Comments for Stage IV Hope http://stageivhope.wordpress.com Sat, 04 May 2013 12:56:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by zcher http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-322 Sat, 04 May 2013 12:56:13 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-322 This is a beautiful testament to your love and life together. Thank you for sharing.

]]> Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by Penny Mc http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-318 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:24:17 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-318 So very sorry for your loss Heather. You have learned the greatest lesson of all – love one another.
You were blessed… how fortunate you are & he was. Take care.

]]> Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by Liz http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-317 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:17:09 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-317 Heather, I’m another Carl (class of ’01). I lost track of Arijit (or Ari as I knew him) after leaving and was sad that it took over 10 years and his Poop Strong campaign to find him again, but I’m so glad I did, regardless of the circumstances. Your story was so moving that I was crying before I hit midway. I’m glad that Ari was able to find someone as amazing as you to love, and that you had the opportunity to love him and know what it was liked to be truly loved by someone like him. I wish you all the love and happiness as you go through this journey.
-Liz

]]> Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by KaoKaliaYang http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-316 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:35 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-316 Beautifully written.

]]> Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by sarahb921 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-315 Wed, 01 May 2013 22:54:04 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-315 Heather, I went to college with Arijit- also Carleton Class of ’03. Though I didn’t know him well at college (which is obviously to my great loss) I am familiar with his amazing spirit through what you & so many have shared. I just wanted to let you know how much this piece moved me. You are right that you have received a tremendous gift through the love that you shared, and by writing about it in such an honest way you are sharing that gift with others. Thank you. Be well through this difficult time- it sounds like you already know that you have all the means you need to face the path ahead- strengthened by your love and by the time that you shared with your husband. My sincere best wishes, Sarah

]]> Comment on A Eulogy of Sorts by Dan http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/a-eulogy-of-sorts/#comment-314 Wed, 01 May 2013 22:00:30 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-314 Thank you for sharing. Hang in there!

Best,

Dan

]]> Comment on One Month by Carissa Alex http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/one-month/#comment-311 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:13:03 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-311 hey heather,

thank you so much for this beautiful and moving email. i really appreciate you sharing it with me/the blog subscribers. i had been thinking about fridays since ari’s passing, too, and didn’t realize until i read your email last night that it had been a whole month. wow. i think your choice to stay home with pizza and music was a good one — you totally need to honor yourself and what makes you happy, and good realization that ari would be proud of you for doing what makes you happy.

thinking of you and sending lots of love, carissa jean xoxo

]]> Comment on One Month by Dan http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/one-month/#comment-310 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:12:42 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-310 Hi

I’ve followed your story for a long time, remembering the path my own friend took when died from an inoperable tumor. I can only tell you how sorry I am for your loss, and reassure you that with time it will get better. You’ll always miss Arajit and will hold a special place for him in your heart. But your life will – and must – go on for your own sake….and I’d bet Arajit would want it that way. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan

]]> Comment on One Month by David Proffitt http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/one-month/#comment-308 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:17:01 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-308 This story reminds me of the night you invited Ayrel, Katelyn, Peter and I over to eat pizza at your house… I don’t remember what was on the pizza (Corn? Could that be true?), but as I remember it, that was one of the first nights the six of us hung out together at your place. Two things I’m thankful for from that night: The pizza was tasty despite being gluten free, and it was among the first of many nights we got to share good food and good company with you.

]]> Comment on The New Normal, Part II by jeannie moore http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/the-new-normal-part-ii/#comment-305 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:10:41 +0000 http://stageivhope.wordpress.com/?p=195#comment-305 My friend, Tom, is having a free chat tonight for those living with the death of a loved one. I encourage you to try if you’re up to it -https://www.facebook.com/tomzuba1?fref=ts
He’s a grief expert. Thinking of you, with tender thoughts……..

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