tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post189610583545643360..comments2023-10-31T04:15:34.653-07:00Comments on Barefoot and Laughing: What I knowKirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-17424429343572446342008-05-03T19:57:00.000-07:002008-05-03T19:57:00.000-07:00Jeanne here:You certainly get an A for attitude. I...Jeanne here:<BR/>You certainly get an A for attitude. I pray not only for healing (the obvious), but for the strength to keep it and the support for when you lose your grip. Hold it gently, let the rest of us hold you.<BR/>May God bless your journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-46232629557201395612008-04-29T20:08:00.000-07:002008-04-29T20:08:00.000-07:00Thank you, all. So much love.I want to give your ...Thank you, all. So much love.<BR/><BR/>I want to give your comments more attention--but for now, see post above. :-)<BR/><BR/>Haven't slept well since last week; finally took a leftover sleeping pill from NOLA. It's kicking in already.<BR/><BR/>Off to rest. I think I'll sleep, tonight.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-86236146640700664922008-04-29T19:07:00.000-07:002008-04-29T19:07:00.000-07:00What an awful time for me to be out of touch. I a...What an awful time for me to be out of touch. I am sitting here crying. In awe of you and the new strength you have found inside yourself (how different from when I first met you online). I cannot answer the phone at work but the prayers continue from here in the swamps. My mail is not sending tonight.<BR/><BR/>(((((((((((( Kirstin ))))))))))))Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090720645937634051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-9440969246561976742008-04-29T18:25:00.000-07:002008-04-29T18:25:00.000-07:00you are mighty, valiant, fabulous, funny, a light-...you are mighty, valiant, fabulous, funny, a light-bearer and a fierce dancer of the divine love song.<BR/><BR/>so i say to you, yes, go within. yes, speak your truth. yes, give what you can and take what you need and remember the work you love and those of us who love you.<BR/><BR/>and just to demonstrate my faith in your ability to be affected at the deepest possible level and still remain <I>who you are</I>, let me be the first to call you Van Gogh.<BR/><BR/>because we are never in control of circumstances, but as you have so eloquently shown, we do get to choose how we respond. and whatever else this may be doing to you...<BR/><BR/>you're still hilariously funny.<BR/><BR/>Yours. In. The. Struggle.<BR/><BR/>maxMax Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390509071028262948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-89402488056233436372008-04-29T18:17:00.000-07:002008-04-29T18:17:00.000-07:00Love, love, love Prayers, prayers, prayersTracieLove, love, love <BR/><BR/>Prayers, prayers, prayers<BR/><BR/>TracieJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780254979775226796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-76631978047747146852008-04-29T16:31:00.000-07:002008-04-29T16:31:00.000-07:00Kirstin -- Add to the praying planet: St Marks, D...Kirstin -- Add to the praying planet: St Marks, Durango, Colorado. My prayers for you are a small part of that.susankayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513759507628166408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-85627608930334759682008-04-29T13:16:00.000-07:002008-04-29T13:16:00.000-07:00Kirsten,I've gotten the diagnosis of cancer twice ...Kirsten,<BR/><BR/>I've gotten the diagnosis of cancer twice in my life. Once when I was 27 for breast cancer, and then again at 40 when I had endometrial cancer. It is never easy to hear, and doing the testing isn't any easier. the doc's always one more thing. Your life will not truly be your own for a while.<BR/>Above all keep your Faith, your sense of humor, because some funny, funny things will happen, and you'll not know whether to laugh or cry, do the former. If your like me, you're ugly when you cry. Surround yourself with the love of your friends and family and church community. I separated myself from my church family for a long time and I deeply regret that decision.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget to keep us posted.<BR/><BR/>Your in my prayers,<BR/><BR/>SuzanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-39963150341858786972008-04-29T12:14:00.000-07:002008-04-29T12:14:00.000-07:00I went through my father's cancer 8 years ago. Ev...I went through my father's cancer 8 years ago. Everyone's cancer is different. The doctor will tell you one thing and something completely different will happen. My father was told he had inoperable cancer and lasted 3 years longer than he was supposed to. Remissions and complete recoveries do happen. There is always reason for hope.<BR/> I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers. You are remarkably brave and clear eyed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-34520858281256351172008-04-29T11:37:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:37:00.000-07:00Kirstin,A life is forever changed when the word 'c...Kirstin,<BR/><BR/>A life is forever changed when the word 'cancer' is heard. I recall feeling like everything had simply stopped for several minutes. It was not until I sat down with the surgeon and oncologist that the hands on the clock seemed to start moving again.<BR/><BR/>I was able to smile and laugh again, when the oncologist said the cancer would not be able to kill me before my diabetes does. Those who have not heard that word from a medic, cannot fully appreciate the joke. But, I did, and do.<BR/><BR/>I think you are on the road to being a cancer survivor. Survivors do not always beat the cancer, sometimes it wins. But we live every day we have knowing we are not our disease, and that it can only beat our spirit if we let it. I read that in your blog.<BR/><BR/>I shall pray for your medics and you.<BR/><BR/>FWIW<BR/>jimBJimBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312606954135884910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-9812546908089259892008-04-29T10:23:00.000-07:002008-04-29T10:23:00.000-07:00Attitude is a huge part of healing. Yours, Kristi...Attitude is a huge part of healing. Yours, Kristin, is healthy. We're here if you waver.PseudoPiskiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070541512355253553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-73536880564633972502008-04-29T10:18:00.000-07:002008-04-29T10:18:00.000-07:00There is a lot of good and a lot of scary in this ...There is a lot of good and a lot of scary in this update, continued prayers.<BR/><BR/>I agree, you are surrounded by love and prayers and friends.<BR/><BR/>Love,Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-22561455802432885762008-04-29T09:51:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:51:00.000-07:00Kirstin, one other thing... when you are able emot...Kirstin, one other thing... when you are able emotionally, check out Kris Carr's book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips. Naomi, her mother and older sisters loved it. Carr was diagnosed with stage IV EHE, vascular cancer, on Valentine's Day 2003. She has fought back and written this book of silly, real, fun, crazy, sexy tips for living one's life.<BR/><BR/>She also has a blog and an online community. When you're ready, you can find them, too:<BR/>http://crazysexycancer.blogspot.com/<BR/>http://my.crazysexylife.com/<BR/><BR/>But only when you're ready or if you even want to.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610142955176992982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-48890364582800438132008-04-29T09:31:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:31:00.000-07:00Kirstin, I am adding you to our prayer list, putti...Kirstin, I am adding you to our prayer list, putting your name in our book of prayers over by our votives and Mary, and will light in intention the weekly aumbry candle for you as you walk this crazy journey.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610142955176992982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-18803069521240692332008-04-29T09:16:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:16:00.000-07:00The things I learn on the intertubes...The things I learn on the intertubes...Wormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-1290348699280489452008-04-29T09:15:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:15:00.000-07:00Just a cautionary tale ... When I had a barium mea...Just a cautionary tale ... <BR/><BR/>When I had a barium meal some years ago to check my digestive tract, nobody told me that when you finally expell the stuff, it will sit there in the bottom of the bowl and look at you. It appears to be made of lead, and will refuse to flush away without some hefty application of a brush.<BR/><BR/>Now that you know, you can be prepared!Rev. Richard Thornburghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348972142475605435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-83003314009633120072008-04-29T09:12:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:12:00.000-07:00Kirstin, Thanks for your honesty and for sharing ...Kirstin, Thanks for your honesty and for sharing your deep abiding faith. We shall walk this road together, leaning on Jesus and each other.TominCVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827907008232885167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-33472954199134505912008-04-29T08:39:00.000-07:002008-04-29T08:39:00.000-07:00Kirstin,I'm glad you are using your blog to be ope...Kirstin,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you are using your blog to be open and transparent with everyone. It is nice to be present with you as you are so present with all of us.TheCrowdBelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401432811288297637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-81418311237004408522008-04-29T07:46:00.000-07:002008-04-29T07:46:00.000-07:00Prayers will continue, my friend. Do what you need...Prayers will continue, my friend. Do what you need to do, and be honest with people about what you need. Just remember that it's okay not to be strong too...<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>DoxyWormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-49948001153622020352008-04-29T07:29:00.000-07:002008-04-29T07:29:00.000-07:00I can’t choose not to drink the cup—it got poured ...<I>I can’t choose not to drink the cup—it got poured down my throat, over the phone on Friday. I couldn’t help but gasp it down. I can’t control what is in my body. I can control what I do with it. I can choose how I live. I choose to live with as much strength and grace as I can find.</I><BR/><BR/>Kirstin, I see so much wisdom in those words and the choices you are making. I know what you mean. When you are going on with your life, your friends should just let you go on. If you choose to not make your life 24 hours a day of cancer, then that's your right.<BR/><BR/>Again, much love and many prayers go your way from my way.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-90270140257826973472008-04-29T07:24:00.000-07:002008-04-29T07:24:00.000-07:00In whatever way this online community can be there...In whatever way this online community can be there for you, just ask and it shall be given unto you...<BR/><BR/>{{{{Kirsten}}}}Suzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529580138314011952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-74592361173220887652008-04-29T07:04:00.000-07:002008-04-29T07:04:00.000-07:00Don’t ask me to take care of your need to care for...<I>Don’t ask me to take care of your need to care for me.</I><BR/><BR/>Boy, that's a hard one all around - ain't it ?<BR/><BR/>Prayers for you, my sister...Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124314924693077453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-40711325768946132452008-04-29T06:43:00.000-07:002008-04-29T06:43:00.000-07:00Kirstin--where you stand is indeed holy ground. Pl...Kirstin--where you stand is indeed holy ground. Please know that you will continue in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>God bless you, and all those who stand with/beside you,<BR/>--margaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-20923979678569960002008-04-29T06:27:00.000-07:002008-04-29T06:27:00.000-07:00yeah - all that!yeah - all that!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-43103486104411640532008-04-29T06:15:00.000-07:002008-04-29T06:15:00.000-07:00Hey Kirstin. You know I'm not good with all this "...Hey Kirstin. You know I'm not good with all this "holding you in the light" stuff (but you know I am, or that you are held, or whatever.)<BR/><BR/>I'm very impressed with this post, and with you. No more cheesey stuff from me -- just a ((((((Kirstin))))))!!!pjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263601584230477201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-13732576577297833282008-04-29T02:38:00.000-07:002008-04-29T02:38:00.000-07:00((((((((((((K))))))))))))))I can imagine these fee...((((((((((((K))))))))))))))<BR/><BR/>I can imagine these feelings. You let us know what you need and how you need it, and we'll give it to you. And prayers you are getting without reserve.<BR/><BR/>Much love you you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com