tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post8676881101048838811..comments2023-09-23T03:56:08.149-07:00Comments on Gberger: Happy 15th Birthday, Katie!Gbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-29163118314424020772010-03-10T07:33:29.050-08:002010-03-10T07:33:29.050-08:00Karen, I read your post with much emotion - I'...Karen, I read your post with much emotion - I'm stuck for words to comfort appropriately - but as another milestone passes, I pray that your family stay close and that your memories of your darling stay fresh and precious. Sending thoughts across the Atlantic to you and yours - Irene xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-70152990384212289512010-03-09T00:05:59.807-08:002010-03-09T00:05:59.807-08:00A beautiful letter and such wonderful pictures too...A beautiful letter and such wonderful pictures too. Happy Birthday Katie -- you continue to touch so many lives! <br /><br />Lots of love to you, Karen.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-85868788818727475442010-03-08T15:49:37.493-08:002010-03-08T15:49:37.493-08:00Lovely post, Karen.... and a Happy Birthday to you...Lovely post, Karen.... and a Happy Birthday to your ever-beautiful, ever-young Katie! :)<br /><br />Love, Hugs and Peace to you my friend.Tracey Axnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241222434446828594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-10196914527042157282010-03-08T14:37:39.387-08:002010-03-08T14:37:39.387-08:00What a beautiful video of your life. You look so h...What a beautiful video of your life. You look so happy. You have such a wonderful mommy. Happy Birthday, Katie.isabelkhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569850136403815101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-21562143900876770862010-03-08T14:28:48.942-08:002010-03-08T14:28:48.942-08:00Dearest Karen,
My calendar is on our fridge. A fr...Dearest Karen,<br /><br />My calendar is on our fridge. A friend was over last week and asked who Katie was? She is marked on 3/8. I have many birth dates marked on my calendar, but I've never before had the birthday marked of someone I'd never met, or of someone who has passed on. <br /><br />Now, I have not only Katie's birthday marked, I also have August 16th marked. I was in flight, returning from our honeymoon in Europe, and I remember talking to Katie up there in the clouds. It was August 16, 2008, and I wondered how you were holding up on that dark first anniversary. <br /><br />My calendar has been that way for a couple of years now, and it's hard to imagine it's been that long already. Harder still, to imagine how long it must feel for you. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I've known many loved ones, human and canine, afflicted and at times, defeated, by cancer. I cannot explain why Katie's story has just seared itself in my brain, in my heart. <br /><br />Perhaps it's the way you've told it? <br /><br />Your tireless work, your insightful posts, and your emotional photos...all in her memory, in her honor. <br /><br />Is that why Katie lives within me so? <br /><br />I don't have the answer. I don't suppose it matters anyway. Because all that does matter is that she's important to me, and her history lives. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful child's story with us. I closed the office door and sat and cried. <br /><br />As I read. <br /><br />I prayed for you, for Gregg, and for David, that you all will continue to share strength in your loss. <br /><br />And I prayed for Katie. <br /><br />May the comforting hands of the angels always soothe her, may she have peace until she meets you again. For the first time. As she did 15 years ago today.Najiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530016194487801049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-20922964091890463682010-03-08T14:16:48.737-08:002010-03-08T14:16:48.737-08:00What a beautiful tribute to Katie -- I will always...What a beautiful tribute to Katie -- I will always honor her on this day, blessed that I have grown to know you in a small way and honored by your incredible spirit.<br /><br />Love and peace to you, Karen.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-90515971577501607042010-03-08T12:42:23.741-08:002010-03-08T12:42:23.741-08:00Tears, tears, tears... Happy birthday to Katie. Bi...Tears, tears, tears... Happy birthday to Katie. Big hugs from me, Bev & Elvis. xxKarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710383595346188986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-7809842713406088552010-03-08T09:44:09.075-08:002010-03-08T09:44:09.075-08:00Happy Birthday, Katie! I know you'll be smili...Happy Birthday, Katie! I know you'll be smiling down on your birthday party later. :)<br /><br />I will no longer ever forget Katie's birthday. I don't know why I didn't make the connection last year! Here birthday is the day after my grandma's (Happy Birthday, Grammy) who has been gone for almost 7 years now. And, Katie's birthday is on the 8th, just like mine (May 8) and my sister's (Sept. 8) It is etched in my memory for good now!!ChiTown Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240876368610100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-86414762480314535832010-03-08T09:42:42.066-08:002010-03-08T09:42:42.066-08:00So many painful reminders with the loss of a child...So many painful reminders with the loss of a child--days that don't fit into any of the boxes you used to have. They need a special box all their own--they are days to give thanks for what was, weep over what never came to be, and to leave a sacred unfilled spot in your life that nothing can fill till Heaven. No wonder there is no way to "celebrate". But we all love beautiful Katie and honor her here today, and grieve for you all, and thank you for letting us be part of it. <br />Love and hugs as big as they come.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519140951660677172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-79555602165722676372010-03-08T09:30:20.723-08:002010-03-08T09:30:20.723-08:00A beautiful tribute to the beautiful spirit of you...A beautiful tribute to the beautiful spirit of your daughter. What a wonderful mom you are, Karen.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-25143927086403804962010-03-08T09:27:27.839-08:002010-03-08T09:27:27.839-08:00Beautiful words Karen. A big hug from the Dudleys ...Beautiful words Karen. A big hug from the Dudleys and Happy Birthday Katie!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593525787534880971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-87661503863402733922010-03-08T07:09:13.753-08:002010-03-08T07:09:13.753-08:00Happy Birthday, Katie! I only put two and two toge...Happy Birthday, Katie! I only put two and two together now that she shares the same birthday as Sophie. The world is a small place, no? Thinking of you, your family and precious Katie today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-18387953223628366772010-03-08T06:40:09.004-08:002010-03-08T06:40:09.004-08:00Thinking of you Karen.
Lv, CarinThinking of you Karen.<br />Lv, CarinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-27098873244066394402010-03-08T06:30:16.288-08:002010-03-08T06:30:16.288-08:00I know what you mean about not knowing what to do ...I know what you mean about not knowing what to do with birthdays. They really are weird and it's hard to go about feeling festive when the person you're celebrating isn't there. I love the video of your family pix. So precious.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256281745796890125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-34190297273456228162010-03-08T05:35:28.223-08:002010-03-08T05:35:28.223-08:00Karen:
Happy 15th anniversary of giving birth to y...Karen:<br />Happy 15th anniversary of giving birth to your beautiful daughter. In spite of the pain and sorrow, you also have some wonderful memories. I hope they comfort you and keep a smile in your heart today.<br />Love and God Bless,<br />Pat xClippy Mathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922234265229327474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-34004024323793795042010-03-08T05:32:16.615-08:002010-03-08T05:32:16.615-08:00I love the happy video too Karen.
Hugs to you and ...I love the happy video too Karen.<br />Hugs to you and your family today...I pray that you have a better birthday for Katie today than last year. <br />xoxoxxo<br />SuzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-90136197460273455762010-03-08T04:29:14.856-08:002010-03-08T04:29:14.856-08:00(((((Karen and family))))
I'll be thinking of...(((((Karen and family))))<br /><br />I'll be thinking of you guys today.<br /><br />Happy birthday, Katie!<br /><br />MichDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074990352248493598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-87713029760175458612010-03-08T04:00:57.986-08:002010-03-08T04:00:57.986-08:00I am sitting here full of tears. What a beautiful ...I am sitting here full of tears. What a beautiful post. I can't imagine what it must like for you today. I admire that you are doing something happy and positive. I am sure that is what your lovely daughter would have wanted, and does want for you now. <br />Pete is fifteen this week- on Wednesday. Your loss is really brought home to me. I send you lots of prayers and hugs.Lakeland Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263946096580997595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-46016683295512618792010-03-08T03:47:28.594-08:002010-03-08T03:47:28.594-08:00Happy Birthday, Katie. You are as beautiful as yo...Happy Birthday, Katie. You are as beautiful as your mom, and you fill the world with such joy, even in your heartbreaking absence.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898073277524952683noreply@blogger.com