tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post3926710353734043643..comments2024-01-26T02:13:11.484-08:00Comments on MY PAPER HAVEN: Un-posted Draft "Chemo #6 and some ramblings"Kevin Renzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628703691708625465noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-52808797117682988062011-11-23T12:32:08.152-08:002011-11-23T12:32:08.152-08:00Kevin, you were so strong for her. How blessed sh...Kevin, you were so strong for her. How blessed she was to have you by her side. She was a trooper and whenever I have lost a loved one, I feel their presence at times. You may too. She loved all of you so much and appreciated what you all did for and with her in her fight. She was one courageous person. A role model for us all. I think of you and your sons often and send you my love and strength.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736652215828281254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-29991402410309982822011-11-20T02:46:23.659-08:002011-11-20T02:46:23.659-08:00With each post, there are several pictures at the ...With each post, there are several pictures at the bottom of the post where it says "You might also like:". I ALWAYS click on those, seeing her creatations, tutorials, and family is simply heart warming. Such talent!! Thank you for posting!! <br /><br />squirrellyshirleySquirrellyshirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-59000769834867300042011-11-19T20:28:09.368-08:002011-11-19T20:28:09.368-08:00Kevin you are such a wonderful husband. I know th...Kevin you are such a wonderful husband. I know that it must be hard to still post Katie's words but they are such a blessing to all of us. I have learned the true meaning of strength, courage and love from you and Katie. Her entires give us a purpose to fight. I don't know if you will keep her blog up after you complete her last entries but her fight was an inspiration for all of us who have dealt with cancer. Her words give us hope. I read them daily and know that her words give others strength. God bless your family and you Kevin.<br /><br />Hugs<br />DanaDana Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143854185977086680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-62316093594759773882011-11-19T12:30:39.670-08:002011-11-19T12:30:39.670-08:00Kevin -- I am sure it must be very difficult for y...Kevin -- I am sure it must be very difficult for you to continue posting here and I totally respect your feelings, should you decide it's time for you to stop.<br /><br /> I want to thank you for taking the time to update us and I'm also happy to know that Katie's service was very nice. Please know we will continue to think of you all and can only imagine how hard the next part of this journey will be for you and the boys.<br /><br /> God Bless !ThePurplePlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004369207147701681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-47616559470163907852011-11-19T02:25:45.504-08:002011-11-19T02:25:45.504-08:00Hi Kevin.
I can't say as I knew Katie really,...Hi Kevin.<br /><br />I can't say as I knew Katie really, having only touched on her blog from time to time through links on others, but please know that crafting is a huge sisterhood, and we all mourn the loss of one of our own, no matter how far away (I'm in the UK) or how little we know them. The loss of such creative talent touches us all, in addition to her other life aspects as wife, mother, sister, daughter...<br />This blog is a way of still connecting with Katie, and I send my love to you for the strength and the kindness you are showing by reaching out to all of us as well with your posts. You and Katie were obviously truly suited to one another.<br />Thank you.Mortihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440669891053820738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-12452669326292191822011-11-18T10:50:50.396-08:002011-11-18T10:50:50.396-08:00Kevin, thank you for sharing so much with the craf...Kevin, thank you for sharing so much with the crafting community. I'm sure Katie would appreciate it. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers! May God give you peace and a heart full of wonderful and loving memories of a beautiful wife and mother!!!!!Stephanie Ortiz Contrerashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889889543560039973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-542210010696102712011-11-18T06:37:38.019-08:002011-11-18T06:37:38.019-08:00Thank you for the update on Katies service and the...Thank you for the update on Katies service and the continued posting. Even though you may not continue it its nice to hear that you are ok (or at least muddling through). I thank you for the time you are taking in doing that. Hugs to you and your family.IamDerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105424483708789633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-66160889804431117662011-11-17T21:56:25.628-08:002011-11-17T21:56:25.628-08:00We are keeping you and your family in our prayers....We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.Jakienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-90689577093536673902011-11-17T18:39:34.153-08:002011-11-17T18:39:34.153-08:00Thank you so much for the update on Katie's se...Thank you so much for the update on Katie's service and for posting some of her ramblings. You are so sweet to post for those of us who are having a difficult time letting go. <br /><br />I know there will come a time when you will stop posting here - it will probably be necessary for you to move forward. I just want you to know that you are a very special person - you were Katie's rock through this difficult journey. God bless you & your family.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509350827364250327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-78119912031251715112011-11-17T15:20:39.081-08:002011-11-17T15:20:39.081-08:00Dear Kevin, thanks so much for sharing the rest of...Dear Kevin, thanks so much for sharing the rest of Katie's thoughts with us, all week I have been thinking of you all. I have been back here so many times to have another read of some of her posts, somehow it is very hard to say the final goodbye. <br />Keep strong for Katie and your boys.<br />Claire xxxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03357771060530460557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-38435875823127126832011-11-17T10:53:00.008-08:002011-11-17T10:53:00.008-08:00Thank you for sharing Kevin and thank you for all ...Thank you for sharing Kevin and thank you for all you have done to keep us posted! I hope you are doing ok. Hugs to you and the family!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818307865827446047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-84328075517459428912011-11-17T07:50:07.634-08:002011-11-17T07:50:07.634-08:00Hi Kevin I am so glad that the day was clear and b...Hi Kevin I am so glad that the day was clear and bright for you all. I am happy that Katie had a wonderful farewell to the next part of her journey. I have spoken to friends and family this week about the amazing strength and courage of Katie and each was amazed to hear about her. Thanks so much for sharing this post that Katie only drafted but you know it has so much in it for people suffering in similar circumstances to draw from. Funny how they say not to google things as it may tell you things you don't want to hear but it can also help you to make sense of things xxx Huge thanks again for all that Katie, you and your family share XXXPowerful Search Enginehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743702558198745716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-34551564102572084942011-11-17T01:58:14.592-08:002011-11-17T01:58:14.592-08:00Keep the blog open as long as you need to Kevin. I...Keep the blog open as long as you need to Kevin. It is a hard and difficult process you are going through, and we will be here for you, as much as we are here for Katie. When you feel you are ready to let go, just let us know. Leave a final post up for 1 month, then decide if you can close it down. I don't know how long these things stay up after people stop using them, but I can see how they are a small, tangible piece of the person who made them, and therefore still a bond to Katie.<br />Take your time, but do what is right for you :D <br />Love as always Gina XXXGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814694362956456055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-635158917581077822011-11-16T22:23:01.372-08:002011-11-16T22:23:01.372-08:00I hope that posting hese few remnants will bring y...I hope that posting hese few remnants will bring you a kind of peace, Kevin. It would be nice for us to see you post now and then so we can keep up with your dear sons and, selfishly, check-out Katie's talent in her tutorials. That said, it is understandable if this is not something you wish to do.<br />Just take care of yourself and your sons. Your devotion to them is of the utmost importnace right now. You and Katie are often in my thoughts.<br />EricaEricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012466047679493396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-31209962381296981622011-11-16T20:02:39.474-08:002011-11-16T20:02:39.474-08:00Thanks for sharing the post and some more insight ...Thanks for sharing the post and some more insight into what Katie and you were going thru.I hope that while blogging about her journey that she did receive encouragement from all the comments and cards.Davihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524189315164547324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-42542295975876246982011-11-16T17:48:15.083-08:002011-11-16T17:48:15.083-08:00Oh Kevin, how amazing that you take the time to th...Oh Kevin, how amazing that you take the time to think of us and still want to share Katie with us. I've come back here quite a bit, I must admit, even though I know her memorial was Monday. For some reason I've been drawn to read her previous posts (even though I'd read them as they were posted) just to see if there was something I'd missed. Something that might give me more of an insight to the deeper struggles Katie was dealing with. I guess I felt in some way, that I'd let her down, been too positive, maybe not sensitive enough to really let her share how scared she was, worried that I didn't really "hear" her. I've only met Katie through her blog, but I know she took such solace in revealing things to us, I just hope she really did reveal her heart and didn't hold back for fear of shocking us. She still amazes me that she even ever felt like crafting or sharing any creativity. I don't know if I'd do the same in her shoes. Katie has impacted me so much, not just by her crafting but by her living and continuing to try to be enthusiastic and engaged in life.<br />Thank you Kevin, you have touched my heart by posting these unposted posts of Katie's.<br />Prayers and hugs,<br />KathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889210668322430133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-40712822413462404712011-11-16T17:44:45.186-08:002011-11-16T17:44:45.186-08:00I miss Katie. I miss her words. Having "met...I miss Katie. I miss her words. Having "met" her last December when she delivered her horrendous news with us here on her blog, I find myself thinking of her every day since then. How one little person could have such an amazing impact on the lives of so many - friends, family and those of us in cyberspace, is simply inspiring. I can't even begin to imagine how you and the boys are missing her. Blog when you are up to it - we are all Katie lovers and welcome any sharing from you. Peace and love to you all.gramma jackinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-74309584240152125842011-11-16T15:40:53.760-08:002011-11-16T15:40:53.760-08:00So very brave of you to carry on with Katies posts...So very brave of you to carry on with Katies posts Kevin. Truly I don't think anyone would expect you to carry on posting. So very brave of you.Jak Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230880495026294055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-39739073660380150302011-11-16T15:34:33.528-08:002011-11-16T15:34:33.528-08:00Hi Kevin, You've shared so much that many wou...Hi Kevin, You've shared so much that many would hold private. Katie's journey touched us all, though we hoped and prayed for a better outcome.........<br />Thank you. <br />Whatever you decide for the future I wish you and the boys well. Time will heal........take care.A Consuming Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612936319700958627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-78961356750153073202011-11-16T14:47:43.164-08:002011-11-16T14:47:43.164-08:00♥♥LORihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808910485542276883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-19579238970921082552011-11-16T11:32:54.824-08:002011-11-16T11:32:54.824-08:00I usually don't post on this because usually I...I usually don't post on this because usually I am talking to Katie ----- but I think I remember this time, I remember her and I talking about the stuff on google and I know I scolded her about looking too much. We talked about the durn chemo and we always had hope for the future. She was amazing in her strength and her fight, but the one who held her up was you, Kevin, with your strength and your fight and your love!! Something I have seen with my own eyes, you are amazing!!! And she knew it!! (ok, now I am crying) But you know that we care about you and the boys and we are always here for you!!!!Becky Sorensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-40258122842279100852011-11-16T09:16:16.038-08:002011-11-16T09:16:16.038-08:00Kevin, you and Katie's family were never far f...Kevin, you and Katie's family were never far from my thoughts on Monday. It was weird, but I was up in my craft room looking for something and found some ribbon that Katie had sent me. I held it in my hand and thought about how grateful I am for having "met" her. Thank you so much for posting this. This is vintage Katie. . .she was honest and open and that's what I loved most about her. Even though she was scared and facing so much, she still thought enough of us to share her life, good and bad. As the others, I understand about not knowing how long you will continue to post, however, please keep the blog up. It's kind of like a place for us to come visit the memory of Katie. Please also know that we would like to know what is going on with you and your boys from time to time. So, please keep us updated. . .OK? Hugs to you and the boys Kevin. . .CurtCurt in Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060618634557711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-90166502220873271442011-11-16T09:10:56.527-08:002011-11-16T09:10:56.527-08:00Hello Kevin,
Thank you for continuing to post and...Hello Kevin,<br /><br />Thank you for continuing to post and it is a gift for you to share Katie's thoughts. <br /><br />Katie was not a quitter, and she didn't let definitions and stories define her - she was so brave and determined and tried to stay in a positive mind set through all of her fight - but she was aware of the realities. That's what defined her and why she was an inspiration to me every day.<br /><br />I keep you and the children in my prayers. <br /><br />Hugs and good wishes.<br /><br />Barbara DianeWhimceeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199456399977714826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-78716102774545617872011-11-16T09:06:38.459-08:002011-11-16T09:06:38.459-08:00God bless you and your boys Kevin, it was an honou...God bless you and your boys Kevin, it was an honour to get to know Katie through her blog xShazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802806573763096463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-7010041011009190102011-11-16T08:52:25.119-08:002011-11-16T08:52:25.119-08:00You and Katie have shared a story of grace, love a...You and Katie have shared a story of grace, love and courage which has impacted my life and my family's. It is a gift I hold close and will not forget. May you, the boys, and your extended family gain strength from the love and respect of all of us whom you have so graciously gifted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com