tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post4000789808934035358..comments2024-03-27T09:55:23.143-07:00Comments on Dispatch from the Digital Health Frontier: Saying Goodbye to my Father John Halamkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-28426062193710251342014-09-09T17:06:41.987-07:002014-09-09T17:06:41.987-07:00Dr. Halamka:I just spent my weekend on Cape Cod do...Dr. Halamka:I just spent my weekend on Cape Cod doing the 3-day 50 mile walk for MS and I remembered that your Dad had MS.<br /><br />We had glorious weather this year. The walk started in 2002 and, although I didn't have a connection to MS that year, I got involved to celebrate a 9-11 birthday.<br /><br />Perhaps you will consider joining us next year or maybe give a speech? I am always stunned by how young so many of the MS patients are and amazed by the sheer determination of some of my older friends such as Sarah who will turn 70 next year and she has walked the trail every year since 2002. <br /><br />Be Well, <br />Pat RiouxEMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077161649158198548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-39717166882615208452013-03-17T17:14:40.687-07:002013-03-17T17:14:40.687-07:00Dr. H,
What a kind and moving tribute to your fath...Dr. H,<br />What a kind and moving tribute to your father. My Dad also had MS and he lived for 60+ years after being diagnosed shortly after his college graduation. I think our Dads would have been pleased to know one another and perhaps they now do ... my prayers for a time of peace and healing for you and your family. <br />Karen Hollingsworth, RN, MS, CPHIMSKaren Hollingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09169703632497989055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-62225077017708527142013-03-14T17:58:36.156-07:002013-03-14T17:58:36.156-07:00Sorry to read about your loss John. May peace be w...Sorry to read about your loss John. May peace be with you and your family. Judging by your posts, he led a very inspiring life, may his soul rest in peace.Ankur Sethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-79934953755008677642013-03-13T13:56:31.894-07:002013-03-13T13:56:31.894-07:00John - I am wishing you and your family peace and ...John - I am wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Your father's impressive spirit and generous heart surely live on in you. I have commented on many of your posts as I *always* learn much from you. Among the best lessons are these recent posts about compassionate care and saying goodbye with grace. You have many gifts. Thank you.<br />~JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-70945240241399603252013-03-13T10:51:11.828-07:002013-03-13T10:51:11.828-07:00John:
I also send my condolences to you and you...John: <br /><br />I also send my condolences to you and your family. <br /><br />It may be a little strange, but in a way, by sharing the personal aspects of your life, daily readers feel a close connection to you and your family. We are what you might call an extended electronic family who morn with you today. <br /><br />My prayers are for comfort and peace for you, your mother and the rest of your family during this time. <br />Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721017250254645599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-91850814444998958322013-03-13T07:39:21.695-07:002013-03-13T07:39:21.695-07:00Sorry for your loss. Your post is a warm and lovin...Sorry for your loss. Your post is a warm and loving tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-86220660700754699632013-03-13T04:42:09.079-07:002013-03-13T04:42:09.079-07:00great man...great son...luv u guys...god blessgreat man...great son...luv u guys...god blessUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497206976772794732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-7069728934689510472013-03-12T21:14:20.962-07:002013-03-12T21:14:20.962-07:00Really sorry for your loss ! but Really great cour...Really sorry for your loss ! but Really great courage and share your emotion .. We can not countyour love with father with your true Love for hime !Vishal Pawarhttp://www.bimentalist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-44468313669294048302013-03-12T21:01:57.246-07:002013-03-12T21:01:57.246-07:00Thank you again. In the end, we as the survivors a...Thank you again. In the end, we as the survivors are fortunate if we can tell our parents that they have done right and that it is OK to let go and move on.<br />Letting go of a loved one is an expression of love. <br />MartinGreenLeaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159362981477129396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-9216886084919184802013-03-12T18:46:41.247-07:002013-03-12T18:46:41.247-07:00Sorry for your loss. He was still such a young man...Sorry for your loss. He was still such a young man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-25759541725158793842013-03-12T16:25:46.365-07:002013-03-12T16:25:46.365-07:00Thank you for sharing this most intimate journey a...Thank you for sharing this most intimate journey any of us can make. What a good son you are. Your Dad sounds like he left abounding goodness behind him. Mattpenninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608490859334850983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-32940768633856678322013-03-12T15:50:37.746-07:002013-03-12T15:50:37.746-07:00Condolences to you and your family. That's go...Condolences to you and your family. That's good you could be there, it was a little haunting but I was present for my father's death as well.<br />Dr_SteveAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958162530428177602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-55744884976326278292013-03-12T15:14:48.318-07:002013-03-12T15:14:48.318-07:00My Condolences to you and your family
Judging by ...My Condolences to you and your family<br /><br />Judging by your post your Dad was a great man.Lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-2837538423692398612013-03-12T15:12:43.025-07:002013-03-12T15:12:43.025-07:00
The memories and his imprint on you will last for...<br />The memories and his imprint on you will last forever.<br /><br />My best wishes to you, your mom, and the rest of your family.ADM (NYC)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-83633908382790362042013-03-12T13:22:48.822-07:002013-03-12T13:22:48.822-07:00John - thanks for sharing your final days with you...John - thanks for sharing your final days with your Father. You help and inspire others by sharing your life experience. My thoughts are with you, your Mother and family.<br /><br />NedNedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144175421418758853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-37032090597402086162013-03-12T13:09:10.912-07:002013-03-12T13:09:10.912-07:00John, sounds like you have great memories of your ...John, sounds like you have great memories of your father. Remember, your children are making those same memories with you. That is what hit me the hardest when my father passed in 2008. I do not have those great memories with him, but am trying to break that chain with my children. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367234307194021668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-91850665164804949312013-03-12T12:22:24.751-07:002013-03-12T12:22:24.751-07:00May Peace be with you, your mother and family. I ...May Peace be with you, your mother and family. I was sad to read of your loss, but happy to hear about your amazing father and his strength and how he passed on his wisdom to you growing up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453284345819753741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-49045310671624586872013-03-12T11:26:47.384-07:002013-03-12T11:26:47.384-07:00Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Both of you surrounded him with love, gave him strength to endure and shared his passing. May you find peace and joy in all the shared memories. <br />Sent with our love, Lynn and John McCurryJohn and Lynn McCurrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-44946258196782838692013-03-12T10:57:47.618-07:002013-03-12T10:57:47.618-07:00Good Bye, John. We love you and you will be missed...Good Bye, John. We love you and you will be missed mightily by Bill and me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13699553861199521804noreply@blogger.com