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| Name: | Patti Stoy |
| Email: | pattisciarrotta{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Lambertville, NJ |
| Comments: | None...yet. EZs3H |
| August 23, 2015 14:23:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Carolyn Reed |
| Email: | carolynreed75{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Fleetwood, Lancashire ,UK |
| Comments: | I found the link on amazon and was interested to read as I have recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and want to learn all I can about it |
| July 11, 2012 03:53:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Vince Coviello |
| Email: | wwot40{at}me.com |
| Where are you from: | Virginia |
| Comments: | Very touching Blake |
| April 29, 2011 20:31:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | joel spivak |
| Email: | joelspivak{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | philly |
| Comments: | found your link from the south st. article in city paper. Were you involved to south st.? |
| December 22, 2010 03:04:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Bachman |
| Email: | bachfmly{at}verizon.net |
| Where are you from: | Philly. Verizon's downtown office. Much blessed on earth. Headed elsewhere, by God's grace. |
| Comments: | Blake, Thank you for directing me here. I'm looking forward to the insights I'll get from reading more extensively. It's clear that you've been granted much depth to your thoughts - confirmed by quality people you have as friends and family (hope I won't bring down the curve...) With prayers for solace and grace for you through everything. Steve and Ellen Bachman |
| September 24, 2010 01:51:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kathleen Quinn |
| Email: | littleboyblue227{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Philadelphia/Thomas Jefferson Hospital |
| Comments: | Blake, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just heard the sad news this past week. I loved being one of Emma's nurses. She made a huge impact on me. She always greeted me with her warm smile:) I loved getting to know the both of you. Every time I eat a Godiva truffle from now on I will always think of her. Please let me know if there is anything that you need or that I can do for you. Kathleen |
| July 18, 2010 02:23:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Angela Aquilino |
| Email: | Itzanuday{at}live.com |
| Where are you from: | Delaware |
| Comments: | Another continuation: Emma (or as I've always known her: Amelia) is my niece. I am her father's youngest sister. Because I live in DE, I don't get the Phila. newspapers; however, my brother, Dan, called me to tell me he saw Emma's obit in the newspaper. I "googled" her name, and although there wasn't enough info included re her final arrangements that would have allowed me to "be there", I called Carto funeral home, hoping to get more. Unfortunately, it was too late; I was told she had been cremated "last week". I have to say that I'm sorry the family 'togetherness' is/was as it is/was. I would have wanted to somehow be a part of supporting her & you through her illness and subsequent death. Emma knew me as Aunt Angie. I last saw her when, to my amazement, she happened to be our waitress at a restaurant near Ridley Park..where my 'work group' was celebrating a holiday event. That was at least eight years ago. Although I was happily 'shocked' to see her, it was at that |
| July 10, 2010 16:41:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Angela Aquilino |
| Email: | Itzanuday{at}live.com |
| Where are you from: | Delaware |
| Comments: | Blake: this is a continuation of the note I sent...that somehow got excluded from the original: Emma knew me as Aunt Angie. I last saw her when, to my amazement, she happened to be our waitress at a restaurant near Ridley Park..where my 'work group' was celebrating a holiday event. That was at least eight years ago. Although I was happily 'shocked' to see her, it was at that time, after we kissed/embraced, that she told me she changed her name to Emma. Emma was named after my mother, Amelia. And, as the "Force" would have it, she also died the same day that my mother died. If one believes in the Karmic force at all, I'm confident that my mom was there to receive & embrace her, when Emma opened the door to her next existence. Each year, on July 5th, my heart is always saddened by the memory of my mother who died when I was 11 years old. Now...July 5th will hold a double meaning: the loss of two wonderful women, both of whom died from CA...and who will continue to live in "m |
| July 10, 2010 16:38:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Angela Aquilino |
| Email: | Itzanuday{at}live.com |
| Where are you from: | Delaware |
| Comments: | Emma (or as I've always known her: Amelia) is my niece. I am her father's youngest sister. Because I live in DE, I don't get the Phila. newspapers; however, my brother, Dan, called me to tell me he saw Emma's obit in the newspaper. I "googled" her name, and although there wasn't enough info included re her final arrangements that would have allowed me to "be there", I called Carto funeral home, hoping to get more. Unfortunately, it was too late; I was told she had been cremated "last week". I have to say that I'm sorry the family 'togetherness' is/was as it is/was. I would have wanted to somehow be a part of supporting her & you through her illness and subsequent death. Emma knew me as Aunt Angie. I last saw her when, to my amazement, she happened to be our waitress at a restaurant near Ridley Park..where my 'work group' was celebrating a holiday event. That was at least eight years ago. Although I was happily 'shocked' to see her, it was at that time, after we kissed/emb |
| July 10, 2010 16:26:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sue Everage |
| Email: | svrg14004{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Lexington, Ky. |
| Comments: | Blake, I am so sorry for your loss. I met you on Classmates sometime back and I remember when Emma was first diagnosed with this cancer!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! God Bless You!!! |
| July 8, 2010 00:36:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | alice monsell |
| Email: | alicejean{at}uol.com.br |
| Where are you from: | New Providence, New Jersey and Pelotas, RS, Brazil |
| Comments: | I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Remember that we are thinking about you and, although far, we can give a certain kind of mental support. I'll make a toast to Emma with a good glass of red wine to celebrate her and your life together. Love ALice Monsell and Paulo Junqueira |
| July 7, 2010 20:32:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bruce Gasparo |
| Email: | bgasparo{at}zoominternet.net |
| Where are you from: | Elkton, MD |
| Comments: | Blake, my thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. If there is something I can do let me know. |
| July 7, 2010 18:02:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Amanda Mullins |
| Email: | a1975{at}sbcglobal.net |
| Where are you from: | Los Angeles |
| Comments: | You are in my thoughts. Seems that all of those around Emma were lucky to have her for even this short amount of time. |
| July 7, 2010 17:41:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill Reckentin |
| Email: | reckentin{at}sbcglobal.net |
| Where are you from: | Cahokia, IL (considered part of the St. Louis, MO metro area) |
| Comments: | Blake, I grieve in your loss but, from what I have read, I shall also celebrate Emma's life and the fact that she is now without pain and has gone to join our Heavenly Father. I shall post the news of Emma's passing on the prayer thread as I did her diagnoses for those of which that you may have lost contact. With all my thoughts and prayer, Bill Reckentin a/k/a 78 WildBill |
| July 7, 2010 17:17:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Judith Stringer |
| Email: | judiths{at}teleport.com |
| Where are you from: | I am your second cousin, my Dad is James Dalton Stringer |
| Comments: | Blessings to you and yours Blake as you release the spirit of Emma on her journey. I know how hard this can be, yet I find a special closeness with loved ones after their transition .. still present always. Love, Judith I thought - I thought I saw your face today, In the sparkle of the morning sun. And then I heard the angel say, “Their work on earth is done.” I thought I heard your voice today, Then laugh your hearty laugh, And then I heard the angel say, “There’s peace dear one at last.” I thought I felt your touch today, In the breeze that rustled by. And then I heard the angel say, “The spirit never dies.” I thought I saw my broken heart, In the crescent of the moon. And then I heard the angel say, “They left you with their love.” I thought that I would miss you so, And never find my way. And then I heard the angel say, “They’re with you every day.” “The sun, the wind, the moon, the stars, Will forever be around, Reminding you of the love you |
| July 7, 2010 03:26:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mark Meynig |
| Email: | m.meynig{at}elitebuildings.com |
| Where are you from: | Tx |
| Comments: | Blake, I cannot find words to express... we are grieving for you. Although I only met Emma once it was obvious she is precious and you're love for each other apparent. Praying for you during this time. Mark |
| July 6, 2010 16:24:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jo Carey Cartwright |
| Email: | jocartwright{at}sc.rr.com |
| Where are you from: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Comments: | Dear Blake, I received an email from your Sweet Mother ( Cousin Cindy) about the passing of your beloved Wife Emma. Please know my family sends you Caring Thoughts and prayers and Our Heartfelt Sympathy to you and all the family. Love from your cousin in South Carolina, |
| July 6, 2010 15:37:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gary Vogel |
| Email: | garyvogel{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Comments: | Blake, I'm sorry to hear the bad news.. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time of saddness and know that she has gone on to a better place where there is no pain or sorrow.. |
| July 6, 2010 14:34:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Barbara Chreiman |
| Email: | BCHREIMAN{at}BDPNET.COM |
| Where are you from: | BDP INTERNATIONAL |
| Comments: | My heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. God bless and conmfor you. |
| July 6, 2010 13:54:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Stuart Johnson |
| Email: | callmestu{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | Randolph, Mass |
| Comments: | Dear Blake, I am so very sorry for your loss. As you said, she is with the Lord now and in peace. Love, Stu |
| July 6, 2010 13:48:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Phyllis (Floyd) Olex |
| Email: | philly1203{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | Lambertville, NJ (formerly: New Providence, NJ) |
| Comments: | Dear Blake, I am so sorry to hear your sad news! I have not been following your Blog, so I was shocked to see your email. Thank you for sending it! I have been pretty much out of touch this spring as my Husband, Bill, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had to have a radical prostectomy. He is on the mend now and cancer free. (Please pray that it stays that way). I'm so happy that You & Emma found each other and that you had such an awesome time together! You will always have that. It can't ever be clouded or taken away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Condolences, Phyllis |
| July 6, 2010 13:41:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul Ellenberg |
| Email: | paul.ellenberg{at}bdpprojects.com |
| Where are you from: | BDP Project Logistics/Philadelphia |
| Comments: | Hello Blake, I am sorry for your loss but am happy for Emma now that she is in peace our Lord. My thoughts and prayers will be with you both. Please keep in touch and if there is anything I can do, let me know. Paul Ellenberg 267-575-6568 |
| July 6, 2010 13:24:56 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bob Mutchler |
| Email: | bourbncowboy{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Forest,Va. |
| Comments: | Dear Blake,my heart goes out to you for your loss!She will always be with you.The pain will never go away,it just becomes a part of who you are and makes you an even better person.I wish you godspeed on this journey that you are about to take thru the anger,denial and finally the acceptance!!Just remember, she will be at your side the whole time,helping you!God bless you.God has already blessed Emma in person!......Your friend in Christ,..Bob |
| July 5, 2010 22:10:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Walter Hawthorne |
| Email: | waltcesca{at}sbcglobal.net |
| Where are you from: | Pacific Grove, CA |
| Comments: | Blake, you and Emma are in my family's prayers. You have been SO strong for her and words cannot even hope to describe how proud I am of you, how much faith it gives me in our human race! |
| July 5, 2010 20:58:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Suzanne Janczewski |
| Email: | suzanne.janczewski{at}jeffersonhospital.org |
| Where are you from: | Jefferson |
| Comments: | Amelia (apparently I am the only one who gets away with calling her by her given name--a beautiful name that has special meaning to me) touched my heart and life in ways I still don't understand. I would imagine she had this effect on many people in her life. I was honored and humbled to care for her and to say I will never forget her and Blake sounds trite and silly. She will remain in my heart forever. Her humor, intuition, selflessness and ability to love so freely someone she hardly knew are true blessings in my life that I will carry with me. Blake, my heart is with you today. -Suzanne |
| July 5, 2010 17:36:31 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Reen from Verizon |
| Email: | njay1565ask{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | NJ |
| Comments: | I am dedicating my recitations of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy to your beloved Emma and to you. Peace. |
| July 4, 2010 19:17:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | martha williams stewart |
| Email: | mstewart1959{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | edgewater md |
| Comments: | my prayers are with you and your family. |
| July 3, 2010 21:53:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Connie Moore |
| Email: | reticent411{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | Sending thoughts and prayers your way . . . |
| July 3, 2010 10:02:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diana Bauder |
| Email: | |
| Where are you from: | Joplin MO |
| Comments: | I'm still here, still reading your blog, usually daily. My heart is heavy for you. |
| July 2, 2010 12:56:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice Sanders |
| Email: | You already know it |
| Where are you from: | Gainesville, Georgia |
| Comments: | Dear Blake, As many times as I have been here, I cannot believe I have never signed the guest book. Read your blog today and left a comment on your page. I already told you that I was with my dear sister when she passed on from this life from this dreaded disease. You must know that I am so saddened and disheartened that this could not have turned out as we wanted. Your and Emma's fight against this terrible affliction is one of the most courageous battles that I have ever seen. Should you need me for anything that I can provide for you as much as one can do through cyberspace...please do not hesitate to get in contact...as I have been through it before along with many others...all we can do at this point is pray, pray, pray. God loves you and Emma and so do I |
| June 25, 2010 20:54:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diana Bauder |
| Email: | |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| June 1, 2010 22:33:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike Reith |
| Email: | mike.reith{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Waco, Texas |
| Comments: | KB and Emma, I'm old enough to have seen may of my family and friends deal with cancer. Some overcame it and some didn't. After reading your story ... of your relationship and journey, I am reminded that life is no measured in years but in love. Your story is powerful and curative to many of us. You both are always in my prayers because I have seen things happen in my family that underscore that God is sovereign, not disease, doctors, and treatments. I hope you both realize that you are an incredible example of honest and sincere love during difficult times and this is a rare and precious thing. Thank you for sharing it. |
| April 2, 2010 08:22:28 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Laura Tsend |
| Email: | Jan168301{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | Hi Blake! Thank you for sharing you home page with me. I read some of your blog too. I hope Emma gets to feeling better soon. She is a trooper. Take care :) -Laura |
| March 9, 2010 03:15:09 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Karen Dick |
| Email: | KaDee1968{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Canadice, NY |
| Comments: | Dear Blake & Emma, I read of your site on Pan Can and just read your whole story. I lost my husband in November from this terrible disease and if I can offer anything, it is my prayers for you and Emma. You are right, we don't know or understand God's intentions, but Prayer is the best way to handle any of this. Michael's 2 year journey, which I am still continueing, is to show the compassion for the love of life and just do the Best we can each day. My daily prayers will now contain strength for you Emma and Blake also. God Bless both of you and thank you so much for sharing. |
| January 24, 2010 04:35:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Larry Neu |
| Email: | lneu{at}tampabay.rr.com |
| Where are you from: | Originally - St. Louis, Mo., Currently (20 years) Lakeland, Florida |
| Comments: | Thanks for sharing. Our prayers are with Emma and you and we wish you many, many, more years of happiness together. Larry |
| December 13, 2009 15:18:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gary Vogel |
| Email: | garyvogel{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Comments: | Blake, I used to be a member over at Classmate.com and heard about your site here from a friend.. I'm so sorry to hear of the misfortune in your lives.. I wish the very best of luck to you and your dear wife, and hope all works out for the best!! God Bless you both and give you strength... |
| November 17, 2009 15:38:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kayla Cash |
| Email: | KaylaACash{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Austin, Texas |
| Comments: | Hi! I'm Kayla, Paul's wife. I haven't met you two yet, so I decided to get to know a bit about you through your website. I'm sorry to hear about Emma and we hope her condition only gets better. Neat site. Good idea. |
| October 29, 2009 19:49:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Janice Carsello, RN, BSN, CRNI, OCN |
| Email: | janice.carsello{at}jefferson.edu |
| Where are you from: | Jefferson Home Infusion Service |
| Comments: | I am still praying for you every day Emma. I have been checking this site for updates and I hope you are feeling stronger and more energetic every day. Please let me know when you will be having the surgery. You and Blake are in my thoughts. Take Care, Janice |
| October 17, 2009 00:51:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jim and ceil fox |
| Email: | cfox10{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | radiation buddy |
| Comments: | hope you are feeling ok . Jim told me today was your last day. He wanted me to tell you that the ointment he uses for his head is call aquaphor. you can buy it over the counter. hope if helps your hands. thinking of you and praying for you. take care Jim and Ceil Fox |
| October 6, 2009 00:49:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Donna Granato |
| Email: | donnagranato{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Constitution High |
| Comments: | I think of you and your wife often. She is in my prayers. |
| October 4, 2009 18:44:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jackie Hayes |
| Email: | jackie.skidmore{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | New Hampshire |
| Comments: | |
| September 30, 2009 19:48:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Walter Hawthorne |
| Email: | waltcesca{at}sbcglobal.net |
| Where are you from: | PacificGrove |
| Comments: | Hey Blake, be strong my brother. |
| September 15, 2009 04:56:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diana Bauder |
| Email: | |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Great to have an update...thanks. Lots of people care about your battle. |
| July 13, 2009 13:38:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sue (Williams) Martin |
| Email: | |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Sending prayers to you and Emma. |
| June 20, 2009 03:43:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Helene |
| Email: | |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Keeping you in my thoughts..... |
| June 15, 2009 18:24:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diana Bauder |
| Email: | dibee42{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Joplin, Missouri |
| Comments: | It has been a blessing to know you on Classmates Blake. I really appreciate the friendship, prayers and support for me and my family over the past year or so. I intend to be faithful in prayer for you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. |
| June 15, 2009 01:10:29 (GMT Time) |