Comments on: Addicted to Saving Giveaway – #BonJovi #BecauseWeCan – Enter to Win Concert Tickets and Autographed Posters

By: stephanie webb

stephanie webb — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:33:13 +0000

i like bon jovi on facebook

By: stephanie webb

stephanie webb — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:32:04 +0000

i’m an email subscriber

By: stephanie webb

stephanie webb — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:30:29 +0000

I had kids, lol. I was told I cldn’t but after a few misscarraiges I have 2 amazing Girls!

By: Sarah R

Sarah R — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:33:57 +0000

Forgot- I like Bon Jovi on FB, too.

By: Sarah R

Sarah R — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:32:54 +0000

I get your daily emails! 🙂

By: Sarah R

Sarah R — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:31:12 +0000

I retweeted this contest!

By: Sarah R

Sarah R — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:22:12 +0000

In September 2012, thirteen days after her expected due date, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was so perfect in every way. We were on top of the world to have her join us. Our family was complete. I was up and moving around right away and surprised those first six days at myself for how well I was taking to handling two under 2! A week after giving birth though, I began having horrible pains in my abdominal area. Just having had a baby, I went to my OB and the ER. Both doctors said I just had a severe bladder infection and sent me home with a couple of antibiotics and told it would be about 3-5 days for any sort of relief. On the fourth day of being home, barely able to tolerate the pain of sitting on a couch and having to have my fiance take a week off of work because I could not even hold my newborn baby I returned to the hospital a bit before midnight. They had missed my appendicitis. I was rushed into surgery for an open appendectomy. I spent five days, including my birthday, in ICU and an additional two more in the hospital. I cried every single day for my children. I was missing the whole first month of my newborn’s life. My son was too scared of seeing me there for me to selfishly request my family to bring him to visit. After getting home it was almost worse. I could barely walk. It still hurt too much to hold my sweet newborn and my son just wanted to hug and kiss on his mommy but i’d whimper in pain every time he tried. My fiance missed so much work, my parents or sister had to be at my house when he wasnt. He was basically a single dad for a month and every day I fell deeper and deeper into a depression. I had no choice but to just sit on the couch and watch my children grow. I knew her newborn cries better than anybody else. I told everybody, she wants this, she needs that. I knew my one year olds cues and he never understood why I would not be the one meeting his needs. I felt horrible. I walked as much as I could every day around my house. I cried uncontrollably every minute I did have alone. I just kept wishing it to be over with… It was a long couple of months of recovery. I was put on an anti-depression medication. That helped but I felt almost like a haze was over me. My third month post-op, 3 1/2 months postpartum, I could not take the emotions anymore. My fiance was absolutely amazing. I wanted to be amazing for him, our kids, for me again. I began making myself move more. To workout. Even just around the house, even just little work outs found on pinterest. I felt better. I got off my anti-depression medication (I spoke with my doctor.) and feel better than ever. I am so blessed my fiance was there. He was so strong for our family, he almost lost me and was alone most nights with a newborn and 17 month old. I thank all of them (yes, even my babies) every day for giving me strength to be better for them and pull myself out of my slump. To stop feeling sorry for myself. I hope I win these tickets for my soon-to-be-husband. Thank you for this giveaway. It was really nice reading everybody’s stories. 🙂

By: keri wagner

keri wagner — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:47:41 +0000

Liked Bon Jovi.

By: keri wagner

keri wagner — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:45:47 +0000

I’m currently working on this…My mother was sick for years and we lost her about 3 years ago. I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye or to come to peace with her. I feel a huge sense of guilt. I deal with it everyday, I cannot stop thinking about her. I know she’s in a better place and that she loved me….life is too short…working on forgiving myself everyday…I know one day I will have a great sense of peace and forgiveness.

By: Stephanie Stutz

Stephanie Stutz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:32:51 +0000

On April 4 2004 I was marrying my best friend. It was a busy spring break Sunday on Clearwater Beach FL. My husband had gotten stuck at a draw bridge and was late for our wedding. Upon arriving and finding meter parking he ran in to get change for the meter and ran back in to marry me. After our beautiful beach front wedding and reception it was time to settle our bill with the resort for our festivites. My husband had the cash. Yes they insisted on cash in his suitcase. We looked everywhere and could not find the suitcase. We ended up calling the police and feared the worse. We were due to close on our first home together 20 days after our wedding. How would we do that now with all of our money for our wedding gone? The Clearwater police arrived and took a report. Mid report the officer tells us a black suitcase had been recovered and will be delivered shortly. We knew the money would be gone. The metermaid arrived with our bag. I hid my eyes on the officers shoulder as my husband zipped open the suitcase the money was there. Every penny was there. We happily paid the monies due and closed on our house. That day ended up being a horrible and wonderful day all in one and we overcame heartbreak with a miracle. =) and I currently subscribe!

By: Christy Anderson

Christy Anderson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:29:25 +0000

I’m an email subscriber!

By: Christy Anderson

Christy Anderson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:28:45 +0000

I like Bon Jovi on facebook!

By: Christy Anderson

Christy Anderson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:28:05 +0000

There are many obstacles and things for people to have to overcome in their lives. I have overcome many odds through faith and prayer!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:13:24 +0000

I am entering this for my SIL who loves Bon Jovi. She was on hospital bedrest for 2 months with her twins after her water broke early. The odds.were not good but everything turned out ok and they are now tgriving three year olds.

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:16:00 +0000

I am a FB fan of Bon Jovi!!!!!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:12:33 +0000

Still in process of overcoming alcoholism; two year anniversary coming up in three weeks…many tough results of it – brief stint in jail, cant drive, lost house, job and $$….

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:58:05 +0000

Over the past 10 years, I have had to rebuild my life after a nasty divorce to a controlling meth addicted husband. To protect my youngest daughter, I felt that we had to move in order to feel safe. As with any divorce there were tough times, but I knew I had to take one step at a time to get my life back. My sister kept saying, “put your faith and trust in God and he will help you get through it.” I have been mother and father and tried to keep a positive attitude while raising my daughter. With a lot of family support and encouragement we were able to rebuild our lives. My oldest daughter has been a patient listener and great big sister. Today, I am a strong confident woman and my daughter is getting ready to graduate from college. Life gives us all our own challenges to over come, but remember to always be thankful for the blessing you do have. I am very blessed to have to wonderful daughters in my life.

By: Keila

Keila — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:07:21 +0000

Subscribed

By: Keila

Keila — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:59:37 +0000

Tough times… currently going through them…

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:54:24 +0000

Today was my Brothers Birthday, he would have been 33. He took is own life at the age of 14. I thought of him as one of my own kids not only as my brother. That was probaly that hardest time in my life. I miss so much and today is a sad day. If I he was here today I would ask him to go to the Bon Jovi Concert with me but as always he seems to go every where with me because he is always in my heart.

By: Jessica Kirk

Jessica Kirk — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:36:58 +0000

I have lived an incredibly blessed life with a supportive family that instilled values and ambition. In college I became friends with a troubled group that lead to some bad situations. After being arrested and sent to anger management my life was turned around with a positive attitude. With the support of my family I overcame a rebellious stage that could have continued to get worse if my family did not intervene. The Florida judicial system, cognitive counseling, and a deep love from my family improved my perspective. Now I live with my family and have a great career that is only through reprioritizing my decisions.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:42:08 +0000

Bon Jovi FB fan!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:41:04 +0000

Four weeks before I gave birth to my daughter, my fiance committed suicide. I was left with no job, no money and no home. We were not married yet so I had no rights to anything. I had to hire an attorney to prove paternity so that my daughter would get social security. The judge granted it and I was propositioned with a job for the attorneys office. Seven years later, I am a paralegal, my daughter is healthy and happy and I have met the love of my life. i couldn’t ask for a better father figure for “our” daughter. I would love to be able to take him to see Bon Jovi as he has done so much for my daughter and I. Thank you for reading. 🙂

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:43:27 +0000

I am a fan on FB of Bon Jovi!

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:42:09 +0000

There are times in life and marriage when one’s belief is all that can hold it all together. I am thankful for my faith!

By: Ken Ohl

Ken Ohl — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:59:15 +0000

My wife just got home from an 8 day stay in the hospital I am so excited yet scared and pray she will get back to her old self this is with large odds stacked against us. I will keep up the faith. Thankyou, Ken

By: Ken Ohl

Ken Ohl — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:55:59 +0000

I’m an email subscriber. thankyou, ken [email protected]

By: erin

erin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:17:17 +0000

I used to have anorexia, but my husband was the one who showed me the right way to take care of myself … and he loved me… to help me get past it.

By: Danette

Danette — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:36:11 +0000

In 2006, after having a parotid tumor removed, I was wrongly diagnosed from biopsy results (including the NIH in Washington,DC) with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. After many weeks of tests and dr. visits to Mt. Sinai and Sloan-Kettering in NYC, I found out that I did not have 6-12 m to live but instead had a familial cancer syndrome that 60 families in the US have, BHD. The tumors I have can go form benign to malignant at anytime. I go yearly for testing.So thankful that I was not dying and having this syndrome makes me thankful for each day.

By: Teri Martinez

Teri Martinez — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:09:25 +0000

I am a Bon Jovi fb fan.

By: Teri Martinez

Teri Martinez — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:08:16 +0000

I lost a baby after having a healthy son. It was such a dark time in my life. The hardest most difficult and saddest time in my life. My son and husband are what kept me going. We now have another son but I always feel like someone is still missing.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:50:17 +0000

Shared on Facebook

By: Tracy michaels

Tracy michaels — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:30:11 +0000

Liked jbj page

By: Tracy michaels

Tracy michaels — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:27:44 +0000

Already a FB subscriber.

By: Stacia Emerson

Stacia Emerson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:27:17 +0000

I’m already a fan of addicted to saving

By: Tracy michaels

Tracy michaels — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:26:22 +0000

I lost my mom back in 2007. I over came my battle with a bad case of depression. I now take care of my father and even though I still struggle it is well with it.

By: Stacia Emerson

Stacia Emerson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:26:07 +0000

Currently dealing with the sudden death of my Mom and step- dad in a car crash. Many praying friends and odds grace are seeing me through this. I do love to listen to music to help me focus and stay positive.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:58:54 +0000

I overcame gut wrenching fear through Scripture…Fear not for I am with you!

By: Katy Mann

Katy Mann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:54:27 +0000

I also shared this with FB, and tagged my Mom who LOVES Bon Jovi and is currently in FL!

By: Katy Mann

Katy Mann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:52:49 +0000

I receive the newsletter.

By: Katy Mann

Katy Mann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:52:13 +0000

I am a FB fan of Bon Jovi

By: Katy Mann

Katy Mann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:49:19 +0000

When I was 19, I became pregnant. I was a freshman at college, away from home and truly thought I had the world at my fingertips. Needless to say, I was disappointed to have leave college. My boyfriend( now husband of 5 years!) and I were determined to raise our child and get me back into college. On August 20, 2002 my beautiful son Andrew was born. It took me sever long years to get my bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Soon after graduating and becoming employed in my field, our son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ADHD and ADD. I’ve learned life comes in waves and you can either sink or swim. I will always chose to swim. ALWAYS.

By: Sherry Ostrander

Sherry Ostrander — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:16:23 +0000

I first got a glimps of them in 1986 when I moved to Germany with my new husband & we went to a Monsters of Rock concert they played at. They helped me get through the 3 years I sepnat away from family & friends. I have been a fan ever since. My licence plate IN FL is BON JOVI. Long time fan.

By: Sherry Ostrander

Sherry Ostrander — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:13:48 +0000

Fan oon Facebook

By: kayla black

kayla black — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:01:46 +0000

I’m subscribed to daily emails(:

By: Kayla black

Kayla black — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:49:10 +0000

I’m a bon jovi fan(:

By: Kayla black

Kayla black — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:46:44 +0000

When I was in eighth grade my faith in God was terribly shaken. My family was in a very bad accident in Alabama while road tripping to see my cousins air force graduation. For a month we traveled between our home in Florida and Alabama, while doctors told us one day that things were fine and the next that they were knocking on death’s door. That year hurricanes ravaged our state, where we had our loved ones and our dogs. I didn’t know why God would torture us like that. Through prayer and love we were all able to overcome the struggle with our faith in t as credit. The experience was a terrifying one that caused an insurmountable bout of damage including the loss of two lives due to injuries sustained. My great grandfather lost both legs because of that accident butt became a huge inspiration to all of us.

By: karen

karen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:19:31 +0000

I survived a divorce of my parents as a young child, my father was an alcoholic , left my mother and me for another woman, left us in debt where we almost lost the house, my father took out loans from loan sharks and they came to my house looking for him I was 7 years old when I answered the door to a big scary man. When my father ou the loan sharks came to the house instrad of asking if we were ok his first response was you did not tell them how to find me right…. It was then that I decided I would not be a victim and I would never be an alcoholic. The next major life change I was 18 and I thought my mom was going to die from breast cancer, I am thankful and grateful she is now 20 years cancer free

By: karen

karen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:12:37 +0000

Like fan page of Bon Jovi

By: karen

karen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:11:46 +0000

shared on facebook

By: karen

karen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:10:20 +0000

existing subscriber

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:55:32 +0000

I am an existing Addicted to Saving email suscriber 🙂

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:54:56 +0000

I ‘like’ Bon Jovi on FB (and I LOVE them in real life).

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:53:49 +0000

I shared this giveaway on FB.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:48:44 +0000

My entry will be different, in that I am going to tell you how I WILL overcome something (maybe not “insurmountable odds”, but tough nonetheless…)

My husband is in the Army, currently away for predeployment training. He comes home soon for a few days, then leaves to go overseas for a year (I am being intentionally non-specific for operational security). We have two sons, 4 and 20 months. The idea of the next year without my husband is, admittedly, very tough. The idea of how much our boys will grow while he’s gone, how much they will miss him, is even worse. But we will make it through this, we will overcome.

I’ve been a Bon Jovi fan for as long as I can remember. Being from New Jersey, I think it is inbred. I’ve seen them in concert before and they are amazing. March 1st is the day my husband leaves us to go to his pre-mobilization site. I expect it to be a truly horrible day. Seeing Bon Jovi might make it a little less sad.

By: REnee R

REnee R — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:12:37 +0000

Found out my husband had an addiction after he lost his job. After he came out of rehab found out he had a girlfriend. God stood beside me and held me up through the whole situation. He restored my family. God is Good and Faithful. You just have to have Faith. I started couponing to help me buy the things we needed. We have two kids who have not done without because of this. I now am able to give back to others through couponing. Our 20 year anniversary is next month. I do subscribe to your emails. Love the deals you share with us. Thank you!

By: Cristi Goodson

Cristi Goodson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:52:34 +0000

I subscribe to email.

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Cristi Goodson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:47:00 +0000

In 2007 I was pregnant with twins who were born at 25 weeks gestation. Both were close to 1 1/2 lbs. And very sick. They had a 5% chance of survival. I was angry and upset and blamed myself so when I was alone in my car I would blast Bon Jovi as loud as I could. We fought for weeks to keep them alive. More needles and drs than one person should see in a lifetime. These little girls saw in 10 weeks in the NICU. They taught me everyday to not give up, to try harder and today I have 2 very healthy, happy 5yr olds who probably saved my life because they fought so hard for theirs.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:40:56 +0000

I guess you can say I am still trying to overcome my obstacle. In April of last year, I lost my 2 year old daughter to drowning. She was a vibrant and amazing child. My heart aches every single day with missing her, along with everyone else whose lives she touched in her 2 short years. I’m currently pregnant again. Actually, last time I saw Bon Jovi in concert was when I was pregnant with her. I’ve been a fan of his since I was 14, my first concert was when he fly out into the audience during Living on a Prayer. His music has helped me get through so much in my life. The song that touches me the most is “(You Want To) Make a Memory” Gives me chills everytime I hear it. But the song that’s really gotten me through this past year is by far “Keep the Faith”. I don’t have much to hold onto, but I have to believe faith will keep me strong.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:31:10 +0000

My story is of having the courage to escape a marriage of 13 years with an abusive alcoholic. Not only did I end the marriage, I did it with my 7 & 3 years old daughters, on a part time job, and kept our home! My girls are now 22 and 19, and although their Father hasn’t seen them in 10 years, we are healthy and happy! 🙂

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:23:18 +0000

10 years ago when my husband and I married we swore we’d never have kids. We were in low paying jobs and not sure how we’d ever afford doctors’ visits, much less day to day expenses, like food! God softened our hearts and gave us the faith to trust him. Today we have two active, healthy boys, I’m able to be a stay at home mom and my husband is a super dad. God has provided it beautiful ways. We aren’t rich monetarily, but have enough to get by. In all other ways we are rich indeed! (My husband is a huge rock fan so seeing Bon Jovi would absoultely thrill him!)

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:18:39 +0000

I found love after a bad divorce.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:17:44 +0000

I’ve had falls and broken bones and have been through rehab and physical therapy. I am quite elderly and still getting around with the help of my walker.

By: Norb

Norb — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:38 +0000

I over came a bad staff infection when things were not looking good.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:12:09 +0000

Taking care of elderly parents and in-laws. They are 95 and still independent in their house.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:10:16 +0000

No o ne thought I would make it through High School but I made it all the way through law school

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:49:49 +0000

liked Bon Jovi on Facebook

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:48:50 +0000

shared contest on Facebook

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:47:03 +0000

My daughter loves Bon Jovi and this entry is for her She was born with a clubfoot. She was in a cast from the time she was a week old until she was 6 months old. Since then she has had three surgeries and has always been a trooper.

By: Lynn Knepp

Lynn Knepp — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:57:24 +0000

When I was 12 years old I had a lawn mower accident….. after getting the newspaper I rode it like a 4 wheeler…… my foot slipped off the brake and I fell down a huge embankment…. landing on a pile of big rocks…. with the lawn more on top of me….. my dad found me thru the tractor off of me….. which they said later was too big for anybody to move by there self….. I was in a coma for 3 ays….. the doctor said I probably would have head injury…. but I came out of it…. no injury and no memory of the accident

By: Kelley

Kelley — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:44:33 +0000

Already liked Bon Jovi on Facebook. Shared on Pinterest.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:42:54 +0000

I’m married to a soldier. Army wives are supposed to be strong but we face challenges that others can never understand unless you have lived the military life. I lost my college sweetheart in Afghanistan so it was very hard to send my husband over there. Halfway through his deployment he was injured and lost all feeling in his arm and hand. He was medically evacuated on Thanksgiving Day to Germany and then to the US. I am so grateful that his injury was not more severe because we have friends that have suffered loss of limbs or have not made it back at all. Just reading over the other entries, I know that we are truly blessed.

By: Darlene Wagner

Darlene Wagner — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:19:05 +0000

I like (love) Bon Jovi on fb!

By: Darlene Wagner

Darlene Wagner — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:17:19 +0000

I overcame insurmountable odds when I had HELLP Syndrome. I needed emergency c section to save my life. Recovering while taking care of a preemie was a challenge made possible with help from friends and family!

By: Pam Settle

Pam Settle — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:52:14 +0000

Already a subscriber

By: Pam Settle

Pam Settle — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:51:37 +0000

Liked on Facebook

By: Pam Settle

Pam Settle — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:49:57 +0000

I had a vision to create a magazine that could encourage parents and an entire community to know and appreciate the “good” things in life. Not fancy cars, big houses or expensive jewelry. But healthy bodies, quality family time, meaningful relationships, service to others and balanced living. A magazine where unsung heroes would be on the cover instead of the Kardashians. Media has influence and I wanted to be a positive influence. However, starting a magazine on your own without capital is hard. The odds are that 80% of all new magazines fail in the first year. Of the remaining, 50% of them will fail in the second year. Last September, I hit the 2 year mark and am still here because God is good and people really do like good news.

By: Janell poulette

Janell poulette — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:02:00 +0000

Shared on Twitter – https://twitter.com/Janellcp/status/299744746853789697

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Janell poulette — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:31 +0000

Im a bon jovi fan on FB

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Janell poulette — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:58:56 +0000

We are missionaries so just having to spend a few years raising support to go on the field is a huge task.

By: J H

J H — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:30:01 +0000

Everyday I overcome new obstacles. Today I had surgery to remove a blockage 🙁

By: Crystal H

Crystal H — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:23:33 +0000

I subscribed to your emails: Latsyrc728 (at) yahoo.com

By: Crystal H

Crystal H — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:21:58 +0000

I like Bon Jovi on facebook: Crystal Hamilton

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Crystal H — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:20:47 +0000

I have had several traumatic things happen to me that have left me with 2 fake discs in my spine, a metal rod, metal plate and screws in my right leg and a herniated disc in my lower back. I gained weight and became unhealthy. The last month I have started exercising and dieting and been determined to get myself healthy again. It is tough because I have to be careful not to injure my spine worse and I have to work through arthritis. So far, so good. I can do it. : )

By: Teresa Alexander

Teresa Alexander — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:09:58 +0000

Liked Bon Jovi on Facebook

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Teresa Alexander — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:05:42 +0000

Oh my! I have several! My Sister in Law/Best Friend died of cancer almost 6 years ago. I celebrated her birthday again this year cause she may be gone, but she is still loved!! It is so very hard to be alone without a BFF – especially after I divorced my husband a year later – we were married 17 years. I had to rebuild everything in my life! I went back to school and got my Associates Degree. I thought about Bon Jovi cause I wanted to write 1/2 Way There on my cap – 1/2 way to my Batchelors!!! Anyway – I overcame heartbreak with my BFF and then the divorce to come out stronger on the other side!!!

By: Lisa Ellman

Lisa Ellman — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:04:01 +0000

Me, been to a few Bon Jovi shows.
In 2011 my sister was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer on my birthday, then we lost the woman who raised us, My nephew who came to live with me in 2010 (he wanted a better life here in TX) her 1st born passed away, then she gave up. I lost my only sibling last year on June 13th.

By: Katie Amanda

Katie Amanda — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:02:40 +0000

I was chosen as 1/300 candidates to enter my grad. school program. That was pretty cool at the time. Thanks! katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:58:59 +0000

I’m a Bon Jovi FB fan

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:57:13 +0000

I’ve been sick 13 yrs, almost died couple of times & finally getting better – never give up!!!!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:56:12 +0000

email subscriber

By: Mike M

Mike M — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:21:24 +0000

I receive daily emails.

By: Mike M

Mike M — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:20:07 +0000

I am a Bon Jovi fan on Facebook.

By: Mike M

Mike M — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:19:31 +0000

I watched my gf go through cancer last year, but after a lot of love and tears she is now in remission and we are now engaged!

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beth dunlavy hoppe — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:02:39 +0000

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beth dunlavy hoppe — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:45 +0000

I over come them everyday! My parents were told when I was born that I was never going to sit up by myself and was to be put in a home would be the best thing to do. Well I over came most obstacles that I have faced. I have a wonderful husband, two beautiful boys, and a part time job!

By: Lelia

Lelia — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:43:07 +0000

I am a subscriber to Addicted to Saving via email

By: Lelia

Lelia — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:42:17 +0000

I shared this post on my Facebook!

By: Lelia

Lelia — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:41:31 +0000

I am a fan of Bon Jovi on Facebook.

By: Lelia

Lelia — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:40:48 +0000

Well, nothing major or dramatic, but I overcame an uneducated, white trash upbrining, being unmarried and pregnant at the ripe old age of 37, and the death of both parents before I was 22.

By: Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:19:53 +0000

Losing my job 4 years ago – having to adjust our families lifestyle. But getting into coupons, and starting a small home based baking business has helped us along the way!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:18:38 +0000

I am writing this for my mom (hoping her story gets picked for one of the autographed Bon Jovi Posters!), she is a HUGE Bon Jovi fan – our 6 year old bichon maltese is even named “Jovi” after Bon Jovi (when we got our second dog she wanted us to name it Bon, but we went with Jaida instead).

My mom is my hero, she had me at age 24 (she turns 50 in a few weeks!), at the time her and my dad were not married, and my dad had decided he wasn’t ready for a child yet and left the picture. So my mom decided she was going to raise me alone although she didn’t have a ton of support (her mom and dad were both older and already in the nursing home). 3 months after I was born my grandpa (my mom’s dad) passed away. I can’t imagine what a hard time that had to have been for my mom, but she never talks about it as if it was a tough time, she would never let us kids see her sad or upset about anything.

Fast forward to 26 years later, my dad is now her loving husband of 24 years (he came back into the picture around my first birthday) and they have 4 children together. Nothing would make my mom happier than an autographed Bon Jovi poster – it would make a great 50th birthday present 🙂 (even when I was in New Jersey a few months ago for work she begged me to drive an hour each way to his house just so I could get a picture of it for her, unfortunately I couldn’t). So, I am submitting a time in my mom’s life that I know was not easy for her, but she overcame it all and has a great family that loves her so much, and I hope her story gets picked!

By: joni Little

joni Little — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:07:32 +0000

I overcame bullying when I was young.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:38:33 +0000

I retweeted the giveaway.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:35:02 +0000

I am liking Bon Jovi on facebook.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:31:32 +0000

On February 10, 2009 I broke my left ankle in three places. Fortunately, my husband had a lot of sick and vacation hours so he stayed home and helped me since I could not move around for several weeks after the surgery where they placed screws and plates around my ankle. My husband learned patience, I learned not to take even the little things for granted and we both learned to lean on and trust God.

By: Elizabeth Doering

Elizabeth Doering — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:22:10 +0000

Now subscribed for addicted to savings emails! Thank you!

By: Elizabeth Doering

Elizabeth Doering — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:19:28 +0000

“Liked” Bon Jovi on Facebook!

By: regina

regina — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:17:36 +0000

I am in the middle of overcoming insurmountable odds right now. I have been out of work for 4 years due to medical problems. I am the only income in the household. I am trying very hard to find someway of making money from home as allowed by my illness. Not sure exactly what the resolution will be but I am determined to remain self sufficient.

By: Elizabeth Doering

Elizabeth Doering — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:15:06 +0000

Posted giveaway on Facebook!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:14:33 +0000

signed up to receive daily emails

By: Elizabeth Doering

Elizabeth Doering — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:12:47 +0000

Upon reading so many of these posts, its plain to see that my own insurmountable odds do not measure up! I have had my own fair share of grief but a lot of these are much worse. I say “way to go” to all of you. Keep your faith!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:11:26 +0000

I am a Facebook fan of bon jovi

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:10:31 +0000

In 2010 I hurt myself by breaking my wrist which needed a serious operation. I was very sad but realized I was loved because I had many friends come visit me to give me support. Its been 2 years now and realize there is nothing you can’t overcome when you have people that Love You!!

By: Kelly D

Kelly D — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:08:50 +0000

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By: Kelly D

Kelly D — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:07:44 +0000

I subscribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

By: Kelly D

Kelly D — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:06:30 +0000

I had a high risk pregnancy and I managed to make it to 39 weeks which is almost unheard of with the type of issue I had.

By: Jj furr dean

Jj furr dean — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:55:45 +0000

Im friends with Bon Jovi on fb;))

By: Jj furr dean

Jj furr dean — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:54:32 +0000

O was just in a horrible head on collision with a Semi and walked away mistly unscathed!;) glad to be here for some fun!

By: Running Betty

Running Betty — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:44:35 +0000

I tweeted https://twitter.com/rafdarrow/status/299634486923100161

By: Running Betty

Running Betty — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:42:06 +0000

I like them on Facebook.

By: Running Betty

Running Betty — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:39:52 +0000

The most recent mountain I conquered was having my daughter diagnosed with auditory processing disorder. She is not dyslexic (testing prove that). She is not dumb (her grades prove that). We needed to get to the bottom of why she was struggling, and books, emails, web research, and finally a grant for the grand test at All Childrens helped us figure it all out. Then I approached her school with a list of what was difficult for her and how they could help. Her counselor said I am the only parent who has ever come in with ANSWERS and not just PROBLEMS. I shared the info as a Google Doc with each of her teachers and she is much more comfortable at her fast-paced private school now!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:31:30 +0000

In 2010 my husband lost his job. And wasn’t able to find anything but a part-time job. We ended up losing our home and car. We moved to Florida because that was a dream of mine. We are finally getting back on our feet. Looking forward to moving to a better apartment. ( I love addicted to saving, this site has helped me save lots of money on my grocery bill.)I would love to see Boni Jovi, but I can’t afford to go.

By: Lenka

Lenka — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:31:06 +0000

I receive your daily emails.

By: Lenka

Lenka — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:30:35 +0000

I shared this on fb.

By: Lenka

Lenka — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:29:12 +0000

I am a fan of Bon Jovi on fb.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:24:20 +0000

I already subscribe to emails

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:23:32 +0000

Shared on facebook

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:01 +0000

I’m a fan Bon Jovi on Facebook <3

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:20:32 +0000

It’s hard to know where to start…I was born with Cerebral Palsy (a neuro muscular disorder). When I was 18 I left home to go to collage 2,000 miles away on a scholarship. I was the first in my family to pursue a 4yr degree so it was a big deal. Just as I was beginning my senior year, I was struck crossing the street by a school bus.
I stubbornly refused to take any time off and graduated on time with honors (and alot worse for wear!).

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:17:52 +0000

Already subscribe to your emails too

By: Ginger

Ginger — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:14:05 +0000

I’m a Bon Jovi Facebook fan.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:11:48 +0000

Pinned to pinterest 🙂

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:10:27 +0000

My husband was unemployed for 2 years and although it’s been 2 years since he began working again I feel that we have put ourselves in a huge hole financially. It keeps me up at night and I think it about most of the day which interferes with my job and our lives. We have a plan now but I worry about our future stability if one more thing goes wrong.

By: Alison F

Alison F — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:41 +0000

I subscribe to e-mails

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:32 +0000

Already a fan of BJ on facebook!

By: Alison F

Alison F — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:14 +0000

I tweeted about the giveaway

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By: Shana

Shana — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:06:58 +0000

signed up for emails!

By: Shana

Shana — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:05:21 +0000

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By: Alison F

Alison F — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:05:21 +0000

I subscribe to daily emails

By: Alison F

Alison F — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:04:56 +0000

I’m a Bon Jovi FB fan

By: Shana

Shana — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:04:47 +0000

liked bon jovi!

By: Erika C.

Erika C. — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:04:33 +0000

I “Pinned” your contest, get your emails and follow you on FB on Twitter 🙂

By: Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:04:19 +0000

I am a fan of Bon Jovi on Facebook, and shared this contest on Facebook. I already get weekly e-mails from addicted to savings.

By: Kathy Waldrop

Kathy Waldrop — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:03:38 +0000

I joined Bon Jovi facebook page.

By: Erika C.

Erika C. — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:02:29 +0000

For almost 17 years my youngest daughter was a medical mystery. She was born with hypotonia (low muscle tone), the mildest form of spina bifida, extreme joint hyper mobility and an intellectual disability. Over the years she has also developed autoimmune disease, scoliosis and tremor disorders. After so many specialists and pushing for answers, two days before her 17th birthday we found out that she has Chromsome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. It has affected every system in her body and the reality is that the problems with her health will never end. Last month she was also diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a debilitating and painful inflammatory condition so we are in the throws of the fight right now. The reality is that every day we face insurmountable odds and draw on our faith to find joy in the struggle.

By: Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:02:25 +0000

I am a survivor – of several abusive, alcoholic relationships. I was with my most recent husband for 15 years, when HE decided to leave. I was left with the children, and managed to get the help I needed, and become financially secure.

By: Shana

Shana — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:01:57 +0000

Bon Jovi rocks!
In 2000, I was orphaned at the age of 16. My father had passed from a drug overdose when I was nine, and my mom raised my brother and I by herself for 6 years before being diagnosed with terminal cancer. After she passed away my brother and I lived with a relative we barely knew for a few shorts months before moving in to a place together by ourselves. I worked at a restaurant part time while finishing high school. I earned scholarships in order to help pay my way through college. I’m now happily married with 2 children. My family is the light of my life and I never take for granted 1 minute with them.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:01:28 +0000

I grew stronger first when my dad died 3 weeks before I was to graduate college as a future teacher. This was very hard on me because he was not even sick. He had a massive heart attack 3 times and survived but his heart was too weak so we turned of the machines. Because of him, I survived my last 3 weeks of college and graduated on time with my class. Another time was two years ago when my mom became paralyzed from a certain hospital in Florida, and has learn to fight back with all of our family support, to start walking again. These are we’re and my mom still is the greatest inspirations in life to push forward.

By: Wendy B.

Wendy B. — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:54:56 +0000

It seems like I have been “surviving” my entire life. The worst was when I was a child, & my mother’s husband used to beat all of us, including my mother. I am the oldest, so it was up to me to make it out the door to get help. I lived this life from age 8 – 13. I was a nervous wreck all the time, & it permanently affected my health, mentally & physically. All I ever wished for was to die for those years, & many years after that. Then I married a man who mentally abused me for 15 years, & at the end of the marriage, started getting physical. I couldn’t believe that it was happening all over again. But that is now over for 5 years now, & once again I survived. I’m still not over it, but every day gets a little better.

By: Kathy Waldrop

Kathy Waldrop — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:51:11 +0000

When I was 18 I became pregnant and had to give my baby up for adoption. He was born on Oct. 21st 1983. 12 days later I received a letter from the babies father in Greece(stationed in the Army) declaring his love for me and the baby. The letter came a little to late, I had already signed over the adoption and sent my transcripts and acceptance to a college. (Also he wrote this letter dated on the babies birthday not knowing he was born yet.) Years went by Paul, married and had 2 children, one that was born on the same day as our child we had together. Stil see Paul out and about and always wishing the best for him. We were young and did what was best. Now onto my life. I married a wonderful man. We have been married for 25 years. I have 2 awesome girls that I cherish every moment with them. Now here is some fun facts. My daughter Rachael was born on March 2nd . That’s Jon Bon Jovi’s birthday also. I would love to see his concert with my daughter on March 1st, celebrating her 23rd birthday.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:50:02 +0000

signed up to receive daily emails

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:48:54 +0000

Shared giveaway on facebook

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:47:38 +0000

Liked Bon Jovi on Facebook

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:47:05 +0000

I shared the giveaway on FB

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:46:28 +0000

i was able to buy a home as a single mom before my child was old enough to go to school…

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:45:54 +0000

I am subscribed for emails

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:44:54 +0000

I shared this give away on my Facebook page. I was already an addicted to saving follower.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:41:59 +0000

My husband has been unemployed for almost 3 years. This is an difficult time for us and we didn’t expect to be in this financial position at this time in our lives. But, with God’s promises, cutting back deeply and couponing seriously we have survived!

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:40:05 +0000

I liked Bon Jovi on FB

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:39:28 +0000

I now subscribe via email.

By: Alison F

Alison F — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:39:04 +0000

I had to overcome a lot a few years back. I was newly married and pregnant when my husband was laid off from his job. shortly after that at my 4 month ultrasound I found out my baby would be born with club feet. It was a trying time in my life and definitely made me a stronger person. Everything is fine now, husband found a job and my daughter had 2 surgeries and wore leg casts but now she’s almost 5 and no one would ever know she was born with clubfeet.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:38:14 +0000

Going into college I was a first generation low income minority student and had everything against me but I was determined to get a great education so I worked hard in high school and applied to scholarships and was able to fund 100% of my four year private education!

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:38:11 +0000

I pinned this giveaway to my wall on Pinterest.

By: Becky R

Becky R — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:38:04 +0000

I’m a subscriber to daily emails

By: Becky R

Becky R — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:36:40 +0000

I’m not exactly sure of a great story of my beating something with insurmountable odds. My faith has carried me far, and all odds were beaten when Jesus died for me!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:36:13 +0000

Shared On Facebook!!!!

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:35:50 +0000

Oh my goodness I am already a Bon Jovi fan on facebook. Love them! Another great song of theirs for those struggling is Welcome to Wherever You Are.

By: Brianna

Brianna — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:34:43 +0000

I receive daily emails from Addicted to Saving. xoxo

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:34:22 +0000

I conquered daily panic attacks to go to a job I hated every day because I needed to help support my family. It all worked out in the end but those 5 months were a nightmare.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:32:25 +0000

This is for my loving husband of 8 years. He was in a terrbile car accident in 2001. Its now been 12 years since the accident and he has been on heavy amounts of pain medications for the pains (herniated disks in back and neck). To make it short. Jan 5th our 2nd child was born and he was enough to relize that enough is enough. My husband decided that no matter the pain. No more meds. Its was 3 weeks of pure HE**. But now we are on week 4 and he is a new man. He is strong and is dealing with the ” true” pain but is here and able to be the father he wants to be.

By: Brianna

Brianna — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:32:20 +0000

I’m a fan of Bon Jovi on facebook!

By: Brianna

Brianna — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:30:45 +0000

I’m currently trying to overcome insurmountable odds right now. I have lots of love and support around me and I know I’ll come out of this a stronger person.

By: Jennifer howard

Jennifer howard — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:29:54 +0000

Shared.

By: Jennifer howard

Jennifer howard — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:29:21 +0000

Already a Facebook fan!

By: Lenka

Lenka — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:29:04 +0000

In 2002, I was a single mother of three, receiving no child support and no public assistance. I was supporting my little family all by myself. I started dating a guy and was blinded by his charisma. I had a fourth, unplanned pregnancy, and unbelievably, he just walked away when I informed him.

That little girl is now a beautiful 10 year old with a smile that melts your heart. I continue to raise my 4 daughters solely on my own. For twenty years, I have had a great employer that is family friendly. I have also had the moral support of wonderful family and friends along the way. Against the odds, I have provided a very stable, happy upbringing for my girls.

By: Jennifer howard

Jennifer howard — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:28:09 +0000

Tough, tough times right now… Family and their health…

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:24:28 +0000

My husband and I adopted his 9 year old niece, she came to our home with many, many issues,all F’s in school, she would come at me with knifes and so much more. Today just two years later, she is an amazing little girl with A’s and B’s in school loves being here with us and calls our daughter he little sister. We use to think she would kill us, now all we feel is love!!!

By: Diane Blake

Diane Blake — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:23:08 +0000

I love Bon Jovi always have, I will tell you what I have overcome. In 2004 while I was 24 wks pregnant my back spontaneously broke and I was paralyzed from the waist down. I was hospitalized and a very long surgery came next. I still was paralyzed after the surgery. I was in the hospital for three months and could in the end walk with a walker. I had to live and depend on others, They took my baby two weeks early to ensure I never went into labor. They thought he wouldn’t be okay, after three months he changed, I would carry him in his car seat on my walker handles, I wouldn’t give up. I had a second surgery almost a year later and used a cane for awhile. I’ve had another surgery since then and I walk, I don’t feel my feet or most of my legs, but I move on my own. My son, well he’s a brilliant and if you have something to believe in or someone to keep going for you can do anything.