR and Ricki in it but it's gonna come down to Rob or Hope and it's hard to choose.

Patty that is good your nieces party was fun and you were able to enjoy yourself. I am always here for you when you need a friend. Hope you're having a good day.

Terri still thinking of you and saying a special prayer for your brother. How is everything right now?

Terri stay positive because any answers they can find to help him is a good thing. He is still in my prayers. Thanks for being there for me too love you buddy!

Shanna a new and home and a new start & the right job will happen keep plugging!! Thank you for also being there for me my nieces pary was fun & it kept the family in better spirits that day.

carol thanks for your kind words. Surgery is scary for anyone so your daughter's feelings are ok! Its ok to be scared but when its all done & you are feeling better it will be worth it!

Hi girls,
I have so much to get done this week before I go to hospital on Friday. I spent some of the day consoling my daughter who finally told me she is sad and scared. She nannies children and they live across. I watch the baby while she picks up the preschooler so she doesn't have to drag her off to daycare pu with her. She is sad that we won't have out big Christmas shopping trip and I reminded her that that big trip was what made my back worse this entire year. She will bring the kids to see me at my parent's while I am recovering and I hope to only be at my mom's for a week. I told her I would be able to still walk across the street and visit her just won't be able to lift anything. I think she is feeling better now. I told her God's got This and I give up my worries to him whenever stuff starts creeping into my brain.

Terri - It will be hard for your brother but sometimes it takes a cruell wake-up call. I am overweight and always have been. I have HBP, diabetes and I act like I don't. What does it take I ask myself alot? I am planning joining WW with my daughter and health club to waterwalk. I need to take charge of my life.

Patty - Hugs to you. I know you come from a very close family but am also happy you had positive things to celebrate also!

Yesterday I took my fam/hubby/son/daughter/nieces/nephews for bowling and pizza. We had a really good time. Lindsey took pictures on her camera, I just have to get her to upload them to my computer.

I have been trying to pay bills but spent alot of time with a fussy baby to help Lindsey today so I must go and get back to my bill paying! UGH!

Hi to everyone else and hope everybody has had a nice day!

Val thanks i am sad today but I had my nieces birthday today & that cheered me up some. My baby niece is 10 my other niece turns 14 at the end of the month and she is in HS. Aghh!! I guess he knows my name I dont know I never asked him that question. I go to lot of shows I am sure he recognizes my face. He probably thinks I am a nut for going to so many shows. LOL!

Terri I agree with Val positive thoughts do help! It up to your brother to get better & follow doctors orders & if he does I bet he will improve over time. Keping positive thoughts & prayers for him.

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

today my brother would have ben 51 its a sad day but he shares a birhday with my grandma 7 my niece who is 10 today. Its a Happy 7 Sad Day all in 1.

Terri thinking of you!!

Shanna glad you liked the review its hard to put it all into words. Glad you liked it! I have a sinus infection again! Have to take 2 days off from work to get better! My job is germ city!

Shiela I wish I was as eloquent as Val. I will do my best Arizona was fun Me & the girls got to hotel early camped by door was front row for simpl plan then they made us leave so they can clean up & we had to wait again this time we all made a mad dash & me & lisa were front row. They did songs and that was it! The new venues was beautiful & they had great lighting. The show was great Li love that the boys are having a heavier rocking set list. there were no new songs. After the show had dinner because we didnt eat all day, gambled then passed out. That is my review.

Terri I think you have alot to hope for the fact that he can improve with medicine & get a pacemaker is a good thing, I think if he follow the doctor's instructions he should get better & improve. he is still in my prayers.

Mark great seeing you posting again hoping we gt a show together too!

Shanna prayers for your sister hope they figure out what is wrong with her.

I am wiped time for bed!

Ter time to change your pictures above. ^^^^

Hi everybody! I am saying prayers for all in need!

Terri - Sorry your brothers prognosis is kind of puzzling. At least they were able to do the test today and they were able to rule out some of the things they thought were going on. He is very young to have so many things wrong with him. That is a long trip you made to visit him and I'm sure he was just so excited to see you there. I will try to remain positive as I know you do!

Valerie - I just loved your review. Aren't these guys just the greatest ever. I was at the MN concert with Tracy and Mitzi and was flabbergasted when they called them by name also. No concert but I finally got to meet everyone. Pics with JP and Robin. They were so kind. As we were leaving Chris and Steely and Brian came and gave hugs, Brian asked if we wanted to do pics. How adorable is that! I'll never be able to get to enough concerts for them to know my name so I am just going to get a leash and put it around Mitzi and go to the concerts she goes to! It sounds like it was amazing for you too!

Sheila - So excited you won the radio show! They were at the Best Buy in Chicago but these radio shows are not advertised and just didn't have enough notice.

Shanna - I feel so bad for your sister, it is so hard being a mom and being sick. She is so lucky to have you there. I am sure it is very stressful for you and you would like to be on your own and stuff, but this is where God wants you to be right now! Prayers always being said.

I am taking my hubby/kids and 5 out of my 7 nieces/nephews and my sister bowling tomorrow and then we will have lunch. My nieces/nephews worry about my surgery only I keep telling them I will be able to do more things with them after I have surgery. I certainly do hope that is the case.
I need to try to get sleep tonight. Having a bit of anxiety lately.

Have a good night and Sunday!

Morning Lifers

Well CBTY was #12 on Vh1 so lets vote this next week and move them up the charts...

Terri - I believe in Miracles honey - Love you

Patty - Hey girl!!! Saw lots of pics from Tuscon hope you will give us a review like Val's wonderful review below. He remembered your name Val I don't know how I would have reacted to that either.

Well I have news that most of you know already but still way excited about I won tickets to the Exclusive Show in Dallas on November 16th.. I do not have all the details yet but there is a M&G, a radio pre show and an actual show at the House of Blues.. What a day huh... Looking really forward to it...

Shanna - To bad you could not make the Tuscon show but we all know there are going to be more when the tour kicks off.. How is your sister ? Please let us know when you get news..

Okay well I am off to get my Sat going....

Oh my, there is a lot going on in here! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care girls!

Thought I'd get a quick update in before I head to work this evening.

Terri thx for the update on your brother. I am so sorry things have not changed any and he is still very weak. I do pray he can get stronger and get this taken care of. I just can't imagine what you are going through. I am glad you were able to visit with him and be in his company and it sounds like he has kept his spirits up which is good. Praying so much for him for his recovery and health and all the family b/c I know you all need some support and love too. Glad you're remaining positive about the whole matter too. big hugs. Wish I could do more for you as you go through all of this.
And you are so right about so many things like this going around. I am ready for brighter days ahead for my family and friends and for the skies to be clear of all this fog and negativity.

Patty no plans for me this weekend just work. I close tonight, open tomorrow, and have a short opening shift on Sunday. I am really trying to improve things and prepare myself for hte future and really accomplish somethign this time around. I have Mon and Tues off so will have a later weekend. I need to do a lot of major cleaning, maybe start getting things ready for the move, and things to get situated. I also am trying to work out a bit each day and really go the exra mile in finding a new job.
Hope you have fun at the concert tonight and enjoy your weekend fully.

Hi Valerie, Sheila, Carol and any one else who may stop in here. So thankful fo r my Daughtry family and all the support we can share iwth one another and also joy and happier times too.

Hey friends! I got home last night from seeing my brother. The hospital he is in is 3 hours away. They haven't been able to do the heart procedure that determines the exact cause of his heart failure. But they have ruled out blockage. His heart is only functioning at 10% which is very bad. And his kidneys are in distress too at 40%. We were joking that 40 is much better than 10. He is in good spirits and joking around a lot. I expected him to look bad, but he actually looked much better than I expected. They think that the failure is either viral related or high BP/lifestyle related. But until they can run more tests they won't know for sure. Right now he is too weak to have any testing done. If they can't get him stronger this week, they may have to send him home on meds to get him stronger to have it all done. I'm still somewhat confused on their plan of action for him and if he will ever improve or if it's just about maintaining and not getting worse. I hope we have more answers soon. It's very heartbreaking. I always try to think positive and have a hard time believing things can't improve so I hope that it's something that he can get better from. It is something he will have for the rest of his life. Thank you so much for all the prayers and support. It means SO much to me and my family.

SHANNA~I am so sorry for your sister. I pray for her health as well. There is too much of this going on lately. I'm ready for everyone to be happy and healthy!! HUGS!

PATTY~You have a blast this weekend. Thank you for lighting the candle and for being such a good friend. I hope this doesn't cause you too much hurt thinking about your own brother. HUGS!

VAL~I loved your review and I can't wait to catch up with you more. I am so happy for you and the interactions that you had. How cool for Chris to know your name and repeat it the next night! What a great time you must have had! Where there many fans at the LA show?

CAROL~Hope you are feeling better! Thinking of you too!

SHEILA~Hugs friend. Thanks so much for all your texts, DM's etc. You are a great friend!

Hey girls, sorry I haven't been on in awhile. I wanted to give you my review of the Halloween concert and my radio show the next day.

Whisky- Halloween Night

My friend Jo and I didn't get to the venue until close to 5pm. Fortunately, there were only three other people there- was VERY surprised at that, and VERY thankful!! So, of course, we had no trouble getting right in the middle, in front of Chris' mic! There is a little bit of a ledge, so we were able to lean on that! For me and Jo, the height was at about chest level. 1st band, Neon Hymns were pretty good. Mike Sanchez was up next, and I really enjoyed his performance. His style of music reminds me of Lifehouse, and he's got a really good voice! He sang a song that he wrote with Chris and Brian! I was really glad we got a chance to see him! The upstairs area was reserved for family and friends, and we did see Chris and Brian up there at one point. Finally at about 9:30, they came on stage! Chris looked GORGEOUS and had just the right amount of scruff!! None of them dressed up in costumes, but you probably saw the pic he tweeted wearing those contacts he got at Comic Con. He kept them on for most of the concert. I have never had the pleasure of being that close to him for the entire concert. It was pure heaven and at the level he was at, very difficult at times to keep my eyes "above his belt." Chris did Rocketman, and I have never heard him sing it better than Monday night- it was beautiful! We also got Start of Something Good, and of course that is beautiful. He told us it was a song about when he first met Deanna! Every so often, he treated us to some dance moves and it was much more than we've ever seen!! Mike came out to sing "Home" like he did in Toronto. The guys were definitely having a good time that night and they put on one of the best shows I have ever seen them do!! The crowd was very responsive too, which I was happy about! We weren't sure if they would come downstairs, since they were partying, but they did after about half an hour. Chris came down first with Sean, and Jo and I got hugs and we got to talk to him for a few minutes! Jo decided to ask him if he knew her name, and he said he did. I told him I knew he didn't know mine, and he said he sees my tweets, and then I said it's "Val." But I doubted that he really paid attention to what I said. I also told him I'd be at one of the radio gigs the next night and he said something about how I'd been to a lot of concerts. After talking to Chris, we talked to Robin for a few minutes. I've only talked to him a few times before so didn't think he would remember me, but he did, which I was happy about! We also got to talk to Mike, and he's really nice! Brian and JP came down last and we got hugs from Brian- I don't think I hugged JP- just got a pic with him. I was so happy to be able to talk to the four of them. Sean also remembered that he's seen me before! So, it was a fantastic night for sure and I'm so thankful everything worked out as perfect as it did!!!

Star 94.1 Radio Promo Gig

My friend Teresa got to go to this one with me! We had to drive separately and arrived at HOB about the same time. They were serving dinner, so while everyone was eating, we made our way to the door and were only 4 people back! So, of course, we got to be right in front of the stage- again!!! They held the event in the restaurant and had removed all the tables and chairs, we had to stand. It was just Chris and Bri, and they did No Surprise, September and CBTY. In between they answered a few questions from the fans. I couldn't think of anything to ask- until I got home, LOL! CBTY was amazing, and the best I have heard him sing it so far since they started doing the radio promos! Afterward we had M & G, and like the LA radio station promo that we went to last month, we were the only ones who got hugs!!! Teresa went first, and then me. And here is the best part of the whole night!! Brian was on the end, so I got a hug from him first, and when I turned to Chris, he said "Hi Val, how you doin? To say that I nearly died, was an understatement He remembered my name!!!! Now, I do know he has a reputation for remembering names, but the thought never crossed my mind as I approached him for my hug, that I would hear MY name coming out of his mouth!! I should have acknowledged that he remembered, but I was too shocked to respond! After our pic was taken, I told him how much I loved hearing Rocketman the night before and how amazing it was and by the look on his face, I could tell that my comment meant a lot to him, and he said thank you. So, Tuesday night MORE than made up for us missing the performance in LA, and me totally screwing up trying to talk to him in that M & G. I am surprised I was able to say anything at all to him this time, much less have it be coherent, LOL! So, the memories of Monday and Tuesday will definitely sustain me for quite awhile, tho I have also gone into serious withdrawals again! I hope it won't be a long time before we see them again. Still praying for club tour, and a Vegas concert!! I just have SO much love for these guys and I never think it can get any stronger than it already is, but it's grown even more this week- especially for Chris!! We are so blessed that they are all such amazing men!!

I have had really great encounters in the past with most of the guys (usually not Chris cos for a few years, he hardly ever came out here on the West Coast), but these last two times were the best- most of all because Chris addressed me by name in M & G. That has been one of my dreams! He has NO idea what that meant to me ) Now, we will see if he remembers the next time I see him- which I hope to God won't be another 6 months cos I'm going thru serious withdrawals again.

Patty, I sure wish I was going to Tucson, but we just decided not to do it. I know it will be a blast!!

Shanna, I'm sorry I haven't had time lately to come on and comment about what's going on with you, but I feel really bad that you're going thru so many problems. I pray that thins will get better for you!

Terri just wondering how everything is going and the situation with your brother. Been saying a prayer for him a couple times a day and for you too. Many hugs are once again being sent your way.

Carol thx. How are things going for you as of late?

Hi Patty.

Well I am off to work now. Check in and catch up later.

Stopping by to check on status of Terri's brother.

Shanna - I will pray for you, about your finances and hoping you will be able to find another job soon!

I guess the good thing about having surgery is I don't have to deal with all the problems of passwords and site give aways etc. But come next year....I'm all in!

Carol hahaha u are too funny. I was laughing when reading about how you should have been playing with your hubbys psyche. LOL maybe that would have worked. It sux I am not going myself but could not afford to and after things that happened recently, really glad I didn't take that chance since my financial status has gotten worse. Will be thinking of you and saying a prayer when you go through your own surgery.

Terri hope the procedure is going well for your brother. Praying for him a lot these days and saying a special prayer for the family. Know it's got to be hard on all of you. Big hugs. Glad you're comfortable enough to share with us and know we're here to support you. I kow it's hard when good people get involved in things they shouldn't esp when it's someone we love. He's lucky to have gotten clean and hopefully when all is said and done with the procedure and things it'll be better.
Glad the kids had fun trick or treating.

found out yesterday I did not get the the job I interviewed for. Still have to keep trying and not letting it discourage me.

Thanks girls! And Sheila you can text me anytime. You'd never be bothering me. Found out his procedure will take place tomorrow morning. The procedure isn't surgery but something that checks for blockage and something else. They have given us various scenarios. I just hope that whatever is going on can be improved. I'm very worried for him. Unfortunately he got involved in some not so good things over the past 8 years or so but had gotten clean and worked hard to do so. He's been doing good this past year so it comes as a real shock. I sorta expected to get this type of news a few years ago but not now. He's a good guy but for reasons I will probably never know or understand he got mixed up in some things, that combined with his high blood pressure probably got him here. Hopefully we will know more tomorrow or at least in a few days when all the testing is done. Thanks so much for your support!

SHANNA~I will try to catch up with you on the shows here soon. I did get to take the kids trick or treating and they had a great time.

Terri thx for the update on your brother. Sorry you can not tell us more. Was going to ask you how his progress was going and saw that you posted. Still praying for him and the family and hoping they can find out more soon enough. It sounds scary. Big hugs and lots of love are being sent your way.
Were your kids able to have a nice Halloween?

Patty how was your ROA show last night?

Halloween was good. I wound up taking Dalton trick or treating all by myself. My grandma went with me for a little bit til she was too tired. I was going to trade off with my sister and brother in law but her allergies were bothering her so bad and he was busy doing other stuff but I didn't mind taking him.It was the first year he truly got to enjoy himself and know what to do. It was funny tho b/c he thought at every house he could pick his own candy or take more than one piece and sometimes would be at foot of their house so I had to try and hold him back a bit. He so happy to be Spiderman. We took a small break to eat dinner than went out again. He got tired both times and wanted me to carry him home a couple blocks. It was tiring.

I enjoyed DWTS last night and thought Ricki and Derek were the best followed by Hope and Maks than Rob and Cheryl. JR did okay but was not as good as in the past. And the Paso group dance was amazing and a clear winner. The other one was not synchornized at all. It was interesting that my 3 fav dances of the night were in the same group dance. Just want Nancy to go home as I always have. Hers was not good nor fun and she was def the worst. Can't believe of all people on show 2nite it has to be Justin Bieber.......I think and someone else I don't like. Oh well.

Hope you're having a good day. Love you guys.

Terri - Sending lots of prayers and hugs. Did your brother have any idea this was going on? He is so young and will keep your family in my prayers. Glad J is feeling better and can go back to school.

Shiela - Oh crap on the allergic reaction. Why did it start now or has it been like that from the beginning. Can't they give you antibiotic Nystatin, which is given for thrush? This would be so maddening for anyone who is trying to do a good thing for your body and then your body fights back. Will keep you in my prayers and hope you can find the "right" next step!

Patty - Don't have to tell you to have a good time at ROA! It's a given!

Shanna - I am sure it is nice when you can visit your grandparents. Change is hard for everyone especially when it is about what we can and can't eat. Is your mom in AZ now? I wanted to say how nice it is that you do so many things with your nephew. I am very close to my nieces and nephews and wish I could do more for them. Take lots of pictures, he will love looking at them as he gets older!

My church had a large Fall Fest tonight. They moved all the pews in the sanctuary and put in a huge bouncy house. There were oodles of games for kids and a cake walk for everyone. I couldn't help but I donated $100 worth of candy and pictures are popping up on facebook. Looks like they had alot of people! Good safe fun. I live a block from church and I put a lighted sign on my door saying "GO TO CROSSPOINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH" It's only a block away and they have lots of candy and awesome games and things to do. That way I didn't have to get up and down to answer the door and the dog didn't have to go crazy everytime someone knocked at the door!
Happy Halloween to all of you! I miss my kids being little so I get my pics out and look at them and smile! It makes me want to scrapbook again and hoping after surgery I will have lots of time for that.
Everyone have a good night!

Hugs Terri... and prayers.. Please let us know how he is doing...

Patty what kind of costume did you get? I hope you have an awesome time at your ROA show tomorrow night and enjoy a perfect Halloween!! And that's good you didn't get a lot of snow.

Sheila wow that sounds tough to have to battle that and deal with that allergic rxn. I can't imagine how that must be for you. It sounds like you're really going to have to think about your decision. Will say a prayer for you and hope things improve and you can stay strong and find something to help you. Big hugs.

Terri what did you think of AR? I knew it was going to be a non-elmination round. It's so easy to tell when he talks about other things. I felt bad for the grandparents. They could have done better if they would have paid their driver. I can't believe she told her hubby no when he suggested it. But glad they are still in it and didn't even come in last place. I don't like the sibling team at all nor they bf/gf team (the blond) or the other bf/gf team with the Asian girl. She's just annoying. But rest of them I don't mind.
Going to watch DH after I take a shower.

Good night friends.