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These pics were taken just days ago. Kyle Busch was such a trooper. Most of us are usually laid up with a cold. This man was WINNING truck races and having some the best runs this season WITH severe pneumonia. We already knew KB was a bad ass, but the man was tough as nails. 🏁😞
On Monday, May 17th, my Mama, Katrina, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
Like many of you who’ve walked this road, I had a million questions and not enough answers. We’re still processing, still learning, and there’s a lot left to figure out. I’ve been sad. I’ve been mad. I’ve cussed, cried, and sat in silence trying to wrap my head around it. But through it all, one thing remains clear: this woman is the toughest person I’ve ever known.
Mama has pushed through days when she had nothing left to give. After losing my brother Shannon in 2012, I watched a mighty big piece of her leave with him. The grandkids brought some light back into her eyes, and every now and then I still catch a glimpse of the Mama I remember... smiling... full of life... even if it’s just for a moment. Those moments mean everything when they become so rare.
For years she poured her heart into that beauty shop. She didn’t just cut hair. She built self-confidence in people. She made people feel beautiful and seen. So many loyal clients became like family to us. They’d drive for miles just to sit in her chair. “Your mama is the only one I let touch my hair,” I can’t count how many times I heard that. She paid for our back-to-school clothes and shoes with those long days and late nights. She showed up ready for those long high school prom days, late night funeral home visits, and everything in between. That beauty shop raised me, and so many of people became part of our family through it.
In recent years the “bad days” started to outnumber the good. Her cooking (chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, fried okra, fried salmon patties, and homemade biscuits…) took a backseat. Depression settled in. But she kept going as best she could.
Now we finally have answers. This leukemia isn’t curable, but it is treatable. She had CT scans this past Thursday, and we’ll know more soon. Her first infusions start June 18th. I’m asking for your prayers as she begins this new chapter and learns her new normal.
I’m also planning to set up some fundraising to help with travel, hotel stays, fuel, food, bills, and anything else we need to keep her comfortable. Mama gave everything for us growing up. It’s my turn to take care of her. If you have ideas, suggestions, or want to help in any way, please reach out. Even just keeping her in your prayers means more than you know.
Thank you for being part of our story over the years. This woman has touched so many lives, and I’m incredibly proud to be her son.
I love you, Mama. We’ve got this. 💕
@GigglingGanon These guys don't make ANYWHERE NEAR enough. The level of professionalism shown by these officers was incredible. Either they're just damn good at their job or they were trained very well to attempt to de-escalate situations.
You canceled on the crowd that paid for every gold and platinum album you have.
Every car you purchase, every property you own, your elegant wardrobe, and every fine dining experience you have... It was paid for by the ones you canceled on. NOT the ones you canceled FOR. And to think I defended you for not canceling when some were losing their minds...
“The King” is a nickname, like “Rowdy.” It doesn’t magically make 200 wins in a 50+ race season vs part-timers and weak fields more impressive than Busch’s 234 across 3 stacked national series in the modern era.
Busch manhandled Cup, O'Rileys, and Trucks. KB faced $ equals every week. No watered-down fields like Petty ran against. Triple-Threats, wins on every track, in shorter seasons with deeper talent.
Petty was The King in his time, but KB conquered the entire pyramid in a tougher sport. That’s the “obvious difference” you’re missing, amigo.
Facts over nostalgia.
@psychedalex68 As a brother that lost his brother unexpectedly at the age of 31 years old, it's tough. You lose your best friend. The person that's made up of the same thing you are. The person you can look at from across the room and know exactly what they're thinking. It's never the same...
@DukeRaider81@jimgeeting Absolutely not, and if all of Petty's wins had been against all of those guys in their best equipment, then we'd have no debate. I said what I said. Don't need to go assuming anything.
He did... But even if he hadn't, he was obviously emotional and happy. He'd praised Kyle in pre-race and post race, and immediately put on an 8 cap out of the car! Why do people focus so much on things that truly don't matter? I don't get it.
Or maybe I just don't give a damn about the bow without Kyle doing it...
These pics were taken just days ago. Kyle Busch was such a trooper. Most of us are usually laid up with a cold. This man was WINNING truck races and having some the best runs this season WITH severe pneumonia. We already knew KB was a bad ass, but the man was tough as nails. 🏁😞
@Bgordo92@NASCAR@PrimeVideo Sounds like your internet provider and and equipment to me. I didn't have any of those issues! I thought it was a great production.