Describe a family member.
in the aftermath…where heroes emerge
she is
I refuse to dwell
on who she was…
strong, full of life,
because she is
all of that still
though muted by adversity
the injustice of incompetence
of a system that values profit
over people, bottom lines
over excellence
a system that moves on from oops
to oh well…good luck…next…
there’s nothing more
we can do for you
these days, she lives with
unbearable, relentless pain
these days, she still manages
to smile, to give, to care,
I have thought, and even
said out loud on occasion,
I don’t know how she does it
but that’s not true, I know…
because she is…
strong, full of life,
and that is all you or me,
or anyone needs to know
~kat
My wife has CRPS brought on by an act of medical neglect…incompetence, that has changed our life and plans forever. They call CRPS the suicide disease. For a reason.
Over the past several years as we have made our way through the stages of grief for what we thought was our plan for the future, to settling in to what I had called the new normal. Silly me. There is nothing normal about living with a debilitating disease that brought everything that we thought we knew to a full stop. It has taken a while for us to realize that while everything changed around us, we didn’t. In fact, we grew stronger.
These days, I’ve stopped looking back, determined to make each moment count. Like everyone we have bad days and good. These days the good days taste even sweeter, and glimmer even brighter…because…life.-
Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!
~kat
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My Glimmer…
like mercury colliding... 
October 28th, 2025 at 7:05 am
This is so inspiring to read …
you and you wife have so much to be grateful for…love, strength and each other….Al wonderful glimmers and beautiful photos. I despare of the so called medical… Caring professionals?? …Life throws a lot of shit but we grip our teeth and carry on. 💜💜💜
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October 28th, 2025 at 7:31 am
Hi Willow. It truly is grave that has brought us through. I am so grateful. Thank you my friend across the pond. I hope you are doing well. ✨💚✨
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October 28th, 2025 at 7:45 am
I am coping 💜💜 and being inspired but you two!
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October 28th, 2025 at 10:40 am
I love this song! Thanks for sharing it with me!
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October 28th, 2025 at 12:55 pm
Its so inspiring isn’t it 💜💜💜
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October 28th, 2025 at 3:37 pm
Yes it is!!! ✨💚✨
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October 28th, 2025 at 11:09 am
Much love to you both 💖💖
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October 28th, 2025 at 11:10 am
Thank you Michael. Blessing to you all as well! ✨💚✨
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October 28th, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Strength together, Life together, Love together. There can be no greater glimmer. Love and hugs to you both, always. 🤗💛💛🤗
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October 28th, 2025 at 3:39 pm
Thank you Peter. It’s been a journey! ✨💚✨
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October 28th, 2025 at 3:16 pm
You have each other, and that makes your bond stronger. Embrace the good days Kat.
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October 28th, 2025 at 3:38 pm
This is so true Di! We certainly do! ✨💚✨
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