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I haven't updated Kolby's blog the last couple days because Kolby has felt so good and was back to her old self. She even hung out with her friend Gabby Newman the last couple days. When Kolby hangs out with her friends her attitude is so much better and she acts like her old self. John and I have also been able to sigh a little relief these last few days. I cannot express enough how wonderful it is for Kolby to feel good. She even mentioned to us yesterday that it will be so nice this time next summer, and feeling wonderful all the time. She really misses feeling that way on a constant basis.
Today she woke up this morning with a slight fever. 99.1 As long as she doesn't reach 100 then she can stay home. Once her temp reaches 100 we have to take her to the emergency room. She also woke up not feeling and looking too well. Her tummy hurts and she is upset and just wants to stay in bed. She really isn't complaining to much, but she does want John or I by her side. So we are taking turns, giving back rubs and foot massages....doesn't sound to bad. But it really does help and it takes her mind off of her troubles. It is the least we can do for her.
I have been busy mailing off t-shirts. There are even orders from people that we do not know that read her blog. I cannot thank you enough for making a donation to "Keeping Kolby!" Kolby loves seeing the t-shirts going out! It is exciting. The bills are starting to roll in, and it is so nice to have the extra funds to pay them right away. We cannot tell you enough as a family how thankful we are for all of you. We know we are so blessed. Money and bills are stressful enough, and with the Keeping Kolby fund, our stresses are eased away. Thank you....Thank you....Thank you! Also, please, please, please take a picture with your shirts on and email them to me at dmcjpc@gmail.com or text them to me at 702-596-3262. We want you to be put on her blog so she can be reminded how you helped her through her journey of cancer. Thank you!

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  1. Kristin ChesnikJuly 17, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    I am so glad Kolby (and the family) had a little reprieve for a couple of days and I hope the fever leaves soon!

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  2. TaraleeJuly 18, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Sometimes friends/family can be the best medicine! I'm so happy that you're feeling a bit more like your normal self. Keep laughing!

    I wish we could see into the future :) With all of our possible change going on, I keep saying that. haha. I'm happy to hear the possitive attitude of "it will feel nice this time next summer to feel wonderful". Keep up that kind of attitude Kolby! That is the kind of attitude that will help pull you through. You're amazing!!!!!

    I can't wait to get our shirts. Brinley is quite anxious too :)

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