tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post3616577319412876258..comments2023-11-03T09:22:00.224-04:00Comments on the pointy universe: A Palpable MassKJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816760337027692727noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-68420195816861102572009-01-19T10:47:00.000-05:002009-01-19T10:47:00.000-05:00Kate,Well, we met so many years ago- at the Mahone...Kate,<BR/><BR/>Well, we met so many years ago- at the Mahoney's-I am Kate Cronin - on the Norton side.<BR/><BR/>A few years ago, at a family party- I was told of the PU, and have been a closet reader- ever since. Your posts make me smile, and sometimes I laugh outloud. Reading them helps me realize that we are all alike in so many ways-family crises, friends, kids. <BR/><BR/>So I decided to "come out of the closet" and write a little note to tell you that I am thinking of you- sending healing thoughts and prayers. One thing that comes through your blog is your strong and supportive group of friends and family. You will get through this with their support. <BR/><BR/>And you are right, your Nana Rie was one strong woman. I'm sure you will follow in her footsteps.<BR/><BR/>Katie CroninAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-62657308884368524742009-01-19T00:40:00.000-05:002009-01-19T00:40:00.000-05:00Thank you, thank you. Love u all large. xoxoxThank you, thank you. Love u all large. xoxoxKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816760337027692727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-14014021687483606252009-01-18T18:18:00.000-05:002009-01-18T18:18:00.000-05:00Kate - Just wanted to let you know that Chrissy an...Kate - <BR/>Just wanted to let you know that Chrissy and I have you & your family in our thoughts.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>Rich & ChrissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-90323090156335452352009-01-17T22:00:00.000-05:002009-01-17T22:00:00.000-05:00Me and my crew are here for you.Battle through.Bob...Me and my crew are here for you.<BR/><BR/>Battle through.<BR/><BR/>Bobby, BJ and the boys.schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814629149620724285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-2703980231647444062009-01-17T21:35:00.000-05:002009-01-17T21:35:00.000-05:00KATE!!!!!UGH... I am speechless... this has taken ...KATE!!!!!<BR/><BR/>UGH... I am speechless... this has taken my breath away... You are in my thoughts and know that you have a group here sending you their good vibes and karma... <BR/><BR/>Love you girl!!!!<BR/><BR/>PaulaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912095388478502314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-16482543067742841942009-01-17T19:06:00.000-05:002009-01-17T19:06:00.000-05:00Kate,I have never read or commented on your blog o...Kate,<BR/><BR/>I have never read or commented on your blog or any other for that matter but here I am laughing and crying all at the same time. <BR/><BR/>In the short time I have known you (and as i begin to know you better through your writing) I am convinced you will weather this storm and in fact dance through the rain as your friend mentioned before.<BR/><BR/>I am on board and what ever, where ever and when ever I can do anything to help I am a phone call, email, text, blog, facebook message or FB chat away. <BR/><BR/>You are in the best place and the best time in recent history to be sick. How comforting...right? But it is true! Once you have found "your person" you will have to put your faith in the professional (MD) and trust that your flowers will be placed perfectly at your reception! =)<BR/><BR/>I continue to think and pray for you as you move forward in this journey.<BR/><BR/>Love, AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-44959894179710217582009-01-17T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-17T15:43:00.000-05:00Kate, I can't say any better what has already been...Kate, I can't say any better what has already been said. You know we're all here for you and all hoping and praying in our own ways for partying, soon. <BR/><BR/>We love you, jal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-61668833140861713922009-01-17T07:56:00.000-05:002009-01-17T07:56:00.000-05:00For Christmas my girls gave me a sign which now ha...For Christmas my girls gave me a sign which now hangs in the kitchen. It says, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." We will dance because we will not let cancer take our love of dancing away....or for that matter wine. We love you.<BR/>PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-32679126914324939482009-01-16T23:24:00.000-05:002009-01-16T23:24:00.000-05:00Kate - I am so MAD right now I could scream ! So s...Kate - <BR/>I am so MAD right now I could scream ! So sorry you have to go through this shite - really. I love you <BR/>NicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-81934309320158779472009-01-16T22:42:00.000-05:002009-01-16T22:42:00.000-05:00Kate,When Dawn directed me to your blog today, I r...Kate,<BR/><BR/>When Dawn directed me to your blog today, I read it in disbelief. I know we don't know each other well, but I said to Dawn, if anyone can get through something like this, it's Kate. <BR/><BR/>No matter what the news, know that there are many, many people out there thinking about you and wishing with all their might for your speedy recovery. <BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882955487246337457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-91833985718031785272009-01-16T22:11:00.000-05:002009-01-16T22:11:00.000-05:00oh miss kate....thank you for spilling your guts a...oh miss kate....thank you for spilling your guts and sharing your wonderful wit about everything you've been going through. If anyone has the strength to get through something as crappy as this... it is you, my friend. Please know that your family and many, many friends are with you every step of the way. And please do not hesitate to call on us. Anytime.<BR/><BR/>To rephrase the above comments from Roving Lemon, repeat after me: "Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming swimming swimming". <BR/><BR/>This mantra has helped me through a few tough times. Big, big, big hugs from all the Taylors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-54581438343251399732009-01-16T17:35:00.000-05:002009-01-16T17:35:00.000-05:00KJ - sometimes all you can do is just keep putting...KJ - sometimes all you can do is just keep putting one foot in front of the other. <BR/><BR/>We're sending love & prayers from Australia. <BR/><BR/>NxoxoRoving Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356212647201456769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-45808288155188647462009-01-16T16:10:00.000-05:002009-01-16T16:10:00.000-05:00F^@#, F^@#, F^@#. I am so mad at the f-in disease ...F^@#, F^@#, F^@#. I am so mad at the f-in disease and that you are having to go through this. Not a unique point of view I know, I just had to get that out. <BR/><BR/>Kate, I'm keeping you in my prayers for a big "BENIGN" response. Regardless of the answer, try to stay strong and focused on what to do next. Not to sound all AA, but they've got a good thing going with their use of the serenity prayer. It works in good and bad times:<BR/><BR/>God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; <BR/>courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. <BR/>Living one day at a time;<BR/>Enjoying one moment at a time; <BR/>Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; <BR/>Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; <BR/>Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; <BR/>That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him<BR/>Forever in the next. Amen. <BR/><BR/>Sorry about the profanity and prayer in the same message, I do hope that gets a laugh out of you though.<BR/><BR/>Pat CoffeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-1189039850814229812009-01-16T14:01:00.000-05:002009-01-16T14:01:00.000-05:00KJ….hoping to party rather than deal, but we’ll de...KJ….hoping to party rather than deal, but we’ll deal if necessary…together. You know you have a wonderful family and many, many friends to lean on, whatever happens.<BR/><BR/>I don’t even remember saying that while we were driving…clearly, Deepak Chopra has nothing to worry about…but if it provided you even a millisecond of peace then I’ll say it a thousand times over. Whatever we were talking about that led up to that comment, I think I just meant that you can do all of the “right” things in life…quit smoking, eat right, take your vitamins, get your checkups…but sometimes sh$t still happens and the “why” questions are simply left unanswered.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, the only “palpable mass” you’ll feel going forward is your countless friends and family members supporting you and sending you positive thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Much love, my friend.<BR/>CRCode Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445652570322393476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-3678790271653336972009-01-16T13:29:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:29:00.000-05:00Kate,I am James friend Joe from the T and Hockey. ...Kate,<BR/><BR/>I am James friend Joe from the T and Hockey. I have also been a faithful if somwhat closeted PU reader since the get go. I always enjoy your take on things and admit no ill effects from the blog with the possible exception of the long term damage to my libido caused by the Hasslehoff puppy photo. While you and I have only met once or twice I consider jaime to be my only "real" work friend. I tend to keep to myself.<BR/><BR/>To intimate that I know how you feel would be BS, suffice it to say that we've had our own medical challenges and know that road. Day to day is right, and get the best docs. I am sincere that I and my family are available to help out any way we can if any need arises. Here's to hoping that all this is just a scary diversion, if not, I know from your writing that you have the strength to endure a trail and the supportive friends & family you need to get through. <BR/><BR/>JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com