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By: damama

damama — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:28:33 +0000

You are not by yourself right now.

By: sumgurl

sumgurl — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:41:33 +0000

no you are not alone - my coughing fit in bed this morning was meant to get me up and reading so i could pray … pretty conceided to think God needs to hear my prayers right now but others are too even if grief is gripping you and you can’t …. come on BJ …

By: Lynnster

Lynnster — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:43:39 +0000

Nope, damama’s right, you’re sure not alone. And if you’ve grown too tired for tears, I’m weeping them for you. Sad and happy tears. You two have obviously had so many good times, some of the tears have to be happy too.

By: Zapaper

Zapaper — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:46:53 +0000

Oh man, that is so hard. But you are strong; it shines through the pain in your writing. You will do what has to be done for yourself and for your family, and the best wishes and hopes of so many people continue to be directed at you like rays of light–even from the other side of the world where it is day instead of night, and I am reading the your latest news with great sorrow. I wish you well, AT, and if you keep writing I will keep reading and stick with you, and help let your blog change the world.

By: Skye

Skye — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:50:02 +0000

I’m here too, AT.
I may be at the other end of the world - but I’m sitting beside you in spirit.

My thoughts are with you.
Never lose that hope.

By: Lynnster

Lynnster — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:54:25 +0000

Beautiful, Z. And I think this blog - and AT and BJ - already have changed the world a little and made it a better place. I know I feel grateful and blessed that AT has shared such a wonderful woman with all of us thru his pain.

Still here, AT… let us know if there’s anything we can do besides prayers and wishes. Those you’ve got, I think probably all over the world and by the thousands, tonight.

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:58:35 +0000

You are not alone, AT, you will never be alone. I am here at the airport and I will say my airport prayers for you all. I wish you all the strength in the world today and every day.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:53:38 +0000

God AT. I am so sorry. I don’t know you or your family at all other than these posts the last few weeks but I am sending you love across the water.

By: Allisone

Allisone — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:14:17 +0000

We’re here with you.
I know that you and BJ changed my world.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:22:44 +0000

Oh AT, My heart is breaking for you. I’ll be praying for peace and strength for your family and her parents.

By: Jem

Jem — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:39:57 +0000

Also, praying for you guys, and sending some love from NZ…I love that you’re so close to her, even when she can’t respond. It really makes love so real and eternal.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:41:08 +0000

Im here too….praying for you all…

By: The Bosphorus

The Bosphorus — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:50:10 +0000

GAC, I love you.

AT, I love you. My heart is with you both.

By: newscoma

newscoma — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:01:34 +0000

I’m here.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:02:26 +0000

All my love is being sent y’alls way. You will all be in my thoughts today.

By: LissaKay

LissaKay — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:04:34 +0000

Love and prayers … begging God for a miracle

By: Kathie

Kathie — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:06:50 +0000

Am here too… praying for all of you. Don’t know what to say except, you’re in my thoughts…

By: Mrs Eaves

Mrs Eaves — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:10:06 +0000

I’m here too.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:20:26 +0000

Since the beginning, it never occurred to me there would be a bad ending to this. I thought all the prayers and good wishes would make everything alright in the end - safety in numbers, and you sure do have a lot of people on your side. Your writings have become an addiction, I read and sit here willing your beautiful wife to wake up. I’m still willing for that miracle, and will stick around as long as you need an ear.

By: mel

mel — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:21:59 +0000

I have no idea how I got to this website, but it was only 2 days ago that I did. I went to the archives and I started reading and I sat here and cried. I’m crying again. I’m praying for you all. I can’t even imagine.

By: Gotploof

Gotploof — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:27:11 +0000

AT, our thoughts and prayers are with GAC, yourself and the boys. We just pray for peace and understanding. If you need anything give us a call, no matter what time it is or what you need. We love you guys.

By: jessthemess

jessthemess — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:35:49 +0000

I’m here too, crying and praying…

By: angie

angie — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:39:30 +0000

May God bless you and your family.

As always, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

By: K-Kat

K-Kat — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:39:37 +0000

oh atomictumor my big brother i dont want to say but I still have faith for BJ. I wanted to let you know that I am raedy any time you call to let me go up and help Gabe and Asher. i love you so much my biggest brother.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:39:47 +0000

Here as well in Germany, praying, hoping, praying.

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:47:08 +0000

Wow.

You are in my prayers…you, BJ, the kids, her parents…everyone.

By: lisa

lisa — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:51:29 +0000

AT- you have brought grace and beauty to something so often not spoken about. You have opened my eyes and heart to exhilaration and sheer mind blowing awe of the communities that exist in the ether.

There is so much love for you and GAC. I send you hope and peace from the depths of my heart. I cry for you, and yearn, and hope. Always hope. My world has changed.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:55:46 +0000

AT - here in Virginia as always, praying for BJ, you and your entire family.

By: SandyT

SandyT — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:01:55 +0000

Oh AT, You have provided a chance for so many of us to feel the love that you and BJ have, and have inspired so many people. My heart breaks with yours, I am trying to hold back the tears now, I am here for you, I hope with you too that this will be a time for a miracle. I pray for the peace that passes all understanding for you and your family right now. You will always have the hearts of all of us here at work - we love ya my friend. You take care, and never stop believing - we are here with you as are many others that you have touched. Give the family our love.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:02:36 +0000

Oh AT.

By: Mrs. Daco

Mrs. Daco — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:14:16 +0000

AT, this year has been really tough for me too. I saw my mother go though the ccu thing,my grandmother and step father both died. I can certainly understand personal crisis. If you ever want to talk , please call me.

Love you AT

I will keep praying

By: LondonBridge

LondonBridge — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:14:37 +0000

Maybe I am naive, but I am still praying for a miracle here, and in the meantime peace for your family.

By: jenwright

jenwright — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:14:52 +0000

I’ll add my brief comment onto this long line of comments, just to let you know that I’m with you, Jake. I love you and BJ and the boys, and will always be here if you need me.

By: Tessa

Tessa — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:19:18 +0000

At I am so, SO sorry that you and your family are going through this. I wish there was something I could say or do to fix it for you all. Know my prayers and thoughts are with you all the time. Much Love.

By: karen

karen — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:30:19 +0000

I’m here. Still sitting, waiting, wishing with you

By: indemom

indemom — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:35:48 +0000

I am holding you, BJ and your boys here in my breaking heart…I wish that could help.

By: Ericka

Ericka — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:37:18 +0000

I’m here, still praying and crying. Still hoping……

By: Carin

Carin — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:57:16 +0000

Your family is in my prayers. We never know when God is going to call his Angels home. I am so sorry.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:07:59 +0000

My heart is breaking for you. Hang in there and stay strong.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:21:51 +0000

Jake,Thank you for your blog. I read it and wept every time. I don’t know you, but I loved B.J., who was my student (one of the best I’ve ever had, but that’s not why I found her so endearing). I’m sure your journal has touched many people in many different ways. It will be a wonderful gift to your children when, years from now, as adults, they can read it and understand the love that you and and their Mother shared. In the meantime, I wish you strength and courage to deal with all that your new life without her will require. She, being who she was, would want you and the children to have a happy life, although there will be times when that will seem like a tall order. Write it out, if you feel like it, because that’s something you do so very well. We’ll be there to listen. It’s all about love. Nothing else, in the end, really matters.
Diana Morrow, Pellissippi State Community College, Nov. 16, 2006

By: Atomictumor

Atomictumor — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:05:08 +0000

Its good to see you, Diana. BJ was always fond of your classes. She really enjoyed what she was doing, and I know that at the end of her life, she was proud of her choices.
Thank you for commenting.