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	<title>Comments on: Worlds close, doors open, life goes on.</title>
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		<title>By: audiospirit</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9733</link>
		<author>audiospirit</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies. While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit.

So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.
2 Corinthians 5:1 - 10</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies. While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit.</p>
<p>So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.<br />
2 Corinthians 5:1 - 10</p>
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		<title>By: Linda</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9737</link>
		<author>Linda</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Peace...</description>
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		<title>By: Lynnster</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9738</link>
		<author>Lynnster</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I think the diamond is a wonderful idea.  A brilliant, sparkling gem of a brilliant, sparkling woman.  Which totally came across through her writing and your own.  I certainly will be happy to help.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think the diamond is a wonderful idea.  A brilliant, sparkling gem of a brilliant, sparkling woman.  Which totally came across through her writing and your own.  I certainly will be happy to help.</p>
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		<title>By: audiospirit</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9739</link>
		<author>audiospirit</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I just wanted to add that I am sorry for your loss.  I can not even begin to conceive of your pain.  

Rest your troubles on God.  He is the answer to all questions.  He is the way to her now, and he is waiting for you.  He brings about things in our lives to get our attention.  Some how he has brought me here today to tell you these things.  He wants a personal relationship with you.

God Bless!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just wanted to add that I am sorry for your loss.  I can not even begin to conceive of your pain.  </p>
<p>Rest your troubles on God.  He is the answer to all questions.  He is the way to her now, and he is waiting for you.  He brings about things in our lives to get our attention.  Some how he has brought me here today to tell you these things.  He wants a personal relationship with you.</p>
<p>God Bless!</p>
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		<title>By: Christina C.</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9740</link>
		<author>Christina C.</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Somebody asked me why I looked so sad today and I replied "Because my friend died" and they asked me "Who?" and I replied" I am not sure -but she changed the way I will live my life forever."
Rest In Peace BJ

May the road rise to meet you, 
May the wind be always at your back, 
May the sun shine warm upon your face, 
May the rains fall soft upon your fields, 
And, until we meet again, 
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Somebody asked me why I looked so sad today and I replied &#8220;Because my friend died&#8221; and they asked me &#8220;Who?&#8221; and I replied&#8221; I am not sure -but she changed the way I will live my life forever.&#8221;<br />
Rest In Peace BJ</p>
<p>May the road rise to meet you,<br />
May the wind be always at your back,<br />
May the sun shine warm upon your face,<br />
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,<br />
And, until we meet again,<br />
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand</p>
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		<title>By: Mom2Elvis</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9741</link>
		<author>Mom2Elvis</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9741</guid>
					<description>Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you keep a part of BJ with you and your kids.  Don't be shy about posting the details of where and how to contribute, it's what we want to do. With all the resources going to holiday gifts that may never be appreciated or used, knowing that we can help create a beautiful gemstone that will be a treasured rememberance is giving as its meant to be.  Peace to you and yours.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you keep a part of BJ with you and your kids.  Don&#8217;t be shy about posting the details of where and how to contribute, it&#8217;s what we want to do. With all the resources going to holiday gifts that may never be appreciated or used, knowing that we can help create a beautiful gemstone that will be a treasured rememberance is giving as its meant to be.  Peace to you and yours.</p>
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		<title>By: A friend</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9742</link>
		<author>A friend</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>ow do I say goodbye to what we had? 
The good times that made us laugh 
Outweigh the bad. 

I thought we'd get to see forever 
But forever's gone away 
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. 

I don't know where this road 
Is going to lead 
All I know is where we've been 
And what we've been through. 

If we get to see tomorrow 
I hope it's worth all the wait 
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. 

And I'll take with me the memories 
To be my sunshine after the rain 
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. 

"Cooley High."</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ow do I say goodbye to what we had?<br />
The good times that made us laugh<br />
Outweigh the bad. </p>
<p>I thought we&#8217;d get to see forever<br />
But forever&#8217;s gone away<br />
It&#8217;s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know where this road<br />
Is going to lead<br />
All I know is where we&#8217;ve been<br />
And what we&#8217;ve been through. </p>
<p>If we get to see tomorrow<br />
I hope it&#8217;s worth all the wait<br />
It&#8217;s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. </p>
<p>And I&#8217;ll take with me the memories<br />
To be my sunshine after the rain<br />
It&#8217;s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. </p>
<p>&#8220;Cooley High.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: Kathy</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9743</link>
		<author>Kathy</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>You have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing this sacred time with us, and showing us how to cope with such loss with incredibly dignity and grace.
Peace to you and your boys. GAC is at peace and I know she will find her way to you in your dreams and comfort you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing this sacred time with us, and showing us how to cope with such loss with incredibly dignity and grace.<br />
Peace to you and your boys. GAC is at peace and I know she will find her way to you in your dreams and comfort you.</p>
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		<title>By: Maureen</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9744</link>
		<author>Maureen</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>My heart aches for you, but nothing beats a good old fashioned Irish wake. Peace to you &#38; yours.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My heart aches for you, but nothing beats a good old fashioned Irish wake. Peace to you &amp; yours.</p>
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		<title>By: Kate</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9746</link>
		<author>Kate</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>We'll still be here, whenever.  

I wish you peace.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ll still be here, whenever.  </p>
<p>I wish you peace.</p>
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		<title>By: MomTallest</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9748</link>
		<author>MomTallest</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>It has been a privilege to read your blog the past few weeks. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey; your love and grace shine through. Prayers and peace to you and your family, love from NH.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been a privilege to read your blog the past few weeks. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey; your love and grace shine through. Prayers and peace to you and your family, love from NH.</p>
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		<title>By: JessJustJess</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9749</link>
		<author>JessJustJess</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I am So sorry,I agree with what Christina C. Said.I didn't know BJ Personally,But you sharing her story with us all has Definatley Changed my Perspective on Life in General.
Life is Too Short.
I will continue to keep you,and family in my prays and Positive thoughts.And i think the diamond is a wonderful idea!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am So sorry,I agree with what Christina C. Said.I didn&#8217;t know BJ Personally,But you sharing her story with us all has Definatley Changed my Perspective on Life in General.<br />
Life is Too Short.<br />
I will continue to keep you,and family in my prays and Positive thoughts.And i think the diamond is a wonderful idea!</p>
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		<title>By: JB</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9751</link>
		<author>JB</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Peace be with you both...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Peace be with you both&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Kim</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9750</link>
		<author>Kim</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Peace for you, the kids and for BJ.
My heart aches for you all, and although i have never met any of you, know that Bj's story has touched many lives.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Peace for you, the kids and for BJ.<br />
My heart aches for you all, and although i have never met any of you, know that Bj&#8217;s story has touched many lives.</p>
<p>You are all in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
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		<title>By: DJ</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9752</link>
		<author>DJ</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>What wonderful children you and BJ made together.  As much as this blog is a testament to your love, your boys are the real thing.  They are so lucky to have you for a dad.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What wonderful children you and BJ made together.  As much as this blog is a testament to your love, your boys are the real thing.  They are so lucky to have you for a dad.</p>
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		<title>By: Velvet Voice</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9753</link>
		<author>Velvet Voice</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>The diamond is a terriffic tribute to her.  

At-- I want to thank you for sharing so much with all of us.  Your love and devotion to GAC is inspiring.  What an amazing ride the two of you must have had.  Peace to your heart, soul and mind hon.  ::hug::</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The diamond is a terriffic tribute to her.  </p>
<p>At&#8211; I want to thank you for sharing so much with all of us.  Your love and devotion to GAC is inspiring.  What an amazing ride the two of you must have had.  Peace to your heart, soul and mind hon.  ::hug::</p>
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		<title>By: sumgurl</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9754</link>
		<author>sumgurl</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>*tear* we love 3rd wheels.  we have 4 kids who want your boys to come play.  next time we have bos and eaves and fam over we want you and G and pigpen to come with.  i only wish i had invited you guys over sooner.  time is fleeting.  i have blogged a few blogs about your situation and i hope you are cool with it ...
my prayers for you continue.  i know you will always miss her. so sorry.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>*tear* we love 3rd wheels.  we have 4 kids who want your boys to come play.  next time we have bos and eaves and fam over we want you and G and pigpen to come with.  i only wish i had invited you guys over sooner.  time is fleeting.  i have blogged a few blogs about your situation and i hope you are cool with it &#8230;<br />
my prayers for you continue.  i know you will always miss her. so sorry.</p>
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		<title>By: Joel</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9755</link>
		<author>Joel</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>May your life be like a love song, in the act of every breath
And a poem to the purpose that it serves.
And may you set your shoes to dancing in the hour of your death,
And meet it with the courage it deserves.
May your spirit pass in pirouettes 
Of such amazing grace
That the tears of those who mourn you
Disappear without a trace;
And the smoke of all their sorrow
At the passing of your feats
Be a ring around the rainbow
When the circle is complete.

"Till the circle is complete"
Al Grierson</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May your life be like a love song, in the act of every breath<br />
And a poem to the purpose that it serves.<br />
And may you set your shoes to dancing in the hour of your death,<br />
And meet it with the courage it deserves.<br />
May your spirit pass in pirouettes<br />
Of such amazing grace<br />
That the tears of those who mourn you<br />
Disappear without a trace;<br />
And the smoke of all their sorrow<br />
At the passing of your feats<br />
Be a ring around the rainbow<br />
When the circle is complete.</p>
<p>&#8220;Till the circle is complete&#8221;<br />
Al Grierson</p>
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		<title>By: Skye</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9758</link>
		<author>Skye</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Shine on, BJ.</description>
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		<title>By: Beth</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9759</link>
		<author>Beth</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9759</guid>
					<description>To the entire AT family I would like to give you my deepest condolences.  I came to this site a mere stranger but yet today I feel as a friend. My heart is breaking.  BJ's body may no longer be with you, but her memory will forever be with you. The diamond is perfect. It will shine as bright as BJ's soul did here on earth.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To the entire AT family I would like to give you my deepest condolences.  I came to this site a mere stranger but yet today I feel as a friend. My heart is breaking.  BJ&#8217;s body may no longer be with you, but her memory will forever be with you. The diamond is perfect. It will shine as bright as BJ&#8217;s soul did here on earth.</p>
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		<title>By: Pam</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9760</link>
		<author>Pam</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Many, many tears ... 

Thank you for sharing your love and your pain so eloquently. Your heart speaks loudly. And thank you for giving all of us a way to help you. Be it even a prayer ... I know we want to help. Her diamond will be beautiful.

I hope you have a great party in remembrance of her. I am praying for peace for all of you - friends and family alike. 

Wish I had the words to take away the pain to come. Know there are many prayers and and at least one loving soul above to watch over you.

Many hugs to you -</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many, many tears &#8230; </p>
<p>Thank you for sharing your love and your pain so eloquently. Your heart speaks loudly. And thank you for giving all of us a way to help you. Be it even a prayer &#8230; I know we want to help. Her diamond will be beautiful.</p>
<p>I hope you have a great party in remembrance of her. I am praying for peace for all of you - friends and family alike. </p>
<p>Wish I had the words to take away the pain to come. Know there are many prayers and and at least one loving soul above to watch over you.</p>
<p>Many hugs to you -</p>
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		<title>By: hdc</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9761</link>
		<author>hdc</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>This may sound callous, but don't pay off the house! For the sake of your boys and making ends meet, please meet with a financial consultant first. Having the mortgage and the interest deduction can help out a lot when it comes to tax time. If you end up really stretching and living paycheck to paycheck it helps out. Moreover, meet with a consultant to best figure out how to take that insurance policy and invest it in order to stretch it out for as long as possible. And don't make hasty financial decisions right away. Take time to sink into this new reality and get your head on straight. You may think it is on straight right now, but it really isn't. Wait a month or so and weigh all the details. You'll be glad you did later.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This may sound callous, but don&#8217;t pay off the house! For the sake of your boys and making ends meet, please meet with a financial consultant first. Having the mortgage and the interest deduction can help out a lot when it comes to tax time. If you end up really stretching and living paycheck to paycheck it helps out. Moreover, meet with a consultant to best figure out how to take that insurance policy and invest it in order to stretch it out for as long as possible. And don&#8217;t make hasty financial decisions right away. Take time to sink into this new reality and get your head on straight. You may think it is on straight right now, but it really isn&#8217;t. Wait a month or so and weigh all the details. You&#8217;ll be glad you did later.</p>
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		<title>By: Robbin</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9762</link>
		<author>Robbin</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9762</guid>
					<description>I have wept all day the tears you didn't want to shed.

I know, through Katrina, that you don't lose anything, or anyone, all at once.  There will be bad days.  And it will hit you when you do not expect it.  Don't fight it.  And I, and many others, will be here, still reading, still listening.  I know your grief is horrible, but you have made something beautiful with it, something that those of us who never got to meet your wife can get a glimpse of her grace, hear her voice briefly.

I will watch for your fund details - it's all a part of passing on the love.  I pass through Knoxville frequently - I have a contract lab there.  If you ever want to meet, let me know.  It's only a hop skip and a jump to Oak Ridge.

I wish you peace</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have wept all day the tears you didn&#8217;t want to shed.</p>
<p>I know, through Katrina, that you don&#8217;t lose anything, or anyone, all at once.  There will be bad days.  And it will hit you when you do not expect it.  Don&#8217;t fight it.  And I, and many others, will be here, still reading, still listening.  I know your grief is horrible, but you have made something beautiful with it, something that those of us who never got to meet your wife can get a glimpse of her grace, hear her voice briefly.</p>
<p>I will watch for your fund details - it&#8217;s all a part of passing on the love.  I pass through Knoxville frequently - I have a contract lab there.  If you ever want to meet, let me know.  It&#8217;s only a hop skip and a jump to Oak Ridge.</p>
<p>I wish you peace</p>
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		<title>By: Magi</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9763</link>
		<author>Magi</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9763</guid>
					<description>I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.  I raise my glass in celebration of BJ's life.  She obviously lived well and was surrounded by love.  Can any of us really ask for more than that?  Well, yes.  We want time, too.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m so terribly sorry for your loss.  I raise my glass in celebration of BJ&#8217;s life.  She obviously lived well and was surrounded by love.  Can any of us really ask for more than that?  Well, yes.  We want time, too.</p>
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		<title>By: Eden</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9764</link>
		<author>Eden</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9764</guid>
					<description>A friend of mine referred me here &#38; I'm glad I came. Your tribute here is beautiful.

The previous poster is right. Sit on as much money as you can, then pay off highest interest stuff first. Suze Orman has a lot to say on the topic.

I really like the gemstone idea. It seems fitting with what I read of your remembrances here.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A friend of mine referred me here &amp; I&#8217;m glad I came. Your tribute here is beautiful.</p>
<p>The previous poster is right. Sit on as much money as you can, then pay off highest interest stuff first. Suze Orman has a lot to say on the topic.</p>
<p>I really like the gemstone idea. It seems fitting with what I read of your remembrances here.</p>
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		<title>By: Karen</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9765</link>
		<author>Karen</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9765</guid>
					<description>Wish I could give you the melody, because it's beautiful, but I'll just have to give you the lyrics.  When I need to give things to God this is my song to Him.

I cast all my cares upon You
I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet
And anytime I don't know what I should do
I cast all my cares upon You

1 Peter 5:7</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wish I could give you the melody, because it&#8217;s beautiful, but I&#8217;ll just have to give you the lyrics.  When I need to give things to God this is my song to Him.</p>
<p>I cast all my cares upon You<br />
I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet<br />
And anytime I don&#8217;t know what I should do<br />
I cast all my cares upon You</p>
<p>1 Peter 5:7</p>
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		<title>By: Sista Smiff</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9766</link>
		<author>Sista Smiff</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9766</guid>
					<description>Thank you for sharing all that you've been through.  I am totally without words.  Hug those boys and know you're being lifted up.
God bless you all...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing all that you&#8217;ve been through.  I am totally without words.  Hug those boys and know you&#8217;re being lifted up.<br />
God bless you all&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Southerncharm</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9767</link>
		<author>Southerncharm</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9767</guid>
					<description>Thoughts are with you and the kidos! Let them play and laugh and in time......you will too.
Nashville, TN</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts are with you and the kidos! Let them play and laugh and in time&#8230;&#8230;you will too.<br />
Nashville, TN</p>
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		<title>By: Jezer</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9768</link>
		<author>Jezer</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9768</guid>
					<description>I am so, so sorry.  And I'm so grateful to you for sharing this most precious, most intimate time of your life together with us.  Because of you and because of BJ, like one of the previous commentors said, I live differently now.

I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.   Like the others, I'm around to stay.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so, so sorry.  And I&#8217;m so grateful to you for sharing this most precious, most intimate time of your life together with us.  Because of you and because of BJ, like one of the previous commentors said, I live differently now.</p>
<p>I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.   Like the others, I&#8217;m around to stay.</p>
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		<title>By: Julie</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9769</link>
		<author>Julie</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9769</guid>
					<description>Thank you for sharing your heart and soul and with all of us.  I have never met you or your family, but feel like you are a part of mine.  My heart aches for you, but just know that time will soften the edges.  I will continue to follow your story as it unfolds over time.  

I pray for peace for your family....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for sharing your heart and soul and with all of us.  I have never met you or your family, but feel like you are a part of mine.  My heart aches for you, but just know that time will soften the edges.  I will continue to follow your story as it unfolds over time.  </p>
<p>I pray for peace for your family&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: califdudes</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9770</link>
		<author>califdudes</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9770</guid>
					<description>I am glad to hear that the healing shawl will be used to heal you and the boys, that was something I considered while praying/crocheting it. I am deeply honored that you have allowed me into this space and grateful for your sharing, as it has profoundly affected my life. My sorrow at your loss is nothing I can put into words, but I also feel a sense of joy that BJ is in that place and, I am sure, awaiting your arrival with sweet anticipation. She is very lucky to have been loved by you and the boys are blessed to have you for their father. I will go and hug my Ladybug miracle now. And since we are a traditional Irish family, and I have been sharing all this with them, we are going to have a "good old fashioned wake" as my grampy called them, in BJs honor. We shall celebrate her life and drink to her loving family. Celtic Kisses on me.
Vickie</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am glad to hear that the healing shawl will be used to heal you and the boys, that was something I considered while praying/crocheting it. I am deeply honored that you have allowed me into this space and grateful for your sharing, as it has profoundly affected my life. My sorrow at your loss is nothing I can put into words, but I also feel a sense of joy that BJ is in that place and, I am sure, awaiting your arrival with sweet anticipation. She is very lucky to have been loved by you and the boys are blessed to have you for their father. I will go and hug my Ladybug miracle now. And since we are a traditional Irish family, and I have been sharing all this with them, we are going to have a &#8220;good old fashioned wake&#8221; as my grampy called them, in BJs honor. We shall celebrate her life and drink to her loving family. Celtic Kisses on me.<br />
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		<title>By: Ericka</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9771</link>
		<author>Ericka</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9771</guid>
					<description>Thanks for sharing AT. I know we didn't get to hang out a whole lot but we always had a great time together. And hope we can continue that, third wheels are cool. I am grateful that you were so forthcoming with information about her. She means a lot to a lot of people. And she will always be remembered with smiles and tears. I feel blessed that we were able to know her.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for sharing AT. I know we didn&#8217;t get to hang out a whole lot but we always had a great time together. And hope we can continue that, third wheels are cool. I am grateful that you were so forthcoming with information about her. She means a lot to a lot of people. And she will always be remembered with smiles and tears. I feel blessed that we were able to know her.</p>
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		<title>By: meice</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9772</link>
		<author>meice</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9772</guid>
					<description>I guess it's safe to say now that you've okay with the idea of donations, the mystery envelope was mine.  It was a combined conspiracy, though.  I whois'd you and was planning on sending something to the address on file but then I was contacted and took a less creepy/stalker-ish route.  

I don't know anyone across the world and you seem as deserving as anyone I'd consider &lt;strike&gt;writting a rubber check&lt;/strike&gt; passing along a donation.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I guess it&#8217;s safe to say now that you&#8217;ve okay with the idea of donations, the mystery envelope was mine.  It was a combined conspiracy, though.  I whois&#8217;d you and was planning on sending something to the address on file but then I was contacted and took a less creepy/stalker-ish route.  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know anyone across the world and you seem as deserving as anyone I&#8217;d consider <strike>writting a rubber check</strike> passing along a donation.</p>
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		<title>By: wendi</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9773</link>
		<author>wendi</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9773</guid>
					<description>My heart brakes for you.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My heart brakes for you.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless you.</p>
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		<title>By: Meredith</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9774</link>
		<author>Meredith</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9774</guid>
					<description>Oh thanks for letting us know how the afternoon went by.  I've thought of you all all day.  I hope you can find some rest tonight.  God bless.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh thanks for letting us know how the afternoon went by.  I&#8217;ve thought of you all all day.  I hope you can find some rest tonight.  God bless.</p>
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		<title>By: KathyH</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9775</link>
		<author>KathyH</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9775</guid>
					<description>So peace begins, and peace continues.  And it's so good, almost like you knew, tha tyou have so many people here in this space, that carries out into other spaces, that care so deeply for you and your family and your friends.
We love you all, in that easy, human way.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So peace begins, and peace continues.  And it&#8217;s so good, almost like you knew, tha tyou have so many people here in this space, that carries out into other spaces, that care so deeply for you and your family and your friends.<br />
We love you all, in that easy, human way.</p>
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		<title>By: bennie</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9776</link>
		<author>bennie</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9776</guid>
					<description>As much we'd like to contribute some dough right now we can't.  But I do have something else I'd like to contribute to AT &#38; the boys to remember BJ by.  If someone close to the family could e-mail me at benwaddell@bellsouth.net at their convenience I can let that person share the idea with AT when it's appropriate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As much we&#8217;d like to contribute some dough right now we can&#8217;t.  But I do have something else I&#8217;d like to contribute to AT &amp; the boys to remember BJ by.  If someone close to the family could e-mail me at <a href="mailto:benwaddell@bellsouth.net">benwaddell@bellsouth.net</a> at their convenience I can let that person share the idea with AT when it&#8217;s appropriate.</p>
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		<title>By: jules</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9780</link>
		<author>jules</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9780</guid>
					<description>WHOA. That post brought me to tears for the 2nd time today.  Please post the donation details when you can. Take good care.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WHOA. That post brought me to tears for the 2nd time today.  Please post the donation details when you can. Take good care.</p>
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		<title>By: Cheri</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9782</link>
		<author>Cheri</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9782</guid>
					<description>My thoughts are with you</description>
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		<title>By: Judy</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9786</link>
		<author>Judy</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9786</guid>
					<description>Just here and just praying for you and the boys tonight.</description>
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		<title>By: kidsmom</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9787</link>
		<author>kidsmom</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9787</guid>
					<description>I am so sorry for your loss and your family's loss.  My heart goes out to you and your sons.  To see what your wide is seeing and experiencing right now and forever you can read Revelation, Chapter 21 verses 9 - ? (through whenever you feel like not reading anymore).  This is what I read to my mom right before she passed.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so sorry for your loss and your family&#8217;s loss.  My heart goes out to you and your sons.  To see what your wide is seeing and experiencing right now and forever you can read Revelation, Chapter 21 verses 9 - ? (through whenever you feel like not reading anymore).  This is what I read to my mom right before she passed.</p>
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		<title>By: Nicole</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9789</link>
		<author>Nicole</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9789</guid>
					<description>You have been incredibly brave writing the way you have through this- Thank you for sharing your love of your wife with us. 

You know things are going to be hard. Terrible actually- but you have a lot of people around you that love you.

There is a blog I like called 37 days that at some point, when you are stronger, you may like to read: http://37days.typepad.com/37days/

Thesis is, live your life as if you have 37 days left to live. The writer's step father passed when she was 19 in 37 days from he point he was diagnosed with cancer.

I don't think you're ready to read it for a while, but when you are, I think you will find her essays special.

I hope that if you feel yourself slip into the big D that you get yourself to a doc.

Take care of yourself. Let yourself beat up innanimate objects if you have to.

Namaste.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have been incredibly brave writing the way you have through this- Thank you for sharing your love of your wife with us. </p>
<p>You know things are going to be hard. Terrible actually- but you have a lot of people around you that love you.</p>
<p>There is a blog I like called 37 days that at some point, when you are stronger, you may like to read: <a href="http://37days.typepad.com/37days/" rel="nofollow">http://37days.typepad.com/37days/</a></p>
<p>Thesis is, live your life as if you have 37 days left to live. The writer&#8217;s step father passed when she was 19 in 37 days from he point he was diagnosed with cancer.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think you&#8217;re ready to read it for a while, but when you are, I think you will find her essays special.</p>
<p>I hope that if you feel yourself slip into the big D that you get yourself to a doc.</p>
<p>Take care of yourself. Let yourself beat up innanimate objects if you have to.</p>
<p>Namaste.</p>
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		<title>By: Gina</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9791</link>
		<author>Gina</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9791</guid>
					<description>I found your site through Amalah and I want you to know I will keep your precious family in my prayers.  I am so sorry.  God bless you all.  Rest in peace, BJ.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found your site through Amalah and I want you to know I will keep your precious family in my prayers.  I am so sorry.  God bless you all.  Rest in peace, BJ.</p>
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		<title>By: Patty</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9792</link>
		<author>Patty</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9792</guid>
					<description>My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have people all over the world thinking about and praying for you and your precious boys.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have people all over the world thinking about and praying for you and your precious boys.</p>
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		<title>By: Christina</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9794</link>
		<author>Christina</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9794</guid>
					<description>Peace be with you my friend.</description>
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		<title>By: MamaLee</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9800</link>
		<author>MamaLee</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9800</guid>
					<description>Love and light... xoxo</description>
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		<title>By: Beth</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9803</link>
		<author>Beth</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9803</guid>
					<description>I just started reading your blog a few days ago, but your story touched me so I kept coming back every day.  I am sorry for your loss and pray that you will find peace.  Thank you again for sharing such a personal time in your life with us.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just started reading your blog a few days ago, but your story touched me so I kept coming back every day.  I am sorry for your loss and pray that you will find peace.  Thank you again for sharing such a personal time in your life with us.</p>
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		<title>By: owlhaven</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9805</link>
		<author>owlhaven</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9805</guid>
					<description>My prayers are with your family

Mary</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My prayers are with your family</p>
<p>Mary</p>
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		<title>By: Chip</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9806</link>
		<author>Chip</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9806</guid>
					<description>Be blessed and may god comfort you.</description>
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		<title>By: angie</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9808</link>
		<author>angie</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9808</guid>
					<description>May God grant you peace, comfort and understanding. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. As always, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May God grant you peace, comfort and understanding. I can&#8217;t imagine the pain you are going through. As always, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
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		<title>By: Thumper</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9810</link>
		<author>Thumper</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9810</guid>
					<description>Please, when you have some account info for donations, post it. 

And save every single word you've written here...it's important stuff, something people on the medical end need to read. They need to see how their jobs touch people--for good or bad--from your perspetive.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please, when you have some account info for donations, post it. </p>
<p>And save every single word you&#8217;ve written here&#8230;it&#8217;s important stuff, something people on the medical end need to read. They need to see how their jobs touch people&#8211;for good or bad&#8211;from your perspetive.</p>
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		<title>By: Jocelyn</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9811</link>
		<author>Jocelyn</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9811</guid>
					<description>The feelings in my heart are profound and real, but the words sound so
empty. We, too, are trying to cope with losses this year, and I made 
teddy bears out of our loved ones favorite shirts for the children. It's 
helping the healing by having something to hug and cry on. Please let me know if I can do the same for you and yours...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The feelings in my heart are profound and real, but the words sound so<br />
empty. We, too, are trying to cope with losses this year, and I made<br />
teddy bears out of our loved ones favorite shirts for the children. It&#8217;s<br />
helping the healing by having something to hug and cry on. Please let me know if I can do the same for you and yours&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: MG Braden</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9812</link>
		<author>MG Braden</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9812</guid>
					<description>I am sorry for your loss.  I am saying prayers for you and your family.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am sorry for your loss.  I am saying prayers for you and your family.</p>
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		<title>By: lcreekmo</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9813</link>
		<author>lcreekmo</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9813</guid>
					<description>I am so sorry. You have been in my thoughts for days now.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so sorry. You have been in my thoughts for days now.</p>
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		<title>By: Vicky</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9814</link>
		<author>Vicky</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9814</guid>
					<description>I am so, so sorry.  Peace BJ.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so, so sorry.  Peace BJ.</p>
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		<title>By: timsan1</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9815</link>
		<author>timsan1</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9815</guid>
					<description>Today we celebrate a life well lived.  Tomorrow we will morn and at sorrow’s door we will remember the life that has touched us all.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we celebrate a life well lived.  Tomorrow we will morn and at sorrow’s door we will remember the life that has touched us all.</p>
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		<title>By: Karen C.</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9817</link>
		<author>Karen C.</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9817</guid>
					<description>This morning, on the way to work, I was behind a car with the license plate GAC - it caught my attention and I felt a panic.  I was scared to check your blog and put it off for a few hours.  I don't know you, but I've been following your story and praying for your wife and your family.  I'm so very sorry for your loss, and I have no idea what to say.  I think the diamond is a lovely idea.  God Bless you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This morning, on the way to work, I was behind a car with the license plate GAC - it caught my attention and I felt a panic.  I was scared to check your blog and put it off for a few hours.  I don&#8217;t know you, but I&#8217;ve been following your story and praying for your wife and your family.  I&#8217;m so very sorry for your loss, and I have no idea what to say.  I think the diamond is a lovely idea.  God Bless you.</p>
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		<title>By: Theresa</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9818</link>
		<author>Theresa</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9818</guid>
					<description>I wish I had eloquent words to say but I don't.  I'm so incredibly sorry, it breaks my heart to think of what you and the boys are going through.  Our deepest condolences,

Treecy, Tom, Jamie, Sue and Ralph</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wish I had eloquent words to say but I don&#8217;t.  I&#8217;m so incredibly sorry, it breaks my heart to think of what you and the boys are going through.  Our deepest condolences,</p>
<p>Treecy, Tom, Jamie, Sue and Ralph</p>
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		<title>By: Tuesday</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9819</link>
		<author>Tuesday</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9819</guid>
					<description>I hope you and your boys will have the peace that you need.  I can't begin to know what you are going through.  You sounds like a great Dad and husband.  
I am praying for you and your family.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hope you and your boys will have the peace that you need.  I can&#8217;t begin to know what you are going through.  You sounds like a great Dad and husband.<br />
I am praying for you and your family.</p>
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		<title>By: Bullet</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9820</link>
		<author>Bullet</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9820</guid>
					<description>Give MastaG a kick in the butt for me so he knows everything won't change, okay?

I love you so much.  I love you so very much.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Give MastaG a kick in the butt for me so he knows everything won&#8217;t change, okay?</p>
<p>I love you so much.  I love you so very much.</p>
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		<title>By: mamatulip</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9821</link>
		<author>mamatulip</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9821</guid>
					<description>I've been thinking of you, your boys and BJ's family all day.

My thoughts are with you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been thinking of you, your boys and BJ&#8217;s family all day.</p>
<p>My thoughts are with you.</p>
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		<title>By: Debi</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9822</link>
		<author>Debi</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9822</guid>
					<description>I am so very sorry.  Please know you and your family are in my prayers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so very sorry.  Please know you and your family are in my prayers.</p>
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		<title>By: thordora</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9823</link>
		<author>thordora</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9823</guid>
					<description>My mother died when I was 11, and my father was faced with a lot of this. Thank you for allowing me to grieve for my father-as I imagine he suffered and cried and loved much the same as you have. Thank you for sharing this. Thank you.

Salisbury Hill
climbing up on salisbury hill 
i could see the city light 
wind was blowing, time stood still 
eagle flew out of the night 
he was something to observe 
came in close, i heard a voice 
standing, stretching every nerve 
i had to listen, had no choice 
i did not believe the information 
just had to trust imagination 
my heart going boom, boom, boom 
son, he said 
grab your things, i've come to take you home 

to keep in silence i resigned 
my friends would think i was a nut 
turning water into wine 
open doors would soon be shut 
so i went from day to day 
though my life was in a rut 
until i thought of what i'd say 
and which connection i should cut 
i was feeling part of the scenery 
i walked right out of the machinery 
my heart going boom, boom, boom 
hey, he said 
grab your things, i've come to take you home 

yeah, back home 

when illusion spin her net 
i'm never where i want to be 
and liberty, she pirouette 
when i think that i am free 
watched by empty silhouettes 
who close their eyes but still can see 
no one taught them etiquette 
so i will show another me 
today i don't need a replacement 
i'll tell them what the smile on my face meant 
my heart going boom, boom, boom 
hey, i said 
you can keep my things, they've come to take me home</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mother died when I was 11, and my father was faced with a lot of this. Thank you for allowing me to grieve for my father-as I imagine he suffered and cried and loved much the same as you have. Thank you for sharing this. Thank you.</p>
<p>Salisbury Hill<br />
climbing up on salisbury hill<br />
i could see the city light<br />
wind was blowing, time stood still<br />
eagle flew out of the night<br />
he was something to observe<br />
came in close, i heard a voice<br />
standing, stretching every nerve<br />
i had to listen, had no choice<br />
i did not believe the information<br />
just had to trust imagination<br />
my heart going boom, boom, boom<br />
son, he said<br />
grab your things, i&#8217;ve come to take you home </p>
<p>to keep in silence i resigned<br />
my friends would think i was a nut<br />
turning water into wine<br />
open doors would soon be shut<br />
so i went from day to day<br />
though my life was in a rut<br />
until i thought of what i&#8217;d say<br />
and which connection i should cut<br />
i was feeling part of the scenery<br />
i walked right out of the machinery<br />
my heart going boom, boom, boom<br />
hey, he said<br />
grab your things, i&#8217;ve come to take you home </p>
<p>yeah, back home </p>
<p>when illusion spin her net<br />
i&#8217;m never where i want to be<br />
and liberty, she pirouette<br />
when i think that i am free<br />
watched by empty silhouettes<br />
who close their eyes but still can see<br />
no one taught them etiquette<br />
so i will show another me<br />
today i don&#8217;t need a replacement<br />
i&#8217;ll tell them what the smile on my face meant<br />
my heart going boom, boom, boom<br />
hey, i said<br />
you can keep my things, they&#8217;ve come to take me home</p>
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		<title>By: newscoma</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9827</link>
		<author>newscoma</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9827</guid>
					<description>What does one say when love has gone other than it is still there just hidden.
AT, I'm sorry. So sorry.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does one say when love has gone other than it is still there just hidden.<br />
AT, I&#8217;m sorry. So sorry.</p>
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		<title>By: Elizabeth</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9828</link>
		<author>Elizabeth</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9828</guid>
					<description>I hope that you and your boys are able to find peace now that BJ is no longer in pain.  Sending you all my thoughts &#9829;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hope that you and your boys are able to find peace now that BJ is no longer in pain.  Sending you all my thoughts &hearts;</p>
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		<title>By: Bethany</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9829</link>
		<author>Bethany</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9829</guid>
					<description>I am so, so, very sorry.  Please know that you and your boys and all of your and BJ's loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.  I have truly been touched by your story and the love that you have for your wife and boys.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so, so, very sorry.  Please know that you and your boys and all of your and BJ&#8217;s loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.  I have truly been touched by your story and the love that you have for your wife and boys.</p>
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		<title>By: Rebecca</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9844</link>
		<author>Rebecca</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9844</guid>
					<description>I am so, so sorry for you and your family.  I've been riveted to your site for a week, hanging on your every word and following the ups and downs.  Your posts were so touching - I imagine your wife would be proud of the way you've told her story here with such eloquence and love.  I'll be thinking about you and hoping that you and your boys can somehow find peace.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so, so sorry for you and your family.  I&#8217;ve been riveted to your site for a week, hanging on your every word and following the ups and downs.  Your posts were so touching - I imagine your wife would be proud of the way you&#8217;ve told her story here with such eloquence and love.  I&#8217;ll be thinking about you and hoping that you and your boys can somehow find peace.</p>
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		<title>By: Knarf</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9863</link>
		<author>Knarf</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9863</guid>
					<description>Jake, 

As I said before, I know words can heal right now, but know that we are here. I talked to both Johnny D and LissaKay tonight at Blogfest and told them both we were here to help anytime in the future.  We at Team Swap are not going to stop praying for you all anytime soon.  We are here, we are local and we care. 

Know that we are praying for God's support and love in your life, the life of the kids, your families life, and your all's / BJ's friends life right now.

Stay strong, be courageous.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jake, </p>
<p>As I said before, I know words can heal right now, but know that we are here. I talked to both Johnny D and LissaKay tonight at Blogfest and told them both we were here to help anytime in the future.  We at Team Swap are not going to stop praying for you all anytime soon.  We are here, we are local and we care. </p>
<p>Know that we are praying for God&#8217;s support and love in your life, the life of the kids, your families life, and your all&#8217;s / BJ&#8217;s friends life right now.</p>
<p>Stay strong, be courageous.</p>
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		<title>By: Mrs. Daco</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9865</link>
		<author>Mrs. Daco</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9865</guid>
					<description>The diamond is a beautiful idea.  I went to the life gem site.  That is awesome.</description>
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		<title>By: Gretchen Lavender</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9869</link>
		<author>Gretchen Lavender</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I am so sorry.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.</description>
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		<title>By: Gretchen Lavender</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9870</link>
		<author>Gretchen Lavender</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9870</guid>
					<description>I am so sorry.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so sorry.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
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		<title>By: nicole</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9876</link>
		<author>nicole</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9876</guid>
					<description>I've never commented on your blog before but I just wanted you to know how deeply saddened I am to hear about the loss of your wife. I pray you and the boys will find comfort in your memories of her...and in each other.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve never commented on your blog before but I just wanted you to know how deeply saddened I am to hear about the loss of your wife. I pray you and the boys will find comfort in your memories of her&#8230;and in each other.</p>
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		<title>By: johnO</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9886</link>
		<author>johnO</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9886</guid>
					<description>AT bless you for sharing this experience.  I am crying for a person I never new in real life.  That's never happened to me before.  Credit you for opening your heart so effectively that I feel as though you two are both a part of mine and I am now feeling both sadness and a difficult mix of something more profound.  I am sure GAC is looking down and is so proud.

I think the diamond idea is truly beautiful.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AT bless you for sharing this experience.  I am crying for a person I never new in real life.  That&#8217;s never happened to me before.  Credit you for opening your heart so effectively that I feel as though you two are both a part of mine and I am now feeling both sadness and a difficult mix of something more profound.  I am sure GAC is looking down and is so proud.</p>
<p>I think the diamond idea is truly beautiful.</p>
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		<title>By: johnO</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9887</link>
		<author>johnO</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9887</guid>
					<description>I hope you could somehow turn all your blog entries since Nov. 1st into a blog memorial that is always accessible.  I would love to ask some friends of mine to have the same experience.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hope you could somehow turn all your blog entries since Nov. 1st into a blog memorial that is always accessible.  I would love to ask some friends of mine to have the same experience.</p>
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		<title>By: kyle</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9888</link>
		<author>kyle</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9888</guid>
					<description>Today after reading the post of BJ's passing I sat at my desk, called my husband and cried.  As I have said before my heart hurts for you all all the way from Virginia.  I sat at my desk saying a prayer for you all (after raising my cold coffee to drink with everyone in her honor--it was the best I had at the moment), staring at the page and my phone rang.  I work in telecommunications so I immediatley looked at the phone number and checked my area code map...Tennessee.  I froze and let the call roll to voice mail.  It was very wierd and I later found out it was another company asking for help about a phone number, but at the time I was in shock at the timing.

When I saw the metion of an Irish wake I started to smile.  It was the same way with my Gramma (LOVE being Irish).  I asked her to watch over your family and friends and show BJ the ropes.  Then I thought about a tiny piece of paper that was attached to her Life Insurance policy-
"Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you."
--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson

Thank you for sharing yoru story and showing us what is truly important in life-</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today after reading the post of BJ&#8217;s passing I sat at my desk, called my husband and cried.  As I have said before my heart hurts for you all all the way from Virginia.  I sat at my desk saying a prayer for you all (after raising my cold coffee to drink with everyone in her honor&#8211;it was the best I had at the moment), staring at the page and my phone rang.  I work in telecommunications so I immediatley looked at the phone number and checked my area code map&#8230;Tennessee.  I froze and let the call roll to voice mail.  It was very wierd and I later found out it was another company asking for help about a phone number, but at the time I was in shock at the timing.</p>
<p>When I saw the metion of an Irish wake I started to smile.  It was the same way with my Gramma (LOVE being Irish).  I asked her to watch over your family and friends and show BJ the ropes.  Then I thought about a tiny piece of paper that was attached to her Life Insurance policy-<br />
&#8220;Grieve not,<br />
nor speak of me with tears,<br />
but laugh and talk of me<br />
as if I were beside you&#8230;..<br />
I loved you so &#8211;<br />
&#8217;twas Heaven here with you.&#8221;<br />
&#8211;by Ilsa Paschal Richardson</p>
<p>Thank you for sharing yoru story and showing us what is truly important in life-</p>
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		<title>By: InterstellarLass</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9897</link>
		<author>InterstellarLass</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9897</guid>
					<description>I think the LifeGem is a wonderful idea. I've thought about it myself. Bless you and your family.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think the LifeGem is a wonderful idea. I&#8217;ve thought about it myself. Bless you and your family.</p>
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		<title>By: Bob</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9988</link>
		<author>Bob</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-9988</guid>
					<description>AT,

OMG! I didn't check in for a day or two, and just read this tragic and sad news. I don't even know you, and I feel like I've been hit with a sledgehammer.  I am so, so, deeply sorry for your loss. I can't believe it. I'm in shock. I always thought she'd pull through. I know she wanted to, for you, and for your children. Bless her, her body just couldn't do it anymore. I'm in a state of shock, and my heart goes out to you and your kids, your family, her family, and everyone whose life she may have touched.  Tears are pouring down my face right now, I can't believe it. I'm so sorry. 

Thank you for sharing her story and your story with us. You were and are incredibly brave to do so. Through your writing, I feel like I've known you all my life. And I know whereever BJ is now, she's still with you, and will always be with you, inside you. Again, my deepest condolences to all.  You are in my thoughts.</description>
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<p>OMG! I didn&#8217;t check in for a day or two, and just read this tragic and sad news. I don&#8217;t even know you, and I feel like I&#8217;ve been hit with a sledgehammer.  I am so, so, deeply sorry for your loss. I can&#8217;t believe it. I&#8217;m in shock. I always thought she&#8217;d pull through. I know she wanted to, for you, and for your children. Bless her, her body just couldn&#8217;t do it anymore. I&#8217;m in a state of shock, and my heart goes out to you and your kids, your family, her family, and everyone whose life she may have touched.  Tears are pouring down my face right now, I can&#8217;t believe it. I&#8217;m so sorry. </p>
<p>Thank you for sharing her story and your story with us. You were and are incredibly brave to do so. Through your writing, I feel like I&#8217;ve known you all my life. And I know whereever BJ is now, she&#8217;s still with you, and will always be with you, inside you. Again, my deepest condolences to all.  You are in my thoughts.</p>
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		<title>By: deviousdiva</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-10001</link>
		<author>deviousdiva</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-10001</guid>
					<description>I am so sorry. I just found this blog through Mel's Diner. You write beautifully and I feel the love you have through your words. Thinking of you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so sorry. I just found this blog through Mel&#8217;s Diner. You write beautifully and I feel the love you have through your words. Thinking of you.</p>
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		<title>By: Snickrsnack Katie</title>
		<link>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-12923</link>
		<author>Snickrsnack Katie</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/17/worlds-close-doors-open-life-goes-on/#comment-12923</guid>
					<description>I Was away on Thanksgiving holiday when you wrote this, but I did know before I left that she had passed.  You are in my prayers and thoughts.  God Bless...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I Was away on Thanksgiving holiday when you wrote this, but I did know before I left that she had passed.  You are in my prayers and thoughts.  God Bless&#8230;</p>
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