Hi everyone,
Guess what! Today I got drug tested! I didn't pass, must be the loritabs I take when I go to physical therapy. Guess this means I can't play sports for the rest of the year, and I may get a warning about drug use. They claim it is random. I think the girl who had an accident and goes to school in a wheel chair would obviously be on some sort of pain killers, at the very least. I left them my parents number so hopefully when the DA's call my parents one of them will tell them what they think. We got stuck with all 4 weinner dogs this week so that means constant bed warmers. only 8 more days of school and I am very close to being caught up FINALLY.. but I need to finish my research paper and love on dumplin since dad took her pups to their home so she is sad.
Have a great day.
Toni

Hello,
Last night turned out eventful, Grandma might not want to read past this point, or aunt dee dee...... but dad and I went and got tattoos lol, he promised me when I was in the hospital that we would and he held that promise last night. Today I am going to the mullet toss with some of my friends, time to throw some fish ha. But I hope everyone has a good weekend and Grandma if you read past the dots I apologize :). See you in may Love you.
Toni :)

Its finally Toni,
I am working on my research paper and making up all the work I can. Only 11 days till seniors are out. For me there isn't much to look forward to because I wont be able to go to the beach with everyone else but I'm not to worried about it. I cant wait to see everyone at graduation and thank you all for keeping in touch. Love you all so much.
Toni

Mom again,
This senior stuff keeps Toni busy. Today it is school, then scholarship interview, then last game of season. She left with three different changes of clothes. Tuesday night was a huge success, her kick off was great and the smile was heartwarming. I was so proud of her and how far she has come in such a short amount of time. Toni, her friend Sarah and I went shopping this past weekend, the mall here is having huge sales. Now we all have stuff for graduation and Toni has two other dresses for honors night and senior breakfast. It made Toni feel good to shop for some new stuff that she gets to also show off at these functions(and it was on sale too!). She is still trying to catch up all of the English and Government assignments since last day for seniors is May 12. I feel as if I have lived a lifetime over these past two months. Keep praying, she loves all of you.

we do too!
Laurel (Mom)

Hello,
Toni ran out of time this morning but today is a big day for her. It is senior night at the soccer game and we managed to get permission from the doctor for her to be able to start (no weight on ankle). She will be in the center and steadied by another girl, then she will roll the ball to the other girl who will kick it out of bounds. After that the team takes a knee and subs Toni out. She planned it, we just need final approval from the athletic association (from what I understand). Her entire senior soccer year is almost gone and this plan lets her at least take the field once. I am sure she will be posting a more exciting version later on, for now I just wanted to update everyone. Oh yeah, the puppies can now climb the gate so we have to figure a new plan to contain them, for now I am giving them the kitchen, hall and bathroom.

God bless you all for everything,

Mom (Laurel)

hello,
there really hasnt been that much to inform everyone of, the puppies are getting big and are so cute. i still go to therapy 3 times a week and still advance really quick. I'm just now working on graduation invitations so please send my mom your address if you would like to receive one (sparkey@gulftel.com) that way it wont be public. hope everyone had a great easter. thank you for still praying and the support.
love
Toni

Hello everyone,
Mom here, this is spring break for Toni and the better she gets the more normal she wants to be. We all hate what this accident took from her and it breaks my heart how fast she grew up and the extremely mature decisions she now makes. At the same time, she stays on the teen age side and tries to make the best of it all. If I ever had to pick a hero, she wins hands down.

Happy spring break gulf coast, and a belated Happy Easter to everyone.

I am blessed to have my Toni, but it still makes me sad about the price she paid.

Love to all,

Laurel

hello,
For those who wanted to see the pitch, here is a picture. It headed straight for the plate, then fell and rolled over it. I am sticking with soccer, softball pitching just isn't me. haha

Love
Toni :-)

Hello,
So once again I can not make it to school due to the weather, because of the temperature change my joints are swollen and I am unable to move with out pain, so now I am another day behind which sucks. Anyways the benefit yesterday went well, I had fun and they gave me a HUGE cake, along with left overs to last a month ha. But it was a good day and really pretty outside. I hope you all had a good weekend and I love you.
Toni :)

P.S. Grandma Underwear (tehe) you better of not cried at the prom pictures. I love you

Hi,
Mom and Dad here, posting one of her prom night photo's, she looks beautiful (we are a tad partial) and we don't know outcome of queen vote until 8:30 or so but when we do we will post it. Win or lose, she was the queen in our book tonight.

smile everyone :-)

Scott & Laurel

she didn't get queen, but she still looked amazing!

Some have asked about my pitch well uh lets just say it got to the plate but rolled over it haha. Im not a softball pitcher, think I will stick to soccer.
Toni

Hey,
Today I went to the doctor and got my cast cut off and I am now back in "das boot" haha I love calling it that. tehe. But anyways I went to therapy and can use crutches now but when they worked on my ankle it is really still and -13 degrees on my dorsal flexion and it has to be at +10 before I can walk, but if anyone can do it apparently I can, so I've been told. Tomorrow I get to throw the first pitch to start off baseball and softball for the city, then I get to get all pampered for prom :-) yey, I'm excited and deserve it for atleast an hour ha. But this is a picture of my ankle that was taken today, it's 21 screws and either 4 or 5 plates. Hope you all have a great day.
Love you,
Toni... I am still smiling :-)
CHEESE ha

www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/123831810354800.xml&coll=3

www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/1238404522266260.xml&coll=3

www.baldwincountynow.com/articles/2009/04/01/sports/doc49d2248d63537323987067.txt

these are the links to the three articles that have been done about Toni's signing a soccer scholarship with Mt Olive, N.C. You may have to copy and paste them into your browser to view if they don't link up from here. You can also go to al.com and search DeVaney for the first two and gulfcoastnewspapers.com for the last one. I believe she has won the hearts of this entire area, our Toni. She has also been nominated as a prom queen candidate for this weekends prom, and has been selected to throw the first pitch at opening ceremonies for the recreation baseball/softball season (usually the mayor gets to do that) the same day as prom. She plans to try to do some of the prom on crutches, depending on what Doctor says friday when we go back. Locals, don't forget the benefit that Tipsea's is having on Sunday (check the flyer).

Keep smiling

Laurel (for Toni)