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Hey...It's Kolby!

Hey there everybody...it's Kolby. So many people are so nice to me that I just want to thank everyone for all of the thoughts and things that everybody does for me. Sometimes I can't believe how amazing people can be. I just wish I could tell everyone how grateful I am for all you do for me and my family. Having cancer has been really hard on me, but people I know and people I don't know, have been really really sweet and amazing. I just wanted to write a quick little note to say thank you to everybody.

I recieved a card and a letter in the mail this week and I wanted to share them. Kay Hettinger, who is like my favorite Great Grandmother sent me a special "caring about you card". What makes it so special is that she has sent me like a hundred cards already! Even though she isn't really family, it feels like she has always been related to us because she is so thoughtful and giving and she is the sweetest Great Grandmother in the whole world!




Next a letter came from a girl who I don't even know who lives in Logan Utah. It was so unexpected and it was so sweet and it made my day! Thank you Taylor for your letter and your kind gift. It really meant a lot to me. Even though we never met, I can tell that you are the kind of person everybody wants for a best friend. It is shows in your words and your sacrifice!!



So I just wanted to let all of you know that I am so thankful for all the selfless acts of kindness that you perform towards me. When I have bad days...it makes it better when I think about everybody who is pulling and praying for me to make it through. I really really appreciate you all.

Love,
Kolby

Comments

  1. Stella RinconOctober 6, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Taylor is one amazing little girl. That is such a sweet gesture.
    Just want you to know that we love you, Kolby. You are one strong and amazing young woman. I pray that all goes well tomorrow with all of your tests. We always pray for you and will be praying for great results.

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  2. Kristin ChesnikOctober 7, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I am so glad you and your family are getting the support you need and deserve. We Chesniks just think so mcuh of you and your strength. We are most certainly pulling for you!

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  3. TaraleeOctober 8, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    That is so great that you have so much support from EVERYONE! It's neat and very touching. Thanks for sharing Kolby! You KNOW we have your back ;)

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