This is KAL's mom... This video was the hardest video to watch, but she nailed it... I was so fortunate to have had 9 wonderful years with Tony and was so fortunate that my kids all loved him. Thank you, KAL for doing this video and for sharing it with us... I love you, Babygirl...

Doesnt rain, it pours. You still made content to help others. What a year. Things can only get better. Take good care♡☆♡

Found your youtube videos when I finally decided to stop controlling everything and decided to trust God instead. Very odd timing. Just starting to work on my dental issues and you gave me hope while reducing fear of what may happen.Very grateful for your bravery in making these videos. Saying a prayer for you. You are in good hands.

I have been watching your videos about your journey and I can honestly say that you have truly inspired me so many times and this video has truly been one of my favorites. I thank God that He has chosen you for this work and calling. Keep up the great work you are doing and remember that you are making a difference in people’s lives. Thanks for sharing!

There is so much strength in surrender. You are amazing. I'm sorry for your loss and so glad your step dad had you to love him, and for you to have let him love you.

Kristi, you are such a beautiful, courageous, humane person. My heart aches that you and your family endured so much last year. I'm so sorry for that. But seeing you onscreen again feels like a family reunion. I welcome you back and I send you blessings. And I thank you for your strength AND your vulnerability.

Sorry for all the hard times and loss. It was a very difficult year for me as well my mom died in June from cancer after just 5 weeks of finding out. Then my brother died in October after years of alcoholism that caused his throat and stomach to rupture. And I had more health problems of my own. So yes I can relate to it all. Take care. ❤

I'm praying for you & your family. I'm sorry for Tony's loss. I believe last year was extremely difficult for you. We're proclaiming 2023 a year of peace, unity and prosperity.

I just lost my mother in law to terminal colon cancer! Believe me I feel your pain entirely! I'll be praying for you

All things shall pass. Sending love. You have a beautiful family, thanks for sharing.

So sorry that you went through all that last year,2022 for me was awful as well I can’t count the times that I wanted to given up I’m still struggling but I have faith and trust God and I know that everything happens for a reason.

Hey Kal, I am so impressed by your resolve and wisdom with everything you've gone through. Thank you for taking the time to help everyone watching this while you are actively trying to heal your wounds. I wish you and your family all the best! I pray 2023 and beyond will afford you the stability you've been missing!

Can’t wait to love on you this year! I’m a strong Christian it’s the only way I’ve made it this far

Your channel has helped me so much throughout the years. I’m so sorry to hear you went through all this. Sending prayers & light your way. ✨

So sorry to hear you had a terrible 2022. I had a horrible 2022. I broke my tibia plateau and fractured my leg in places. I needed a major operation and I couldn't walk for 4 months. On a positive note. I finally got my teeth fixed in Turkey. Your videos inspired me and I can't thank you enough ❤️ Honestly really sorry for such a terrible year. Fingers crossed it's better this year ❤️

His Plan His timing ❤️ thank you for sharing your life your testimony and your faith. I absolutely admire you ❤️🙏

I'm sorry for your loss and for the rough year. Keeping you in my thoughts and I'm so happy to hear Ruby and your kiddo are home, safe and sound.

Kristi I send you a big hug!! That's a lot to go through, and you are here standing strong and being the great mom, daughter, sister, wife and person you are, you are so strong and amazing! You changed my life with this channel and you keep adding to it all the time. Thank you for being so honest and open, I loved you from day one and love you each day more. And yes, we need to trust God, put everything in his hands and tell him that he is in control. You are so right, we are his children, and He knows best.

It was honestly one of the worst years of my life too. Including finding out I had to get rid of all of my teeth. It's broken my heart but I'm trying to stay strong😔💙 My heart goes out to you as well for your tough year and your loss. Thank you for all of your videos and for being a source of hope for so many of us🙏❤

A heartfelt thank you for posting this video. Praying for you and your family🙏🕊❤️

I am so sorry to hear that your year has been so incredibly hard. Much more than honestly any of us could bare. I am glad you have your faith, l hope lots of support in other ways too. Just keep putting one foot in front of each other and keep living your life. Your post was honest and raw, thank you for sharing. Thanks to you l got my all on 4 last October. I thought that it would never be possible for someone like me. You convinced me to make it work and it did. You are so inspirational Kristy, you have helped and guided so many of us. You are amazing. Much love and better days ahead. Take extra good care of yourself xo

Sending you hugs. 2022 was terrible for me as well. 2023 BETTER be better!

I'm so sorry you had a horrible year. Sending thoughts & prayers your way. Thanks for sharing. I hope 2023 is better for you and your family.

“Self will. Run riot” a saying that I have to remind myself. Thank you for sharing…..your struggles and experiences this past year, will be someone’s comfort and hope in the future- if that makes any sense 🤗♥️🙏🏻

The past couple years have been so difficult for so many. I lost my Mom during the pandemic and we werent even allowed at the hospital to see her. That was beyond brutal. I couldn't agree with you more though, God is so incredibly important to me. I'd be completely lost without Him. This particular verse has gotten me through so many difficulties... "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps" Its a reminder I often need 🙏💜

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family

You're describing almost word for word what I went through with Dad. He was my whole world growing up and If it's any comfort I've found that although grief never leaves us and we all process it differently (I didn't cry for 2 years), it did eventually find a place in my mind and heart that I visit in a more structured way now. What I mean is I feel it there often but I choose when to allow it through in full force, like now while I'm alone, listening to you. I'm 62 and I've learned that nobody "gets over" losing a loved one, nobody.

Thank you so much for sharing your struggles with us. I really appreciate your difficulties last year. I think you're right about surrender being the key to healing. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

So sorry you’ve been through so much this past year. 2022 was a very rough year but, like you, God has been my rock through these difficult times. I have to say thank you for your videos, which have given me comfort now that I’m at a crossing point where I’ve accepted the fact that I cannot afford implants and looking into options. It can be discouraging and frustrating at times to see your smile slowly deteriorating and not having the means to fix it or get proper dental care. The way you explain, not only your journey, but the difference between options gives me hope. I just recently found your videos and have been binging your channel, lol. Thank you! You are a very beautiful woman (if I may very respectfully say so) with a beautiful family. Your faith in God and your journey have inspired me and given me hope in my own journey. I wish nothing but the best for all of you in this 2023!

Yes I do and I’m sure most of us care about you as a person. You are so real and lay it out there. My condolences to you,love and support to you and your family

I agree, I really went through a lot last year. Sending healing energy to you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the positive message

I really enjoyed all the clips of your family towards the end ! Sometimes we have to touch the darkness to know the light.

You are a light in this world . I’m so sorry you & your family had to endure so much heartache . I absolutely shed tears several times during this . God bless you & your dear mother . Muh deepest condolences . I will pray that you have strength to go forward knowing Gods got you . Wishing your troubles be less in this new year . Have a wonderful day , week . Thank you for everyone of your videos .

I'm so sorry for your loss and your family's loss with your step dad. I'm also so sorry about your dog, your daughter, and your job. I will keep you in my prayers and praying for peace for you & your family and I hope that 2023 is a good year for you.

2022 was an incredible challenging year for us too. You are truly a thoughtful n caring person who has chosen to love. Tony lived his life n had some pretty terrific qualities. Reminds me of my step dad Joe. Hope you are all doing better as a family. Cling to the Father of all comfort.

Thank you for the blessing of sharing your testimony!

Thank you for all that you do! I know I’m not the only person who appreciates your videos! May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family!

Praying that you continue to receive strength and grace to help you through each and every challenge. You've helped so many people over the years to overcome their challenges. Sending you lots of healing energy in hopes it will keep you uplifted in spirit. XO

Can’t tell you how much I appreciated your honesty & openness. I’ve had few horrific years in a row, and what you shared is encouragement in the midst of the mess. Life gets messy. Thank you for being the love & light you are! ❤

Girl I feel you we lost my father in law on thanksgiving day and I like living in a fog still he made his passing to we feel like he just gone on a long vacation I love your mom she’s been a blessing in my life my heart broke for her and you guys when Tony passed thank you for been a blessing

My Prayers are with you my dear. Keep your faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for ALL your Video's, especially about your teeth. I'm going through so much these past 4 year's withba bad dentist and my Snap In's. You've been a blessing for me. May God be with You

Such a heartfelt video. I'm sure it wasn't easy to share that part of your life with us. Thank you for that. You have been such an inspiration to me throughout the years. I appreciate all your content and encouragement. You will never know how much you helped me. Sometimes life can be so hard and as Christians we try to keep the faith and hope, but as humans can get weak and overwhelmed and lose sight of that. I'm talking about myself and forget that we have a God that will never leave us or forsake us. I will pray that this year will be better for you and your family. You are a strong person and you are never alone. I look forward to your videos. You make such a difference, don't ever forget that. You have a gift. Continue to share your videos. Thank you for all you do! Hope you have a blessed beautiful day! God bless you and your family! 🙏❤️

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. And glad your daughter is happy safe and the hell you went through. Stay strong and know God has you in his hands and you will find peace through his love for you and your family. Stay strong my friend.

Thank you for sharing your experience !! So glad your hear 😊

Wow! What a year! I’m so sorry about your step father. Thank you for the Bible verses. They hit home for me. Hope you and your family are doing better than good so far this year!!

Prayers for you and your family🙏 God Bless! You all will have more of a future than a past with Tony.

God bless you!!!! Sent a prayer up for you and your family 🙏🙏

Thank you for being so real and sharing this with us.😢we had the worst year as well..I love you sharing your faith too I wrote down the verses you shared and Ill be leaning on these and digging up more.. for what it’s worth try to catch the Tom Hanks movie out this week. It’s really good.. “a man called Otto” very heart felt and wonderful Bless you honey I have gotten so much from your videos through the years and going through my own dental journey. It’s hard. But you have been such a blessing for me..bless you!!❤I truly love you💕

You're an amazing woman! Love how open you are. I feel you! you're a warrior.

we are all on your side. God bless you

Oh, Kalinjax - I am SO sad to hear all of this. Since we first met here in YT I was diagnosed with high grade cancer (quite serious version of high grade) and know what your stepfather must have had to go through over the years. I am now approaching 5 years clear of it, but I didn't use conventional treatments. These things can recur all too easily, I know. Around the same time you lost this sweet man, I lost my brother to cancer also. Diagnosed one day and dead within the month. These things are such a shock. Your father was aware of limited time (it will have helped him, I imagine. When I was told I had limited time it really helped me) and he also would have known how MUCH he was loved by you all. That, my friend, is magic. Just magic. I am so sorry for such sadness there.

I sympathize with you I too lost my step-dad of 30 years to cancer in 2022 Sending My Prayers, May God Bless You

Thank you! I needed to hear this. God bless you and your family.

I appreciate your openness.Feel like I've known you so long. Lots of love!

Sorry for your loss , My heart and prayers go out to you and your family . I just got my bottom teeth pulled on the 12th and they didn't give me any temp dentures they told me I had to wait 6 weeks . I went to My Dentist , I'm not sure why the 6 weeks wait or why I wasn't fitted for dentures. I'm glad you do the videos.👍😊

I am so sorry that you had to endure all of this. Grief and loss cannot be measured by anyone other than the person going thru it. Evil is present and baiting and taunting us at every turn. Your unfailing faith will keep you and your family in favor. I had an awful 2022 as well. My husband went to the ER on May 6th with what we thought was a stomach issue only to find out he had major congestive heart failure. We did not even know he had a heart issue. From there I almost lost him multiple times. He had an emergency heart transplant on June 24th at Duke in Durham, NC and spent 3 1/2 months in the hospital. Our entire lives have changed. He was formally terminated from his job at the end of November. But I have a grateful heart and he is here and we have been honored to receive the biggest gift possible. We will honor that gift for the rest of our lives. I will be making an update video for my channel soon as well telling the story. It has just been so much to deal with I haven’t taken the time out to do it. I have been filming short clips but then not following thru. I pray that you find moments of peace and contentment. When we are in this time of trials that is all we can hope for is moments. But where there is darkness there will be light. In the light there is always hope. In hope there is always love. Love to you and your family. ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing. So well said...My tears and prayers for you is because I care. I am so thankful for all your denture advice and guidance, but I have grown to care for you and your family. We will probably never meet here on earth, but Heaven is a long time and I am going to be asking about you. Keep shining your light sis ✨️.

I hope His Plan is a great 2023 for you, Kristi.

My condolences 💐 for your Step Dad 🙏🏽

I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad figure 💙 He sounds like a wonderful man. That alone would be so much to deal with. Then everything else, I’m so sorry. Your dog Ruby is beautiful, my dogs are my babies too, so I can only imagine how terrifying that was. I’m so glad you got her back and I hope things are better with your daughter now. 🩷 I’m sorry you’ve had such a tough time but I’m glad your faith helps you ✝️ I’m new here but just wanted to say your teeth look amazing - even though you went through such tough times to get them. 🩶🤍

Kal first I find you super inspirational. Second I'm a little older than you and let me say you're human! We all go through so many trials in life. None of it is easy. You started out by saying you thought you could do anything nothing can stop you throw it at you. well Young lady that is all still true and inside you. sharing your faith is amazing!! I say the Rosary every single night if im home or traveling never fail. Keep sharing its people like me that support you in anyway. you are strong, you are beautiful you are you! keep going in the direction you want don't get knocked off track. Losing someone never ever is easy and the pain never goes away we just learn to survive it. having conflicts with your child is a normal transition with adolescents. we go through so many learning curves keep your path, Support and prayers with you. now make another video to offset this with all the good things that happened in 2022 it will make you reflect to a different side. Eric

New to your channel, glad I found it. I’ll be new to dentures mid March, and the info you have provided has offered a modicum of comfort. So sorry about your previous year. I know there is nothing anyone can say or do to to relieve your pain. I’m now 65 years old, so I can say this; I’ve had four wives, and four Goldies. That equals eight serious heartbreaks. I lost my SoCal construction company in 2007, thanks to the bubble. Among other uncomfortable experiences, I served nine years on N.P.S search and rescue as a technical rescue climber. An unfortunate fact is far too many rescues ended up being recoveries, followed by having to experience the heartbreak of devastated family members of lost subjects. BUT….. we all just keep on keepin on. Life has a way of working out. The future still holds amazing joys for you. Your a beautiful young woman, and you have a beautiful family to support you, and needs your support. That’s why you will get up tomorrow morning, and you will push on. ( see? I almost forgot! Cancer survivor-1998. Forget the bad times, remember the good!)

You're a good egg, you're helping alot of people. Life's not fair that's for sure all you can do is try your best, and that's enough.

Thank you thank you thank you…i so needed to hear this.. I’m so sorry you have gone through so much in 2022..and I hope this next year going forward God grants you peace, serenity and the strength to stand in the face of anything that may yet still come your way. God bless you for sharing. Over the last 9 yrs I have lived all my worst fears, broken my back, lost my husband of 34 yrs, lost my daughter to addiction and jail, taken on 3 grandsons to raise and so much more..and now with my daughter back on the road to recovery, I have started my own journey back to me. One week ago today after putting it off for far to long and finding it hard to justify the expense of spending the money on myself, I have started my all on 4 journey..and at present am living with the painful process of reaching a successful end. I need this to be the end of ALL pain..both physical and emotional. THANK YOU for all your inspiration and for being so honest and open about life.. God bless you Xx🇦🇺

I had to go back and play the clown with the megaphone about 6 times....Cracked me up to no end!

Thank you… i needed this….

Thank you for helping me get educated on my new denture journey. Had immediates put in yesterday. God bless you and your family. 🙏

Sorry, you're having trouble! You are so pretty! And you got me over my phobia of my teeth! Just wanted to say thanks.🙏

Thanks for sharing your story ❤

always family first, job second......2022 will only make you stronger. good luck...I do enjoy your videos because you dont care what you say, and you seem real.....dont stop now, pick up the pieces and be you.

hope things get better glad you explained things missed your vids god bless you

I hope things are going better and you're finding your way. 2017 was going to be my year, but i lost everything but my "stuff" and lost some of that. It's hard to start over, but you can!

My condolences 😢, I cried right along with you. It’s really hard losing parents or Any loved one. I’ve only recently started watching your videos. By the way they are great( your voice reminds me of Christina Applegate for some reason 😅) I am just starting my adventure with dentures, I too would have loved implants but to costly. My plan is to get lower implants in a year 🤞🏻. Keep your faith strong, things will get better. Good bless your momma and your family. 🙏🏻

Thank you! 🫶 🙏

Wow, that was one of the most inspiring glimpses of life I've seen in this time. Thought 2022 was just one of my worst years... don't know if I can process it. Wish You all the energy You got in Yourself. I love Your content!!! Lovely Hugs, Dana

Whoa! Great reflection! Just stumbled ;) or more likely Spirit-led to your channel for the first time today. God is most definitely working in your life! Prayers to you.

You are so inspiring . Thank you for being a lighthouse for others ❤

thanks for proclaiming your faith and not being silent about the best relationship anyone can obtain!

The story you have told ,from the implants , griefs from people close to your hearts, about the the dog, your family ,and everything else you had mentions happened to me not only 2022but from recollections since pandemic had started , I went thru similar ordeal simultaneously.just like you do , you just have to hang on to God almighty as your only source of refuge. Thanks for the story.

You made my day with your candor and profession of your faith ❤ God bless

"God Bless You "❗️❤️ I know it's been 2 yrs, but I understand . You are a huge encouragement ❗️❗️❗️

I'll pray for you K. I've been here through the years with you. Please pray for me too. I started going through this crazy time in 2019 and it is still going on. Lost loved ones, had betrayals, just on and on. I keep hoping things will turn around, but all I know is Jesus is the only reason I'm still getting up each day. May 2023 be better for us all.

Oh honey the end of last year 22 and going into 24 has been very challenging. Prayers to you and please prayers for me.

You may not make great plans but you DO make great videos! Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on! Your family looks like they know how to have fun together. Many of us wish they had more of that

Thankyou so much for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your experience with enduring 2022.💖 I have to admit, mine wasn't great either. I thought that after the pandemic 2022 would be so much better, but not so much. I'm not giving up, LOL. Now I'm looking forward to 2023 as a better year & have some financial goals already set (made them November 2022). PS: If your still looking for a job, I found my new job on "indeed" and was hired at the interview & started the next Monday. I had never used "indeed" before, but a coworker recommended it. I got replies from EVERY job I applied to! Highly recommend - I live in Jacksonville off of Collins Rd. on the westside near NASJAX. Best wishes!

Thank you for sharing. ❤

Girl, I am sending you so much Light & Love ❤️ You have been going thru it and I am so sorry but also so relieved that you are strong in your Faith! ✨️✨️✨️ I just found you today and I absolutely care about you and your health/mental health & happiness! I commented on one of your earlier posts about my issues with my implants. How petty that seems after watching this. I want you to know I'm praying for you and your family❤️ I have a lot of personal stuff I'm going thru too, so I didn't want you to think I'm only dealing with my teeth situation. My brother was murdered, my father is actively dying due to issues from bladder cancer, my sister is looking at open heart surgery in a few days, etc. I am a mother, wife, 52 years old and life is so hard sometimes! It can be Brutal but also Beautiful🌷☀️🌸 Hang in there 💕

So sorry for your loss and your terrible 2022. Thankful that you have your great and ever growing faith. Keep looking to Jesus. Praying for a better 2023 for y'all.

Hi Kristi. Because the weaker that we are, the more that God will step in. I've watched and enjoyed a few of your videos. I'm sorry for your loss and troubles last year. Hopefully this year will be a whole lot better.

You & your family are amazing.

All i can say is thank you for sharing!! Prayers for you and your family for better, brighter days ahead. God led me to watch this. I needed it. Hope you continue to post your videos. ✝️🙏🤍

I'm sorry for everything bad. But you and your channel have been a major help in my life as I've been going through the process of getting dentures. I wish nothing but the best for you because your channel helped me when I was nervous and worried. You're confident and beautiful and that gave me the outlook that dentures weren't the end of the world. Thank you.

We bare the same weight. I lost a friend last year. Watched him die. At the same time frame my dog after 18 years died. On the last days of my friend Roger dying he cared so much about me and my dog! It broke my heart. I didn't knew I had so much tears to spend. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your vulnerability. I knew I loved you and I've only just found you a couple of months ago. (I'm almost a week in of having upper dentures so I'm in that yucky space 😊). Many (((hugs))) to you, sister.

Lost my love of my life Dec 2022. Took care of him 3 years. He went from coolest man in the world to wasting away. I understand your video. My teeth and the way I handled life was very much like you. I now have my immediate dentures and am trying to be positive. Great sadness overtakes me at times but I am trying. I am back to the gym and going to church on Sundays. Prayer makes a difference. God bless.

Thank you so much for your video. I am going through are very hard time right now so I completely understand. I just found your channel today. Because I was looking for a video that had to do with not having teeth. I'm going to be taking a look at your other videos. My condolences to you as well. Much love sister. I highly believe in Jesus and I know he will get us through everything even though it feels way to much for us to handle. He's got this and yes we need to give it all to him. Your family is so beautiful and so are you. Remember to breathe and pray. God bless you all.

Thank you sharing your story God bless you 🙏

Our God is an awesome God. Although there are times we fail him, don't hear him and think our way is best. He is always there to take us in his arms, forgive us and love us. I am so sorry you went through the year you did lastyear. This year will be better becuase you rememebred God is in control. It is so easy in our busy lives to forget that. I'm a Grandma now with four adult children and let me tell you, my family needs still come first. That will never ever change! I posted on my FB yesterday thanking people and saying, this is all God. When you do things for God with a Godly heart it alsways comes out good. I will be praying for you this upcoming year. xo Michelle

I lost my step dad 2 years ago. He was the last of the parents and grandparents that we had. I thought that was the reason it hit me like a ton of bricks and in part, that’s true. But mostly, it was the fact that he was the most amazing man we ever knew. He was….well, everything to this family and it jerked the rug out from under my feet and started a down hill, snowball effect mentally and also physically in my life. I couldn’t and haven’t recovered. But God…..as my Pastor says, “those two words dance through the scriptures like heavenly twins”. Thank you for your post. You have been a source of inspiration to me for a few years now. I hope you realize how much your transparency means to so many of us. Keep believing. 🙏🙏🙏