tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post4138692798502337829..comments2024-01-13T04:12:57.584-06:00Comments on Gina K. Designs- StampTV blog: Swimming for KatieGina K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07489353851174202094noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-53942461193839240802011-10-16T11:21:50.252-05:002011-10-16T11:21:50.252-05:00cute card...love the colors and such a fab event.cute card...love the colors and such a fab event.~amy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16011852987548593238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-32880911785647600802011-10-13T20:13:25.508-05:002011-10-13T20:13:25.508-05:00In April 2005 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. ...In April 2005 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was spreading, and I wasn't given great odds. With God, the love of my husband and family and friends, and the amazing team of doctors, I am here, and in remission! I am going to buy trhis stamp, and pray for Katie, and for all cancer survivor patients, survivors, and their loved ones!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-72961194933442441872011-10-13T13:44:38.860-05:002011-10-13T13:44:38.860-05:00Heartfelt thoughts and prayer for Katie and Gina K...Heartfelt thoughts and prayer for Katie and Gina K's friend. I lost my 32 yar old son to cancer in 1999.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-90258259331032931822011-10-12T21:43:11.897-05:002011-10-12T21:43:11.897-05:00I have a grandaughter who will turn 10 in less tha...I have a grandaughter who will turn 10 in less than 3 weeks and while in utero they found a mass on her back with ultrasound. A biopsy was done a few hours after she was born, & it was cancer...she had the mass removed 9 days later. They had to remove a portion of 3 ribs because the mass went in between 3 ribs. They were able to get definite clear margins on 3 sides, but weren't absolutely sure about the margin that met up with her vertebrae, because they couldn't risk getting any closer. She has never had any recourance of the cancer...Praise God! She has had a multitude of back surgeries due to severe scoliosis over the years, but she has come through the odds and she is amazing & just recently her mom had a talk with her about all the scars on her back to see how she felt about it....she said "Mommy I am in awe of my body. Who else has a body who goes through what mine does and it still works?" God is good!Lagenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784690625244899150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-81145800087442078162011-10-12T20:33:29.026-05:002011-10-12T20:33:29.026-05:00Oh, the "C" word. I have had several pe...Oh, the "C" word. I have had several people in my family to battle this disease, some won and some lost. From my mother to mother-in-law, aunts to uncles and cousins to friends. I have been struggling lately though, trying to accept the fact that one of my students recently passed on from Neuroblastoma. A rare form usually found in infants & toddlers, but made its debut in my student (12 years old) on Feb. 14, 2011. She fought really hard to survive. I made several visits to her at home and in the hospital, but in the end she lost her battle on Sept. 25th, 2011. We, her 6th grade teachers, held a "Zumba"thon to raise funds for her family. Other fundraisers took place throughout the community. She was one of a kind and my heart is saddened that she had to suffer through this dreadful disease. She made a huge impact on the community with her personality and wit. Her wonderful smile will stay etched into my memory for forever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589295394025136831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-14180912999047171012011-10-12T20:26:36.143-05:002011-10-12T20:26:36.143-05:00Hi Gina,
I just realized my post didn't go thr...Hi Gina,<br />I just realized my post didn't go through...<br /><br />You are such a WONDERFUL person! Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to help!<br /><br />Cancer has impacted many of my family members and friends, and my prayers will now be with Katie and her family! I also purchased the "Digi Fish" stamp....so, so CUTE!<br /><br />Thank you again, Gina....for everything you do!!!<br /><br />Barb G.Barb Ghighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875690297408299846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-67941570876182881872011-10-12T20:14:20.743-05:002011-10-12T20:14:20.743-05:00Gina, your card and support of your friend is beau...Gina, your card and support of your friend is beautiful. Cancer has 'robbed' me of both my parents as well as a beloved cat. I have an aunt who is bravely fighting. One of my best friends, however, is a success story. She is cancer free! There are many success stories as there are losses so there is always hope.Terri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-33007018794369385232011-10-12T20:02:53.469-05:002011-10-12T20:02:53.469-05:00Gina, your card is adorable and I know that Katie ...Gina, your card is adorable and I know that Katie will love it. This is the first that I have heard of Katie. She and your dear friend are in my prayers also. <br /><br />I had 2 aunts who had breast cancer many years ago and they both lived to be in their 90's. I had 3 aunts, 2 uncles, my youngest sister and youngest brother and 3 cousins all lost their battle with cancer. I pray that there will someday be a cure.<br /><br />Prayers and positive thinking is the best cure, as of now.<br /><br />Joan<br />MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-5365939163707722772011-10-12T19:04:37.684-05:002011-10-12T19:04:37.684-05:00My thoughts and prayers are sent to Katie and your...My thoughts and prayers are sent to Katie and your dear friend, Gina. Our 40 year old daghter had surgery June 10 for suspected ovarian cancer.It was appendix cancer that had spread to her female organs and small intestine. She is half-way through her 6 months of chemo. She has shown extreme courage and strengh of spirit. We pray she will soon be cancer free.It has been so hard to watch her suffer but I know God is in control and he will give us the strengh we need to fight this battle. The support and prayers of friends have helped to ease our pain. Thanks again, Gina for letting us share our stories. Angie (mtscrapgal)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-2164910679193645292011-10-12T18:32:14.284-05:002011-10-12T18:32:14.284-05:00Dear Gina,
Thank you for bringing Katie to our at...Dear Gina,<br /><br />Thank you for bringing Katie to our attention and for all that you are doing. I am one of the few VERY fortunate ones who has never lost a loved one to cancer. I thank God for His protection and provision, and I pray that He will be near to those who are going through rough times. It's never easy. Please give our love and wishes to Katie and to your dear friend!<br /><br />SonyaSonya van Steenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-21577332190229431622011-10-12T17:55:18.143-05:002011-10-12T17:55:18.143-05:00Thanks for this Gina. My family had a rough couple...Thanks for this Gina. My family had a rough couple of years. My husband had a "benign" tumor on his shoulder. A month later a letter came from Harvard saying it wasn't. Turns out it was stage 4 sarcoma. Cancer ctr said no success for it. Decided against chemo and changed diet, attitude, energy and supplements. He is healed (not cured. As long as it doesn't grow or spread he is healed:-)).<br /><br /> Then found out 20 yr. old daughter had leukemia. Got her off chemo and she is healed. Dr. said she couldn't have children. We now have a beautiful 10 month old granddaughter!<br /><br />We started a site to help others with diet and resources here: http://cancersuccessforyou.comJoyce Erbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091779428969241149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-2362400327429321722011-10-12T17:00:53.603-05:002011-10-12T17:00:53.603-05:00Beautiful and fun Gina. Thank you for doing this f...Beautiful and fun Gina. Thank you for doing this for Katie!Lisa Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425578466520159262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-35040513437998532942011-10-12T15:50:43.211-05:002011-10-12T15:50:43.211-05:00I lost my dearest friend of 43 years to lung cance...I lost my dearest friend of 43 years to lung cancer several years ago.. Her passing has left me with an emptyness I never thought I could have.. I think of her every day. My prayers go out to the family in theirs time of sorrow..<br />Sue SurmonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-15375607907416970702011-10-12T15:24:27.376-05:002011-10-12T15:24:27.376-05:00Gina, you've made a beautiful card for such a ...Gina, you've made a beautiful card for such a headtwarming cause. I too lost a loved one to cancer. My brother complained one day of feeling sick and six months later the lost the battle to liver cancer. My father is a survivor of kidney cancer, but his second born son did not have the same luck. Its hard, very hard to see how your parents lose a son, but they were strong for all of us. May Katie and her family find the strength to deal with this devaatating diagnosis. May your friend also find the courage to continue her battle. May we find a cure for all cancers. In the meantime, may this community continue to come together to help each other through these crisis.cardscookiecarrotcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975636241291762252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-2800090751110194952011-10-12T14:32:07.523-05:002011-10-12T14:32:07.523-05:00Cute card!Cute card!Nichole Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924055223132495682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-80397917583107957012011-10-12T14:26:21.643-05:002011-10-12T14:26:21.643-05:00What a beautiful card, Gina! I will keep your fri...What a beautiful card, Gina! I will keep your friend in my thoughts! <br /><br />This month has been so horrible when it comes to cancer. One of my past preschool kids who is only 8 just relapsed. It's really hard to watch a baby that I taught to walk take on this horrific disease.Ashley Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460945016439640147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-25590147329424954422011-10-12T14:11:47.556-05:002011-10-12T14:11:47.556-05:00Love your card, Gina. Several family members have...Love your card, Gina. Several family members have had cancer, but my mother was my closest relative who had it. She had breast cancer when I was 16, she was 46. She had a radical mastectomy (this was back in the 60s)which got rid of the cancer and she lived to 83, so there is hope for some people who have been diagnosed with it. I am so sorry for Katie and her family, though. <br />SherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-89182193791230108062011-10-12T14:02:30.275-05:002011-10-12T14:02:30.275-05:00Thanks to faith and prayers, family and friends, I...Thanks to faith and prayers, family and friends, I am a 20 year cancer survivor (breast) this year - diagnosed age 40 - single parent with 2 sons. Every day is a gift. Love the stamp and card.elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-26560776278897095032011-10-12T13:59:46.924-05:002011-10-12T13:59:46.924-05:00Gina, the card will be a lasting memory for our fr...Gina, the card will be a lasting memory for our friend. I was told I had Uterine Cancer five yrs ago. I went in for routine Pap Smear and that led to sonograms, CT scan and D&C to be sure and then I heard, yes it is cancer. such a shock. I thank God,in June, I got my Gold Star, I am free of it now. I will keep Katie in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-1763560276779127522011-10-12T13:31:48.669-05:002011-10-12T13:31:48.669-05:00Thank you Gina for bringing this to the attention ...Thank you Gina for bringing this to the attention of your viewers, what a worthy cause, I can't wait to start hopping and shopping. I was so touched by your story of your friend and your card is sure to inspire her! I lost my father to cancer when my kids were young and it breaks my heart that they have not had him in their lives.beejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347900542819075310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-73780452237931916402011-10-12T12:40:45.917-05:002011-10-12T12:40:45.917-05:00My hope and prayers are to find that cure for this...My hope and prayers are to find that cure for this insidious disease. Sometimes it seems a family is targeted by cancer and there is no rhyme or reason as to why it goes that way. Our family has lost 10 members over the years and now I have a cousin who is battling breast cancer. But you can only hope that the day will come and this blight will be eradicated. So go crafters and join this worthy cause. Every penny, thought and deed will be successful with time and the wearing of Pink will be a cause of celebration and remembrance of bad days long past.NormaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274806975179337841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-22267650143105780682011-10-12T11:47:37.807-05:002011-10-12T11:47:37.807-05:00Gina, your card is so wonderful. I have only beco...Gina, your card is so wonderful. I have only become aware of Katie's story in the last few days via Julie Ranae's blog and the outreach from the stamping community to help her in a great time of need. I feel connected to Katie and her story. Early in 2009, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, my twin boys were 9. Helping them navigate this journey was not easy. When you hear the "c" word and you are a mother, all you can think of is your children and how they will live without you. You feeli this instantly regardless of how it all turns out. Many people do not want to know or hear the realities of your heart, and that makes your journey difficult and sometimes lonely. At the time of my diagnosis, 3 dear friends were diagnosed - one with lung, one with rectal and one with pancreatic cancer. Today, I seem to be doing fine. My three friends have all passed on. I learned so much through my journey and continue to do so. I only know Katie from what I have read in the past few days. Katie ooozes beauty and grace as she swims. My heart is joined with hers. Thank you and thank you crafting community for your part in supporting Katie. May we all learn a lot from her as we travel our own roads...Stephanie Lanzalottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463472278924459652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-39973271374641983752011-10-12T10:44:32.037-05:002011-10-12T10:44:32.037-05:00a short story?....she was my best friends daughter...a short story?....she was my best friends daughter, 13 at age of diagnosis with Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Exactly 3 weeks older than my older daughter. Her younger sister, also best friends with my younger daughter. I made sure that the home front was covered. Meals delivered at least once a week. Pet food purchased. little things you don't think about. when they had to leave the area for a bone marrow transplant we "fostered" their german shepard and guinea pig! We had them for almost a year. When they returned, I made sure the house was clean, and ready for all the needs of a transplant patient. When she was hospitalized, my daughter (remember, same age) would visit with her while I spent time with her mom. My daughter risked making friends with someone who could be dying. I've never been so proud of her and her courage. When she lost her battle, a small part of me was lost also.kellygrl27https://www.blogger.com/profile/00535067713242858823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-57197577249349208892011-10-12T10:36:15.401-05:002011-10-12T10:36:15.401-05:00Gina, I am so glad to see your support of Katie an...Gina, I am so glad to see your support of Katie and family. It warms my heart. I don't personally know you, but I've always had the impression that you are a very caring, positive person. I've been following Katie's blog since last winter. My heart goes out to her and her family.<br />I lost my Dad to cancer in 2003. One of my aunts is a cancer survivor. But, the one that has affected me the most was the loss of our nephew to leukemia in 2010. He fought for 18 months...and fought hard. His motto was "Play Hard and Never Give Up". It's been extremely difficult to accept the loss of a loved one so young. He was just 18.<br />I pray for a cure for all cancers. And I'm praying for Katie, her husband and sons.Susie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04654251849517260158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667507272952695464.post-71422668225887528932011-10-12T10:22:56.532-05:002011-10-12T10:22:56.532-05:00Gina, loved your card. I am a four year survivor ...Gina, loved your card. I am a four year survivor of breast cancer. Just went this a.m. for my mammogram and next week see my oncologist and hopefully the news will still be good. My prayers are with your friends. There are so many people affected with this disease but many do now survive. May the Lord bless and keep us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com