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This
page is dedicated to our unbelievably brave daughter, Taylor.
On October 7th, 2010, at age 14, Taylor was diagnosed with
Leukemia. Thankfully, hers is ALL, the most treatable kind. Over
the following few months, we received an amazing amount of
support from the small town of King City, the School faculty,
the Students themselves, family, friends, and the great people
at Children's Mercy Hospital. Simply saying Thank You is
not enough. It's been a rough road, but 14 months later,
Taylor is now in Remission and back to being a straight A
student, learning to drive, etc.
If you'd like to follow Taylors journey/progress in more detail,
here is a link:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/taylorporter
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"PBR Joins Team Taylor"
Taylor had some unexpected visitors on
April 3, 2011. She was unable to attend the PBR event
Kansas City as we usually do - so these fellas came to her room
at Children's Mercy. If you follow PBR you know them:
1) Jessie Byrne - PBR Bull Fighter
2) Douglas Duncan - PBR Bull Rider
3) Taylor - Super Hero
4) Kody Lostroh - PBR Bull Rider - 2009 PBR
World Champion
These guys gave up their time to pay Taylor a
visit just a few hours before their event was to start.
Heather and I are very appreciative of this generous gesture.
Also, a special Thank You to Bobby Sponheimer - PBR Fan Club
Coordinator - for all his help in making this happen. We
simply can't thank these four guys enough!
The World would be a much
better place with more men like these! |
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Since Taylor couldn't make the PBR K.C. we were invited to the
event in Springfield, MO on September 10th, 2011.
Best seats in the house. A two hour backstage pass. A chance
to meet the Bull Riders. A chance to meet the Bulls. All
courtesy of the PBR.
Once again, the PBR came through for our little girl. Words
can't express our gratitude.
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Taylor and Cord McCoy |
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Taylor and Shorty Gorham |
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Taylor and World Champion Renato Nunes |
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Taylor and Jessie Byrne |
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Taylor and Douglas Duncan |
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Taylor and Elliot Jacoby |
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Taylor and Cody Nance |
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Taylor and Ryan McConnel |
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Taylor, World Champion Guilherme Marchi and
myself |
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Thanks Fellas!!
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On September 26th, 2011 the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society sponsored
a Light The Night Walk. Over 75 family and friends gave up
their evening and came and walked in support of Taylor. These
good folks made us, by far, the largest group of the event.
(Taylor is holding the white balloon) A huge Thank You to everyone
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On November 5th, we were all invited to an Iowa
State Football game.
Front row, 40 yard line. After the game, Taylors
cousin, and Iowa State Cheerleader, Kylie Hardy, and Iowa State
Football player, Brett Medders, presented Taylor with a Calendar
signed by the Cheerleaders, and a football, signed by all the
players.
A thoughtful gesture on the part of these busy
college kids. Thank you!
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Taylor helps me by being my photographer. One day when she was
about ten, while waiting on me to get a horse ready, she simply
held the camera at arms length playing around, and took this photo
of herself. It's one of my all time favorite photos !
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Taylor, myself and Barney, getting ready for her
first Lead - In class
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Taylor and Scooter with the 1st Trophy she won in
Western Pleasure |
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Taylor and Kit Kat won several Trophies and Year
End Awards in Showmanship and Western Pleasure |
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In 2006 Taylor and My Buns Are Dun were the Futurity
Champions in 14 and Under at the NWMSO Futurity, under all three
judges |
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In 2007, Taylor and Classic Cobalt Doll were the
Futurity Champions in 16 and under at the NWMSO Futurity, under all
three judges |
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