tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.comments2022-12-04T01:44:37.162-08:00Sweet Brin BrinDavid Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767287528332735335noreply@blogger.comBlogger1400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-50693005597177904392013-02-20T09:42:43.356-08:002013-02-20T09:42:43.356-08:00Kristin,
I realize you don't know who I am, bu...Kristin,<br />I realize you don't know who I am, but I am Kristi Brownings (Jones) first cousin. She shared with me your blog and as I read it, it brought me to tears. Your daughter is an angel, and it's my hopes and prayers that she pulls through this surgery, and it will fix the problem but more importantly take her pain away. I have never had brain surgery but when I was 24 am almost 49 now I had just come home from a mission and one month later became very sick and later found out in the hospital that I had bacterial meningitis. I couldn't walk or hear when I got to the hospital, and my mom wrote me a note saying that "if I live I will never walk or hear again". Well guess what I do both. Thanks to Kristi's Husband Jared I received a nice hearing aide from him. I know that Heavenly Father was watching over me while I was there in the Hospital, just as much as he is with your daughter this morning. Once again I want you and your family to know I send very warm thoughts and prayers to your family this morning and that she has a speedy recovery, and that she will be able to put all this behind her, and that she will have a pain free brighter future!<br />Sincerely,<br />Jackie JonesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-76096516573049134912013-02-20T06:56:25.109-08:002013-02-20T06:56:25.109-08:00I am a friend of M-Cat and took pictures at the Ca...I am a friend of M-Cat and took pictures at the Cancer walk last year. Praying hard from here that all will be well with Brinley and that this surgery will bring her relief from pain. Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-33975376381919354512013-02-10T08:25:37.003-08:002013-02-10T08:25:37.003-08:00i'm not saying my situation is the same as you...i'm not saying my situation is the same as yours, but i too was faced with brain surgery suddenly in 2008. i had a shunt placed and had revision surgeries in 2009, 2010, and in 2011 had a further brain surgery with a week spent in Neurosurgical ICU. i was a month shy of 22 and could understand things more easily, but i started getting chronic migraines when i was just 5 years old (due to an unrelated genetic condition). i saw what my parents went through and it's hard to see your kid go through this, but keep focusing on the benefits and trust that if God kept your girl alive through cancer, this is just a relatively small bump (even though it really isn't small at all, you've been through so much already). <br /><br />praying for you guys!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231707322138549807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-14071137714528465942013-02-10T06:26:51.638-08:002013-02-10T06:26:51.638-08:00Thanks for the update. Sounds so overwhelming and ...Thanks for the update. Sounds so overwhelming and difficult. What is the recovery time like? Love you guys and I wish this wasn't happening to you all!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129651557114980174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-15141097939895784542013-01-19T22:03:59.860-08:002013-01-19T22:03:59.860-08:00Kristin, I know you don't know me, but I follo...Kristin, I know you don't know me, but I followed a link on another blog inadvertently and landed here. I was totally surprised to see the title of your post before clicking the back button....ironic, but I have Chiari malformation too! I've been to several neurosurgeons over the last couple of years (probably a few clinics you'd recognize if you'd been doing research online). I had surgery just a few months ago. Crazy, but you're welcome to contact me if you'd like via email. Best wishes to you and your daughter. j c g e t z @ gmail.comJaneenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360091808677524035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-72161974320851316342013-01-16T21:19:08.575-08:002013-01-16T21:19:08.575-08:00I will keep praying for her - we love Brinley!I will keep praying for her - we love Brinley!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129651557114980174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-39558006875200406502013-01-15T17:38:10.446-08:002013-01-15T17:38:10.446-08:00Sweet Sweet Brinley. This is so angering, so unfai...Sweet Sweet Brinley. This is so angering, so unfair. BUT I know you are strong, I know David is strong, and so is Brinley. You have done hard things before and you will do them again. I will be praying for all the things you asked for, along with your other kiddos. I know this is just as difficult on them. Love to you all. xoxoAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721498108360561910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-84783083986610861502013-01-15T16:36:49.576-08:002013-01-15T16:36:49.576-08:00Thank you for the clear and defining update.I hope...Thank you for the clear and defining update.I hope to visit this week♥ Team Brinley xoxoxo<br />Many prayers and hugs xoxo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-11515396075501307272012-09-03T21:38:03.584-07:002012-09-03T21:38:03.584-07:00I'm glad you keep fighting for those "sti...I'm glad you keep fighting for those "still on the battle field"! Love the letter and love that you care enough about others and your family that you still fight the fight.Carl and Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231756678086660110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-507247162737152522012-09-03T19:05:47.435-07:002012-09-03T19:05:47.435-07:00Beautiful. We do love our sweet Brinley!Beautiful. We do love our sweet Brinley!Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874550519539131029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-74704971561614961182012-09-03T18:58:20.055-07:002012-09-03T18:58:20.055-07:00Kristin,
This is a most beautiful tribute and she ...Kristin,<br />This is a most beautiful tribute and she will forever treasure it, and you as her biggest cheerleader, champion and fanmCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252684152629825538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-80556729106296152342012-02-28T17:53:53.274-08:002012-02-28T17:53:53.274-08:00This really touched my heart...I know that you are...This really touched my heart...I know that you are a blessing to so many, not just the families you can help by listening and understanding since you have been where they are now. You have blessed my life in so many ways and you continue to do so through this blog by inspiring me to look on the bright side of things and seeing my many, many blessings in my life. Also, this blog has taught me to be more aware of those around me and the struggles they may be going through. Thank you.Carl and Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231756678086660110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-60605861159898385212012-01-02T15:42:26.143-08:002012-01-02T15:42:26.143-08:00kristin, your thoughts are absolutely beautiful! i...kristin, your thoughts are absolutely beautiful! i love reading your posts.<br /><br />thanks for capturing the feelings of such a tender night. it was an honor to be there. i'm so glad to know all you ladies!Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877636200359469739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-58625159743900760902011-12-31T16:18:17.736-08:002011-12-31T16:18:17.736-08:00You warm my heart!You warm my heart!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13990997057706307497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-40771403718605043892011-12-06T07:36:39.042-08:002011-12-06T07:36:39.042-08:00Kristen, you inspire me! I love you so much and we...Kristen, you inspire me! I love you so much and we've only met in person just a few times. Your love and passion for our cause is infectious. It just breaks me to see Jacob's name on your list of kids you cry for and when I see that wall of stars on your blog and Crystal's and others showing my sweet boy's face & bald head on a star, it makes me cry every time, but through it all, I feel so privileged and blessed to know you...wish I had more time to spend. Someday, we'll be through this journey, Jacob will be better and we'll do a lemonade stand together! ...love you! ...thank you! -LizJacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751851783111147162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-13452723922097457772011-11-21T23:27:38.701-08:002011-11-21T23:27:38.701-08:00Hooray!!! I'm so happy that you guys beat your...Hooray!!! I'm so happy that you guys beat your goal. That has got to feel just great after all that hard work. Yay!Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877636200359469739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-31847241022762439482011-11-19T12:46:40.309-08:002011-11-19T12:46:40.309-08:00I am new to your blog...clicked on a link from Tal...I am new to your blog...clicked on a link from Taleah's blog and I never comment on people's blogs but I had to on this post. Nick Rimando is married to my twin sister! Small world huh? Anyway, that's it. <br /><br />~Skylar Meinhardt<br />www.themeinhardtfamily.blogspot.com...all of ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238635048061194738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-55908277106680822092011-11-11T06:46:02.790-08:002011-11-11T06:46:02.790-08:00Beautiful text. So emotional. I have no words to s...Beautiful text. So emotional. I have no words to say. It touched me deeply. I wish you all the best.Junibeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495564160116323693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-61986268452113069692011-10-12T07:58:36.785-07:002011-10-12T07:58:36.785-07:00What a beautiful post. I have found about Alex...What a beautiful post. I have found about Alex's Lemonade Stand through NHRA Drag Racing. A few weeks ago at the Mile-High Nationals Johnny Gray drove an Nitro Funny Car with Alex's Lemonade Stand on it. It was so beautiful and I am so proud what Johnny Gray has done for this organization. We hope with the donations that Johnny Gray made and with other donations a cure will soon be found to help these sweet children. God Bless you, Sherri JeakinsHoundDogMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15828509164127432246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-6031723677811418232011-09-26T22:36:23.671-07:002011-09-26T22:36:23.671-07:00Unknown, you didn't sign your name, so I am no...Unknown, you didn't sign your name, so I am not sure who asked :(, but I can't find the news clip online anywhere. I have it on TiVo, it was on the 5 and 10pm news that same day. So I know it aired, but they didn't put an online clip of it.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15793476172446710604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-67056625075723909652011-09-26T15:50:24.990-07:002011-09-26T15:50:24.990-07:00Congratulations on everything you were able to rai...Congratulations on everything you were able to raise for cancer research and for all the people you reached with your message. Praying you'll have peace regarding the disappointments and smiles about the positives. I understand exactly how you feel ;)<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137435706329950302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-28831512741670820432011-09-26T09:33:00.806-07:002011-09-26T09:33:00.806-07:00I'd say it was a success Kristin! You are trul...I'd say it was a success Kristin! You are truly amazing! I saw that you were being interviewed and filmed at the stand, where can I watch that?karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983139426271783085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-57143066930272761412011-09-26T08:45:37.611-07:002011-09-26T08:45:37.611-07:00I think the hardest part is realizing how much we ...I think the hardest part is realizing how much we can't control in this life! I was personally touched by those who went out of their way to come over to our stand many of whom had been affected by cancer personally. If anything cancer does that is good it is that it teaches us compassion. Thanks for your passion Kristin!!! You definitely have a gift in your ability to share your journey.susi and adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138159597751991596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-86279033030280462382011-09-26T07:30:24.094-07:002011-09-26T07:30:24.094-07:00Kristin, this was 110% perfectly written! I think ...Kristin, this was 110% perfectly written! I think you captured those feelings that all of us cancer moms have. I TOTALLY understand this one and I hate it. It is a very difficult balance to know how to be grateful for what support you DO get without the bitterness for all the support you don't get from family and "friends" consuming you. It is something I have struggled with tremendously this year. It seems that the further you get from initial diagnosis, the more people think everything is all better. Like no one else in the world might be struggling through the same things you have and need some help! (Not to mention you still need help.) Anyways, I'm rambling now, but thanks for honestly expressing your feelings. I needed to read that and I'm glad you got it out there for people to read. I'm sorry for the disappointments, but amazed at your incredible success. You DID raise a lot of awareness and $9,000+ is HUGE! Congrats on all your hard work and now REST! :)Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877636200359469739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043057503839031095.post-54265137895252076962011-09-26T07:29:14.445-07:002011-09-26T07:29:14.445-07:00Kristen, This was so beautifully spoken! You are ...Kristen, This was so beautifully spoken! You are amazing, and you have an amazing gift. We love your family and little Brinley. I'm so glad Porter and her are in the same class this year in school. We donated small amounts a couple of times this year. We hope to do more next time. We would love to help in anyway we can. Just let us know where we can be of best use. Try not to be discouraged your team did an amazing job!Kristi Browninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855465214865692950noreply@blogger.com