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kris10z
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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 11:12 AM    Post subject:
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Hello!

My name is Kristen Faulkner and I just met a few of you at the NDSC conference! I heard of all the fun going on here and wanted to join in! Very Happy

I am married to Scott and we have one beautiful 5 year old son, Ethan. We found out after Ethan's birth that he has Down syndrome. We had challenges in California with services, so we moved to North Carolina in 2004 so Ethan could attend the Special Children's School in Winston-Salem. Four months after moving, Ethan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). We are only a month away from completing treatment!!! Very Happy Very Happy While we are excited about not having to take chemo anymore, we are nervous too! Chemo is like our security blanket that keeps the cancer away. I am hoping and praying that the feeling of fear will get better with time.

Our family photo albums are at http://faulknerfam.shutterfly.com if you would like to peek at Mr. Man. We also have a blog at www.faulknerfam.com. I look forward to "meeting" you all!

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 11:49 AM    Post subject:
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Hello and welcome, so glad you've joined. Ethan is a handsome little boy. I'll be praying for you both as his chemo. comes to an end. Looking forward to learning more about you both.

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 11:50 AM    Post subject:
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Hi and welcome. We're new to this forum as well. I still have not got my pictures up like I'd want. It's seems as though you all had a great time in Atlanta. I checked out your pics and your little man is precious. I know it seems a little scary, but put Ethans sittuation in God's hands. He will see you through it!

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 11:59 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome, Welcome!! I wasn't at Conference, so I haven't met you- but I look forward to hearing more about your family. I'll be praying for you Ethan as you complete chemo Very Happy

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 12:16 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! I'm sure you will love it here! I don't think I met you this past weekend, but I saw you from across the bar! LOL. I think you were there and talking to Ann from this board, with two other women. Does looking at a picture of a crescent roll sound familiar? LOL

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 12:30 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! Please tell me more about your school system! I am interested in other areas of the country....anywhere has to be cheaper than Boston!
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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 12:36 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! and what a handsome young man Ethan is Smile

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 1:26 PM    Post subject:
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Hi Kristen! Glad you found your way here. It was fun meeting you at the convention. So nice to meet people who know what it's like to have a child going through chemo. Don't have to explain the basics. John's on Decadron and has been mad since I got home. Not fun to come home to but I knew it ahead of time so I was as mentally prepared as I could be. He's sitting on my lap sucking his thumb as I'm typing. How fun that Ethan is almost done. I guess I didn't realize you guys were so close. I think I'll feel the same way as you when we're done, glad to be done but nervous about the cancer. Have a big party and don't look back!

Looking forward to hearing more about you and Ethan!

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 8:44 PM    Post subject:
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welcome glad ann met up with you over the weekend. you will love it here. chemo scarey to come off but very exciting as well sending prayers!!

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 9:06 PM    Post subject:
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Hello and welcome! Im glad you found out about this site it is so much part of our support system here! I just love it.

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 10:37 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome, welcome. I checked out your pictures from the weekend. It looks like you had a blast. Ethan is so cute!

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PostPosted: July 25 2006, 10:46 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! I checked out the pictures your sister took in CA - they are GREAT family pictures!! Very fun and playful! Looking forward to hearing more about your family!

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 12:00 AM    Post subject:
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Hello and welcome. Great pictures.

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 2:16 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome to the forum!

I hope the chemo finishes well!!

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 7:02 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome!!! Really glad you have joined us!! Ethan is a cutie. Looking forward to hearing good things after the chemo stops.

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 7:20 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome! Look forward to hearing more about you and your family.

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 8:07 AM    Post subject:
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Hi!! My name is Courtney I am not sure if You met me or not...I live in Myrtle beach South Carolina though. I have Family and lots of it in NC!!!
Glad you joined us! You will love it here!!!!Keep us updated on Ethan's progress with the Chemo!!! I will be praying for him! Do you go to Duke?Well, Welcome to tbe Board!!!!-Courtney

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PostPosted: July 26 2006, 8:58 AM    Post subject:
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Kristin and family welcome! I'm Jen mom to Brock who will be one on Friday. I can't imagine going throught the scares of Leukemia - but many on here have - so I'm sure you will find great support during your transition away from chemo.

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PostPosted: July 28 2006, 1:29 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome Kristen and Ethan!

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PostPosted: July 28 2006, 8:53 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome aboard. I'm glad you found us. You son is very good looking.

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PostPosted: July 29 2006, 8:58 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome Kristen and Ethan! What a cute young man you are Ethan!!!! You are in my prayers!!!!

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Hi from Cali and welcome~
Maybe you can share one day w/ me what difficulty in receiving
services in Cali that you had?
Ethan is precious, and in God's hands. Very Happy

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PostPosted: July 30 2006, 2:28 PM    Post subject:
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A bgi welcome to the forum!

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PostPosted: July 30 2006, 4:58 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome to Downsyn. I checked out your Atlanta photos looks like you had a great time. Ethans a real cutie.

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PostPosted: July 30 2006, 11:57 PM    Post subject:
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Hello Kristen and welcome to the Family! I am looking forward to getting to know you better.

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PostPosted: August 03 2006, 4:39 PM    Post subject:
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Welcome! Ethan is such a cutie. I'm glad you found this site and look forward to hearing all about Ethan!

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PostPosted: August 03 2006, 9:01 PM    Post subject:
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Hello and Welcome. This is a great site!!!

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PostPosted: August 04 2006, 2:55 PM    Post subject:
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Hello and Welcome to Downsyn, you will find a great support group of wonderful people that are always here for you, no matter what you might need.
Welcome to Ethan! I look forward to seeing more and hearing about him and your family.

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PostPosted: August 05 2006, 12:18 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome Kristin! Ethan has a very cute smile!

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WElcome, it is good to know that there was a good buzz about the forum. Glad you found us. Ethan is just a doll. I hope that all goes well with the completion of chemo. Looking forwar to hearing more good news!

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PostPosted: August 05 2006, 10:28 AM    Post subject:
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Kristen, welcome!!! I didn't make it to the conference (to expensive to fly from the Northwest), but it sounds like you had an amazing time. You have a real head start on getting to know everyone here.

I can imagine the mixed emotions on finishing Ethan's treatments. I pray that all goes well and it soon becomes something that is in the past for you.

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PostPosted: August 05 2006, 11:47 AM    Post subject:
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Welcome aboard! Ethan is a cutie! So glad you got to meet some of the ladies from here. Can't wait to hear more about your family!

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PostPosted: August 09 2006, 4:57 PM    Post subject:
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Hi and welcome. Looking forward to learning more about your family. Smile

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PostPosted: August 11 2006, 8:47 AM    Post subject:
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I think that I am trying to find my place on the forum! Some of you ladies are cracking me up! I am catching up with the pace and this site has now become one that I visit often through the day! Way to go people- my work productivity is down! LOL! Have a great weekend!

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