tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post6168217350604537628..comments2023-09-04T11:20:08.804-05:00Comments on Life with the 'Tars: What would you say?Kylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-46135058813145675502008-03-26T10:36:00.000-05:002008-03-26T10:36:00.000-05:00Go public.Hell. Yes.Go public.<BR/><BR/>Hell. Yes.Jenny, the Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718481135182612620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-11294638182572879192008-03-25T21:38:00.000-05:002008-03-25T21:38:00.000-05:00Yes!!!! You will such a good spokesperson for this...Yes!!!! You will such a good spokesperson for this, Kyla. I look forward to seeing how it all turns out. <BR/><BR/>And a triple YES!!! for the possible coverage for Kay-Tar.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-40307222240561398222008-03-25T11:52:00.000-05:002008-03-25T11:52:00.000-05:00oh kyla--i ho[pe this all works out! i'm eager to...oh kyla--i ho[pe this all works out! i'm eager to hear how it goes (went?)<BR/><A HREF="http://runningonempty-christine.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Running on empty</A>Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-82920008532993111642008-03-25T10:50:00.000-05:002008-03-25T10:50:00.000-05:00Awesome! You are going to do a great job.Awesome! You are going to do a great job.metro mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461160881873679783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-86966399623050175112008-03-25T10:03:00.001-05:002008-03-25T10:03:00.001-05:00I'm proud of you, stepping into the messy limeligh...I'm proud of you, stepping into the messy limelight for this, knowing you are no media hog in normal life. It can't be easy, but it's important. <BR/><BR/>And me? I'd say that basic healthcare shoudl be a right. That no government should allow citizens to have backs turned on them for something not of their making. No one asks for poor health, and the health issues are suffering enough. They should never be cause for a family to go into bankruptcy. The state has a duty to its members - and if they won't take on health care, they have to legislate to make sure that the companies that do it, do it according to a right and fair standard. I would say that the constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is seriously undermined if Americans can't even be in good health.kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-46141739422541589242008-03-25T10:03:00.000-05:002008-03-25T10:03:00.000-05:00Yes. Good for you, Kyla. Needs to be done, and y...Yes. Good for you, Kyla. Needs to be done, and you are just the articulate, passionate, informed, and outraged mom to do it. And KayTar deserves it. All the kids deserve it. Go team!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812707312289852258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-20251127289427851892008-03-25T03:51:00.000-05:002008-03-25T03:51:00.000-05:00You go Kyla!It's funny how standing up and fightin...You go Kyla!<BR/><BR/>It's funny how standing up and fighting for our kids can turn us into the roaring lioness that was always in there. Good luck tomorrow (today), I know your story and knowledge will be incredibly important in solving this issue.<BR/><BR/>I'm cheering for all of you! :)carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-88058974137191212202008-03-24T20:05:00.000-05:002008-03-24T20:05:00.000-05:00YOU GO GIRL!!!!YOU GO GIRL!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-78405315387254635202008-03-24T16:17:00.000-05:002008-03-24T16:17:00.000-05:00You go girl, YOU ROCK. You are articulate, knowle...You go girl, YOU ROCK. You are articulate, knowledgeable, and passionate - you will be a voice.<BR/><BR/>(also, check for boogers before photos are done - just sayin', not that that ones is based on experience or anything - OK it did happen to me but learn from my mistakes, k?)<BR/><BR/>xomotherbumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053978199395919666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-35498554930937907232008-03-24T15:21:00.000-05:002008-03-24T15:21:00.000-05:00Kyla, My kids both have albinism. It is genetic co...Kyla, <BR/>My kids both have albinism. It is genetic condition that causes a lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. I also have the condition and was a co-founder @ 14 of a National non-profit that provides information and support about albinism. I have been fortunate to have been interviewed many times about the condition. I'm REALLY glad you're doing this. <BR/><BR/>To answer your question, I would point out that it costs MUCH less now to get children started down a solid path to good health and in an educational environment where they can realize their greatest potential (whatever level that might be) than it will cost later to treat the same issues that have grown and magnified with age.<BR/><BR/>I say, pay now while they are young and it is less expensive.<BR/><BR/>If you'd like to talk with someone who has been interviewed before, I'd be happy to chat with you.<BR/><BR/>I think this is really good news, but in my personal experience, you can't always control the angle they choose to tell your story. I don't regret ANY of the interviews of done (even the one with Inside Edition), I just wish some of them had selected a different focus.<BR/>Good Luck to you!Lee Laughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621322854771704378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-43764854708896886752008-03-24T14:56:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:56:00.000-05:00You rock.And your photo from Saturday? Also rocks!...You rock.<BR/><BR/>And your photo from Saturday? Also rocks!!Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-41004414098552902272008-03-24T14:45:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:45:00.000-05:00I just wanted to say that I'm thrilled that people...I just wanted to say that I'm thrilled that people are finally giving you a chance to tell your story and I know it will touch a lot of people - you go girl!Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-15827688880248756492008-03-24T14:27:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:27:00.000-05:00I think it's great that you are doing this. One of...I think it's great that you are doing this. One of the things I would stress is that how much income you have should not be the deciding factor in whether or not your child gets medical care.mommamiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776580811028926584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-47291815359869857902008-03-24T14:20:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:20:00.000-05:00Wow Kyla what an opportunity. I wish I were shocke...Wow Kyla what an opportunity. <BR/>I wish I were shocked that Texas has the most uninsured kiddos, just sad. <BR/>I am so excited to hear where this goes.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-54130573857687034592008-03-24T14:13:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:13:00.000-05:00Oh, wow, Kyla. I'm so glad you are doing this. You...Oh, wow, Kyla. I'm so glad you are doing this. You really do inspire. I got choked up reading this. Again.alejnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220142310790773053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-45373385165596141562008-03-24T14:02:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:02:00.000-05:00Hi there. I write for Momocrats and saw the post o...Hi there. I write for Momocrats and saw the post on your daughter. <BR/><BR/>I think Children's Defense Fund will be able to help; they've got a slew of policy/government relations folks with good capitol hill connections. <BR/><BR/>I'd also call Gene Green, from the 29th district. He is a big SCHIP supporter and often speaks about TX's dismal national standing. Congress is recessed until 3/31 so try his district office -- (Houston at 281-99-5879 or 713-330-0761; baytown at 281-420-0502.). His legislative director in the DC office (202-225-1688) used to be Andrew Wallace but that may have changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-55107765387400604592008-03-24T13:59:00.000-05:002008-03-24T13:59:00.000-05:00There is this warrior woman in you, Kyla. For your...There is this warrior woman in you, Kyla. For your babies? The world.flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-51756509572375903472008-03-24T13:46:00.000-05:002008-03-24T13:46:00.000-05:00I would absolutely say yes. Go public. Be the ch...I would absolutely say yes. Go public. Be the change you want to see happen.<BR/><BR/>You're awesome.Run ANChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088821030860597465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-82312613167103926812008-03-24T13:06:00.000-05:002008-03-24T13:06:00.000-05:00Hon I've got nothing to say here that you don't al...Hon I've got nothing to say here that you don't already know from personal experience. I just wanted to say YOU ROCK! So glad you're doing this!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281653.post-2904080812760607002008-03-24T10:39:00.000-05:002008-03-24T10:39:00.000-05:00You are an inspiration! I would say that access t...You are an inspiration! I would say that access to preventative care for children will likely save money and ease crowding in places like emergency rooms in the long run... in addition to it being the right thing to do of course.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.com