tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post1264286962500552649..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Goodbye EmilyDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46257086181087723162011-01-02T18:01:16.020-08:002011-01-02T18:01:16.020-08:00sending my heartfelt prayers and cyber hugs and wi...sending my heartfelt prayers and cyber hugs and wishes for comfort. <br />I am here via Hilary, and didn't want to leave a comment without knowing a bit of the story.<br /><br />How very tragic and sad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17182632860062424362010-12-26T11:52:23.236-08:002010-12-26T11:52:23.236-08:00I will keep Emily's parents, her husband and a...I will keep Emily's parents, her husband and all of her extended family in my thoughts and prayers. I too know the heartache that they experiencing. The numbness, the shock, the sheer agony of grief. Oh how truly sad I am for you and your loss.The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39604273582585643302010-12-23T07:33:34.562-08:002010-12-23T07:33:34.562-08:00As a former skydiver myself, this story hurts my h...As a former skydiver myself, this story hurts my heart. I dreamed of achieving the level of proficiency that Emily obviously had. I know you will miss her, and I grieve for you and her family.Braggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01252719085678735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-58395753720254534022010-12-22T22:50:42.010-08:002010-12-22T22:50:42.010-08:00What sad news.She's pretty and so young ...Hop...What sad news.She's pretty and so young ...Hope her family and you find comfort at this time.Looks like she lived life to the full.May hersoul rest in peace.Historical sites with charminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184298911832518611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10585570123528072102010-12-22T12:21:15.335-08:002010-12-22T12:21:15.335-08:00So sad and at this time of the year too!
Blessings...So sad and at this time of the year too!<br />Blessings StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80209435012141948662010-12-22T06:02:24.851-08:002010-12-22T06:02:24.851-08:00Emily lived her life pushing all to the max, didn&...Emily lived her life pushing all to the max, didn't she? She must have been a wonderful person to know and love.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2032317638598862902010-12-20T19:57:49.342-08:002010-12-20T19:57:49.342-08:00It is horribly tragic, and I am so sorry for your ...It is horribly tragic, and I am so sorry for your loss!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59096923128289882792010-12-20T19:36:27.804-08:002010-12-20T19:36:27.804-08:00Oh DJan...I am so sad to hear of Emily's death...Oh DJan...I am so sad to hear of Emily's death. I cannot even imagine so close to the holidays, making it so much more intense. I am so sorry for her loss. To lose a friend who shared so many good times... This is just too tragic and too sad. Safe travels there and back to mourn her properly. Big hugs...Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-16288283575706970172010-12-20T19:19:19.993-08:002010-12-20T19:19:19.993-08:00She was absolutely beautiful. Rest in peace, Emily...She was absolutely beautiful. Rest in peace, Emily. Love and light to you, DJan.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26975966716577171312010-12-20T17:52:28.631-08:002010-12-20T17:52:28.631-08:00I am saddened by the loss of such a beautiful life...I am saddened by the loss of such a beautiful life, and sorry for your loss as well. Organ donation is the greatest gift a person can give, and I'm sure those who receive her gifts will be grateful always. Take care.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-3243867018110256932010-12-20T17:37:40.357-08:002010-12-20T17:37:40.357-08:00My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for the l...My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81511937511808131482010-12-20T17:14:12.816-08:002010-12-20T17:14:12.816-08:00Oh my heart goes out to you! This is so very sad!Oh my heart goes out to you! This is so very sad!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26338846377937888022010-12-20T14:05:20.778-08:002010-12-20T14:05:20.778-08:00I have come across from Robynn's blog. I am s...I have come across from Robynn's blog. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend.<br /><br />Organ donation is a rare gift from one grieving family to another, in despair of losing their loved one. It is the most beautiful gift to give and I can only hope more people in the future give thought to organ donation. <br /><br />Your fond memories of her will keep her alive in your heart,<br /><br />JoolzJoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56102739196496627752010-12-20T06:32:53.640-08:002010-12-20T06:32:53.640-08:00What a tragic loss of a young and exuberant spirit...What a tragic loss of a young and exuberant spirit. Blessings on you all at such a time. How fabulous that she'll continue on through her organ donation and so bless others. A well lived life.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84616588863046226332010-12-19T23:41:42.484-08:002010-12-19T23:41:42.484-08:00Hi DJan, I am so sorry..my sympathy to you and to ...Hi DJan, I am so sorry..my sympathy to you and to Emily's family. She sounds like a wonderful gal, who appreciated you and your expertise in Sky Diving. Accidents happen..she died doing what she loved..that must be some comfort to those grieving. How marvelous that she is a donor..many people will get to live normal lives again because of her.<br />The loss of a friend is never easy..sending you a hug:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5993732411407783792010-12-19T20:47:58.185-08:002010-12-19T20:47:58.185-08:00I am so very sorry for this brutal shock and loss ...I am so very sorry for this brutal shock and loss in your life and the lives of all who loved Emily. My thoughts go out to all of you and to her indomitable spirit. She will live on in the recipients of her healthy and much-needed organs. Safe journey, Djan.musingegrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000667855500413032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75667740479091161822010-12-19T20:41:26.067-08:002010-12-19T20:41:26.067-08:00Oh, DJan... I am so sorry for your loss.Oh, DJan... I am so sorry for your loss.wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35500160716983822852010-12-19T14:09:23.262-08:002010-12-19T14:09:23.262-08:00So, so sad. I am so very sorry for all those who ...So, so sad. I am so very sorry for all those who were touched by the life of this beautiful girl. My heart breaks as I think of the path that her family will be on for the next year. I'm glad you will be there to show your love for her and support for those she leaves behind.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-73472874899711049362010-12-19T12:57:13.084-08:002010-12-19T12:57:13.084-08:00I'm so sorry to hear this. You had a wonderful...I'm so sorry to hear this. You had a wonderful influence on her life, but how sad to lose her at such a young age.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49941974918149920582010-12-19T12:12:35.095-08:002010-12-19T12:12:35.095-08:00I send my deepest sympathy to you and to Emily'...I send my deepest sympathy to you and to Emily's grieving family. It sounds as though this is almost like losing another child for you. You have had too much tragedy.<br />Emily was a beautiful young woman. My her spirit live on through the organs she donates so that others might live.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-69457015095203645832010-12-19T12:06:05.858-08:002010-12-19T12:06:05.858-08:00I am so sorry. She must have been kinda like a da...I am so sorry. She must have been kinda like a daughter to you.Thanks to you, she lived a full life even in her short years, and she died doing what she loved. It's still too young. Prayers for you and her other loved ones...Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-68340128430361340072010-12-19T11:57:51.469-08:002010-12-19T11:57:51.469-08:00Djan,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope ...Djan,<br />Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope to be able to write a memorial at some point also, but am so in shock and unable to see through tears that I can't manage it yet. I imagine her spirit will always be around, reminding us Chihuahuas to stop milling.<br /><br />I love the idea of seeing you soon, but truly hate that's under these circumstances. Family.<br /><br />Love,<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87545327021341284102010-12-19T11:33:32.142-08:002010-12-19T11:33:32.142-08:00How awful. There's never a good time for loss...How awful. There's never a good time for loss, but losing her here at the holidays must carry its own special brand of agony. I am sorry for you and for her family.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47463546090079318852010-12-19T11:29:43.976-08:002010-12-19T11:29:43.976-08:00I can't help but think how close we came to ha...I can't help but think how close we came to having this happen to you. What a sad story and what a tragedy for her family to have to endure.Norma Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012021195725446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-51289329932562874362010-12-19T11:17:45.488-08:002010-12-19T11:17:45.488-08:00This is unbearably sad. I'll light a candle fo...This is unbearably sad. I'll light a candle for her so that she can find her way easily through the afterlife.Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.com