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Some people think all supercars, from Agera to Zonda, are the same: fast, expensive, and pretty much any eight-year-old could doodle one. They're wrong. Here's the aural proof — a 22-car supercar startup compilation.
It might just be a straightforward wall of awesome sound, but I'm struggling to think of a better comparison between the different takes on the supercar concept across the decades and across different manufacturers.
That said, leave the quiet contemplation behind and set your speakers to Ted Nugent-levels of volume. This is a symphony you won't want to miss.
(Hat tip to: Hannes Danielsson!)

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Week of 4/3/2010 - 4/11/2010
Out of town the weekend of 4/3 and 4/4, spending time in Seattle with my daughter (and catching up on email backlog)
* NAYA/Urban League monthly meeting
* Meeting with TJ Browning, Police Bureau Advisory Committee chair
* Sharing Public Sidewalks Advisory Committee meeting
* Bureau Directors' Portfolio Meeting/Lunch
* Meeting with Becky Chiao of Risk Management, and Jennifer Johnston of the City Attorney's Office
* Meeting with Elders in Action Executive Director Vicki Hersen, Civic Involvement Coordinator Tara Krugel, Commission Chair Lorraine Griffey and Vice-Chair Augusta Hayter, regarding their priority funding requests in the Budget
* Meeting with Deborah Stein of the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, Office of Neighborhood Involvement Director Amalia Alarcon de Morris, and Afifa Ahmed-Shafi of the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, regarding equity and public involvement in the Portland Plan
* Meeting with Andrea Paluso of Family Forward Oregon and Senator Diane Rosenbaum, regarding paid family leave proposal for the 2011 Legislature and nationally
* Meeting with Marianne Martinez and Kaye Veldhuisen, constituents, regarding citizen involvement in decision-making on renaming 39th Avenue for Cesar E Chavez
* Quarterly meeting with Portland Police Chief Rosie Sizer
* Press conference with Chief Sizer and Commissioner Saltzman on the Report and Recommendations on improving community mental health care and interactions with police
* Meeting with Auditor Griffin-Valade, Linly Rees City Attorney's Office, and Andrew Carlstrom regarding Campaign Finance Fund referral
* Portland Business Journal's Women in Business Awards lunch
* Thirsters Gathering in NW Portland, McMenamin's on NW 23rd. Acting Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogan and State Representative Lew Frederick also spoke.
* Drop in meeting with Mayor Adams regarding City budget
* Drop in meeting with Commissioner Fish regarding University of Portland resolution in the Portland Plan
* Meeting with Office of Healthy Working Rivers Director Ann Beier
* Meeting with Christe White, Jim Kuffner of the University of Portland and staff regarding River Plan resolution
* Meeting with Kathryn Beaumont, City Attorney's office, regarding UP resolution
* Meeting with Huayu Lai, Multnomah Youth Commissioner
* Meeting with Harold Williams and Harold Williams II regarding expanding programs connecting the community with government on Portland Community Media
* Meeting with Cable Office Deputy Director Mary Beth Henry
* Bureau of Emergency Communications Banquet
Dinners at Home: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Wow, what a treat, four out of seven! More time to work on emails in the evenings, too.


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I've only done a little bit of strapless riding before but fancy the option - from what I can see on here it seems a normal surfboard will work better than a kite specific one albeit not necessarily last as long. I'm light (65kg) and usually seem to be pretty easy on my equipment. There are loads of surfboards available second hand pretty cheap but usually fairly well used and with 'various repairs' which always puts me off. For a bit more (350 English pounds) I can get a really nice Pyzel 'The Flash' 5'10 board with no repairs, 2 sets (quad and thruster) of really nice quality carbon fins and a centre drive fin, leash (not that I'll use it) and bag.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a cockamamie movie can have a really good premiere. And with the star-studded NYC unveiling of Why Did I Get Married Too, I'm guessing we got the best of things.
Tasha Smith, ready to break out with "Fever."
Gayle King sticks to Coco's dictum of stacking necklaces.
Um, not this Coco.
Janet Jackson makes many bold choices. Does fortune favor the bold? Some whiskey campaigns would say yes.
Must admit, Keenyah (Hill) is rocking this stained-glass tunic.
You know I feel like this season's parade of shoes, as modeled by Julissa Bermudez, is a conspiracy against short people. Yes they're high, but they cut off the line of the leg cruelly, cruelly. It's all very well for her.
Kim Stolz, per usual, does downtown ambivalent.
The way the line of Jill Scott's 'do echoes that of her sleeve is - okay, I was going to say subtle. Maybe not, but certainly noteworthy.
I'd say Courtenay Chatman and Michael Jai White are the most arresting couple on the red carpet...
But Tyson Gilmore and Nia Iman Muhammad are giving them some stiff - and adorable - competition!
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When Nintendo announced last week that it would soon start offering the majority of its retail 3DS and Wii U games as digital downloads, it represented a major change in policy for the company. But buried in the announcement was what could possibly be an even more significant change in Nintendo's relationship with brick and mortar retailers.
For the past few years, Sony and Microsoft have both let game retailers share in a slice of the downloadable marketplace by selling codes for downloadable games and add-on content directly at the register. The retailer acts like a physical Xbox Live Marketplace or PlayStation Store here, sending the purchase request directly to the platform holder's servers and printing out a download code. In exchange, the retailer pockets a commission of 15 to 20 percent of the sale price, which is set by Sony or Microsoft as identical to the price offered on their online stores.
The relationship Nintendo is envisioning for retailers selling its downloadable games is more akin to the standard wholesale model currently used for physical games. Under Nintendo's plan, retailers would buy download codes directly from the publisher at a lower wholesale price, then resell them to consumers at whatever price the retailer thinks will bring in the most profit.
At first glance, this would seem to suggest that retailers could quickly mark down underperforming downloadable games, just as they do currently for physical games. But without the incentive to clear out floor space for new products, it doesn't make much sense for a retailer to offer a downloadable game at below Nintendo's wholesale cost. Then again, it doesn't make much sense for retailers to sell downloads much above the wholesale cost either, given the lack of significant distribution costs and the price pressure of competition from other retailers.
Nintendo doesn't see things shaking out that way. "There are several types of retailers," Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said in a recent investor Q&A. "A retailer that offers products at comparatively high prices but provides good services and is in a convenient location, or a retailer that only focuses on offering products at lower prices than others do. I expect to see sound competition among retailers that take advantage of their strengths as they have done so far."
In that same Q&A, Iwata was reluctant to discuss how its wholesale prices would differ between downloadable and physical versions of the same game. He did suggest that retailers should expect much smaller margins from selling the downloadable versions. "If the retailers can sell our software without having to shoulder the inventory risks, it is natural in fair business transactions that there will be changes in their margins, for which the inventory risks are taken into consideration," he said.
And Nintendo doesn't seem to think the reduced distribution costs for downloadable games should translate to lower prices for consumers, either. In fact, Iwata said the suggested retail price for downloadable and physical versions of the same game "will be the same in principle, so that consumers can make the choice." This is a marked difference from Microsoft and Sony, which often (though not always) sell downloadable versions of games at prices lower than their physical counterparts.
Iwata justified the suggested pricing parity by arguing that the value of the game is in the software itself, and that the distribution format for that software shouldn't have any impact on a game's value to the consumer. In fact, Iwata argues, some consumers may actually find more value in a version of a game that is permanently stored on the system, without the need to carry around a disc or game card (never mind that these games are tied to the system they're first downloaded to, and can't be resold like physical games).
Given the business realities of the downloadable game market, it might seem a bit odd that Nintendo wants to bring brick-and-mortar retailers into the loop in a meaningful way at all. After all, if Nintendo wanted to, it could cut out the middleman and offer downloadable games directly to consumers at wholesale prices, reaping the revenue much more simply and directly.
But Iwata says brick-and-mortar retailers serve an important marketing purpose, even for games that are purely downloadable. "We recognize that one of the biggest hurdles for the expansion of our digital business is the limited methods to expose digitally downloadable products to potential consumers," Iwata said. "If only the consumers who proactively visit the Nintendo eShop are aware of the digital download software that we deploy, there is no chance that our digital business can drastically expand."
In other words, Nintendo is reluctant to give up entirely on the old ways of doing business, even as it takes its largest step yet into new forms of game distribution. This odd wholesale-meets-retail-downloads business plan reflects that same reluctance, and shows a company that seems unable to face the inevitable rise of fully digital game distribution.


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European Forest Sector Outlook Study II
Expectations of the region's forests to meet increasing environmental, social and economic demands have never been higher. European forest sector policy makers must grapple with complex, imperfectly understood challenges to meet these demands when designing forest policies. These policies will have to address challenges such as climate change, protection of biodiversity, space for recreation and leisure, and energy and raw material needs.
The European Forest Sector Outlook Study II (EFSOS II) addresses and discusses these demanding challenges through scenario analysis. A reference scenario and four policy scenarios have been prepared modelling trends in the European forest sector up to 2030, to illustrate the possible long-term consequences of policy choices.
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|Chapter 1 - Introduction
|Chapter 2 - Main policy issues and challenges for the forest sector
|Chapter 3 - Scenario analysis: reference futures and policy choices
|Chapter 4 - Assessing the sustainability of the outlook for the European forest sector
|Chapter 5 - Main policy issues and challenges, in the light of the scenario analysis
|Chapter 6 - Conclusions and recommendations
|Chapter 7 - Annex
A Russian language version is available here.
Supporting Data
Country Profiles (also in Excel)
Wood, product and trade balances
Supporting Papers
The following UNECE/FAO Discussion Papers are in preparation. They provide background information on the data and methods used in the study.
- Jonsson, R. Econometric Modelling and Projections of Wood Products Demand, Supply and Trade in Europe - A contribution to EFSOS II. Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion paper, ECE/TIM/DP/59. Geneva: UNECE.
- Mantau, U. (in press) The Method of the Wood Resource Balance - A contribution to EFSOS II. Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion paper, ECE/TIM/DP/60. Geneva: UNECE.
- Moiseyev, A., Solberg, B. and Kallio, A.M.I. (in press) Analysing the impacts on the European forest sector of increased use of wood for energy - A contribution to EFSOS II. Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion paper, ECE/TIM/DP/63. Geneva: UNECE.
- Verkerk, H., Schelhaas, M.J. (in press) European forest resource development - A contribution to EFSOS II. Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion paper, ECE/TIM/DP/61. Geneva: UNECE.
- Weimar, H., Englert, H., Moiseyev, A. and Dieter, M. (in press) Competitiveness of the European Forest Sector - A contribution to EFSOS II. Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion paper, ECE/TIM/DP/62. Geneva: UNECE.
Previous work
EFSOS II was preceded by EFSOS, and previous to that by the European Timber Trends Studies, starting from the early 1960s. Copies of all of these studies are available on our website under publications.
Dissemination activities
During 2011-12, presentations at national or international professional meetings were made. EFSOS II was presented by the Secretariat at the following events:
- Press conference to launch EFSOS II, held in Geneva, Switzerland, 22 September 2011 (photos)
- Informal Meeting of the EU Forestry and Nature Directors General, held in Ryn, Poland, 28-29 September 2011
- Fifteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD SBSTTA 15), held in Montreal, Canada, 7-11 November 2011
- National Forest Policy Dialogue: from International Perspectives to National Policy, held in Paris, France, 8 December 2011 (link)
- Forests 2030: Policy Talk on the Future of Forests in Europe and North America, held in Geneva, Switzerland, 13 December 2011 (link)
- European Commission Biomass Sustainability Criteria - Informal Member States meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium, 23 January 2012
- WWF Bioenergy webinar, held in Geneva, Switzerland, 7 February 2012
- Florian Steierer (FAO) at the "European Pellet Conference 2012", held in Wels, Austria, 29 February-1 March 2012 (link)
- Latvia Ministry of Agriculture, held in Riga, Latvia, 2 March 2012 (article , photos)
- Policy Debate on Wood Energy, held in Geneva, Switzerland, 8 May 2012 (link)
- Eighth International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, held in Toulouse, France, 4-6 June 2012 (link)
- Final Conference of the EU Project MANFRED.The Future Potential of European Forest Mountain Forests: challenges and solutions between Green Economy and Climate Change, held in Rome (Italy), 28 June 2012 (link)
Stakeholders have also been actively disseminating and promoting EFSOS II. A few examples follow:
- Johannes Hangler, article in "Holzkurier" Issue 45, November 2011 PDF
- Andrius Kuliešis, presentation at the conference of "Lithuanian Private forest owners Association", held in Trakai, Lithuania, 8 December 2011
- Andrius Kuliešis, article in "Mūsų girios" a Lithuanian forestry journal, December 2011 (article)
- Peter Schwarzbauer, integration of EFSOS II into lectures on forest products markets at the University of Natural resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
- Jaromír Jašíček, Michal Synek, articles in "Lesnická práce", a Czech forestry magazine, Czech Republic, February-September 2012 Evropská výhledová studie lesnického sektoru,, Referenční scénář, Maximalizace uhlíku v biomase, Upřednostnění biodiverzity, Podpora výroby energie ze dřeva, Podpora inovací a konkurenceschopnosti


text: A Huge Fossil Find Workers in California unearth a trove of prehistoric animal fossils, all of which are over a million years old SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 By Vickie An Construction crews in Southern California have made a wild discovery. Workers were digging at a building site in San Timoteo Canyon when they unearthed hundreds of ancient animal fossils. Researchers say the bones hold important clues about the history of the region. Nearly 1,500 fossils were recovered from the dusty canyon. The remains are about 1.4 million years old. They include the bones of a bear-sized ground sloth, a new species of deer, several small rodents and more. A giant cat fossil was also found. Scientists believe the animal was an ancestor of the saber-toothed tiger. Signs of plant life were uncovered as well. "This is a just huge find," says Rick Greenwood, a scientist studying the site. "I don't think most people even have the concept that those types of animals were roaming around here more than a million years ago." Stuck in the Mud San Timoteo Canyon is located about 85 miles from Los Angeles. The area of the canyon where the fossils were found was once part of a lush, green river valley. Today, the region is dry and plant life is sparse. Most of the fossils are well preserved. Experts say a muddy lake bed or marsh may have trapped thirsty animals that wandered over for a drink. From there, the creatures may have fallen victim to predators, or simply could not free themselves. The mud helped to protect the animal fossils. Filling in the Blanks The remains are a million years older than those discovered at the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Scientists studying the bones will be able to learn more about how the animals adapted to changes in the environment. "We have a fuzzy view of what this time period was like," says paleontologist Tom Demere. "A discovery like this—when they're all found together and in a whole range of sizes—could really be an important contribution." About 35 different animal species are represented in the fossil collection. Scientists began removing bones from the site last fall. The project was completed this summer. Starting next year, the fossils will be on display at the Western Science Center in the nearby city of Hemet, California.


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Many entrepreneurs think that selling to the widest possible market is the likeliest path to success. They are afraid to pursue a market niche because they fear they'll lose business by turning away customers. But this 'take all comers' approach is not very effective. It's hard to stand out when you market your business without a distinctive set of prospects in mind.
Occupying a niche means you won't be competing with a lot of similar businesses solely on price. And because you will be selling products and services that are customized to the specific needs and predispositions of a select group of people, you can often charge more. Your products and services serve a market that can't easily find alternatives.
The process starts with market research: analyze your best potential customers, your competitors, your market's predisposition toward your products and services, and your ability to serve these people so well as to make you their vendor of choice.
Market research is like sticking your toe into a lake before jumping in. If you figure out exactly which group of people you want to reach, and what their needs are, you avoid wasting time and money. Once you know, you can alter your product or services to fit the needs of your target market more closely, and you can craft a message that reflects your business and your customer.
Market research does not require expensive consultants, surveys or focus groups– it can be as simple as asking your best customers the right questions. To determine if a particular niche is right for you, ask yourself these questions:
- Do I have an identifiable target population with similar interests and needs?
- Is the market large enough to support my business?
- Can I tailor my products, services, and business identity to address that market's particular needs?
- Is my target market currently underserved?
- Can I reach my potential customers in a cost-effective manner?
Your niche will give your marketing efforts a natural, sharp focus. The more you specialize, the more your market will see the value of your services because you speak directly to their unique situation. Assuming your niche is large enough, you can do quite well by becoming a provider of products and services that can't be found anywhere else.
Larry Klein discovered his target market from the inside. A successful financial advisor, he retired from his primary job and became a marketing guru to other financial professionals. He knew they needed marketing help, but as he talked to them and worked with them, he discovered that what they wanted most were ways to reach seniors.
Klein explains, "I'm not 60. So, you don't have to be a member of your ideal marketplace. But if you talk to enough people in that market group, you're going to get it. You have to be awake and aware and be listening for what it is."
All the information you need to target and succeed in an ideal marketplace is out there waiting to be found," says Klein. "You can take the guesswork out of building a business."
Having talked to enough seniors to understand their needs, Klein refined a series of methods for approaching them with investment opportunities. Now he offers seminars and writes articles about these strategies and has defined himself as a specialist in this area. You and I may not have heard of him, but within his targeted sector of the financial planning community, Klein is slightly famous.From: Steven Van Yoder About.com


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Carrie Fisher wants to revisit a faraway galaxy that existed a long time ago, in a manner of speaking.
The actress, who was recently announced as the new public spokesperson for Jenny Craig, set a goal for herself: she wants the option of fitting into the infamous Princess Leia gold bikini she wore in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi", reports US Magazine.
Fisher, who said she's already lost 12 pounds since she started the portion-controlled eating plan, hopes to lose 30 pounds in total in an effort to partially put back on the costume that sent fanboys hearts all aflutter 28 years ago.
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"I would like to have the option of getting back into the metal bikini," she said at the Jenny Craig announcement press conference. "I won't be doing that, but I'd like the option."
She also wants to lose the weight in an effort to strike back at her critics.
"I Googled myself recently without a lubricant and I came across a posting that someone made about me which was, 'What ever happened to Carrie Fisher? She used to be so hot, now she looks like Elton John.'"
"Yeah, that hurt," she replied.
Fisher, 54, said she's already halfway to her goal and feeling good about things.
"I'm glad that I'm thinner," she told US. "And I'm glad that I found a way to get thinner."
Suggested Reading: US Magazine, New York Daily News, PopEater


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Technology is evolving day-by-day, and social media and other IT innovations are bringing the world together. Because of this, customers are rapidly becoming more demanding about the standards they expect, and these demands are also diversifying. To be able to continue to deliver the very best level of service and provide customers with a refreshing experience each time they fly, JAL tackles new endeavors without fear of failure, based on strict adherence to flight safety standards. JAL is devoted to constantly taking on new challenges.


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Yikes! Kim Kardashian Flour-Bombed on Red Carpet
What's worse: Being Ryan Seacrest and having fake ashes spilled on you at the Oscars or being Kim Kardashian and having someone flour-bomb you on the red carpet during an event?
The reality star was doing interviews at a launch party held at the London Hotel in West Hollywood for her new fragrance True Reflection tonight, when—out of nowhere—a younger female fan (we guess you could call her that) threw an entire bag of flour on Kim.
Was she super P.O.'ed?
Not at all!
"That probably is the craziest, unexpected, weird thing that ever happened to me," Kim told us. "Like I said to my makeup artist, I wanted more powder and that's a whole lot of translucent powder right there," she said, laughing off the entire ordeal.
Kris Jenner commented on the "festive" event, telling us, "If anybody comes at me with something, call security."
The mystery woman tried to run away, but Kardashian's rep held her and security escorted her away. And like a lady, Kim walked away calmly, got cleaned up and returned back to the carpet about 10 minutes later.
There's no exact reasoning as to why this woman did what she did, but some media members said they heard her saying something about fur (uh-oh).
Regardless, everyone was cheering and applauding our Kimmy once she returned. What a good sport!


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GEO600 is a ground-based interferometric gravitational wave detector located near Hannover, Germany. It is designed and operated by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics and the Leibniz Universität Hannover, along with partners in the United Kingdom, and is funded by the Max Planck Society and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). GEO600 is part of a worldwide network of gravitational wave detectors. Two detectors have been constructed in the USA (LIGO), and one each in Italy (Virgo) and Japan (KAGRA). Scientists from GEO600 and LIGO collaborate within the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC). GEO600 scientists together with the Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) built the lasers for Advanced LIGO.


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by Lanny Udell
Dancing tango since: Allan has been dancing tango for about three years. He'd been dancing ballroom for several years and when he saw Argentine tango, he decided he wanted to "go there."
Why tango: Allan had danced when he was in his 20's, but then tennis and golf became his passions and dancing went on the back burner. But when his tennis and golf skills began to wane, he rediscovered dancing. Allan finds tango a constant challenge. "Every step is led," he says, "so I have to concentrate on what I'm doing. It's like a moving game a chess…you have to plan your next moves."
Favorite part: "Because tango is danced in close quarters, it's always changing and what you thought you were going to do is not necessarily what it ends up. It's very challenging for the leader," he says. Allan prefers rhythm over steps. "You can have rhythm without even taking a step," he points out citing the check step as an example.
About Debbie & John: Allan found Debbie and John on Tango Mango and soon became a regular at Alma del Tango's Wednesday classes, Friday practicas and milongas. "They are a great team and I love the fact that they make it real when they discuss what to teach … they have a good sense of humor." He has also taken private lessons with Debbie. "She's a wonderful teacher," says Allan. "I tried other instructors but I liked her the best. I can ask her to help me with something specific rather than having set course material."
Anything else? Allan dances two to three nights a week. At least one of those nights is ballroom. He loves to dance tango to non-tango music, if he can find a partner who is willing. For Allan, an ideal night of dancing would be a combination of ballroom and tango. His favorite music is Nuevo … he created a Gotan Project channel on Pandora so he can listen anytime..
Last word: "I'm never going to give up tango in favor of ballroom, and vice versa," says Allan. "To me it's the joy of dancing, not necessarily the dance I'm doing."


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Friday, 27 January 2012
And then there were four
My family was with me and thank goodness they were because I needed them last night, more than I've needed anything before. They gave me so much strength and without them there I know it would've been so much worse.
This is one of the last photos that I took of him, which was taken the day before he passed away.
I love you Aaron and I wish you were here just for one more day, to let you know just how much.
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I don't know much for sure but I do know he knew how much you love him Lisa - it was so obvious to all of us. My heart is also breaking.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 21:07
My heart is breaking for you! You are all in my prayers.ReplyDelete
I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know what else to say. Wishing you strength and peace. I'm here from Naomi (seven cherubs) blog.ReplyDelete
oh I love you so much beautiful beautiful girl.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 21:24
Aaron is truly a KING amongst men.ReplyDelete
I will miss his jokes, and especially the way he loved family.
Our family teas are going to be very quiet now, without his wisecracks.
I know he loved you and the boys beyond description.
I will miss his enthusiasm for everything he loved, especially the mighty HAWKS!!!!!
I am here for you and the boys Honey, just here beside you, just reach out.
Love Mum.
I don't have any words, just love for you now and always.
My heart is breaking reading this news but at the end im smiling because i know your husband and son are now reunited.ReplyDelete
Much love to you and your boys
I'm not even going to try to pretend to know what to say, or assume how you feel, or any of it. But I know one thing for sure is that he knew every single day how lucky he was, and was humble enough to acknowledge how incredibly loved and treasured he is as a man, husband, father, teacher, friend. To have seen him in his glory in all of those roles is an honour.ReplyDelete
I love you, and the boys, so so much, and I will be there any time you need for anything. I will abide with you in your sorrow, and do everything I can to honour his memory.
Their are no words in imagining their reunion. Wow. xo
I think I was going to say "Their reunion must have been.....". He would be laughing at me for making such a nasty grammatical mistake right now. "You call yourself a grammar nazi! That's just embarrassing"ReplyDelete
Love and hope he's happy in heaven from Morgaine aged 8ReplyDelete
It's always been 'Lisa n Aaron' both tied together, I love you guys for that. You made me want that marriage, that fun one. Just let us carry you Lisa. One day at a time.ReplyDelete
There are no words, sending you all much loveReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 21:39
seeing this photo of this beautiful lil boy with his daddy and now knowing he wont have him in his life bought tears to my eyes.. What a photo for him to treasure for ever.. U are so ver strong to go threw this.. love too u all xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 21:39
I miss him so much already.ReplyDelete
I just cannot comrehend it at all.
I keep thinking it is just a bad dream.
I am so shattered.
I am here darling for you and the boys always and forever.
Love Mum.
There are now words.... just know that there are love and prayers for you and the boys, now and always.ReplyDelete
You always have been and always will be a truly special and amazing family.
Aaron was such a wonderful example of a devoted husband and father. Everyone that knew him loved him, he had a way of making everyone feel included and loved. Thank goodness for family & friends who love us & are there when we need them. We love you & our prayers are for you and Jalen, Harri & Kobe at this most difficult time in your lives xxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 21:56
I don't know you at all but my heart is breaking, aching, not understanding, for you. Words aren't enough but know that there are many many people who are praying for you.ReplyDelete
LIsa, my heart has been heavy for you and your boys and also your families all day. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will be for some time.ReplyDelete
There are many people thinking of you right now. Sending love to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you and your family. xxxReplyDelete
What a beautiful photo. I don't know how this could happen. How can one family cope with such loss all at once?ReplyDelete
I don't know how you will, but I know that you will. With the love and support of family and a community. One teeny moment at a time.
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 22:14
Lisa we were phoned this morning by roz with your heart breaking news here in QLD. We all were so Sad and our hearts and prayers went out to you and the boys. You are a great inspiration to me as I have watched your family grow at Punchbowl primary and your dedication as such a wonderful mum and wife. I often read your blogs and they are full of wonderful stories and now memories for you all. Aaron was a lovely man always with a wonderful smile on his face. I can not imagine the pain your heart must be in but he has Noah to hold his hand and watch over you and the boys now. Keana has been very worried about Harri and asks you pass on her love and prayers to him. All our luv To you, jalen,Harri and Kobe from Ellie,Simon,Connor,Pako,Keana,Chad and Mia xxReplyDelete
so many people are offering love support and prayers...right now you may not be able to feel it or reach out for it ...but i know we will all be there for you and the boys when you do....there are NO words that can heal this loss...Aaron will live on in his boys..the perfect example of a father...and he chose the best wife and mother for his sons...ReplyDelete
hugs and prayers for you especially Lisa....XXXX
God bless you.
You are an inspiration to the world.
My heart comes soaring to you on the other side of the world--May you find the strength to grieve, mourn and miss Aaron, while you lift and inspire your boys and everyone around you.
SO sorry.
Lisa I cannot express how much I feel for you and your boys right now. All I've been thinking about is Aaron's reunion with his handsome beautiful son Noah! My heart breaks for you, how blessed we are to KNOW families are together forever.ReplyDelete
My prayers are with you. xxx
My heart and prayers go to you and your beautiful boys Lisa. I pray that you have the strength to keep on going one day at a time...one minute at a time. I can't imagine your grief, but know our prayers are for you.ReplyDelete
I haven't met you and your family but I feel as though I have from reading your blog. I cannot comprehend how difficult this must be for you all, and as many others have said, there are no words that can really help. All I can do is send my love to you and the boys, and smile picturing how tightly Noah and Aaron have their arms wrapped around each other now.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 23:07
Hello Lisa,ReplyDelete
I just learned about you yesterday from a FB friend. I was reading about you knowing what had happened to Aaron. I was crying the whole time, but was at the same time so in awe by the spirit that comes forth through the pages of this blog. It is a spirit of love, perseverance, hope against all odds, wisdom, joy and strength. I am so inspired by you and your journey... right now I am brokenhearted for you and the tears are flowing... I pray that you find strength day by day and that the love will be greater than the loss. With love,
I came to your blog from seven cherubs blog..I really hope you don't mind me commenting. I just felt compelled to tell you how sorry I am. You are living a nightmare at the moment and it is so unfair...but you have 3 gorgeous boys who are also living that nightmare and how lucky they are to have you. You can all be strong for each other. Huge hugs here from the UK. xxReplyDelete
sending you love and prayers at this time. I can't begin to imagine the depth of your loss, it's just so tragic and sudden and seems so unfair after everything you've been through.ReplyDelete
I will keep you and your family in my prayers and pray for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
I have no words to adequately convey my sympathy to you, your boys and yours and Aaron's families. He was a very beautiful man who's understanding and compassion touched so many lives. Please know, that even though we have never met you are in my thoughts and i will be forever grateful that my daughter had such an amazing teacher. Reunited with Noah xoxoxReplyDelete
Hi Lisa,ReplyDelete
We don't know each other, but I have come to love your family through your lovely blog and by hearing so much about you all. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't even imagine how you are feeling, but just know that you are surrounded by the most amazing people, especially your boys, who will be there for you, comfort you, and love you. Aaron is so lucky to have you as a wife. I know that both he and Noah are smiling down and watching over you. I'll be thinking about you and our family <3
I have no words to make you feel any better. But please know, my heart breaks for you, I am crying for you family. However, at the same time, I am picturing a daddy reuniting with his son, and that is all I can hold on to, to make any sense of this. Much love to you all xxReplyDelete
i am so so sorry, from a stranger reading your blog for the first time tonight, it's very obvious how much you loved each other and your family. he will always be in your heart, will forever live on in your memories and will be by your side in spirit when you need him to be holding your hand silently.ReplyDelete
tonight i will hug my husband tighter and be grateful for him because tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone.
sending much love & light.
you are not alone.
I love you Lisa King! I'm just so, so sorry.....ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 23:28
Lisa, I don't know you, I found your wonderful blog by chance. My heart broke when precious Noah died, and now it breaks all over again. Only judging by what I read, you are a beautiful family and don't deserve this.ReplyDelete
God will give u strength in your darkest times.
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 23:34
Mr king.ReplyDelete
Was a great teacher. He always had a smile apon his face and could bring a smile to anyone's face. He taught us more than What we needed to learn and always had time to talk if something was wrong. It's going to be hard back a school knowing that he will not be their for my last year and not to have him around making jokes and being their to cheer on the hawks, brag about Tamar winning, keeping is prefects on task and calling me a squirrell. I can say I will miss him heaps and will have a great memory of knowing him.
Sincerely Jess.
Words cannot express the love I have for you and Aaron and Jalen and Noah and Harri and Kobe. XX xxxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 January 2012 at 23:45
I don't know you or your family personally but I am sitting here in tears reading your blog. I am just so sorry and sad for you and your boys on the sudden passing of Aaron last night. You are in my thoughts today and in the coming days and months. Take care. xxxReplyDelete
Maybe Noah needed him in heaven? You dont know me but I am crying on my couch for you. Much love. XReplyDelete
Lisa, I cannot even properly express how much I feel for you and your family at the moment. You are an amazingly strong woman and you are trusted enough to bare these trials. How joyous the reunion would have been between Aaron and Noah. I am thinking and praying for you and your boys. May Heavenly Father help you through this hardest trial of all. Your love is for Eternity. Always remember that.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 00:02
Today at 1.00pm a group of current a ex students went to kmhs where mr king taught. We had flowers and balloons, and had our own minute of silence for mr king. We left the flowers under the tree in the car park. This was organized over Facebook by one person. Which had many people affected who decided to join. Rest in peace mr king.ReplyDelete
Lisa I am so so very sorry for your loss. You have inspired me for a long time and I am amazed by your strength. Just like the poem 'Footprints in the Sand', you will be carried in your darkest hour! Sending so much love and prayers to you and your beautiful boys! Love Felicity xoReplyDelete
I don't know you and have only just found your blog (through Naomi) but I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. You've been given such an incredibly heavy cross to bear, yet your words are those of faith and love and that is truly inspiring. May God guide you and give you strength and may the people around you shower you and your boys with much love. Thinking of you and praying for you xxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 00:24
Lisa our hearts are breaking for you. We will hold our loved ones all the tighter tonight. He was such a wonderful bloke and it was a privilege to have known him.ReplyDelete
Love Dearne, Matt and family xoxo
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 01:05
I dont know you but my heart breaks for you. I admire your strength and courage. You are in my thoughts much love to you and your boysReplyDelete
I am finding it so very hard to comprehend, my loving thoughts are with you and your family always xxReplyDelete
I am Becky (and Jenny's) sister...I have been at her home when she's been buoyed by your packages and posts. Your love sustained her in her times of trial...may our love offer hope and peace to you as well.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 02:45
Like so many others have said...there are no word to express our sorrow...just Love we can send your way. We love and pray for you, MarnieReplyDelete
Ive only been following this blog for a few months now but the love I feel from your family is so strong! Loosing a child is hard enough now to loose your husband I cant wrap my mind around it. Im sure im saying all the wrong things but please know im praying for your from clear around the world and praying for your precious family!ReplyDelete
My gosh! This is just heart-breaking and surreal. I don't know your family personally, Lisa, but you must be one amazing lady if Heavenly Father knows you can cope with this. Looks like you will have a lot of friends to help you through. Take care. xxReplyDelete
So incredibly sad. We are all grieving along with you, Lisa.ReplyDelete
Lisa- I had the opportunity to read your blog for the first time today. I am devastated for your family. Please know that you are in my prayers. You and your boys will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is beautiful to see the love your husband had for you and your children. So many kids don't have that kind of Dad.ReplyDelete
In my prayers-
My heart is breaking for you and your family right now, just like it did when Noah passed away. I too have shed many tears and wanted you to know that I am praying for you all to be comforted through the atonement of our Savior. May you feel Him close by during this hard trial.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 06:28
I am praying for angels to buoy you up and carry you through this. You have a very special family. What a loving mother and wife you are! You are a shining light to all and will continue to be. May God be with you until you are reunited with ALL of your loved ones.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 06:39
So, so sorry. (hugs)ReplyDelete
I know these words can't take away your pain but know that I am praying for you.ReplyDelete
Just wanted to send you and your precious babies and family love and light. Incredibly touched and saddened to read of the passing of two of your greatest loves.ReplyDelete
(came over from Naomi's blog - seven cherubs - as I couldn't hear of your story and not reach out)
I'm so, so very sorry, I can't even begin to imagine what you and your boys are going through. I'm another who found your blog via Naomi (and via Retro Mummy) - your family is in my thoughts, Jade xxxReplyDelete
Nooooo. No, no, no, no, no. This can't be happening to you. Aaron? No - you have to come back :(ReplyDelete
I am in shock. I feel sick too. You poor sweet darling. Oh poor Harri.....Jalen.....Kobe. It's not fair.
Cling to your mum Lisa. You will need her more than ever. She will guide you through the darkest, blackest nights so that you can guide your boys after you.
Need anything? I'm here. Need to get away from home? Stay with me. Want to ring up and talk? Call me. I will be here. I love you. Fiona. xxxxxxxx
I am so sorry for your losses. Praying for you and your family.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 08:44
I'm a stranger, but I've been reading your blog for a long time now. I am sitting at my computer in disbelief.ReplyDelete
I really have no words except I am so, so sorry for your loss. Obviously, I never met Aaron, as I live on the other side of the world, but I know from what you wrote about him that he was a wonderful man.
Be gentle with yourselves.
"We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds." - Anton Chekhov
Lisa, I am stunned and shocked and my heart aches for you and the boys. It just isn't fair for you to be going through this again. My deepest wishes and respect go out to you.xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 09:11
I have no words but wanted to leave a comment and some support for you. Can't even begin to imagine what you are going through.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 09:15
You never know how strong you are, until it is the only choice you have....stay strong Lisa - but don't forget to be kind and gentle to yourself also.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 09:33
Saying a prayer for you and the boys right now.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 09:37
A friend sent me your blog asking me to pray for you. Absolutely heartbroken for you...praying so hard for you and your boys.ReplyDelete
oh, lisa. i've been silently reading along the last few months. i can't imagine going through two such huge deaths in such a short time. i'm praying for you and your boys. my heart is just aching for all of you.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 09:54
Praying for you and your family x KellyReplyDelete
Oh Lisa my heart broke reading this. Much love and strength to you and your boys today and every day. xxxReplyDelete
Lisa, Jalen, Harri and Kobe. You have been in our prayers for some time, and will remaim there for a long time to come. Love and hugs to you and your boys. Love Andrew and Donna xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 10:26
So sorry for the death of your Aaron and Noah so close together, what a lovely photo of your hubby with you little one. Keep thinking of Aaron and Noah together again...how lucky they are, although you and your boys here hearts are broken. Much love and big virtual hugs...visiting from Seven Cherubs xxReplyDelete
Dear Lisa. I am Becky's and Jenny's aunt. I had read Noah's blog after he had passed, as Becky had written about him in her blog. I know how wonderful you all were to her and her family sending wonderful gifts to them and to Ben. I had sent you a note on Noah's blog after his passing. The stories that your sons wrote for him were beautiful. He was certainly a beautiful spirit. Today I was on Becky's blog and just learned of your husband Aaron's passing. I just can't believe that such a young man was taken from you and your wonderful family, and to think that you were on holiday to enjoy being together and having some fun times. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family, and I pray that you will have the strength and courage to get through each day. God does give us the strength we need when we need it. As others have mentioned in their comments, be gentle with yourself. My David is also in heaven, and I'm sure that he, Ben, Noah, and Aaron are watching down on us and holding us in prayer. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs from Massachusetts and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Peace be with all of you.ReplyDelete
I cannot imagine the pain you are in right now. Your 2 gorgeous angelboy/man will protect you through life. I am so very sorry for your loss. Sometimes life throws more than we can bear at us, that is how we learn to become strong.ReplyDelete
Your darling son and wonderful husband will always be a part of you.
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 11:09
Oh, how I hurt for you. How I long to take away every tear. I don't know you at all, but, Jesus does and I pray peace and strength and people to carry you while you are going through this rough time. For sisters in Christ to pray for each other is an amazing and wonderful thing. May you feel others holding you up in prayer tonight.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 11:16
My heart is breaking for you. I can't possibly begin to imagine the pain you are going through, but I hope knowing that there are so many people praying for you and your family helps just a little bit.ReplyDelete
I'm a friend of Alison's and though I don't know you, I know how much you and your boys - all of them, Aaron included - are loved by your friends, family, and community. I'm wishing you a bounty of exactly whatever it is that you need right now: quiet, company, words, or silence. Sending you all the possible light from Canada. xoReplyDelete
Incredibly touched by the stories and images so lovingly woven into each of your posts. Incredibly saddened that a family already so wise and aware of the power of love has been sent yet another unfathomable trial.ReplyDelete
Perhaps, the lesson, is for the rest of us. I will hold my children tighter and I will see the joy that resides in the everyday and I hope that my time on earth is as meaningful as your two "Kings". You probably didn't set out to be an inspiration but you are. I will think of you and not sweat the small stuff.
This must be the most surreal time for you and your boys. I know your Kings will shine a torch and give you comfort. You have two Angels and your boys have you, an earthbound angel to guide and light their path. When a heart so big and full of love & loss can just take no more?!!
Your words and images have proven to be so instrumental in helping others. I hope the universe/ blogiverse returns the favour to you ten fold. You are not alone.
Love and Light
- yvonne enter28 January 2012 at 15:51
You don't know me Lisa, but it seems I know you already through the incredible sad but beautifully written stories on your blog. My daughter posted a message on facebook this morning, which I opened and 3 hours later with my tears streaming down my face I rang her and asked if Aaron and her partner were colleagues. That was not the case, but she said she had known Noah and met you both in the hospital where she is a nurse. We talked about your other boys and she told me this story how Kobe plugged up the sink in the boys' toilet with lots of toilet paper, which subsequently flooded the hallway. She remembered how they all burst out laughing and that you couldn't help joining in. I hope this will bring a smile to your face. Lisa I don't know how you will manage this time, without Aaron next to you to share the burden of your loss, but I can see that you are no ordinary woman and that the people you are surrounded with will help you as much as possible. Your three boys will need you more than ever, concentrate on them, your blog entries and your amazing photography.ReplyDelete
When I studied to become a teacher, one of my special subjects was children with severe disabilities. One of the outcomes of that study was that these children have so much love to give and bring out the best in people who are receptive for such love. Well 43 years later and I see how true this is, by just reading your stories. I feel privileged to be allowed to get a glimpse of it. You are and will be an inspiration to many people, who will get strength from you. At the moment you yourself will need all the care and love there is. I am thinking of you and your beautiful boys.
Prayers are being sent to you and your beautiful boys!!ReplyDelete
I feel some of your pain as I lost my husband suddenly almost 2 years ago. But the pain of losing two of your family I can't even begin to imagine. I just want you to know you are not alone in your pain and even though it will feel like you can't even breathe each day will get easier. I am still struggling and even though every day living is easier than it was the pain of my loss is still there, I got through with the help of my friends and family. I can see that you have many people to surround you with love and help. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys xxxxReplyDelete
I just don't know what to say. I am so very sorry to hear this news.ReplyDelete
Lisa we have never met but I feel I know you. Having worked with Aaron for a couple of years it was very obvious to everyone the pride and love he had for you and the boys. His enthusiasm for life was inspiring. The courage, strength and love you all had at the difficult time when you lost Noah was I am sure comforting. Now you have to face this challenge and loss of another love of your life, which I am sure will do in time with the memory of your lives together and knowing the love he had and will continue to have for yourself and the boys. Another cheeky monkey in heaven under Gods care to guide you and love you from afar until you are again. My heart is sad with the news and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have all been and will continue to be the most courageous and inspirational family I have known. Take care, with much love Kate. xReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 16:51
Gosh you have been through the ringer...I cannot say I understand what you are going through, as it has not happened to me, all I can say is that I am truly sorry for your loss and you and your boys are in my prayers. I am so sad reading your story and wish you all the best for the future, your boys are very lucky to have such an amazing mother. Sending you cyber hugs...be gentle on yourself over the coming months and allow your body and mind to grieve and adjust. My thoughts and prayers, Emma.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 17:22
Mr King.ReplyDelete
you gave me all the strength i needed in such hard times, even if it meant just giving me silly nick names (TRizzy, Ritcho, Swifty..) or a smile.
I had my 16th birthday last year, and thanks to you i got to spend it in Melbourne with all my friends at the school football trip.
My family were having a tough time, and you were there to help.
Thank You. Thank you for giving me days i will never forget, and the best 4 years at high school anyone could have asked for.
Noah inspired me, you inspired me, you're whole family are truely incredible.
Lisa, Jalen, Harri and Kobe, i am so very sorry.
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 19:45
So very sad and so unfair. My heart breaks for you. You are an amazing family and an inspiration. I can not imagine losing a best friend and soul mate. So very hard. Hold onto the love that you share and know that you will meet again. Praying for you xxxxReplyDelete
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys. Crissy xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 January 2012 at 21:12
I'm so very sorry :( May the thought that your precious husband and son are together again bring you lots of comfort. SueReplyDelete
Praying for you tonight. Found your blog through another blog I read and feeling deeply for you. Much prayer and thoughts to you and your family at this terribly difficult time. May God keep you strong and bless you as you continue to hold steadfastly to Him. x Blessings xReplyDelete
My prayers are with you and your boys , I'm so sorry <3ReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 January 2012 at 00:11
Wow. I am awake again for the second night in a row, I was up last night crying and an still up crying now. Mr king was a great teacher and an even better friend. He will always be an Inspiration to me and everyone he affected. School won't be the same with out you this year, I'm in year ten and was looking forward to the footy trip that mr king always attended. I'm pretty sure most people who went each year before didn't really care about the football but watching him come up with things and make jokes, sharing memories with people. It's going to be tough knowing that kingly won't be there to talk to at lunch times, go around at school carnivals saying here comes the squirrell, walking a around the school having him ask me if I have and nuts and doing our "squirrell" talk. I remember spending most lunch tims with him, rhiannon and mrs miller having A chat, But its not going to be the same. In grade 7 when i first met Him i thought wow he is one awesome teacher, but over the years he has become a great friend. He is reunited with noah and im sure he will be watching over us, especislly lisa and the boys. Everyone loved him and we will miss him so much. Rest in peace. My thoughts are with you.ReplyDelete
Jess tyrrell. 2012 kmhs
Squirrell <3
I also believe you arn't given more than you can handle, but you will be the judge of that. You will handle this in your way and that will be the right way for you. I hope you are surrounded by love. I am sending mine, BelindaReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 January 2012 at 13:44
My heart is full of such sorrow for you and your boys lisa. I didn't know you very well but I do not believe to even attempt to understand Gods plan in taking Aaron from you so soon after losing Noah but I feel that Aaron is a fantastic role model for all dad's out there. I know he wouldn't probably agree being such a humble soul but both you and Aaron's unwavering faith in god and family is remarkable. I cannot say anything to heal your immense pain but I can send you all my love and every bit of strength I have. May god hold you and your boys in his arms and may you feel his comfort all day and night long xxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 January 2012 at 23:52
I don't know you at all, I stumbled across your blog just before Noah died. I can't believe what I've just read, my heart just dropped and I can't stop the tears. I'll be praying for you and your beautiful boys, I know you don't feel like you have the strength but you will find a way. I'll keep following your blog, as I have for a while now, so if you think of anything AT ALL a 23 year old girl living in Melbourne could do to help, just put the word out.ReplyDelete
God Bless.
Not sure what to say, so I will just send you my prayers.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 January 2012 at 02:53
My heart breaks for you. It breaks for your boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
Atlantic Canada Mama
Lisa, my heart is broken for you. I know how much you loved Aaron, and also Noah. I wish there was some way to take away your pain. I am so privileged to be your friend and to know your family. Praying for you, Jalen, Harri & Kobe. Love you heaps xxxxxxxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 January 2012 at 12:22
Wow .... you bought tears to my eyes. Not just of sadness, but you have single handedly shown me personally, that no matter what love like you have never loved and live like never before. Lisa King you are my inspiration xReplyDelete
- Rachel30 January 2012 at 19:52
I was brought to your blog from another...I had not read your son's story before this evening and have sat here in tears reading of Noah and your husband. I could not leave without telling you that my heart is broken for you, but I am also in awe of the love and strength you display. May you have some peace knowing that your loves are with each other though you would rather them all be with you.ReplyDelete
I know no words can help but I wonder whether a stranger who's also crying for your loss can make you feel less alone in your grief. I hope so. Sending loads of love and strength. Life is so strange.ReplyDelete
Nicole x
Our thoughts are with you, even thoughts that we haven't yet had are with you and your boys.ReplyDelete
Noah is a lucky boy again to have his dad with him.
Much, much love to you and your family.ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous photo. Thinking of you all at this time.ReplyDelete
Take care of yourself. xx
Absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts are with you and the boys at this incredibly sad time. Your words and spirit are truly admirable. xxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 January 2012 at 13:42
Such sad, sad news. I sit here thinking about you and your family, unable to imagine the sadness you must all feel. Although we are strangers, know that your story will stay with me forever. xxxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 January 2012 at 14:53
What an amazingly strong woman you are. I don't know you but my heart breaks for you because of the challenges our Lord has sent to you over the last few months. I cannot imagine what you're feeling at this time but you are obviously finding guidance from His strong hand through this traumatic experience. Please go on being a strong woman for your family and your friends, even though you may feel you are in your darkest hours. Remember Ecclesiastes 3:1-18.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 January 2012 at 23:27
You write so beautifully and you love so much! I hope that these comments can bring you some hope and a little light in your grief. Its incredible that someone I've never met has touched me more than anyone I've ever known. I will be thinking of you and your beautiful sons. - ImogeneReplyDelete
"Mr. King" and I never got along as I was such an unruly student but I saw every time I saw him, his commitment to everything he did.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you and your family and a hope that you are now at ease that he was so loved.
Stay strong.
- Anonymous1 February 2012 at 01:49
Please know that everyones thoughts and feelings are with you at this time. And we all hope and pray that you find strength within your beautifull children, family, friends and complete strangers (like myself) knowing that we are all thinking of you during this tough time. Your words are truley incredible and touching. You are a very gifted writer and your ability to express your feelings at such an un imaginable time is amazing. Please stay strong and know that we are all thinking of you, and we send to you all the strength we can. (we being the strangers like myself that read this blog quietly and take in every word you say so deep into the heart that we truley feel your pain and wish we could take some away). Stay strong xxReplyDelete
Am deeply, deeply sorry for your losses and am sending love and hugs to you and your family.ReplyDelete
I have just come across your blog and I sit here in tears reading the very first post. My heart breaks for you and your 3 precious sons. Life isn't meant to be this cruel surely. I wish there was something I could say or do that would help but there isn't. I will just simply say how very, very sorry I am for everything you have gone through and will continue to go through. My heart goes out to you and your boys. I know that you have very special stars shining brightly in the night sky, your two guardian angels watching over you all. Stay strong and take care love and hugs to you allReplyDelete
You are in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 February 2012 at 14:31
You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers...xoxoReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 February 2012 at 22:06
Teacher, father, husband, best friend. I know I didn't know him but I do know people who did. Who loved him as a best mate.ReplyDelete
I give my love to you guys who are suffering.
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and your sweet Noah.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm mourning with you right now as tears are streaming down my face. I will pray for you and your sweet family. I wish you the best in all of your future endeavors.ReplyDelete
I just left you a comment on Noah's story post and then continued on reading your blog. My eye's are overflowing with tears for you and your sweet boys right now. Your story is truly incredible and what an inspiration to each and every one of us. Words cannot express the love I am feeling for you and I will continue to pray for your strength and sanity in this time of need.ReplyDelete
My heart swells for you and your boys. Continue to trust in the Lord and he will surely bless you to get through this time in your lives. All my prayers and best wishes to you, once again...
I believe that at times, we are given MORE than we can handle so that the ATONEMENT can really take full effect in our lives. I'm so sorry for your heart ache and loss. I pray that you find peace and comfort in the knowledge of ETERNAL FAMILIES. The Savior loves you and your family, and I hope you feel him especially close at this time. Thank you for sharing your sweet family and remarkable strength.ReplyDelete
Thank you for having the courage to share your story. My heart is breaking for you. Thoughts and prayers with your family. Reading this has made me want to be a better wife, mother, friend.ReplyDelete
Thank you for having the courage to share your story. My heart is breaking for you. Thoughts and prayers with your family. Reading this has made me want to be a better wife, mother, friend.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss, losing a husband and a son within months of each other is truly a cross nobody should have to bear.ReplyDelete
You are so strong and amazing.
Keep on sharing your story and I know God will get you through.
prayers and love go out to you and your 3 boys.
You don't even know me. But I saw a stack of shirts on "make it perfect" and wanted to know where they had come from. Here I am over an hour later after reading through so many of your families tender moments in tears. I'm so grateful that you are not without the gospel in your life, to know that this is not the end. My heart truly goes out to you and your boys. I hate it when I hear it but my husband always tells my "this is but a moment". I hope the moments you've had together will one day soon replace the ones of grief. - AngelReplyDelete
A friend sent me to your blog, and I've been reading the story of what you went through a year ago. It's very tender to me because I lost my husband a little over three weeks ago to a heart problem too. I recognize your feelings because I'm feeling them now. I'm so thankful for the gospel and know there's a plan, but it's still really hard at times. I look forward to reading more of your blog as I can only imagine where I'll be a year from now. Prayers and hugs to your family.ReplyDelete
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Marchers reflect on Obama inauguration on MLK Day
Civil rights giant honored as nation's first black president sworn in
Monday was the 30th celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday, but Cincinnati has marked his birth for nearly 40 years with a civil right march.
The Inauguration Day crowd was smaller than in years past, but the message they carried was loud as ever.
"I think it's important to support people who have helped my culture," said marcher Nina Boyd.
The 38th annual march stretched from the Freedom Center through downtown.
"We've come a long way since his death and I'm out here to celebrate all the things that he stood for," said marcher Lela King.
The coincidence of the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader falling on the second inauguration of the nation's first black president was not lost on the marchers.
"To think about where we've come from as black people to where we are now, the sky is the limit," said marcher Tracy Craven.