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Kylie and Kolby, you did such a beautiful job with Kolby's blog background. Kylie, thank you for spending so much time with your sister. I do not know what I would do without you and Kristi. Kolby loves you two very much and you both have a very special relationship with your sister. Your love and support is exactly what she needs when she gets tired of her mom. I actually have to chuckle when Kolby gets a little mad at me for nagging at her. I miss that feisty part of Kolby. But then I apologize to her, and that upsets her. She starts to cry, and then I start to cry, and it's a big mess. Then Kristi, Kylie, or John steps in and cheers her up. They are wonderful with her. I am so thankful and blessed to have such amazing daughters, and I am not just saying that.....it's the truth. It's amazing how one person with an illness can affect so many lives. In a good and bad way. When I start to get a little frustrated or overwhelmed, I can take a little break. But Kolby can't. Then I feel bad for feeling that way because she is suffering so much more.

Kolby had a pretty good day today. She still suffers from nausea, headaches, a horrible sore throat, and she threw up a few times today. She rarely gets off the couch, and she sleeps off and on all day. She does not have very much energy. I keep hoping that each morning she will feel better. I miss doing things with Kolby. She used to drive me crazy cause she wanted to go shopping all the time, and now I would give anything to take her shopping. Like tonight, she says she may want to go run a few errands with me tomorrow, but come tomorrow, she doesn't want to. This is an every day occurrence. My poor little Kolby just lays there on the couch and it breaks our hearts. She's sleeping right now....may you sleep peaceful tonight Kolby and may your pain be a little lighter tomorrow......I love you!

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  1. C. Jane KendrickJune 8, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    Kolby and Dana,

    I came here from a facebook post on my wall from Janet Nordine. I am so glad I did. This is a special, holy place.

    Kolby, my prayers are with you. I love your spirit (and decor!) You are adorable and I hope you and your mom can go shopping soon. It's worth beating this whole stinky cancer thing.

    Dana, I also blogged through some tough times and it helped the process. Keep it up, it will be a blessing to you too. The blogging world is a big, sweet, supportive one.

    Love,
    Courtney
    (a blogger known as c jane)

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  2. Kristin ChesnikJune 9, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Kolby, I hope you get back to nagging your mother for shopping soon!

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