Kayren’s Story

I am the Whoo-Hoo girl for starters, I am Kayren (aka Special- as in Special K- a nickname I got from D’Lyn’s husband Biggs- or Biggsy as I call him) I am married to Jeff (14 years) we live in the DFW area, actually closer to Denton. We moved from our home in San Antonio in March with a job transfer for Jeff. We have 4 children… Mason (11), Cooper (8), Jaxon (6), and Zoe (3). This is my 4th walk. D’Lyn and I have known each other for 15+ years. We lived together in Houston as young professionals, planned our weddings together in 1997, had our first children the same year, 2000, (they were actually due the same day). We consider ourselves “sisters from another mother” I love her as I would love a sister for sure! She is the reason for me getting involved with Team Tiara and the reason that I am passionate about a cure. If I had to name the reasons why it would take too long so spend some time sauntering with me at the 3Day and we will talk about it all. I am a talker but I also like to listen so bring on your God stories – those are my favorite and it makes the miles just slip right by. My first walk I did 6 mos post baby. I walk for Zoe’s future… she was a little teeny tiny thing and I like to say that I walk for all the teeny tiny tatas of the world. I of course have a direct connection, my grandmother was a survivor (45 years the year that Zoe was born). I lost my aunt a year ago August 18th. She went quickly and last year was rough. My mother was a team cheerleader last year and I spent the majority of the time keeping up with her (babysitting) if you will. It was worth it to serve the team the way I got to serve them as a walker stalker/ walker/cheerleader etc… My aunt was my mom’s best friend growing up and then she married my mom’s brother so being 2 mos out of her death from breast cancer – my mom needed that for sure! It was great to spend that much time with her knowing that there were so many others who couldn’t do the same because of breast cancer. So… I will keep walking and I will keep working with Team Tiara and our efforts to reach out to those who are fighting! As D’Lyn and I say often to each other… it is more than a passion now it is a ministry. I know that Team Tiara is blessing soooo many and I will continue to do so for as long as God will let me! As far a pictures… hmmm not sure if I can dig any up… you have seen the one of D’Lupe and me. That was 2009 when I got to carry a flag (loved it and honored to do so!) I like to consider myself the team cheerleader/team prayer offerer (is that a word). I pray for each of you every day more than once and hope that you are finding strength and clarity of mind as we count down till the walk. I also pray for our fundraising and am confident that God will supply exactly what we need when He is ready! Have a great week and look for this weeks Whoo-Hoo!