“I’ve been in this storm and rough seas it seems like a while now…and I know others have had their storm recently too.
As I surface, and gasp for air I’m reminded I’m not alone in this turmoil.
My life boat is always at my fingertips.
Jesus says it’s times like these that we are truly BLESSED.
So I lay my head down for a nights rest…and dig deep…
Trying to remember…I’m blessed beyond my wildest dreams. My faith MUST be stronger than any fear…
My God is still alive in me!
Posted on Facebook February 25, 2015 10:29 PM
Watch Good Morning America discuss Holley’s message here!
See The Huffington Post’s coverage of Holley’s message here!
People featured Holley’s awareness raising here!
On November 13, 2015 Holley became the 5th winner of The Michelle Bastas Award, given by The Smile Never Fades, when someone in the community goes above and beyond the call to educate and empower breast cancer survivors, everywhere. Holley accepted this award in her home on November 14th (pictured below):
On January 12, 2016 Holley passed away. Her courageous heart and beautiful smile will never fade from our memories. We will always love you, Holley! Read KEYE TV coverage of her passing here
We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend Holley Kitchen on January 12, 2016. She will live in our hearts forever and her smile will surely never fade from our memories. Holley, we will always love you.
There is a GoFundMe account set up for her family, but please be aware that they take approximately 6% commission out of your donation. You may also donate directly through Paypal to the email address: holleykitchenandthecancerlifer@gmail.com.
This is beautiful Holley. Bless you and your family. You are truly an amazing person.
God bless you and your continued faith is a testimony to all. I message you on my late son’s facebook page – PC Related.
I am an 18 year survivor of breast cancer but not at the stage you are.
I really liked your “facebook” video and wish you all the best. I don’t dare to
make any of the comments you mentioned – I just want you to know I am thinking
of you and hope you are successful in your battle.
Holly:
I am a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer person also.
I’m with you ….I’ve started a non profit for all us called purple-power.org.
Please contact me so we can educate together.
jan@ajazzsinger.com
714.904.5801
Holly, your video touched my Heart as I am sure it did for thousands of others. I said a Special Prayer for you. I Claim a Miracle Healing In Jesus Name for you and your Family. In all things Praise God. Bless you for sharing this most sacred part of your life. My wife Amy and I will include you in our Daily Prayers. Much Love for you.
Hello Holley,
a friend just shared your youtube video and I am so moved by it I really felt like ‘tracking’ you down and thanking you. My backstory; 1 year ago stage IV ovarian, inoperable, 1 yr left. Wrong of course, I got the surgery and was doing great up to 2 weeks ago. Metastatic lymph nodes in my belly and 10 brain tumours, even though ovarian NEVER goes to the brain.
I once again have received messages of a sort – this is not the end just another bump/left turn etc. One of those messages was when I flew home from the radiation treatment the small plane I was travelling in crash landed….and the pilot, co-pilot and I walked away without a scratch.
Next month, the house I have been dreaming of and planning for decades starts coming into reality and I will be in there by Christmas. I had a split rail fence put up along my driveway last month (another dream come true) and in my mind I immediately saw the poppies growing along it next spring.
Your video is wonderful, your facial expressions so beautiful and familiar too. I have several friends who have trouble with my positive attitude, they say I am in denial. I say so what? Whatever I am in, I feel great and I have no fear. I don’t understand it myself really….but I do feel happy and content in my life and I believe there are curative powers in that.
thank you for your efforts at educating people, I am sending you a lot of loving energy – something I get a lot of from my community and friends and I can feel the difference.
Beth
Always in my prayers Holley