One of the things that Brad and I feel strongly about is giving back to our community.  We are lucky to be a part of a local community that is always willing to help out those in need.  This weekend we were volunteer’s at Carmel Baptist’s Joy Prom.

Joy Prom was birthed out of Luke 14.  It is a full scale prom for special needs individuals in our community.  Formally attired guests arrive on the red carpet and are escorted by volunteers  who help them with make-up, shoe shines and photo opportunities.  A dessert buffet is served for all guests and is followed by an evening of dancing the night away with their friends.  This year’s theme, “Your Night on the Town”, provided an enchanting evening for the guests while letting them know they are loved by Jesus and precious to Him.

Brad and I had a wonderful time.  It’s funny how you set out wanting to give to others and how much more you are blessed by them in return.

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People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because diabetics are more susceptible to contracting infections.  In fact, periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes.  Those people who don’t have their diabetes under control are especially at risk.

Research has emerged that suggests that the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes goes both ways-periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.

Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar.  This puts diabetics at increased risk for diabetic complications.  Thus, diabetics who have periodontal disease should be treated to eliminate the periodontal infection.

Article source: Perio.org

Stacy Oller Forrest, DMD

www.forrestandforrest.com

www.forrestandforrest.com/blog

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It’s almost that time of year again…….Christmas at the Crossing.  This will be our second year helping to host this event.   It’s a way for us to thank our community for their continued support of our shopping center.  There will be plenty of fun (and free) family activities.  Come join us on Dec 4th, 2010 from 1-4pm.

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Have you been wondering what you could do this weekend (in addition to your usual brushing and flossing)?  Well, I have something great for you.  This Saturday is the 8th annual Piedmont Breast Cancer Walk.  It is held at Piedmont high school and registration starts at 8am.  Put on your walking shoes and help out a great local charity!

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Praise God, prayers have been answered!  Stacy’s PET Scan is CLEAN! Read her post here:  http://dld.bz/nuvn

Thank you all so much for your prayers. Please continue to pray they will find what is causing her problem, but thank God it’s not cancer!

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PET Scan has been moved up to Thursday July 22 at 10:30 am.  You can read Stacy’s latest Caring Bridge Blog post here http://dld.bz/nmed  Please keep her (and the family) in your prayers!  Thanks so much.

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Continued prayers  for Stacy Oller Forrest – PET Scan is scheduled Thursday 22 @ 2:30 at Duke.  Read Stacy’s Caring Bridge Blog entry: http://dld.bz/neu9 

Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement, thoughts, support, and Prayers, they deeply appreciate them!  We’ll keep you posted.

Livvie Matthews on behalf of Stacy and Brad

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As most of you know, shortly after the birth of their second son, Brady, Stacy (Dr Stacy Oller Forrest) was diagnosed with breast cancer and is a breast cancer survivor as of 2008.

Due to some recent problems she had been having, an MRI was done this past Thursday (July 15th). 

The radiologist found questionable motteling in the bone of Stacy’s spine and considers possible recurrence of Metastatic cancer, however the oncologist at Duke and Dr David Kessler are not convinced Stacy’s symptoms are concurrent with a recurrent cancer as radiologist thought.  Further scans must be done prior to a definitive diagnosis and possible bone marrow biopsy.

Both Stacy and Brad ask for thoughts, support, and continued prayers on their behalf.  Brad is going on the mindset “it is not” until definitive proof otherwise and states Stacy is of the same mindset.

They ask for prayers that the MRI was an ‘over-read’ and for her symptoms to subside.

Please join and follow her on http://www.CaringBridge.org   enter site: stacyforrest  (all one word). 

We will keep you posted!

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Have you ever wondered if your dentist is nuts about dental care for everyone…..including fido or fluffy?  Well, the answer is yes.  We have one furry child at home, a 9 year old golden retriever, and we do brush her teeth.  Here is a cute video on how to take care of your pets dental health  http://dld.bz/mnSZ

What about you, do you brush your dogs teeth?

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I know some of you can’t wait to get out of bed early and come see your dentist (certainly not because you want to get your appointment out of the way).  Well, we heard your call and have new summer hours.  On Thursdays we will begin seeing patients at 7am.  We (well…. everyone but me) will be here bright and early waiting to see your smiling faces (I’ll wait to see them a little later in the day).  We hope to see you all soon!

Stacy Oller Forrest

www.forrestandforrest.com

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