Facebook is the new Blogger, I think.
It's there that I read Ron Maatita describing himself as "somber, poolside in the glow of torches. Strumming to the memory of a good friend."
My brother Sean asks us all, in Erik's name, is your life in balance?
Don't feel bad if yours isn't. The journey is more than half the accomplishment, I always heard.
But perhaps I'm not the one who should comment. I'm still trying to figure out how a year could be eternity and nothing at the same time; and how to turn back time; and how to answer things that have no answer at all.
Some of you who were present at Erik Rising heard me say that every morning I search my soul for any doubt that Erik is in heaven or whatever you're comfortable to name it, and that every morning I find no shred of doubt, not one.
I still search every morning. I still find no shred of doubt.
I know that Erik is free. And if some things I've heard are any indication, he's already busy.
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Behold him.
In which Erik Purdom's friends and relations can get with the good wishes and sharin' of the lovin'. Blog managed by Erik's siblings. All characters entirely real even if we sound fictional.
Here's where to download the Rising's slideshow
Thanks to Andy and Dean for updating the movie link Feb 2024.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19SpHBelCQ-7RGdQfG3TitNZqv9wuAomM/view?usp=sharing
This was the invite for Erik Rising
The man, the Erik: 1966-2008
Behold him.
This is what Erik faced
On Saturday April 26th 2008 we learned Erik had been diagnosed with Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, which apparently invaded his system through his appendix.
The following info is from appendix-cancer.com:
"The signet ring cell type . . . is most commonly found in cancer of the lining of the stomach, but can also develop in the bowel, breast, pancreas, bladder, prostate, appendix or lung. Signet ring cell is a rare type of cancer, and is the rarest of the appendiceal cancers. In the 25 years between 1973 and 1998 there were only 70 reported cases of signet ring appendix cancer in the USA. Signet ring is considered a high-grade, or aggressive, type of cancer."
As you may deduce, Erik had a sizable ass to kick here. Every one of you gave so much of yourselves through your thoughts, your prayers, and your emails: thank you, and bless you all.
The following info is from appendix-cancer.com:
"The signet ring cell type . . . is most commonly found in cancer of the lining of the stomach, but can also develop in the bowel, breast, pancreas, bladder, prostate, appendix or lung. Signet ring cell is a rare type of cancer, and is the rarest of the appendiceal cancers. In the 25 years between 1973 and 1998 there were only 70 reported cases of signet ring appendix cancer in the USA. Signet ring is considered a high-grade, or aggressive, type of cancer."
As you may deduce, Erik had a sizable ass to kick here. Every one of you gave so much of yourselves through your thoughts, your prayers, and your emails: thank you, and bless you all.
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