Merry Christmas

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone!  At this time of year especially, we count our blessings, of which we have many. Each and every one of you are high on that list. Your caring, support, and love is felt on a daily basis. 

We just got back from a trip, a cruise. It was very nice. And, we are very happy to be home, just to be with those who are most important to us. 

Kristi will be starting some kind of new treatment next week or very soon. While she did fairly well on the trip, the ambiguous pain that affects her is constant.  If there is anything we pray for and need prayers for is relief from it. They may again be reevaluating her medications and adjusting. While having cancer is one thing, suffering from it is worse. 

Tamales tonight!  Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

Here are a few pics from our trip:




















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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:43 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family also. It looks like you guys had such a great time on your trip… Well-deserved!

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  2. Danielle ReentsDecember 24, 2023 at 1:44 PM

    Love you both and wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄 Praying for relief from the pain and for a good new line of treatment.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:44 PM

    Looks like an amazing adventure!!! Love you guys. Merry Christmas.

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  4. The LawleysDecember 24, 2023 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful pictures and such treasured memories! Merry Christmas my dear friends 🫶🏼🎄

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  5. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:45 PM

    Sending continued prayers and much love. So blessed to see you caring for each other through this passage. You are both beautiful souls. Xxxxoooo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:46 PM

    🎄❤️Merry Christmas, you guys look stunning

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  7. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:48 PM

    Wow! Beautiful pictures ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄 & a blessed New Year 🙏🏼🎉🎆. Continued prayers for pain relief and healing ❤️‍🩹.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 1:59 PM

    It looks like you had a fabulous time. These are fantastic pictures! I cannot wait to hear all about it

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  9. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 2:19 PM

    Looks like a fabulous trip. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 2:20 PM

    Merry Christmas to all! I love you and hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Love, Aunt Mary!!🎄♥️🎄

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  11. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 2:20 PM

    Merry Christmas!! 🌲nice pictures!! Looks like a fun trip!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 2:23 PM

    Prayers and prayers for all your wishes to come true! Pain, pain, go away!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM

    Merry Christmas to you all. So glad you got to go on another amazing adventure

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  14. Janice EnglebrightDecember 24, 2023 at 2:51 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Prayers for a blessed time with family. Continued prayers for relief of pain.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 4:21 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! You both look wonderful and like the trip was a well-deserved diversion. Is it just me or does Kristi resemble Aunt Norma???

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  16. AnonymousDecember 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM

    What a beautiful couple! You inspire us to live life to the fullest, friends! As always, may God give you rest and relief, Kristi! God bless and Merry Christmas!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 25, 2023 at 7:38 AM

    Prayers. Prayers. Prayers. LOVE and light to you Kristi and your loved ones! May all the blessings of the holiday and the new year fill you with comfort!
    Love, Fran

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  18. MaariDecember 25, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Merry Christmas! Prayers continue! Have a happy new year! You guys are lookin fabulous on the cruise!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 25, 2023 at 9:57 AM

    Merry Christmas! Love and prayers for you both!
    Jim and Amy

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  20. AnonymousDecember 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time on this trip so happy for you guys Merry Christmas praying for you love you
    Sandi and Jack

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  21. Karen ElliottFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:20 AM

    🙏❤️

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