CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
AND SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WINNERS
Some of you know that I have been dealing with chronic pain and limited mobility. A year ago I began a new cutting-edge treatment that has made some significant changes in my pain levels and mobility. But, alas, I'm being discharged from that program and so I'm faced with figuring out what I can do to maintain the gains I've made and hopefully, improve upon them. So I'm participating in a kind of chronic pain boot camp. :-) Started this week and it's taking way more out of me then I thought it would. I'm not even able to read a book a day - gasp! And my brain is fuzz so....I'm making some modifications to the blog for the next two weeks.
1) I usually read 1-2 weeks ahead so my reviews are all scheduled well in advance but I've lost some of that cushion this week so....still planning on six reviews/giveaways BUT if I lose my umph I may miss one or two. If that happens I'll definitely offer those books up the following week, so do not despair if it's one you are really interested in.
2) While I'll still be doing giveaways, I'm not going to be sending the books out until the week of May 27.
3) It would be super helpful if winners contact me with their mailing address instead of waiting for me to contact them. kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. BUT, I won't email you back until I order the book at the end of the month - not because I don't love you but because I'm too discombobulated to think straight. :)
Phew! Think that's all I wanted to say. Kinda long-winded this morning, eh?
And the winners are....
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| WON BY CHANEL M. |
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| WON BY CONNIE LEE |
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| WON BY LANE HILL HOUSE |
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| WON BY TRIXI |
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| WON BY TRACEY HAGWOOD |
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| WON BY PERRIANNE ASKEW |
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK'S GIVEAWAYS:
Congrats to the winners! Happy Mother's Day to the Moms on this blog! Many prayers for Kav in her new journey! Love you, Kav!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jackie. And yes Happy Mother's Day everyone - may your Mother's Day be filled with books. :-)
DeleteI was afraid something was wrong this week. I knew you had some health issues and am saddened to hear of this change in your treatment. You are in my prayers. Congratulations to the winners and Happy Mother's Day to the mothers out there on the blog (I am mom to a rescue dog).
ReplyDeleteThanks, CC. I love that you are a rescue dog mom. That's my goal, well reward really, once I get to the point where I can really care for a dog again. I miss having a fur buddy. Give yours a kiss on the snout from me.
DeleteKav, you take care and don't put any pressure on yourself to get reviews done! I understand peach fuzz on the brain. If all you do right now is 1-2 per week, I know everyone would understand. Love and prayers! And Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!
ReplyDeleteWe affectionately call it pain brain in the group. :-) Thanks,Diana, and Happy Mother's Day!
DeleteSo sorry to hear you've got health problems, Kav. I pray that things will improve for you soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl!
DeleteMy love and prayers are with you Kav. I hope you get better soon. Thanks for all you do. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Loraine. Happy Mother's Day...and Happy Reading!
DeleteCongrats everyone! You are in for a TREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteKav, praying for you on the boot camp! I hope it will help with the management of pain. Bless you, my friend. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Annie...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and all that, right? lol
DeleteCongratulations to the fortunate winners!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has to deal with managing pain on a daily basis, I can sympathize with you. Praying for you to have success with your pain book camp. Please take all the time you need for yourself and know that we are here praying for you. <3
Thanks so much, Kay. I have a friend who suffers with migraines and I can't even imagine how horrid that is!
DeleteKav, I'm glad you're much improved! However at the same time, I'm sorry you're so discombobulated. I know it can really throw a person off their routine. I pray you can find something that works for you and continues to keep the pain at bay while helping with improvement. I can not even imagine chronic pain, my heart goes out to you! Thanks for keeping us in the loop of Kav's world :-) Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to this week's winners!
Thanks, Trixi. I'm not a stranger to being discombobulated, mind you, but now I have a legitimate reason. Bwahahaha!
DeleteTake care of yourself! So sorry to hear about your pain. Thoughts and prayers to you to find some relief.
ReplyDeleteThanks, rubynreba!
DeleteHey Kav, I have been tied up most of the day so I'm only just now checking in.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for your pain management boot camp, that it will help you. I'm also praying God will guide you to the right techniques that will benefit you. I'm praying you don't lose your "umph". I'm praying you'll feel God's presence because He'll be walking with you every step of the way.
You do what you need to do to take care of yourself, there's only one Kav and we all care about you.
I'm happy to win Melissa's book, but don't worry about sending it until you are feeling well. You are what's important.
Take care of yourself friend, and I'm believing for a really good week for you!
Thanks so much Tracey. Lovin' this support. Though the thought of not being on top of my read 'n' review game is discombobulating me a bit. I mean, what am I to tell my TBR pile --- all those babies patiently waiting their turn to be read!
DeleteAnd I am learning some new stuff that I think is going to be helpful if I'm consistent and go at a slow and steady pace. Plus, I'm finally being drilled on mindfulness techniques which I'm actually able to grasp. Supposed to be super helpful for managing pain. My doctor said they are even teaching med students mindfulness techniques to help with stress - it's a required course! So, if I can just tune out my over-active imagination and mindlessly embrace mindfulness, I might get somewhere. lol
Kav, keeping you in my prayers as you work through boot camp!. For you to need to cut down on reading is not good or fun, I’m sure. :( Hope you get better soon! Prayers for less pain in the near future. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sherida!
DeleteCongratulations to the winners and prayers for you Kav
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day 🌼🌺🌻🌸🌹🌷
DeleteThanks, Linda!
DeleteOH Kav! Don't worry about us - we are loyal and will be here whenever you can visit with us. No pressure - take care of YOU first! Thank you for letting us know. I will keep you in my prayers. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Susan. I appreciate those prayers!
DeleteJust take care of you. Reviews and giveaways are not that important, especially in the face of your health and pain management. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners!
Thanks, Freda, but I sure love reading and reviewing so I'm motivated to keep on trying to balance that with this crazy boot camp!
DeletePRAYING FOR YOU! :)
ReplyDeleteHUGS, Amada
Thank you, Amada!
DeleteI pray you will find a solution for your pain. So sorry you are having to go through this. Your blog is enjoyable whenever you have time for it but don't worry if you can't manage it some days. Just take care of yourself. Thanks for reminding us of what you are dealing with so we can pray for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those prayers, Pam. They are truly appreciated.
DeleteOh, Kav I didn't know about this. Prayers for you. Don't worry about getting things out like you usually do. We all appreciate what you do and know I will be thinking and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Tammie!
DeleteKav, I wondered if something was going on. I am so sorry you are having to find new ways to deal with the pain. I am sending up a prayer for you and hope these new techniques help you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura. I appreciate all these prayers!
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