tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post6888968127304431740..comments2024-03-25T10:28:53.317-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: A Virtual StoneKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-86188545566522693302023-09-12T17:11:52.715-05:002023-09-12T17:11:52.715-05:00Peter lives in, in your memories, and in the Inter...Peter lives in, in your memories, and in the Internet's memories. Your virtual rock has granted him a community that knows his story, and cares. If only cancer didn't exist....if only.Alanahttps://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-20803260123095178142021-09-09T13:21:52.956-05:002021-09-09T13:21:52.956-05:00So beautiful, Karen!So beautiful, Karen!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-21756619575784346842021-09-08T17:39:56.216-05:002021-09-08T17:39:56.216-05:00It's so difficult when someone who is ill is s...It's so difficult when someone who is ill is so young. And, he looks like an adorable boy. Beautiful tribute.Rebecca Olkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136102257837831028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-49621614887443056712021-09-08T16:54:18.212-05:002021-09-08T16:54:18.212-05:00Your step brother will never be forgotten, thanks ...Your step brother will never be forgotten, thanks to your writings - the Internet is forever. Childhood and cancer, one day, will never be uttered in the same sentence. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-81835157920387738732019-09-05T10:30:28.705-05:002019-09-05T10:30:28.705-05:00What an amazing tribute. Thank you for sharing.What an amazing tribute. Thank you for sharing.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-39469017486637340052018-09-17T13:49:07.414-05:002018-09-17T13:49:07.414-05:00To the beautiful Peter's of this world, who le...To the beautiful Peter's of this world, who leave us too soon. You will never be forgotten. And I wish you had never died, too.Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-62854725085071283612018-09-17T11:26:06.323-05:002018-09-17T11:26:06.323-05:00My condolences. I can feel the pain through your w...My condolences. I can feel the pain through your writing. I lost a friend to leukemia - we were 23. As a child I could not completely understand what she was going through. Again, I am sorry. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-64012938804222116592018-09-17T09:47:23.116-05:002018-09-17T09:47:23.116-05:00What a battle he put up! Wonderful that you named ...What a battle he put up! Wonderful that you named your son in Peter's honor. A lovely post especially when we remember the dead this week.Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-89228377969921016682018-09-17T09:17:37.429-05:002018-09-17T09:17:37.429-05:00Simply beautiful....what a wonderful tribute to Pe...Simply beautiful....what a wonderful tribute to Peter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392823917814875927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-54750071529957559632016-02-05T08:58:21.803-06:002016-02-05T08:58:21.803-06:00I don't ever think that I'll forget this p...I don't ever think that I'll forget this post. Such a beautiful annual tribute.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-43059482020325448832015-09-27T15:50:14.800-05:002015-09-27T15:50:14.800-05:00I saw your post about this on FB. I knew I had to...I saw your post about this on FB. I knew I had to read and I knew I would be crying as if this happened today, which in an odd way, is accurate. What a blessing that Peter's name and memories live on through your oldest baby boy. Thank you for sharing your story each year. <3Betsy Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818478082892180017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-53598007959266941742015-09-08T12:18:25.518-05:002015-09-08T12:18:25.518-05:00Your virtual stone is a gemstone of the utmost val...Your virtual stone is a gemstone of the utmost value because it is clearly made of love. My sympathies to you and your family - and every family that must endure the loss of someone so young. I totally agree with the comment made by your little boy. Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-32914370997433820762015-09-04T08:37:30.558-05:002015-09-04T08:37:30.558-05:00Oh man, cancer stinks, especially when kids are co...Oh man, cancer stinks, especially when kids are concerned. <br />I'm glad you were able to spend some time with Peter, he sounds like an awesome young man, brave fighter, hockey guy and all.<br /> <br />Speaking of brave, I'm reading this at the office. Throuout the whole post I managed to keep my compsure. Then your son's simple statement spoiled my poker face. Crying at the desk. Well, it's the least I can do. <br /><br />I'm very sorry for your family's loss. May Peter live on in your hearts!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945984135731336978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-12860786252533654232015-09-03T23:08:59.136-05:002015-09-03T23:08:59.136-05:00I love you!I love you!Jules Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898444410326979902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-37878699833473819702015-09-03T21:23:55.429-05:002015-09-03T21:23:55.429-05:00What a wonderful tribute to Peter and thank you fo...What a wonderful tribute to Peter and thank you for sharing Joyce's part - very touching. It's always difficult to watch but even worse when it is a young person, Battered Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084857421183756543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-67796815219828480162015-09-03T19:23:31.170-05:002015-09-03T19:23:31.170-05:00I was completely wrong about which post I thought ...I was completely wrong about which post I thought this was going to be, but I really glad that I didn't miss this one. What a lovely tribute to such a young, innocent boy. Beautiful words Karen.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-26813735002313139092015-09-03T16:27:10.400-05:002015-09-03T16:27:10.400-05:00I have tears, my beautiful friend. My heart goes ...I have tears, my beautiful friend. My heart goes out to you and your family. A loss, no matter how long ago, still burns in the heart.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843346724790750894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-11004797819849284042015-09-03T16:10:10.393-05:002015-09-03T16:10:10.393-05:00What a beautiful tribute. Childhood cancer or any ...What a beautiful tribute. Childhood cancer or any type of cancer is heart breaking. God bless your family during this month of remembrance.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215542444229937948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-87599851820463054712015-09-03T14:18:20.056-05:002015-09-03T14:18:20.056-05:00Cancer sucks! It has touched far too many lives. W...Cancer sucks! It has touched far too many lives. We have a family at church who lost their son two years ago around this time. My family and church prayed for him and his family right through the end. His mother and her faith have been an amazing witness to me. He is buried in the cemetery where we frequently take walks. The kids often want to visit Sam. I always say a prayer for his mom when we pass his grave. Even now I tear up thinking of all that they went through, and continue to deal with to this day!MamaRabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920088809395312943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-51615053621904070722015-04-14T23:21:53.307-05:002015-04-14T23:21:53.307-05:00As long as he is remembered he will not be forgott...As long as he is remembered he will not be forgotten. Peter David Sferra, you will not be forgotten. What a story Karen. I just wish it had a happy ending. Thank you for reminding us that life is so precious.Abbe@This is How I Cookhttp://thisishowicook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-17199559246821834652015-04-10T09:25:22.936-05:002015-04-10T09:25:22.936-05:00Beautiful, of course. You managed to capture the ...Beautiful, of course. You managed to capture the numbness that comes with a terminal diagnosis without being maudlin. It's like a dream state and yet painfully real. Thanks for sharing.Melissa @ Home on Derangednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-46062067733414773882015-04-10T09:15:25.894-05:002015-04-10T09:15:25.894-05:00At beautiful tribute, Karen. Brought me to tears. ...At beautiful tribute, Karen. Brought me to tears. xoxoCathyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724811364122080949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-90628578728013672952014-02-13T19:56:24.098-06:002014-02-13T19:56:24.098-06:00This is such a beautiful and honest post, thank yo...This is such a beautiful and honest post, thank you for sharing it with us. Brought me to tears. xoClaudia Schmidthttp://www.myleftbreast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-49158852259082150882014-02-05T22:50:38.438-06:002014-02-05T22:50:38.438-06:00"I'm sure it will be a wonderful tribute...."I'm sure it will be a wonderful tribute..." and it was, Karen. Cancer is a terrible disease. I think everyone has been impacted in one way or another. For me, it was my grandmother and brother-in-law. I'm so glad Peter is remembered.Jennifer Steckhttp://www.abriefpause.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-84794208113930372022014-02-05T10:29:43.878-06:002014-02-05T10:29:43.878-06:00I am sobbing trying to read every word of your bea...I am sobbing trying to read every word of your beautiful post. What an amazing tribute to your sweet brother. My wonderful loving brother in law is going through the same treatment, he is just incredible with his upbeat behavior saying he has been given extra time. My heart aches for him. We are having a fund raiser for him in Sun Valley this summer with an art show. He is an acting teacher and his community has formed a support group to pay for his hospital bills, it is truly a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life. NettieMoore or Less Cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640100610623590274noreply@blogger.com