Shakespeare’s Wisdom

In Macbeth, Shakespeare wrote, "Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break."



This is why we blog. Yes, it's a great way to share information with everyone who cares to know. But it is the processing of our grief that it manifests its greatest power.

There is not much to report right now. I am back on the chemo pill called Votrient. It's main side effects (for me anyway) are fatigue and it causes hair to turn white. A bed and hair dye are easy remedies. I'm taking a walk almost daily; usually a couple miles at a time. It's not my mileage of the past, but I'm happy for every step. Between my naps I'm feeling pretty good, enough to be productive around the house little bit, important for my sanity. The elusive pain is omnipresent, but drugs and movement help a little.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:13 AM

    Praying for you, dear friend! Lots of love, Maari

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM

      Sending you love, prayers, hugs. You are always in our thoughts. Grateful to hear you are able to get some walks in. Breathing in Peace and breathing out distractions. You are an amazing human.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:15 AM

    We ever have you and Jim in our prayers . Love you💞💞

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  3. Karen ElliottFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM

    🙏❤️

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    Continued daily prayers for you Kristi.

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  5. JennyFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:20 AM

    Praying for more days with less pain. Hugs to you sweet friend.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:23 AM

    We are praying for you

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:26 AM

    Love you Kris♥️

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM

    You, Jim and family are in my prayers.
    🙏❤️🙏

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM

    Always prayers for you, Jim, & the entire family.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    ❤️🙏🏻✝️

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you for update. My prayers are with you and yours daily. I love you Kristi. Aunt Mary ♥️🙏☝️🙏

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM

    You and Jim are brave, full of love and a grateful spirit. My prayers are with you

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 3:25 PM

    Prayers.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM

    🙏

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  15. MerrickFebruary 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM

    Thinking of you all, sending you positive vibes your way

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