sleepover partay. woohoo!

After 2 weeks of rest and recovery (from my most recent hospital stay I talked about in this post) at the parent's house in Statesboro, my stubborn "me must be independent" attitude kicked in. I packed my bags to head home to Savannah and then it came to me, "ummm I can't drive, I can't cook for myself, I'm on pain meds, blah blah blah" Ugh. What to do now? I love being with my parents, don't get me wrong. (hi mom, I love you. and yes, I know you are reading this) I am just so stinking fiercely independent and lets be real, I also wanted to be closer to my friend-amily (friends I call family) and boyfriend ben. But it looked as if little baby birdy wasn't leaving the nest just yet.

And then.....Wah-lah! My very best special friend Casey, whom I happen to adore, told me, yes told me, I was to come to Savannah and stay with her and her family (that I also adore). And peeps, who was I to argue? I was headed to Savannah. 

So that was last Friday. Yes, I have been here, sleeping on their leathery couch (I happen to love sleeping on a couch) watching army wives on netflix for a week. And no, they haven't kicked me out yet. Don't worry, don't worry I'm not planning on mooching or planting my cute butt here permanently. Just until I am able to take care of myself, which is this weekend most likely. And it kinda makes me sad, I have truly enjoyed my time here with the Sanders clan. I would like to think the feeling is mutual. :) 

So here are some reasons the Sanders rock and some things I particularly enjoyed about my stay here..

1. They took me in without a moment's hesitation. And did I mention they have a toddler (that is (P)recious) and a brand new baby? Yeah, rockstars they are. 

2. Since the time Casey and I became friends, she has loved me unconditionally and been one of the best friends I have had. Very loyal, that Casey. Actually come to think of it, their WHOLE family has been that way to me. Love.

3. Casey makes me snort laugh. 

4. They actually cook dinner around here. Doesn't happen too much around my apartment. 

5. Army Wives on netflix

6. Watching American Idol...and all of our special critiquing of each singer. FYI Sanders clan are very talented musicians. So, their critiques actually were valid...much different than my "oh she's so pitchy tonight!" or "he needs teeth whitener". 

7. Getting to know new baby L and spending time with sweet P. 

Just being around my peeps has done wonders for this sick girl. I've said it before and I will say it again, God has blessed me with some sweet-tastic friends. I simply could not be who I am or persevere through tough circumstance without them all. Nothing is by accident, its all apart of an awesome plan. And I am proud and humbled to be apart of it. Love you Sanders fam. 

tehehe... 

living abundantly, 

Dana

P.S. Don't forget about the upcoming fundraiser being held for me (yay!) (how cool!) (how very sweet!) on Saturday, March 26th. All proceeds go towards medical expenses.
To buy your ticket or raffle ticket contact Josh Whitfield at joshwhitfield@gmail.com and check out the facebook invite here!