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About kimmywink

I'm Kim. I've got advanced lung cancer. It sucks.

2/12/77 – 8/13/21

Posted on August 14, 2021 by kimmywink

Kimberly Ann Wieneke finished her 10+ year cancer journey peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021.

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Tail End of May

Posted on June 1, 2019 by kimmywink

Every flower that blooms has to go through a whole lot of Dirt. I decided that I would attempt a taper on my, not so nice to me, DEX. I’m quite sure I have mentioned how much I dislike this … Continue reading →

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Life Isn’t Perfect

Posted on May 16, 2019 by kimmywink

Life isn’t perfect, but love doesn’t care. Going out to breakfast at one of our favorite neighborhood spots called Gravy, I’m prepared to order my usual dishes to fill my belly – a warmed biscuit smothered in sausage gravy and … Continue reading →

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Toothpicks

Posted on May 9, 2019 by kimmywink

Make today a day for the fancy toothpicks. I logged in lots of MRI scan time Monday and Tuesday this week. Monday’s scan involved Iron Infusion contrast, an oxygen monitor and, don’t forget, a heart rate monitor. I was all … Continue reading →

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How Do Friends Treat You?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by kimmywink

There’s no problem that friends cannot confront, combat, plot against, ignore, make fun of, drown in chocolate sauce or run over with the car. Years ago I had a cancer therapist who warned me of friends who would be there … Continue reading →

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A New Book, A New Day

Posted on April 25, 2019 by kimmywink

Sometimes you just gotta go all out and put two sugars in your coffee. I adore warm silky, smooth coffee. Today my fan favorite is Hair Bender by PDX company Stumptown. It tis divine! I don’t add sugar to this … Continue reading →

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What is next?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by kimmywink

I managed to finish up my brain zaps on Halloween. Whew! Thank goodness it is over. I was oddly able to sound the jumbo bell that announces I’m done (for now) with a nurse escort. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →

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That Annoying Stamp

Posted on October 13, 2018 by kimmywink

one oncologist doctor of mine places a stamp on my schedule that says “Tentative Schedule Only”.  Frustrating? You bet cha! I’m not sure how many times my schedule has changed in the last few days. So far, it feels countless. … Continue reading →

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My October 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by kimmywink

October is one of my favorite months. I get to wear warm clothes, have shiny lip gloss, enjoy easy teen reader books in my Ikea lounge chair and to make it even a smidge better, I now get to indulge … Continue reading →

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Hello?

Posted on September 27, 2018 by kimmywink

Does this Blog-thing still work?  I hope so because my mixed up brain parts are ramping up to write again. Dear Cancer Friends please help me by reading and posting comments. Kimmywink

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