Or float your family's boat.
But most importantly, those that have been there with you through thick and thin. Through beeps, and iv carts. Through fist bumps and text messages. Through chemo infusions (hello Sarah). Through pull overs to watch him puke. Through days on a boat where they'd protect him from sun, elements, good food, bad food. Lending that hand to reel in a "big one" because his legs and arms were too weak. Through days of not being able to get out of bed because the poison of treatment kicked his ass so bad. So he'd banter friends via text. Some days so obsessed with food, while other days, not willing to even look. Through weak days, where a lended arm was all he needed. Through tears, and most likely those many messages sent and received sharing love. And compassion. Most importantly, love.
Kris has many friends. His circle is evident of those that support him on this journey.
Never an easy journey and yet he's maintained a spirit that's unbreakable.
I've watched friends reach out to him during his darkest days. Those friends never turned their cheeks on him. Most of them visiting in the hospital. Adorning themselves in those gowns. Gloves. Masks. Sitting across from him playing card games. Or just shootin' the shit about cars. Fishing. Girlfriends. Money.
Life.
Scott, whom he calls his "godfather" stayed two nights next to him in the hospital.
Stone drove down from Fresno to sit with him.
Zackie stayed a few times while Kris was at his sickest. Just talking and listening.
Sherwood would drop by to give love. And shoes. And encouragement.
Corey would drive up to City Of Hope to stare at his bald brother, and encourage him, even though I am quite sure he didn't know what he was encouraging.
Casey drove around Hollywood looking for Asada Fries, just to feed his frustrated friend. Damien and his mom drove down for just an hour. But to show up. And love.
Our family is tight. And our family tends to rally around when needed. That's a given.
Some have slightly walked away from it all. Reasons, only they know.
Friends.
Isn't it true in life, that friends are the anchors that keep us grounded in our hardest darkest days.
Friends.
When I planned this party almost two months ago, my goal was to provide to him the best day one could feel. It wasn't about me. Or his dad. Or his sister.
It was about Kris.
And his friends.
His anchors. His rocks that stood up there with him at the podium of "one heck of a year"-
We never know what tomorrow holds. But today, and last weekend it holds sunshine.
And lots of smiles....
Thank you to all of his friends that conquered love once again. Sharing your hugs and fist bumps with Kris.
Heyyy Zackie...!
Ummmm
Love for the win!
Two adorable peeps.
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| Captain Dad. aka My lover |
Charlie!
Grand-doggo Bucksie Roo!
Merica'
Get it HARLEY!
Strong Birdie
Kendy! Mary!
The pretties....
Sunshine And Laughter...
We love you Kris!
The kids faces say it all. Happiness. Celebration. Life. So much LOVE!
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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone- Audrey Hepburn
Happy Weekend to you all!
Happy Birthday Jodee!
Go give out your free smiles kids. Count the ways you feel that smile in return.
I promise it's worth it.
And...FULL MOON MANIA is gonnnerrzzz
This Mama Lisa
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