Good Times

Kristi and I took the grandkids for three days to Santa Cruz this week. We had a fun time and it was exhausting. Kristi did pretty well. Took a nap on the beach the first day and powered through the second full day. She was tired and had a headache on the way home. For the most part, she kept up with the busy few days — and we had fun. 



We did some research on the way home and decided to change the timing of her daily meds. Since being home and the change she hasn’t had too bad of a headache. Fatigue is always an issue, but at least one that has a simple remedy, sleep. It’s to be expected — mostly side effects of the treatments and probably some from the cancer itself. 

The immunotherapy treatments will continue — the doctor called it maintenance —a shot every four weeks and the daily pill. She’ll have scans again in three months. Until then, we expect and hope for no news. So, we won’t likely post unless there are any changes. 

As usual we take things one day at a time, but we don’t stop living. We will be visiting with friends and getting out as much as she wants too. We are looking forward to a 10-day trip to Panama and Costa Rica planned for the beginning of July. 




Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM

    Sending love and prayers 🙏 ☝️🙏♥️Aunt Mary

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  2. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM

    Hope and prayers, hang in there kid

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM

    I loved seeing your fun time with your precious babies. Our youngest son is in Costa Rica now and heading to Panama Monday. Loving it. We continue to pray for you each day. Sending hugs and love🥰🥰 Lynn C

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  4. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM

    Love and prayers for you always. Janet

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  5. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM

    Hopefully you guys will have a great summer. Prayers ongoing

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  6. Merrick BJune 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM

    Love these pictures and love the times you are having with each other. I look forward to pictures of your upcoming trip! Plan for wet...July's the rainy season but not crowded. I loved Costa Rica..so lush!!

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  7. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM

    I love how you live, friends! God bless you are your trips and with the adjusted med schedule, that you are filled with energy and God’s blessings! Love, all the Chapas

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  8. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM

    You will love Costa Rica. The hot springs in Fortuna are nice.

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  9. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM

    Prayers continue! Lots of love! Maari

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  10. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM

    What a great trip with the grandkids. Kristi, you are amazing. I could not have kept up. Love you all, aunty Barb

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  11. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM

    Beautiful family! What a trooper you are, Kristi. I love seeing the pictures and stories of your travels. Stay strong. Love and prayers 💕

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  12. AnonymousJune 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM

    Costa Rica is amazing. Kristi will love it.

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  13. AnonymousJune 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM

    I'm so grateful for your ability to do the things you enjoy together with people you love during this challenging time. I'm in awe! Farah

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  14. AnonymousJune 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM

    Always love reading about your adventures and Kristi- YOU are such a warrior! So happy to see you enjoying all the beautiful places you are visiting. Prayers and Blessings to you both.

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