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Julie WASH's avatar

I have been to a rodeo--after reading the Les Wright story I felt like a calf with a rope tied around three hooves, flat on the ground, but weirdly happy. You roped me in with this one. Merry Christmas.

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Ken Tingley's avatar

Well, that’s an interesting metaphor.

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June Woodard's avatar

What a wonderful story. The man I am seeing now had cancer 7 years ago. After intense chemotherapy and removal of his stomach, he is cancer free and only has to see his cancer doctor once a year. He just got another clean bill of health about a week and a half ago. Must be God was saving him for me. 😊

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Charlene H. Endal's avatar

What a great story! Many blessings to this family, with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

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Judy's avatar

Thank you sharing this lovely story full of hope!

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Second Ward's avatar

Merry Christmas Ken !!Rally glad your back .

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Max Kintner's avatar

Beautiful Christmas Tree. Beautiful column. Merry, merry Christmas!

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Irene Baldwin's avatar

That's a beautiful story. My 18 year old daughter lost a child hood friend to bone cancer. He was diagnosed with it in his ankle around Christmas four years ago. It was aggressive and he died in his mother's arms the following fall. It was just so so sad, the nicest little boy leaving us before his life really started. This story makes me sad, reminding me of him, but very happy another little boy beat it and has a rich life and a family. Thank you

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Edward Low's avatar

How about do the opposite, but for the same reason?

Instead of being wistful or thankful and happy about major life successes

just think of watching the snow fall (with nowhere to go) or a smile

A tasty salad

the simple things that make life so pleasant.

enjoy those

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Barbara Sealy's avatar

God bless them. No person should have to go through that pain but what a wonderful ending. I am grateful everyday for the good health for those I love and myself. There is nothing more important. Wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Ken, your family and everyone reading your column.

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Mary Enhorning's avatar

Wonderful inspirational story! God blessed that family. May we find a cure for cancer for everyone soon.

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Eric Mondschein's avatar

With all the frustrations, unhappiness, and frankly ugliness that we are confronted with each day on the news, what a wonderful and uplifting Christmas story. And our Queensbury Christmas tree looks beautiful. May it give those who see it a smile on their face and a spring in their step. Merry Christmas Ken and a Happy New Year!

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John Sullivan's avatar

"We have a winner."

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Tim C.'s avatar

Great column. Love reading these. Don't ever stop.

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