From Stephanie Bolt-Re: Bill White(Bill, did you notice that your name is in CRIMSON!!! =} )...(continue to pray for this sweet family!)
"Thanks to everyone for praying for daddy. He had his melanoma removed yesterday and it went well. The dermatologist thinks it is surface only and that she got it all. She still sent a sample off to be sure. He has to get a x-ray, labs, and an eye exam to make sure it didn't spread there. So we wait, but we're very hopeful. Dad feels great, just a little sore. I will keep yall updated. Thanks!"

A new update from June Thackston: (keep praying for a smooth recovery for June)
"I am getting better. My one and only trip was to the boat race for about an hour to give out trophies. the kids did a good job. It wore me out. I hope to get this halo removed soon. I get claustrophobic. As far as I go, doc. appt. Tuesday . pray for the best. Hope to get out and around soon.""

A update from Laurie McKenney about her dad: (Hugs to all of you Laurie!)
"Dad is doing much better today and will hopefully get to come home Wed. He has some crackling in his left lung and they took him down for an x-ray Tues evening as a precaution. He is also running a fever and they are monitoring that. The results came back from the pancreas and liver biopsy and there was no cancer. We are so very thankful for all of the prayers that went up on his behalf. God is so good! Our family is very blessed to have so many Christian friends and family that know the importance of prayer."

I heard some really cool news the other day! Little Miss Haley Kirby served as Miss Southern Union's Rising Star for 2009. The Rising Star program is a Miss Alabama program that encourages Miss Alabama contestants to become mentors to girls ages 7-11. Haley was selected this year to serve as Kristina Goodwin's Rising Star. Kristina is from Smith's Station. Haley helped Kristina with her platform "Pet Smart" by helping with fundraisers to provide supplies for the Randolph County Animal Shelter. In addition to that, Haley got to spend the day with Kristina, other contestants,and other Rising Stars at Samford University during the Miss Alabama Pageant last week. It was a great experience for her!!! I am so proud of Haley and know that her family is! Great job Haley!!!! =}