Funny, I popped in here this morning (I only stop by when I have the time, which hasn't been often). I was out walking this evening and remembered your ordeal (which doesn't seem like two years ago) and wondered how you were doing.

I don't know quite what to say.

All I know is that those we've loved live on in our memories after they pass.

We are our memories (at least in my secular, scientific view of life -- we are our synapses snapping in our brains), so as we live with the memories of those we've loved, they are, in a sense, still alive as a part of us.

Take care.

--Joe

Wow I can't believe it has been two years that you, and us to a smaller degree, lived through those sad days. Stay well!

I am so glad you have come back. You have alot to offer this Board. Your voice is important to all the lads. For all we have are the friends that we have in this life.

No one guarntees us happiness, we have to play the hand we are dealt to the best of our ability. Life is struggle, life is pain and we must go on. Sometimes the pain doubles us up and knocks us down, but when we are ready we must get up again.

Stay strong Bob, you'll be in my prayers. There's nothing I can say to express my sorrow, or that could possibly help to relieve yours. I hope you'll visit us more often.

Geez, Bob I only needed the first line.

Best wishes to you on what surely is a tough day.

Bob,
Good to see you back and I loved your poem, just beautiful.
I remember reading your story and I'm amazed it was two years ago already. It sounds as though you're doing well and I think we'd all like to hear from you more frequently. I'm sure there are a lot of people on here that would benefit from your wisdom.
Hope you can stay around for a while.
Best wishes.
Mark

Your posts from that time are still with me like they were yesterday. I can't imagine how vivid it is for you. Bless you, may you both have peace.

Best,

E

All the best to you Bob. Your saddness is your tribute to her and to the special connection the two of you had. There is no weakness in this sorrow. She still lives, in your and our hearts.

Bob,

Thanks for having the courage to write the poem and then post, I just came back from 3 weeks vacation with the woman I love. You have reminded me to love her like it was the last day we are together on this earth...as some day that will be the case. The years fly by....

God's peace be with you....

Dennis

It really is. I don't know his story but it seems to fit the movie well.

Sorry for your pain...we miss you posting here. Can't believe it has been two years. May God be with you both.

Bob,
You and your family are in my prayers. We've missed you around here...

Bob -
I've never met you - but I can't tell you how many times I have logged on to "off topic" and thought of you - and hoped you were doing well.

Nice piece you wrote -

I argued with my wife over the weekend. I will apoligize and tell her I love her. I am very sorry for your loss.
Scott

gents ..

buy a rose on the way home..

be well Bob,

Rika

Bob

I never had the honor of meeting you or your beloved Kathryn. None the less knowing what to say in the face of such a loss is beyond me even when I do know the people involved.

But I do find comfort in this belief. That in the course of forging the bond you and your beloved shared in this life you created something that goes beyond the physical. It is in fact eternal. It is created and strengthened by the love you have for one another. Because you cherished her smile, her face and everything that gave rise to those things.... her very spirit, you have connected to that part of her which is eternal.

I also believe with all my heart that those going on before us watch over us always. So the woman you viewed as angelic here on earth now indeed watches over you as an angel above.

peace to you

Good to see you on the public forum again, Bob, despite the sad anniversary that brought you here. Hopefully, there's something to be gained from the better aspects of this community.

Your love for Kathryn is pretty obvious. I don't know if this will help or hurt, but many of us wish for a love like that. Sure, lots of guys love their wives but your love for Kathryn seems very special. Of course, nobody envies your loss. But a great many humans wish for, and do not achieve, the kind of love you have for Kathryn.

Bob, I can not imagine a loss like that. I have no word other than I am truly sorry.

God bless you.