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Kaybo

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Kaybo's Story
« on: May 23, 2012, 11:57:34 am »
I wasn't sure if I should put this up here (& a lot of you have seen it on FB anyway) but i have received many positive comments about it and I thought that it might be of some sort of encouragement to someone on here...this is a little talk that I gave at our (somewhat BIG - 700 people each at 2 different services) church on Mother's Day but it is part of my story with my AN and how my strong faith played a huge role in that.  It is not going to hurt my feelings if you don't watch it!!  LOL!  ;)

K   ;Dhttp://youtu.be/4TZvbdprrus
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LakeErie

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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 12:43:23 pm »
It certainly belongs here, and congratulations on your presentations. The video is more than encouraging. Thanks for doing this.
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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 12:44:50 pm »
Kay,

Thank you for sharing this with the forum. You are truly an inspiration for all of us here.

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 01:42:02 pm »
 ;) Thank you Kay!  I always love to hear people's testimony.  Thank you for sharing.  Prayer and the Lord is what has gotten me through also.  My tumor was also described as "huge".
Blessing, Karen
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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 02:48:03 pm »
Hi, Kay ~

Thank you for providing the link so that we could all be blessed by your testimony in church on Mother's Day.  Well done!

Jim

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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 03:25:43 pm »
Kaybo,
Thank you for sharing this.  Once again, your wisdom astounds me.  Susan
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 03:31:07 pm »
So glad you decided to post this here!  Even further inspiration to all who watch the video!

Love you,
Clarice
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2012, 05:02:31 am »
Very nicely done. You are indeed a VIP.

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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2012, 07:46:33 am »
Good job, Kay!  And, it was so nice to hear your voice...feel like I really know you now :D

Cindy
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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2012, 07:47:56 am »
Thank you for sharing that and I am sure it is going to help so many others that there is life after an AN and to keep the Faith.

Best Wishes,
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2012, 10:29:27 am »
Kaybo,

Thanks for sharing.  It was very inspirational.

Lisa
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2012, 12:00:05 pm »
Kay,

although I saw this on Facebook, I'm so glad you posted it here also.

It's important for people to know that - as we always say - there is life after an AN.

You are one of the most inspirational people I know.  This was a wonderful presentation and I think I can speak for everyone when I saw we are all so proud of you!  ;D

Best,

Jan
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2012, 02:17:16 pm »
That was beautiful, Kay.

Liz
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Re: Kaybo's Story
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2012, 08:02:27 am »
Good morning...I am never early for anything but got to church 30 minutes early having herded the girls out the door   saying we should have left fifteen minutes ago.... they told me we were early and i argued with them and being the mom won that arguement... listen to old time gospel show and man said the time and it finally clicked that wewere way early....

That said , it gave me timeto tap into the churches wifi and watch you....you gave me a much needed lift... I have been running on empty for past week.... thank you for sharing this with us...

PS ....forgive typos....typing on nook is chalenging for me :-)
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2012, 08:34:57 am »
You did an incredible job and it's so wonderful that you can share your story.  You are an inspiration to all of us! Congratulations!  You deserved that standing ovation!
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