ROBIN Roberts got emotional in a behind-the-scenes video she shared, as she was joined by a surprise special guest.
The Good Morning America anchor offered some “Monday Motivation” to her fans, including partner Amber Laign, who dropped by at the end.
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First, the 61-year-old tweeted: “Good morning! #GlamFam and I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Sorry for our delay…we were waiting to add a special guest to our #MondayMotivation.”
Then, she shared a video prayer with her fans, reminding those that are facing difficult times that: “You are not fighting alone.”
Robin appeared to fight back tears, as the special message applied to her as well.
Both Robin, and more recently her partner of 17 years Amber, are cancer survivors.
That was why it was so touching to Robin when Amber joined her at the end, as the two gave their own thanks.
“We just want to say thank you for the continued prayers, and we send them back to you tenfold,” Robin told the camera as the two hugged.
The two joined in at the end, with Robin encouraging fans to: “Have a blessed day,” while Amber instantly added: “And be a blessing.”
Just after, Robin smiled and joked with pride: “I got her trained.”
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Online, her Twitter followers shared in the loving gesture.
“That brought tears of joy to my eyes to see Amber with you this morning,” one fan commented. “Continued blessings to you both, amd thank you for your morning message and prayers.”
Another added: So glad Amber is doing well. Have a lovely blessed day!” while a third sent: “Healing vibes to sweet Amber & to you Robin. Stay well.”
And a fourth shared: “Continued prayers for strength and healing for Amber. You two are shining examples of true grit and pure grace. Warrior on.”
ROBIN’S ROAD
Robin, who overcame two separate cancer diagnoses, recently celebrated 10 years since her life-saving bone marrow transplant.
The beloved GMA host praised her sister, Sally-Ann, for giving her the “precious gift” of stem cells and spread awareness for others to become a donor.
“10 years ago…I was waking up in the hospital after receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant from my loving sister, Sally-Ann,” Roberts tweeted.
“Now, more people than ever can be helped by that procedure and there are new and innovative ways to do them.”
AMBER’S JOURNEY
While Robin reflected on her recovery, her partner Amber recently battled her own bout with breast cancer.
Amber has been with Robin for nearly 17 years. The couple celebrated their dating anniversary on July 26.
This year, the couple has more to celebrate, as Roberts announced in a July 18 tweet that Amber, who had been battling breast cancer since late 2021, has finished her radiation treatments.
The post read, “Sweet Amber doing her happy dance after ringing the bell celebrating the completion of radiation! She’s dressed and ready to spend time now in our happy place!
Amber is a massage therapist and co-founder of the brand Plant Juice Oils, which makes essential oils. including those infused with CBD.
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