My 15 minutes of fame

Good morning all! It's 2:44 a.m. so I guess it's morning right? LOL!

You probably remember that I won a makeover contest hosted by the local NBC channel. During the news broadcast Friday evening they cut to the salon where they sent me for hair cut/style, makeup, and manicure, checking in with the anchor with me on how things were going.

The introduction of me and my family they filmed on Wednesday is now on their website, and the final clip from last night at the salon is available as well.

So, since you know my story already, I thought I'd share so you can put a face with the name!

http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=8303757

I won a wonderful prize package and still can't believe it. My friend Kristina was there for it all and I'm so glad! She and her husband (who, along with friend Annette took turns taking care of our children so we could go to the salon) were so kind they sent DH and I to dinner afterward. DH was at work during most of the makeover and was unable to be there, but thankfully they let him off just a little early so he caught it live on television.

My hair feels fabulous, my nails are awesome, and I feel so blessed! The whole evening was such a wonderful reprieve from the nightmare of the last few years.

I'm a finalist

I was entered in a contest for a TV program. It's for America's Favorite Mom. I'm in the finals, having been called by the producer to move me forward. I'll know more by the end of the month (whether or not they're putting me through to the TV show).

There is still online voting going on for some of the prizes, which includes money. God knows we could use that, having thousands in debt from medical bills. I have solely Medicare, which is an 80/20, leaving us to pay 20% of all surgeries, fees, whatever. Brain surgeries are not cheap, costing hundreds of thousands for each. Not that my other surgeries were cheap other.

Now, being in need of another brain surgery, I'm left no choice but to seriously consider not doing it.

Is that really a choice? It's disgusting to be in this position. Isn't this America, where we should have access and be able to receive the care we need?

Guess not.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. My question is if you could take a moment and vote for me if you are willing. People are allowed to vote daily. I need this help, desperately, and am not too proud to beg given the circumstances.

Thank you!

The blanket I made

Remember the blanket I made for my daughter recently? (The one I tortured all my blog readers with by posting pictures of its progress along with a progress bar?)

If you get a chance could you do a little something for me that will just take a moment? The blanket is in a contest sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn.

Vote here for the craft contest

Just over the slideshow, on the right, it says "rating" and has a +/- sign. If you click on plus it'll bump me up. They're giving away gift certificates for their products and boy that would be nice! Anyhoo, thought I'd try for it! Nothing lost, right? It's open until the last week of February.

Thanks!