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WOW!
What an experience!

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  1. Wow - what a cool video. You're the best mom in the world to have made that video! And Kenny, you ROCK!

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  2. oh - that was from me.

    --Patti in NJ

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  3. Livin on a prayer, great music with the video. Yeah Kenny. I saw Craig today at school- he comes over everyday and talks to us bus drivers while we wait for the kids to come out. He was sporting 2 medals and a ribbon and he said it was a blast.
    Way to go guys. Kenny you rock!!!!! So do you Michelle. Take care Sherri

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  4. Wow Kenny -- how exciting! You should be so proud of your accomplishments. Michelle you should be so proud of raising such a great guy!

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  5. Michelle, what an awesome video. Kenny is an incredible young man of whom you are rightfully proud. He should be proud of you too! As I'm sure he is!

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  6. Congratulations Kenny!! :)

    Keep up the good work!!

    Thanks for sharing the video with us!!

    Michelle,
    How is your new job going? Hope you are enjoying it. Summer will be here soon. Do you teach summer classes?

    Hugs and prayers from Iowa

    Kathy and family

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  7. Hope all is well with you . . . .I assume your like me right now and just keeping your head above water as the quarter ends and trying to get ready for the next to start. Happy Spring to you and entire Meyer Clan.

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  8. Awesome photos of Kenny, who to me looks so much like your handsome hubby Dave.

    I like the two thumbs up!

    I happened upon this article yesterday and it reminded me of Dave and I thought I'd share it with you (maybe you've already heard of this guy):
    http://kitsapsun.com/news/2008/mar/15/allen-keeps-the-faith/

    Cancer sucks doesn't it?

    Happy Easter my dear.

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  9. Miss hearing from you!

    --Patti in NJ

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  10. Hi,

    I've been thinking about all of you too. I hope you had a nice Easter.

    Sending love, hugs and prayers from Iowa!! :)

    Kathy

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