
Each month we will spotlight one of our moms so that you may learn a little more about her story.
Kelly - Peoria

Kelly, 35, feels extremely blessed just to be alive. When originally diagnosed on October 21, 2008 with stage 4 colon cancer she was given 3 months to live. After an extremely aggressive surgery a month and a half later she and her three children moved in with her parents. “It has been rough on my parents having to take care of all of us.” said Kelly. Her dad recently had quadruple bi-pass surgery and has chronic stomach problems. “Sometimes my mom will wake up in the middle of the night to both me and my dad getting sick.”
Kelly’s mom is a very strong woman with an incredibly positive attitude. “She is always there for me, telling me not to worry because everything has worked out OK so far.” Kelly said “I have my three babies to fight for.”
Kelly found out about Singleton Moms from a friend she met at Chemotherapy. “Vicki and I became quick friends,” Kelly said, “she told me about this amazing group that was helping her. I looked you up on line and knew you were what I had been looking for. Singleton Moms has been an absolute God send to my family.”
The steroids that Kelly has been receiving have made her gain weight, but since receiving Singleton Moms meals she has been losing weight, and she credits the meals. “Those meals are so good!” She says. Kelly never wanted to think about what was going to be for dinner, but now she takes out two dinners at a time from the freezer. “The Turkey Chili and Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato fries are awesome. I am so grateful to get such healthy meals. It is good for everyone in the family. We look forward to them.” Kelly is also amazed by the $300.00 a month Singleton Moms applies toward her electricity, it really helps out and is a huge contribution to her family.
When asked how her treatment was going now Kelly said, “Well, I got a short remission in 2009 but by October I knew it was back.” Kelly has been receiving a very aggressive Chemotherapy since that time but has recently had to “take a break” because of a very painful “Chemo-rash” that has developed on the front of her body.
“Taking a break scares me because it feels like I’ve stopped fighting”, she said. Though she remains extremely positive and says “There are always miracles.” Her doctors have told her she can begin again on July 12th.
In the meantime, Kelly has been very active in the Chase Giving Campaign on Facebook and has even recruited her 13 year old daughter to help get votes for Singleton Moms. “It is my way of being able to help out. There is no reason someone shouldn’t vote.” Says Kelly “I am very grateful for the help I have received from Singleton Moms and if this is how I can give back then I will.”