Comments on: An Extraordinary Life

By: Petra

Petra — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:08:26 +0000

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all of you for your kind words and thoughts. This will not be an easy road; whereas the family does not suffer the same agony as the individual who knows they are dying, they still suffer an agony comparatively debilitating. It saddens me beyond words to know that I can do nothing to help them except to be a shoulder when needed, and strength to move on when that is needed, too. At least I will try to be.

For all of you who have suffered a similar/same loss, my prayers are with you and your families. It is trauma that brings us together and it is compassion and our own humanity that that binds us for life.

May you all have a wonderful and safe Christmas, with surroundings of love and laughter. See you next year!

By: Lurple

Lurple — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:56:45 +0000

Life happens to all of us, and writing comes second (although it makes a good outlet sometimes). I was pretty absent in November for various reasons but I won't bore you with the details. I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I have lost several family members that way and I can't think of anything to say that would help. Your blogger/movie pals will still be here whenever you get back, whether it's writing a bit here and there or more frequently. Lurples last blog post..Death Metal Zombies

By: Lung Cancer Survival

Lung Cancer Survival — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:45:01 +0000

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By: Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:29:13 +0000

Petra, hang in there during this rough patch. Will try and send some good thoughts your way over the holidays.

By: Birdy

Birdy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:11 +0000

Cancer has impacted my life as well–taking my father before my third birthday, causing my best friend to commit suicide before he deteriorated further, attacking my grandfather and great-grandfather (the latter of whom doesn’t have very long to live, while the former has successfully battled two different forms of cancer).

My thoughts are with you and your mother-in-law. <3

By: Bil

Bil — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:27:42 +0000

Petra, sorry for the tragic life circumstances. Hang in there and see how it all turns out later.

Bill

By: Relax Max

Relax Max — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:19:51 +0000

My thoughts are still with you. And I am glad you are biking again. Relax Maxs last blog post..Pearl Harbor

By: Daisy the Curly Cat

Daisy the Curly Cat — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:18:58 +0000

I am very sorry your mother in law is so ill. My grampa got cancer and passed away before I could even meet him. It is a wonderful tribute to Donna that you are taking this terrible situation and making something positive from it. Life is so precious and short. Daisy the Curly Cats last blog post..Photo Hunters: Breakfast