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I’m totally amazed by the response on my Facebook author’s page to the photo I posted about my great-niece having her No More Chemo party at St. Jude’s Hospital last week. I’ve tried to figure out why so many people were touched by the photo enough to share it with their friends and on and on until tonight the views are over 6 million and the comments over 20,000. That’s a lot of people celebrating with our family about my niece’s good news.
I think one of the things that might have struck a chord with the people on Facebook – besides my niece’s beautiful smile – was that we put the number of days Kaelyn had been taking treatments. 969 is a lot of days. Then the message on the back car window “Honk for No More Chemo” was fun. It set off a lot of honking all over the country and even the world via keyboards.
The comments have been touching and I wish I could say I’ve read them all, but too many have come in for me to keep up. I have dipped into them at various times and I’m moved by the love that is evident in the words of those who took the time to write a comment. They are all so happy for Kaelyn and all of her family. The praises and thanks to the Lord are heartfelt and lovely to read. It’s great hearing from the cancer survivors and so sad reading about those who didn’t make it. And yet, even those families are rejoicing with Kaelyn while grieving the loss of their own child or family member.
So I thought you might like to see some of the comments pulled from the thousands. These are just a few of the many I could have highlighted. I didn’t include any names, just the heartfelt messages as they were posted on my Facebook page.
- YAYYY KAELYN! YOU ROCK BABYGIRL!!!
Welcome to Cancer-Survivor’s Club, not only that but now your a member of the
VIP GROUP OF CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVOR’S! I’m a member of 19 yrs; it’s a
AWESOME UNBEATABLE club to be part of! that me & you have
ANOTHER THING IN COMMON***my daughter (she’s 13 yrs old) her name is KAYLYNN
too!!! NEAT!!! EXCELLENT WORK, I KNOW FIRST HAND HOW HARD THAT WALK THROUGH THE
BURNING, RAGING FIRES OF CHEMO ARE, AND I COULDN’T BE MORE PROUD OF YOU THAN IF
YOU WERE MY OWN CHILD!!! I DON’T KNOW YOU PERSONALLY, BUT I DO KNOW THIS, I
KNOW I HAVE LOVE FOR YOU IN MY HEART! GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE TO YOU & YOUR
FAMILY! AND ALWAYS BE BRAVE, REMEMBER THE WORST IS BEHIND YOU! ♥
- FANTABOULOUS. See sweetie, cancer
can be beaten. I too am in remission when no Dr. said I would survive, in March
2005, I was at end stage. I love you, now get out there and enjoy life, you lil
sweet thang.
- GOD BLESS!! My Nephew also found out
yesterday that he was cancer free 6 yrs old. God does miracles. I will pray
that she stays in good health ♥
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not in a car…but HONK HONK HONK
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That is good….Congrats…..I hope
will be doing the same thing for my Sister Linda…
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Well done Kaelyn, my son Quinn has
done 1104 days and has 60 more to go, he’s having a no more chemo party in
October, and we can’t wait! Good luck to you and your family for the future.
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We have all known cancer whether it
is ourselves, someone in our family, or very good friends, it is so good to
hear happy news. What a beautiful smile she has! -
God Bless her, it’s because of kids
like her I give to St Jude”s each and every month. PLEASE GIVE what you can. -
My wife is a pediatrician at St.
Jude. She’s very attached to all her “babies”.
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That is wonderful I am happy for
your great niece and hope she has many, many happy cancer free years ahead of
her
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Been there done that, good for
her!!!!!thank you Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Now I feel good, cause I am a
regular donater to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. So Happy for You Sweety
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not sure how to triple like on here.
YAY
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This is great news. My daughter went
thru this when she was small. She was diagnosed with ALL at the age of 7,we
finished chemo at age 11 and she now has 2 almost grown daughters. Congrats
little one and a big hug. You had to have been very brave.
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So happy for her.. we give to St
Judes each month what we can…best hospital ..no child turned away!! bless
their hearts ..
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My granddaughter had chemo 15 years
ago, she is now 18 and going off to college tomorrow. God is good,
congratulations and best wishes for many years to enjoy this precious child.
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Honk! Honk! Honk! Love from Memphis ♥
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I remember that day, too,Kaelyn.
Congratulations. I have been Cancer Free for 9 years. (((( HUGS ))))
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Just shared Kaelyn’s picture. My son
is on day number 19. The photo of her sweet smile gave me hope. She represents
the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for posting. -
this is great news!!! Having
spent many months with kids with cancer, I celebrate each victory with tears of
joy and a song in my heart.
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Yeah … outstanding little Kaelyn!
I’m a survivor and know how tough it is to make it through!
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Kaelyn best wishes for a life of
many birthdays! I am fighting cancer too!
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I would have to honk and not stop
honking
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Che Dio vi benedica.auguri.(God bless you greetings.) (Translated
by Bing)