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Post by jenjie on Feb 7, 2018 13:41:40 GMT
I don’t know if Cheri still comes here, but today is Kaitlyn’s birthday. I try to post on FB in her memory each year in hopes of stopping someone else from making a tragic mistake. www.kaitlynspromise.com/ |
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Post by hop2 on Feb 7, 2018 13:42:49 GMT
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Post by scrappert on Feb 7, 2018 13:46:36 GMT
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Feb 7, 2018 13:47:09 GMT
Wow - I remember when this happened. Thank you for this sad, but sadly necessary, reminder.
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Post by christine58 on Feb 7, 2018 13:58:37 GMT
I so remember when this happened. I talked to my HS students at that time about the dangers of dusting.
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Post by luckyjune on Feb 7, 2018 14:00:20 GMT
Such a sad day and such a beautiful girl. I hope Cheri and her family are well.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Feb 7, 2018 14:14:47 GMT
Such a tragedy, but I so admire Cheri for what she has done for drug/alcohol abuse awareness in our area. The year after Kaitlyn passed, Cheri hosted a one day crop at a local church. All proceeds went towards a scholarship awarded to a local high school student who had faced adversity and turned their life around. The support for the crop was enormous and she was encouraged to host another one the following year. Fast forward to now. The annual crop for Kaitlyn's promise has increased in size from less than 40 people to 200 this year. This year's 3-Day crop sold out in less that 24 hours, and has a waiting list. She has gone from awarding one scholarship to giving out three last year.  The courage and grace she shows in working so tirelessly to bring awareness to the community about these issues is nothing short of amazing. The fact that she does so with a broken heart is a miracle. In honor of Kaitlyn's birthday today, talk to the young people in your life and make them aware of the dangers out there. But most importantly, hug them like there is no tomorrow because there are no guarantees that there will be one. |
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Post by zookeeper on Feb 7, 2018 14:17:33 GMT
I share her story to teenagers and children often. Cheri is a brave and fearless mother who never wants another mom to suffer the way that she did.
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Post by disneypal on Feb 7, 2018 14:17:39 GMT
She would have been 28 today. I am sure it is hard day for Cheri.
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Post by eversograceful1 on Feb 7, 2018 14:37:22 GMT
I had a conversation with 10 year old about dusting and huffing just a couple days ago. I didn’t share Kaitlyn’s story but I will when she’s a bit older.
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Post by malibou on Feb 7, 2018 14:40:45 GMT
Thank you for remembering to share this.
Wishing Cheri floods of happy memories of Kaitlyn while she deals with today.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 7, 2018 14:53:40 GMT
Oh I remember this from 2peas. 💕❤️💕
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2018 14:54:57 GMT
Wow. 12 years. Sending prayers to Cheri today.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 7, 2018 14:56:51 GMT
My thoughts go out to Cheri, her family, and every one that Kaitlyn touched, on this day...and every day. I can remember that time on the board so well. The sadness of having to see a family go through such trauma and tragedy was heartbreaking.
While the inderlying sadness is still there...the respect for all the work and effort that Cheri puts into helping others and bringing awareness for issues in Kaitlyn’s memory makes my heart soar. I think it is a true testament to the love and awesomeness that makes Cheri an incredible person.
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Post by Linda on Feb 7, 2018 14:58:29 GMT
((((Hugs))) and prayers for Cheri today
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Feb 7, 2018 15:23:34 GMT
(((Hugs))) for Cheri today!
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Post by ILoveToScrapPea on Feb 7, 2018 16:04:20 GMT
This thread made me cry and the memory of this happening. It seems hard to believe that so much time has passed. Hugs to you Cheri and all who loved your daughter. May you always have treasured memories of Kaitlin and hold them close to your heart.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 7, 2018 16:10:47 GMT
Such a tragedy, but I so admire Cheri for what she has done for drug/alcohol abuse awareness in our area. The year after Kaitlyn passed, Cheri hosted a one day crop at a local church. All proceeds went towards a scholarship awarded to a local high school student who had faced adversity and turned their life around. The support for the crop was enormous and she was encouraged to host another one the following year. Fast forward to now. The annual crop for Kaitlyn's promise has increased in size from less than 40 people to 200 this year. This year's 3-Day crop sold out in less that 24 hours, and has a waiting list. She has gone from awarding one scholarship to giving out three last year. The courage and grace she shows in working so tirelessly to bring awareness to the community about these issues is nothing short of amazing. The fact that she does so with a broken heart is a miracle. In honor of Kaitlyn's birthday today, talk to the young people in your life and make them aware of the dangers out there. But most importantly, hug them like there is no tomorrow because there are no guarantees that there will be one. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the impact she’s making. |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Feb 7, 2018 16:15:10 GMT
This was before my time, but I know about it and I get it. I love this place. Mostly. More power to Cheri and the cause she espouses. May Kaitlyn's promise and memory be eternal. Peace.
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 7, 2018 16:32:42 GMT
Hugs and loving thoughts to Cheri today.
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Post by gillyp on Feb 7, 2018 16:35:22 GMT
Thank you jenjie I clicked your link and have now learned terms I was not aware of before and I'm in contact with young people almost daily. I will be more alert in future. Cheri sounds like a courageous lady.  |
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Post by ginacivey on Feb 7, 2018 16:38:30 GMT
Cheri and her family are pretty remarkable
i admire so much about her
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Post by eleezybeth on Feb 7, 2018 16:44:43 GMT
Wow- has it really been 12 years. Seems like yesterday.
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Post by oh yvonne on Feb 7, 2018 16:50:49 GMT
Such a tragedy, but I so admire Cheri for what she has done for drug/alcohol abuse awareness in our area. The year after Kaitlyn passed, Cheri hosted a one day crop at a local church. All proceeds went towards a scholarship awarded to a local high school student who had faced adversity and turned their life around. The support for the crop was enormous and she was encouraged to host another one the following year. Fast forward to now. The annual crop for Kaitlyn's promise has increased in size from less than 40 people to 200 this year. This year's 3-Day crop sold out in less that 24 hours, and has a waiting list. She has gone from awarding one scholarship to giving out three last year. The courage and grace she shows in working so tirelessly to bring awareness to the community about these issues is nothing short of amazing. The fact that she does so with a broken heart is a miracle. In honor of Kaitlyn's birthday today, talk to the young people in your life and make them aware of the dangers out there. But most importantly, hug them like there is no tomorrow because there are no guarantees that there will be one. This. <3 Cheri and I have a special bond, right around the time that Kaitlyn passed I had given birth to my preemie baby, and Cheri followed Dahlia's story and prayed for her to survive. She says that helped get her through her unbearable grief. We met some years after when she came to California, and it was wonderful to hug her. Happy birthday in heaven, dear Kaitlyn. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Feb 7, 2018 16:55:47 GMT
Wow, can't believe it has been that long as it is still so fresh in my memory. Such a painful time in Pea history.  Cheri, we still think about you. |
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Post by TXMary on Feb 7, 2018 16:56:15 GMT
I saw that on Facebook and my thoughts and prayers are with Cheri and her family. I can't imagine the grief that she feels everyday of her life and yet she has turned it into something amazing and so helpful. Her strength blows me away. My Amazon Smile is set to Cheri's foundation. It's not much but it's the least I can do.  |
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Post by jenjie on Feb 7, 2018 17:07:41 GMT
Thank you jenjie I clicked your link and have now learned terms I was not aware of before and I'm in contact with young people almost daily. I will be more alert in future. Cheri sounds like a courageous lady. I don’t know Cheri outside of peas and fb, but as I understand it, this is exactly why she wants Kaitlyn’s story shared. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Feb 7, 2018 17:25:26 GMT
Thank you so much jenjie. Thinking of Cheri today. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2018 17:43:19 GMT
Prayers and thoughts for Cheri today. I remember the day I read about that so clearly. My heart hurts for her, but am so proud of how she has used it to bless others.
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Post by kkrenn on Feb 7, 2018 19:24:17 GMT
Thinking of you today Cheri and wishing Kaitlyn a very happy birthday in Heaven.
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