Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming care that I received while I was in the hospital. I definitely had some great laughs while reading the cards and e-mails. Candi and I appreciate each of you so much! I've healed from surgery and the next few weeks will determine if my left side will get better. We will keep you posted.

Whitney Hope is still going strong. Our goals have been validated by other organizations and in every case, people can't believe how far we've come in such a short period of time. The next two months will be filled with speaking engagements and important meetings, which will pave the way to Camp Attitude. Please, please, please don't think any gift is too small. Your donation is going to make a difference in a life where everyday is a struggle. Check out how you can now give on-line!

I have told many people that I am actually glad that I broke my neck. That may sound morbid, but it's the truth. Before I broke my neck, I had managed to almost put my life in shambles. I had my priorities completely mixed up and I was hurtful to many people, including my family. I was making poor decisions and associating with the wrong type of people. It felt like I was in a black hole with no way out. The snap of my vertebrae stopped everything. It gave me time to look at who I had become and I didn't like what I saw. One tiny step at a time, with the help of God, I began making positive changes. Some of the changes came quickly and others have taken time. The result has been peace restored to my life. Candi and I are best friends again and I take time everyday to tell and show my girls how much I love them. I have a lot of people tell me I look a whole lot happier. If you are feeling like you're in a black hole, don't let it take breaking your neck to take time out and look at who you are. It might be painful, but it's definitely worth it. A little secret, every once in a while I look backwards and slip. But I'm work in progress and I'm learning more and more as I go. I'll say it again, I'm glad I broke my neck.

God bless!

Dan