I've always gotten jazzed by the red 'ON THE AIR' light that is present at every broadcast facility I've ever seen. From the basement country radio station where I got bitten by the broadcast bug (as aside: quite an auspicious beginning...in my first radio newscast, the 19-year-old college-dropout Kevyn called that big city in Korea SEE-OUL and mentioned that a lot of debris--rhymes is head-dress--fell after a big storm) to the bigtimebigcity stations where I've plied my trade of late, the sign is the one common item.
It goes on and I go on.
I go on and I feel alive.
My sign is turned off for now. I'll let you know when it will be back on.
In the meantime, please continue to send me your positive energy, thoughts, prayers, poems, jokes, slogans. I feel as if I'm riding your cresting wave.
I fight my fear. I truly believe my work here is not complete. I pray that I am correct.
25 comments:
Kevyn- I pray that your sign is "off the air" for only a brief time. I wish you successful surgeries, endurable treatments and great health through this entire process. Thank you for not disappearing from us, thank you for being a true dignified woman, facing this monster head on and letting us cheer for you, pray for you and hope for you. Remember to laugh when you can, cry when you need to and get angry at the cancer bugs when they get you down. You are so brave, and we love you.
An adoring listener.
A classy woman whom I adore. Thank you for your honesty and allowing us to share your pain.
You are amazing.
Love you Baby!
One of many adoring listeners.
I first met you in Walker, MN when you were doing a story for KSTP. You were were an insperation to all.
Our prayers are and, will be with you and, your family. You will come through this bumpy road just fine !
Love ya !
You are a wonderful woman with a contagious laugh and I hope that this "off the air" will be only temporary. You are an amazing woman and I will be thinking of you and praying as you move through this journey.
Love
Jessica
Kevyn,
Thank you so much for your show this morning. I know that it had to be incredibly difficult for you not to cry, and I'm sure it helped knowing that we all were crying right along with Alexis.
I've been a nurse for 20 years and I wish more than anything that I could be one of the nurses taking care of you after your surgery. You see, you have given me so much over the last several years. Your show helped me through some amazingly tough times with my husband, my kids, my job, and going back to finish my master's degree. I would love to be able to help ease your pain, rub your back, walk with you in the hallways, and yes, make you cough and deep breathe even though it hurts!
I can't offer you more than prayers at this point, but please know that there are so many of us who are thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you and your family peace.
You mentioned this morning on the air that this is the end of childhood for your older kids. Yep, it's hard to grow up in such a hurry, but this will be their way of giving back something to you. So let them baby you a little bit. When I was in high school my mom became very ill and had a long recovery. It helped make me into the person I am today--to this day I know I can do hard things.
As far as your four footer, she will do just fine. And I look forward to seeing pictures of pink hair later this summer!
Take care and God bless--
Patty
Kev~
I listen to you Every day in the car. I was not alone, nor were you, as you shared your story on the radio this morning. I was NOT the only one in tears at those stop lights. Thank you for including us...your friends.
Winston Churchill says~
If you're going through Hell....KEEP GOING!
I make many treks across the river in a day, you will be thought of and prayed for each and every time.
Tell your 4 footer...
I think crazy pink hair is a good idea too!
Prayers and love to your entire family~
Mary
Kevyn -
I've followed your work back to the days with Bob. I learned what a great reporter and person that you are.
I have been close to some who have gone through this (including my Mom). I am happy to report that they fought hard and won. I know you will find the strength to battle and win.
No doubt this is a very hard time for you. Remember than are lots of us out here cheering for you and looking forward to hearing you on the radio again.
Dave
Kevyn
As I sit here tonight listening to your rebroadcast of todays program and I am balling. You talked about how this would affect your children. When my mom got sick, I had to grow up at the age of 24 or 25 (I can't remember). Your image of the river resonates with me. I won't sign off with the silly remarks. I will just say talk to you soon friend.
Hi Kevyn,
Thank you for including us, your listeners, in your cancer diagnosis and treatments. Knowledge is power, and by sharing your story with those of us who have not faced this battle, you give us understanding in case we or someone close to us receives such a diagnosis.
As a mom at home running a small business, I rarely get time to talk to adults during the day. Listening to your show helps me feel like I'm catching up with friends, and I will surely miss you while you are gone and look forward to your return.
A few years ago our young children rode the bus and attended the same school together. That was in your four footer's first pink hair phase, and yes I think she should have wacky hair again along with Mom!
Bless you Kevyn, and thanks for the inspiration today to make me wonder what my next "cliff" will be that I'm approaching, and to make sure I'm enjoying life right now, and to appreciate every day no matter how routine it seems.
Wishing you all the best,
Julie
It seems a bit odd, leaving a message of hope & strength for a person I've never met. Like many others on this page I've long listened to your show and I feel like I know you.
You've always struck me as such an articulate, kind, classy & funny person. I will join this army of people who are praying for you and sending you strength.
Thanks for providing me with a radio program that is funny, informative and thought-provoking. We anxiously await your return to the airways.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand during your journey.
Peace,
Another adoring listener
Hi Kevyn,
Your story about the river reminded me of the lyrics to a song that my mom wrote called "The River" and I would like to share it with you.
"The river flows gently, beneath is its power
Guiding the paths of all who will go
They must depend on the strength that it gives
While traveling a journey of nothing they know.
The Spirit guides the paths of those who trust that it will lead
It's not a high or low
It simply gives assurance that will not cease
A taste of lasting peace
The games in life have been played with all their losing fates
Put the pieces back in place
Paint a picture of the life ahead and all that is to be
A glimpse of history."
God bless you, and you will surely be in my prayers.
Laura
Kevyn,
I first met you a few weeks ago at the Cancer Talk at St. Kate's. I found great strength from the women's stories of hope, and took those with me as I continue on with my own fight with cancer. I hope that you too, can remember the strength and hope that all the women in the room represented.
Know that as you embark on this journey, there will be tons of people praying for you and thinking about you. You are not alone. There will be tough days ahead, but you will get through them. Take some time for yourself.
I have a young daughter, and she has had a difficult time with my diagnosis. Just allow the four footer to be a part of the journey with you...I think pink hair sounds like a lot of fun!
Best of Luck & Prayers,
Lia
Hi Kevyn,
I am a short time listener...suggested to me by my husband. "You will enjoy these women". Yes, he was right...I have listened and enjoyed. Your program today was wonderfully presented. A heartfelt journey is beginning. I feel that I am talking to a good friend when I say that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all those that you love. It is a difficult time, but one that you will endure and conquer!!
Yes, I will think of you each time I cross over any of our wondrous rivers with warm thoughts, wishes and prayers for full recovery so that we all may once again hear the "short skirt and a long jacket".
Viv
Kevyn- I will think and pray for you today as I cross the river into the city to have my own lump checked out. You are a powerful, uplifting warm spirit during our long days. I have complete faith that you will be just fine. And as I walk for cancer this summer you will be in my thoughts and prayer as you sit and fight your fight. May God Bless you and your surgeons on Saturday.
J
Kevyn - I too will be praying for you and your family throughout unwelcomed journey. I want to thank you for including your radio "family" in this journey. I know for myself this is the hardest part, I as a listener from your first day I feel I know you better than I know some of my own family, and it is so hard not to be able to "do" something for you and your family. My heart goes from deep sadness to anger and back again as I process the unfairness of this all. Please don't hesitate to let us know as much as you are willing to share and anything any of us can do for you. I don't cross any rivers, but I do have a water pond in my yard and I am making it a point to daily sit there and say a healing prayer for you and your family.
Sidney - another LONG time listener
Kevyn,
Thank you for letting us be a part of this. It is a good thing to have so many people praying and wishing you well.
God Bless You.
Dear, dear Kevyn,
I am on the other side of the same breast cancer treatments (except reconstruction). It IS scary, but so, so worth it. It takes time, strength, courage, love from those around you, feistiness, God holding you close, and yes, tears. I have cried many of them, but each one has been a form of therapy for me. Thank God for your wonderful husband and family. They and we are there for you.
You are now part of the sisterhood of breast friends. I called you a couple months ago the day after you had sold daffodils to say thank you. I will be reading your blog regularly and empathizing with you. Put on your steel-toed boots and I'll put on mine. We are on the team to kick cancer's ass.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Another adoring listener
Dear Kevyn
I caught part of your hour speaking to your listeners and wanted to share a sentiment from Winnie the Pooh.
Christopher Robin said to Pooh in Pooh's Grand Adventure,
You are braver than you seem, stronger than you know and smarter than you think.
Adversity gives us our lessons on what is important in life so appreciate what gets elevated to you now.
My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family
Kevyn, I feel as if I have known you all the years you have been in MN. We have 2 kids the same age, and we are the same age. We have a lot of things in common, as I know from listening to you on 107 for a couple of years now. I feel that I will personally miss your time off the air and I will be sending prayers your way. I was explaining this connection I feel to you to my older kids (18 and 20) and told them that we have been sharing those child rearing experiences (sending them off to college, etc.). My kids wanted to know more so I told them about your 6 footer boy, and a 5 footer girl, same ages as my two but of the opposite gender. My daughter said, "Hey, we should marry them and then we could all be 'Berger-Kings' ". Yes we are Kings and have a lot of fun with our name. This was the best. Hope you get a smile out of it as we did. Wishing you the best! I'll be checking back often.
Dear Kevyn, I am happy you are through the surgery, I was shocked to hear your news. You are a bright spot in my days at a job I really wish was different sometimes. I love your sense of humor, you have made me smile,and I thank-you. I am glad to see the 6 footer step up to the plate for you! How proud you must be of him and your girls. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Been thinking about you girl. One thing I felt when I took my "journey" is to keep the sense of humor intact. Loosing my hair was one of the worst things, but when I discovered I looked alot like Fred Mertz, I had to laugh. You take care honey......
on behalf of Carol
I'm sitting here at work listening to your show and am angry with myself for being 6 months overdue for my annual mammogram. I shudder to think of the difference 6 months can make! Thank you for giving me the kick in the rear to immediately schedule my appt. when I'm done with this email. Prayers and best wishes to you!
~C.
on behalf of Marge
You are in my prayers,
already miss you Kevyn....
on behalf of Natalie
Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us. I whole heartedly wish you well, and am very encouraged by your strong spirit. Good luck to you as this will be such a challenge in your life, but in the grand scheme of your life, I hope it is just a blip on the radar; not to overshadow all of your joy. Your kids, your passion for others, and your love for YOUR show. You will be missed, and I can't wait until you are back.
Kevin I took your advice and called the healing coach at The Healing Center. She was just what I needed before surgery. I met you a couple weeks ago at the Childrens Hospital Fund raiser and had my surgery last Thursday at Abbott Hospital. I am getting my stuff in order and will see my surgeon tomorrow to see what I need in addition to Radiation. I have spindle cell cancer and ductal cell rarely seen together so lots of unknowns yet. I am gathering lots of strength from you and the others before me who are so public about this Thanks for your support and my prayers are with you too Got a Tittoes t-shirt------ What is the story behind that? I have a huge desire to contact every woman and say get your mamogram now. A client of mine had been 3 years and my college roommate had been 2 years to name a few. We can beat this with early detection thanks for all you're doing. Marlene Hildebrandt
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