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Recent comments (30)
In response to: "top 50 inventions of the past 50 years" 101 days old
by spazpants [Member]
Need help with prototyping your new idea? http://www.innovate-design.co.uk/ more…
In response to: "News" 104 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]
Wondering what sort of birthday this has been and hoping Ed, Norm and family are coping. Really miss you, Ed. xx more…
In response to: "News" 105 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Just dropping in on Ed's birthday to say hello
Marian ~x~ more…
In response to: "News" 243 days old
by tylluanpenry [Member]
I came across Ed's blog as a result of Avrilo's post - I am truly sorry to hear what has happened. I've read through your son's blog and yes, what everyone says is true, he really is inspirational. The world will be a poorer place without his posts.
Bright Blessings
Tylluan more…
In response to: "News" 244 days old
by lyndlj [Member]
Hi Norm
Thank you for letting us know what has happened, words cannot convey the sadness at such a sad turn of events for Ed and for you and the family.
Ed has been a great inspiration to many of us here, and will continue to be for we will always remember his long and hard fight in which many others would have given up, y more…
In response to: "News" 244 days old
by avrilo [Member]
Hi Norm. Ed was one of my first friends here on blog.co. He responded to my post about chopping wood as I talked about how I loved to make kindling. He said that he had so many fond memories of cutting wood with his dad and they were precious times for him to remember.
Don't know why I said that, but it stuck in my mind. I kept in touc more…
In response to: "News" 257 days old
by ganesharocks [Member]
Hi Norm,
I woke up this morning thinking about Ed and wondering if anything has changed? He is on my mind for some reason.
more…
In response to: "For Kiki" 283 days old
by kiki2u [Member]
Miss you forever, thank you my sweety Ed :)
I'l write2day to your dad, but don't know how are you at the moment, as the last news weren't good.
Lots love always, we're one :D
xxxx
Kiki more…
In response to: "Funny Air-lines~~~~" 284 days old
by Jay [Visitor]
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In response to: "News" 369 days old
by eggbod [Member]
Dear Norm
I am shocked and saddened to hear your news. I am sorry that this is late however. You and Ed have been in my thoughts for some time now hence seeking this post out.
Sometimes words feel inadquate but know that I wish you, Ed and your family strength in a spiritual sense. Strength, light and the Sun!
more…
In response to: "News" 378 days old
by yolicoliflor [Visitor]
Dear, so dear, Ed's loving father,
No, I cannot imagine how you feel...
yet your words are so clear.
I thank you so much, like all here, to have had the stregth to write what you did to let us know and therefore feel near to Ed and you and his brother.
As a mother and a fan as well as just a simpl more…
In response to: "News" 380 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Dear Kiki - a lot of bloggers have been asking after you. I do hope you don't mind me posting this:
http://blogbreak.blog.co.uk/2008/10/25/kiki-4928136 more…
In response to: "News" 383 days old
by Kiki [Visitor]
Hi my dear Norm:
I'm glad you did this post warning Ed's friends.
Are very sad knews and i'm speachless about it as i already told you. I just wish the best for him, and he doesn't deserves this at all. Also you have been through a lot so please Norm do take good care of yourself please.
I know it is early bu more…
In response to: "News" 387 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Why do such cruel things happen? I'm so very sorry for you. Is there a ray of hope for Ed?
Long ago (2005/06) I used to have a different blog here (cheques-and-balances) and I had the privilage of being one of Ed's friends. His posts were always so poetic, peaceful and tranquil. But also joyous, despite his condition. He put up a figh more…
In response to: "News" 388 days old
by ganesharocks [Member]
I for one am so blessed to have shared a part of your son's journey. We definitely shared lots of laughter on this site. Thank you so much for the update. Wishing you much healing light!
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In response to: "News" 388 days old
by isadora101 [Member]
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In response to: "News" 388 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
That is very sad news indeed :-( more…
In response to: "News" 388 days old
by jenray Pro
Deepest sympathies for what you and your family and your poor son are going through...it is dreadful to see your children suffering...will be thinking of you and him...GBHs and loads of love...XXX more…
In response to: "News" 388 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
I am so sorry. Thank you for letting people here know.
Take care of yourself. more…
In response to: "News" 388 days old
by Miza-T [Member]
I don't know what to say.
Hugs to Ed and all the family.
xx more…
In response to: "News" 388 days old
by xmillyxxx Pro
Sorry to hear your sad new's..I read about it on Faffa's blog.
my thought's are with you all xx more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by dombustos [Member]
I'm sorry to hear about Ed. I didn't know him on here but I was reading Faffajane's blog. My prayers are with you and your family. more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by faffajane Pro
This is such sad news. I was only thinking of him the other day as we hadn't seen him around. So sorry , must be so hard for you right now. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
hgus xxxxx more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
This is very sad. Thank you for letting us know. Please know that you and he are in my thoughts, and I'm sure everyone here. I have had some good moments in the past talking with Ed here. more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by la_spice [Member]
ps - this is for Ed with love:
http://mypoetry.blog.co.uk/2008/10/16/for-ed-with-love-4881823 more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by lledeb [Member]
This is indeed very sad news, and I am sure the thoughts of everybody here in the Blog UK community are with you.
more…
In response to: "News" 389 days old
by la_spice [Member]
I often think of Ed and smile about the exchanges we had (both as la_spice and Dafter!). I am so saddened by this news and my thoughts are with you at this dreadful time.
Many thanks for taking the time to let his blog friends know. If there's anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to send me a personal message (either via the more…
In response to: "yesterday" 389 days old
by alyn ogata [Visitor]
hi and hello well, honestly i already misblogging this site.... well, i am more active making videos in my youtube site....http://uk.youtube.com/user/alyn1104
...if you have time please watch..thank you for encouranging me..... see you around hope...you would mail me....
more…
In response to: "Ich Liebe Es---" 422 days old
by yolicoliflor [Visitor]
Lovely, Ed. You fill my thoughts and forever will.
Best blow of fresh white flower perfume to wake you up happy.
your friend
yoli more…
In response to: "put them lights out" 460 days old
by agido [Member]
Thank you. I am a Filipino. more…