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From your old classmate at Dunlap Elementary School, 51st & Race St., in Philadelphia. My name is David, and you used to sit, in front of me. I remember the little girl who wore those cute little blue glasses. We both suffered with allergies. Anyway, I'm so proud of you and your Dearborn Street, family. As a musician, I've loved music from the Sister Sledge catalog, forever. I too, have become somewhat of an activist, for the disenfranchised. But all the best, with this project. I'll never forget, little Debbie Sledge, now all grown up.
This is fantastic! Great story and the memory he shares about Hannah. He has been a friend for many years. Thank you for stopping by to learn more about Chuck and Hannah. I hope all is well with you.
What a survivor. He is a great God. Worthy to be praised. He will always be with those who choose him and love him. She exudes the love of God. Thank you for your service to our country.
@user-qd5sh1zq2k i wanted to be sure i got your name right . i want you to know something!!!! yes you might of had cancer. but guess what!!! you are a warrior!!!!! do not let that word get you down!!!! you young lady are a warrior!!! and you have doctors,nurses,sergons, family,friends who care about you!!!!!! and support you! yes you might of had cancer and yes you might of had to go treatments of chemo and radiation. but guess what! YOU are still here!!!!!!!! and you are a strong woman!!!!!!!!! This too shall pass!!! please!!! don't give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful #Hometown girls...keep on keeping on‼ God bless you. Joni, #R.I.P. Grew up with ya'll . Last saw Kathy at a birthday party of a mutual friend....maybe 20 yrs ago in #Philly.@#Maggianos , yeah... Time flies way toooo...fast‼ #StayBlessed #FAMILY!🙏‼👋🙌❤👆
You are so brave and a fighter. This week I read your story in People. I believe God was with you every step of the way. And you looked gorgeous and so proud in the wedding photos. I hope your story brings hope to other burn victims not to give up, keep fighting. ❤
THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏 I just finally was diagnosed after over 30 years of awful mental and physical symptoms starting when I was about 12 and I am now 47. It’s crazy to me how many people have this same story and yet even the infectious disease doctors go by standard testing. Which some of mine were positives but it was only short term antibodies so I was told they were false positives. Which also didn’t make sense that I had because I’ve been sick for, so many years I had not just gotten it. Finally went to the Functional Medicine department at the Cleveland clinic and they found it through Igenex testing. Which is not covered by insurance other than Medicare part B and even though I was the lane doctors, I’ve come across to have said it’s the best testing available. It hasn’t gotten FDA approval. And it says on the results sheet the “FDA does not approval to be necessary”. I think that there is a lot of controversial information the government doesn’t want to admit about this disease. But after I listened to a bunch of mental healthcare providers that treat it, one of them said 80% of the adolescents that come in presenting as bipolar, end up having underlying Lyme! So many people are suffering without knowing, and the medical establishment completely blows them off and gaslights them! 😢 I don’t know how Mary Lyn was able to work during all of this, maybe I am a sissy, but I haven’t really been able to hold a regular job over 10 years. I’m sure that her daughter was a huge source of motivation.
Thank you for acknowledging this interview and being vulnerable to sharing your journey as well. My heart goes out to you. Life is unpredictable and so are the disease and illnesses there is continued research on finding a cure. Always live with good intentions and your best life. Wishing you a blessed day.
We all have a story within us, some more powerful than others. When we share it allows us to heal and help others along their journey, Thank you for watching.
Thank you for your feedback Gerard, and you are absolutely correct. Herbert is very inspiring and as well a great example of many who could have fallen victim to his situation, instead he persevered and is living his dream and the talent he was born to share with the world.
Mms Host please do another video and LET HER TALK. I have SWCAH, the most severe type. I'm 52 & won't make it to 55-60. I'd loved to hear more of the patient. I was dx at 3 DAYS OLD . If the effects of the hydrocortisone & Solu-Cortef don't kill me, they've certainly made me pray for death. Btw..... 3 NDEs just this summer from adrenal crisis.
Hi Denise, thank you for reaching out and acknowledging this interview. It is with a heavy heart my dear friend lost her battle last year with what we were bringing awareness to.
Christine, Thank You for the Opportunity! You have an INCREDIBLE MISSION-and our world is a better place because you care enough to truly share inspiring stories! ❤
Hi P.J! I couldn't do this alone, it's people like you who make what I love to do easier and it keeps me grounded! You my friend are an incredible individual and doing great things as well!
Great interview Christina. Karista, I admire you and your willingness to share your journey. This touched me because of my husband. He has had both his adrenal glands removed because of cancer and is is on hormones as well. I had no idea how serious this condition was until I heard you explain it. I will keep you in my prayers and I wish you the best.
Thank you Shirley and I am glad we could give you more information to better understand Adrenial Insufficiency, as I too didn't know until I sat down with Karista.
