tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post3147191028990414505..comments2023-09-06T03:15:53.017-07:00Comments on 42 Staples: Rage, rage, against the dying of the light..."W"http://www.blogger.com/profile/03661389410052233010noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-28231697957109053822013-06-13T13:15:50.084-07:002013-06-13T13:15:50.084-07:00I am writing this, just minutes after I learned of...I am writing this, just minutes after I learned of Eric's passing. I was telling my wife (who knows Eric from when we lived in SF) that I've never personally seen the "negative" side of Eric. So in a crazy, perverse way, I smiled at the mention of the steroids making him "quick to anger and frustration". Ah-hah...so he is a flawed human, after all! <br /><br />I am sobbing at my home office laptop, wanting to scream out loud with all my might. Eric is an inspiration on so many levels. He is in my heart forever. And will be right with me this weekend when I run my ass off on the ultimate frisbee fields here in Portland. <br /><br />Jeff SkokeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-11212652986892957482013-06-13T05:01:33.639-07:002013-06-13T05:01:33.639-07:00What Jim H said, indeed, you're communicating ...What Jim H said, indeed, you're communicating so adeptly, this mixture of pain and extraordinary tenderness! It's deeply appreciated.<br />We keep learning from Eric, now much about bravery and tranquility. <br />Soooo glad he's not currently in a lot of pain, and that he has hospice just in case. <br />Warmth and fondest wishes to Eric and his wonderful family. You make the world a better place.<br />Marianneballoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922083889503107910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-55989588702060639402013-06-12T00:39:54.937-07:002013-06-12T00:39:54.937-07:00The light of Eric's spirit will never die, but...The light of Eric's spirit will never die, but will live on in our hearts forever...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197253983580970594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-38255695582223762002013-06-11T04:10:54.377-07:002013-06-11T04:10:54.377-07:00I am one of Eric's co-workers, love and miss h...I am one of Eric's co-workers, love and miss him dearly. Please let me know if there is a time I can visit or a way to help you all right now. Company for him, food, cleaning? Thanks, CCupChristine Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783180729146518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-26278372528188899542013-06-09T19:14:15.796-07:002013-06-09T19:14:15.796-07:00I'd love to come by for a visit this week if h...I'd love to come by for a visit this week if he'd be up for it. I know he's having trouble with text/email, so I didn't know if a brief message in that manner was still appropriate to plan something. Thanks! -Bethany fashiontrekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008023618966432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-69222167866243835142013-06-09T10:27:55.520-07:002013-06-09T10:27:55.520-07:00I am struck by the clarity and articulateness of y...I am struck by the clarity and articulateness of your posts. <br />Your ability to focus and transcribe thought and experience into words is staggering, particularly given the circumstances.<br />Not only are you providing deeply appreciated information to all of us who love Eric, but you are conveying a sense of how he (and your family) are feeling/functioning.<br />Reading your posts, I really FEEL the sadness and loss, as well as the moments of levity that are giving you the ability to keep going each day. <br />I hope it helps for you guys to know that there are many many people thinking of you at this time, and we send our love and caring vibes your way every moment of every day.<br />-Jim HJim Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051896098661242807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-82997425207247879332013-06-09T08:08:58.668-07:002013-06-09T08:08:58.668-07:00I echo many of the sentiments about but would like...I echo many of the sentiments about but would like to add that Eric, you are my hero. sesserzsesserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281878643710596845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-72921302434492151262013-06-08T22:07:11.398-07:002013-06-08T22:07:11.398-07:00Thank you for updating - have been looking weekly ...Thank you for updating - have been looking weekly since the last one. I want you to know that while I know Eric only peripherally, I've always admired him and how he's lived his life. There was a time I was fully crushed out on him - the river trips, the films in the park, the frisbee and so handsome! His story has been a wake-up call to me to live my life with as much aliveness as I can and to wrench from it as much joy and living as possible. I would've liked to know Eric more fully but I know he is a remarkable man. Peace, blessings and love to him.<br /><br />Anne Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627439972150695780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-41625770083056835222013-06-08T17:20:23.251-07:002013-06-08T17:20:23.251-07:00Thank you so much for your updates. I happened up...Thank you so much for your updates. I happened upon Eric's blog when my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and I was searching for anything I could on the disease. My husband was diagnosed 3 months before Eric but passed in April 2011. Eric's progress brought me hope that maybe someone can beat this horrible disease. It is amazing to me that Eric has done well for an additional 2 years. I'm so sorry Eric and all of you have to go through this; it is horrible, but it strangely has some blessings that come along with it. My children and I are closer than ever, we never take little things for granite, we don't get uptight over stupid stuff that gets everyone else riled up. We know what counts and we never take that knowledge and love for granted. I don't know how religious you are, but my husband came to me in many of my dreams just after he died, smiling and so happy, telling me he was fine and not to worry about him. Sometimes,just sometimes, I think he got the better deal. HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559964750054928173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-63492744942669455212013-06-07T16:49:29.470-07:002013-06-07T16:49:29.470-07:00Thank you for the update. He has very much been i...Thank you for the update. He has very much been in my thoughts lately. It's great that he is surrounded by family, even in the virtual world. fashiontrekkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008023618966432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831248887289437281.post-65632786470442018972013-06-06T21:47:47.395-07:002013-06-06T21:47:47.395-07:00Thank you for the update. Hope the nephew's ce...Thank you for the update. Hope the nephew's ceremony goes well and that he can enjoy it even in the confines of home. Wishing him a peaceful ending, despite the discomforts already existing. Titus 2 Thandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682041725252115845noreply@blogger.com