Comments on: R.I.P… my mom

By: chris c.

chris c. — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:57:58 +0000

What a great job your lovely mum did in raising such a caring, independent, bright and emotionally aware daughter! God bless her. Now be kind to yourself. Love, Chris.X

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:02:32 +0000

I just found your wonderful site. My cancer was found a year ago–ovarian 3c. I’ve needed to hear someone talk about this is just the way you do. I see you haven’t posted since November and I know you were dealing with some pretty tough stuff so maybe you needed a break. Still, what’s up? Are you all right? Are you coming back?

By: Rocket

Rocket — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:24:47 +0000

Spike – I’m sending you heartfelt (although cyber) hugs.
I don’t even know you very well but I’ve always thought you were awesome – if those fantastic qualities came from her, well, she done good.
Hang in there dude,
-Rocket

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:03:21 +0000

I am so sorry to read about the loss of your mother Spike. My grandmother has Alzheimers, and I have been watching her slowly, painfully, slip away. It is not an easy thing to watch someone you love go through. She also, had no awarenss of my being sick and I agree with you that was a good thing.

I am sure you are going through all sorts of emotions now, please continue to write so we can show you support. Your mother created an amazing daughter, and for that I will keep her in my thoughts.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:50:58 +0000

I’m so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. My own mom passed from OCVA in Nov of 2005 after seven years of constant chemo. Even though I’m married with kids and live seven hours away…she was my best friend. I miss her so much. Your mom sounds like such a wonderful woman. You are who you are b/c of her. Do you not see you/your qualities when you write about her? No? Why? Total strangers can see it. I imagine your lifestyle has not always been easy for you to cope with. What a blessing to have a mother who taught you so many wonderful things…compassion, humor, doing right by people…even though they may not do right by you. It’s huge. You look at the world thru really special eyes and write some pretty cool stuff. You had something not all people are fortunate to have…an awesome Mom. If half the world had a mother like you, what a better world we would all live in.

By: Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:07:49 +0000

My sincere condolences to you. Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease.

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:43:57 +0000

What a legacy your mom left you, Spike. How wonderful for you to learn those values at such an early age. You said you are hard pressed at times to see the good parts of yourself. Well, I see you as incredibly bright and funny and ethical. The same values you saw in your mom. It looks like you’ve turned out very much like your mom.

My heart goes out for you during this time of grief. It sucks the big one to lose someone that you love, particularly a parent. I’m here if you ever need to talk.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:24:04 +0000

Sorry doesn’t cut it, but I haven’t found a better alternative. I found your blog when I was desperately looking for hope when my mom was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. I’ve kept up with you since 2001. Six years of preparing for my mom’s death this past July didn’t make it any easier. Cherish the relationship you had. I’m so, so sorry.

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:03:08 +0000

So very sorry. She sounded like a great mom.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:24:22 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom seemed like a wonderful person. Please take care.

By: nat

nat — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:49:54 +0000

It has been a rough time for you. I am so sorry for your recent losses.
I found your blog searching for ovca websites, and really have enjoyed your writing. Thank you for that. You give us hope.

By: amy

amy — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:06:46 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom sounded like a wonderful person with great values. I am so sorry.