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Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:11:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "05365732dc8ce172941aee0ce69848f3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639429": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear that.  I've been there myself and its hard and you're never ready.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:13:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "a85cb5b6f821f907c4f7786e1cbdc6a0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639430": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I'm terribly sorry to hear this.  I can relate to you, albeit at a lesser level, due to some recent illnesses in my family.  Do not give up just yet - I'm pretty sure your mom's feeling your love and caring and trying to fight back.  I'm not particulary religious, but I'll be praying.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:15:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "1716bb84bee74f95467ef2d1cf6df4fd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639431": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I just went through this two weeks ago with my Mom, and you're right -- it sucks.  And it sucks differently for you than it did for me.<br><br>Hold your Mom's hand and tell her you love her.  Then repeat.<br><br>And take care of yourself, too.<br><br>-- David", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:22:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "e3bbad26e750d773a625787577807a9c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639432": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I'm really sorry. Experiences like these make us sit up and re-evaluate our perspectives and priorities in life.<br><br>Wish you and your family all the strength and courage to go through this.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:22:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "53ca5926e1981af7696b02d43dcbcf50", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639433": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>my father had a pretty bad stroke 6 years ago. For 3 weeks he did not move, did not open his eyes, did not recognize anybody. The doctors informed us that he would stay in a vegetative state, and possibly die within a few weeks.<br>Turns out they were wrong. My father recovered. He is still alive. He can't move his right arm and foot, but he can walk with a cane, he talks, and most importantly he understands us. Though he's not the same he used to be, he enjoys his grandchildren, including two that were not even born when he got ill. They made him laugh more than once.<br>The point is, don't despair, and don't give up yet. Your mother could recover, and she'd need all the love you can give her. Or maybe not. God only knows.<br>My prayers are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:23:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "5047e23cbf18d14d1b72ee1801bef317", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639434": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just the number of Comments you have received here says a great deal about how most people feel about you, Robert. We are all trying to squeeze your hand as best we can. I wish there was something more we could do.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:25:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "1d4361428791ca98116966800b225b3b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639435": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert:<br>Know you've gone through a lot over the years: your strength will pull you through this, and give you the foundation to find peace here and celebrate her live and your relationship, in all directions it has gone. Take care and our thoughts are with you during this time.<br>Matt", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:30:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "843f9f730256f1cee2cf9386895601ca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639436": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>You will be in my prayers. I hope for the best for you, your mother, and your family as you make such a shocking and difficult transition. As others have said, you <i>will</i> always have her, but loss is about relocating that person. I am so sorry.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:37:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "c19e97be2cee958b9d0a53a5c7d5d2fc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639437": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Our thoughts are with you and yours.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:40:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "fd7585d0492f587fff752bf223b6970d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639438": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thoughts and prayers.<br><br>Michael.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_01:43:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "26f386c704219d66ee1136b58a4def74", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639439": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, so sorry to hear this. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:11:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "a882ebd2cacaec20c95b51dd8b46fd12", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639440": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was just telling Babette about your mom and went to your blog to check on the latest developments. Needless to say that we are very sad for you and your family.<br><br>B &amp; J.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:17:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "033deddaed8e97878e7ade1691ef709c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639441": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "everything will get better. my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. the best und helpfull wishes from abroad - Austria.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:23:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "1ea6984ab4aeae18a5748c8c92dd7fe9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639442": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "No particularly wise words, but my thoughts are with you, Robert.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:46:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "65b8691268a425b6b31f198ff830cc10", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639443": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I came to this blog for the first time. But I admire that you have written so honestly about one of the most painful times of your life. That takes courage..<br><br>Thoughts n Prayers..<br>g@u", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:47:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "2fed856e0ba7edd5fe865c2170b99234", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639444": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm sorry to hear it's come to this Robert, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, best of wishes to the whole family.<br><br>-Darren", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:51:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "6907fb9bdc015003c5292c5e2cdbba50", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639445": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My heart goes oout to you and your family Robert - I hope your last days with your Mum are the best they can be in the circumstances.<br><br>I also admire you for blogging about this - having blogged about very personal stuff in my time, I feel it helps - it's a type of therapy.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:52:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "953521a05adb2c45fa03c77d8515f40e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639446": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, my family's prayers are with you and yours.<br>V &amp; L", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:56:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "ec1fac0670fa4fb62185a364fe457c71", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639447": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Tech is great, but comments like these are what blogging is really about.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_02:58:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "polizeros", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639448": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I faced a similar situation in my life on April 3rd, 2005. My mother all of a sudden started vomitting and complained of severe headache. When we rushed her to the hospital we were informed that she is suffering from Brain hemorrhage :( We all were in total shock.<br><br>My father was really having a hope that my mother would revive soon. When we enquired about the quality of life which she would get ... if at all she survives ... doctors didn't give us any hope at all.<br><br>After discussing with my dad, my wife and my uncle I made a toughest decision in my life .... I informed the doctor to take her off the ventillator support :(<br>I really donno how to explain the pain i underwent and the tears which came from my moms eyes added more pain to me.<br><br>I am getting emotional on when I write about that day's incident. huh I know the pain you would be undergoing as I have myself undergone it. Don't try to hide your emotions ... cry it out :(", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:06:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "67059c5698170b83ea6ba6ac86e1dc60", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639449": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, there is a great and loving God who understands your pain even when we don't understand him or his ways.  My family is praying for you.  Lift up your heart.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:08:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "ed05f57b6002363d8ee3c21d14c289f2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639450": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thoughts and prayers, robert.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:09:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "3f9f90c9534283dac6e1a71b24287fa9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639451": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Robert,<br><br>You're a cool guy on channel9, and this is really sad news :(. Hope you stick in there, you're really strong already, i hope things turn out alright.<br><br>- Winston", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:15:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "63def7a9aaf18bb94fd333f443f230d5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639452": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "She needs you now more then ever. She was there for you when you were young, now it's your turn to be there. Holds her hands as much as you can do. Look at her, don't try to cry. Just be with her.<br><br>Christian", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:16:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "8be169acd6739c8f48ac30b8f68009ed", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639453": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My thoughts to you and your family. Your Mom is in great hands there in Billings. My sister works in the hospital your Mom is staying in...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:18:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "9e52b9de668461d1c13edd796bc7bd12", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639454": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Will, really? This is such a small world.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:47:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639455": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Just to let you known, our thoughts are with you this side of the pond too.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:47:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "10586d685ddc2dbd5afb44b45522009d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639456": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert and Patrick,<br><br>I'm truly sorry.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:47:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "f5cb44d1d720ab903d5aa53e148f7cd1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639457": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>So sorry to hear of your mother's illness.  Not being religious I can't offer you a prayer, but you and your family will be in my thoughts over the next few days by way of silent support, and to keep me reminded of what's really important in life.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_03:52:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "1e303f042f565e27e4cfa9db6d00976d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639458": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, sorry to hear the news. Be strong...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_04:01:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "37d0c0339161180d3f62ba24e77b61c3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639459": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I feel for you and your whole family, Robert. My mother-in-law died last October following a major stroke in April. She lingered for six months requiring constant care and then had a final, catastrophic stroke.<br><br>Nothing prepares you for it and it is the most awful time for everyone.<br><br>You never, ever, get over something like this entirely. But time is also a healer.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_04:07:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "neville", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639460": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "So sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_04:09:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "089cc91c7b1dd1d020f0746dac12a85c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639461": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh Robert, so sorry to hear the bad news.  All the best to you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_04:44:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "ea42d30f7cda55601ae9931f5579abe0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639462": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hello there,<br><br>I just want to say that I am very sorry and sad to hear about your mothers stroke. I'm a Christian and that may not mean much to you right now but I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family and that at this time that Jesus would send you peace.<br><br>Here to talk if ever you should need a cry for help.<br><br>David, from the UK", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_04:53:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "5d52a2ff141479c60207c5c584d3ce13", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639463": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Dear Robert,<br><br>So very sorry to hear about your Mother.  I can't imagine how you feel and so I presume to offer any advice, but thank-you for putting such difficult news here for us all to read.<br><br>God be with you.<br><br>-Christian", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_05:02:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "9a57597c79384f2b0e9a8dfeb37a441e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639464": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your mom, Robert.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_05:39:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4c759bf8a5dcd47bb632186678e4654", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639465": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear about your mom, my best wishes are with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_06:04:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "1e1695e0ab940dba382178a7194f9c60", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639466": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert. I read your post this morning and I didn't know what to say. I still don't. My thoughts are with you mate.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_06:32:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "6bf07e524e5787f6f8bce80a1a9b0c38", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639467": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert sorry to hear about your mum, my thoughts are for you and your family.<br>Paschal", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_06:37:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "bff7c7fef92b5c2ed9ebdfe99edc80f1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639468": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "How lucky she is to be surrounded by her family in her final days, to hear expressions of love from each of you and have the chance to squeeze your hands goodbye.  She'll pass away quietly, surrounded by the people who love her; a beautiful way to leave this world behind.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_06:41:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "c5ff0d5ffceeabfcc300888a18073b9a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639469": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_06:53:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "0286be32102170e86a0b38a726e352ef", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639470": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_07:06:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "2fb6bc531ddc970a882d0b3db03b708a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639471": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert (and family),<br><br>there's really nothing I can say which hasn't been said already by other commenters and far more eloquently than I ever could.<br><br>My mother went through similar events several times (pulmonary embolism in 95, catastrophic brain haemorrhage in 97, stroke and heart attack in 2005).<br><br>I've sat beside that hospital bed holding that hand too. It is a horrible mix of helplessness and despair. You want your mother's suffering to stop but you don't want her to die. You want her back the way she was but you know you can't turn back the clock.<br><br>Mortality is a bastard.<br><br>Thinking of you.<br><br>Tom.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_07:08:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "4014faa76f94764aeb84e70bf39bf22f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639472": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"..What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the Master calls a butterfly.\"<br><br>Stay present Robert.  You're in my heart.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_07:17:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "e9779e92b3e8dcf478c3a999ee65ba4d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639473": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My condolences. No one gets good at this, yet we all take our turn. I lost my Dad in 2002 in a similar manner. At the end all there is is Love and peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_08:09:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "0f222706ccabdc7df13527ef649ac945", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639474": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I can't believe you used \"suckiest\".  If I mail you a thesaurus c/o Microsoft's Seattle campus will it reach you?<br><br>I'm sorry about your mother.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_08:16:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "be4e7fd208d47dce6697eb579cf3a32f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639475": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "There is nothing right to say here except that my thoughts are with you and your family. As you said it's good that she had clearly articulated her wants and desires in a situation like this and it is important for others to do so as well.<br><br>I'm very sorry to hear this news.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_08:39:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "72ad5897f3a2a657a770358b401b4e63", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639476": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm very sorry to hear the latest news.  I'll be remembering your mother and your family in my prayers and dedications in the coming weeks.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_08:59:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "660376cbc70388f51ce8a56a8d10bccf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639477": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I lost my dad over 30 years ago, and it still hurts.  Please know that there are many others who will be remembering you and your family as you go through this very difficult time.<br><br>Doug", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_09:13:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "75f720a55100c93f73f9f64cfde676a1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639478": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "brings back memories when my father is in the ICU.  it is always hard to decide about giving mercy to loved ones.  i understand this is really a tough time for you.<br><br>be well. God bless.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_09:24:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "00a7aa24e974ab28ea8508679671d15e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639479": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This is a very difficult thing to go through. I just lost my mom in December. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in late October and was in &amp; out of the hospital since then. Finally the doctor suggested putting her in hospice care &amp; a few days later she died. The last two days she never woke up, but I sat there and talked to her.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_10:12:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "052b51c329476fd3f72463cbea5fec53", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639480": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My thoughts are with you.  Take time to say \"Thank you\" and tell her how much you love her.  Always hard for the mothers to go....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_10:16:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "dcf20f1729fc0df193aa57b11752e9d2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639481": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Dan, the words I was really thinking of using aren't used in polite company. Suckiest works. :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_10:28:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639482": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear the bad news. I wish I could be as eloquent as some of the other writers here, unfortunately, I am just a geek. I wish you and your mother peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_10:38:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "4556a42d71a742a0a0a08472fb0d524e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639483": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "if it helps, be comforted by the fact that she didn't suffer (much) to get to this point, that is a big blessing<br><br>though is hard, but it was a short path, she's going to a better place now", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_11:16:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "3c2bbd2c6d8e4ca83767b6410b06e33f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639484": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Deepest condolence Robert.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_11:20:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "5dfbfee83de2f5747fb0a2ee572d4f12", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639485": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Don't ever let the doctors tell you that there isn't any functionality left. There is that tiny spark within her that made her who she was all through her life: when she was held as a baby for the first time by loving parents; when she scraped her knee running home from school; out on her first date; graduation; marriage and giving birth to you. All those steps that brought her to this moment with all her memories of your family and your memories of her. I lost my dad to aggresive pancreatic cancer in 2002 and know that helpless feeling. Just be with her and love her during her remaining days.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_11:50:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "fd581330ec546452079f87e7cdb3efd0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639486": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert,<br><br>It is at times like this that we grow as persons through our grief. A while back you talked about surrounding you with happy people. Right now it may be hard for you to think that is possible. But try to think about all the happy times you have spent with your mother and your family. Remember those good times, talk to your mother about them and tell her how much you appreciated those times. In other words, surround yourself with happy memories.<br><br>Remember that someone passing away is always hurtful for those who remain, but that the good thing is that the person is no longer suffering. We always wish they could stay with us for a longer time, but instead of focusing on how much we miss them, focus on the good things they gave us.<br><br>It certainly is good to see the big number of your readers who are sending you good thoughts in these difficult times. It tells you that these readers not only like your writing, but they also feel your suffering.<br><br>Stay brave, cry plenty and try to focus on happy thoughts!!!<br><br>Our thoughts are with you and your family.<br><br>Our deepest condolences.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_11:51:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "d0bd6fe9db48db1db86d0af1423c5bcc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639487": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I met you at your book party in Medina and respect your courage to tell the truth even when it is difficult to do. My heart remembers the pain of losing my mother and also the strong and tangible sense of her transition into a permanent peace when she died with my hand on her chest.I was certain that there is a part of us that survives the death of the body after experiencing passing. Her breathing had become very faint and just as a nurse entered the room and distracted my father, she passed. It was painful to say the words \" Dad, she has stopped breathing' and so touching to see his love as he kissed her for the last time.<br><br>Namaste, John Vajra", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_12:04:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "de15313b8424d92db398ac30848e85a8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639488": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My prayers go out to you and your family... my brother in law just lost his mother w/ a similar situation.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>JR", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_12:56:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ed7e421de2b59e0d9587490201701038", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639489": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'd like to add my deepest condolences as well.<br><br>I know how hard it is, as you said, to not override your mom's wishes as well as strugle with the question of just how right are the doctor's assesments.  Take time for reflection, prayer, or meditation and in your gut you will find a peace that will soothe the pain.<br><br>I have lost several near and dear friends and relatives in my life, and I have found that finding that peace is a critical part of mourning the loss.<br><br>I have been through this sort of situation, fortunatly for me it was in my youth with a cousin a year or so older than myself with a critical head wound.  I have to agree that having it known what your wishes are critical for your loved ones.  I just cannot stress enough how important this is.<br><br>Scoble dude, my heart is out to you and your family.<br><br>Peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_13:08:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "736c21e4806d34db5c9cdcf6df5593bb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639490": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You and your family are in my humble prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_13:39:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "6b6abea1430d887390d093315964f5dd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639491": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br><br>Marcus", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_14:25:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "5cc899aeaf02787e59cc2b91682f2226", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639492": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hang in there Robert. Make sure you tell your family you love them.<br><br>- adam", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_14:51:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "c363b1fec44f26f8c49efe512ff0787a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639493": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert,<br>  It's good that your mom is at least conscious of your presence and your love for her. Saying goodbye is incredibly difficult, but hopefully the fact that you are with her makes the process easier for your mother.<br>  You're in my prayers.<br><br>-Teresa", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_15:09:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "442a3893ca6023349adcdca29a175831", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639494": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All my prayers and thought are with you and with your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_15:20:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "05829e43e919a6409410f43b73d8dd66", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639495": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My condolences to you and your family, Robert.  I lost my dad about a decade ago, in circumstances that were a bit different but in many ways much the same.  It's hard.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_15:21:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "4eb07a3c66dc527a51d08d8cb8291553", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639496": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Robert.<br><br>Went through a similar situation with my grandfather a few years back.  He went into the hospital with a minor heart attack, which was subsequently complicated by pneumonia.  He stabilized for a few weeks, and things even started to look better.  I went in and saw him while he slept one evening, told him I loved him, told him I wish we were closer but I remember everything he did for me when I was a kid, told him that he's a gift to me and I'm sorry if I took his 95 years of life on this planet for granted.<br><br>I went to Telluride two days after the doctors proclaimed he was getting \"much better.\"  On my second day there, I got a call from my wife with the news that he had passed away the previous night.  The last time I saw my grandfather alive was when I whispered to him in a dark, quiet room, tears running down my cheek.<br><br>I cried all day on and off on the slopes.  I made the decision right there to not only mourn his loss, but also celebrate his life.  A man of 95 is a veritable time traveler, and such a life should be celebrated.<br><br>Celebrate your mom's life, but don't forget to feel.  Be there, live in the present, feel what's happening.  It might hurt, and it's not easy, but in the end you will feel better about it and closer to your mom, both now and in the future.<br><br>Best wishes and stay strong.  For your mom, be happy.  It's what she wants.<br><br>-- Jeff Ventura", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_16:09:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "d4f49bc24aa3b69ab25b7e1148f02444", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639497": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I'm really sorry to hear about your mom. Iknow how tough it is to cope with the loss of a loved one. Just hang in there.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_16:19:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "de149f0d62e5cd1aae2af104df7df2f7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639498": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Can't imagine what you're going through.  My prayers for your and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_16:27:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "a850ace922f3110d5e7c5ebca57d2df1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639499": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert<br>Peace and love to you and yours.<br><br>Be with your mum and cherish the time you have left.<br>When you look back on this time you will be glad that you were able to be with her.<br><br>Thoughts and prayers stillwith you and all of your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_17:10:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "8756fef701cf5ddc5657c8524e7201e8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639500": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I hope you find comfort in the thousands of people thinking of you and your mom at this most difficult time.<br><br>Your mom was one smart cookie, thinking through her beliefs, sharing with everyone her wishes, and signing the paperwork (DNR order) to lessen the burden on her family.<br><br>The group \"Aging with Dignity\"  developed \"5 Wishes(tm)\", which I bought for everyone in my family.  Here's a brief description from their web site:<br><br>The Five Wishes document helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself.  It is unique among all other living will and health agent forms because it looks to all of a person's needs: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual.<br><br>It provides thought-provoking guidance, along with a form to fill out that's widely (but not universally) accepted across the US.<br><br>As you've experienced, the time and thought that goes into these preparations is a welcome simplification later, in an incredibly complex, stressful and confusing time.<br><br>My thoughts are with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_18:49:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "59ffffaf8e9b6a854b510f603d1813dc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639501": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Our prayers are with you and your family Robert...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_19:02:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "17689853767151aea4babf959df73939", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639502": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Your post really affected me. I can't say a blog has ever made me cry before. Amazing the connection one can feel through this kind of medium. Best to you and other commenters have said it best - feel everything, don't worry about being strong, and remember you are doing everything you can be expected to do. You're lucky and so is she that she is surrounded by her loving family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_19:04:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "d81b4212b1393e9b3c94abc20278c87a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639503": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Going through a rough time myself with my dear son Samuel who is only 10 months old. There are no right words for moments like these other than to realize that love survives us all.<br>John", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_19:50:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "f61a1d09131544d9779ecf7f1aad8bbe", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639504": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thinking of you... make sure to take care of yourself during this time, as well.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_20:24:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "5e91655beffabcc50e6a06e6dac75973", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639505": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What does anyone say. At least you won't have to make any difficult decisions. And thank you for being so transparent and confiding in your readers.<br><br>Please take care of yourself.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_20:58:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "7deefd20bad646fbc3650c1cff537303", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639506": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>Our thoughts are with you and your family in this very sad time.<br><br>Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_21:31:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "1ccf02040f6b11a58139e6222e187d6d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639507": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, a terrible thing to have to go with, I am glad to here that your immediate family is there with you.  Keep them close, hold them tight and remember your Mom as she was and not how she is.  Stick together and help your Mom make this transition.<br><br>We wish you well as you go through this.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_22:18:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "4eedbd9f851643c0e36833f2c88b6abf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639508": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, thinking of you and your family here in NYC.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>(Long time reader)<br>Solo", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_23:01:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "2512b1ed42f8408fb0be73791122550e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639509": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That's really awful. My thoughts are with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_01:18:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "8f1dc8d0613be097f161d62bf5488744", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639510": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I can't imagine what you're going through at this time since both of my parents are still with me, but you're in my thoughts and prayes.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_02:26:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "23e7d7f64050e8fab9689ea2c4bdd1b4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639511": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert<br><br>Thinking of you and your family here in London, UK.<br><br>Look after yourself", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_02:36:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "737a2aef9e8aae7ebd388070e42b92ba", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639512": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All the best to you and your family, Robert. You are not alone, believe me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_03:09:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "7b14254adc2873242971d5869e5d1e03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639513": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey I am so sorry to hear such news, If I can be of any help please feel free to Contact me via E-mail, <a href=\"mailto:installshield_freak@hotmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">installshield_freak@hotmail.com</a>  I wish the best for all the Scoble family.  Take Care, I will be praying for the best!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_04:18:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "56a94ab303feb72aa6ea60f0ae90be85", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639514": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "So many words of encouragement, support and hope.  Your mother has blessed you in so many ways, a wonderful woman, no doubt.  Remember her for who she is, and what shes done in your life.<br><br>While I can't offer what it's like to lose a parent first hand, I know second hand from those close to me.  Relish in her, the person who helped you become the man you are today, keep her close in your heart and she will be with you til the end.<br><br>I'll keep you in my prayers and offer my wishes of comfort to you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_04:40:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "2365a51ec8cb13ee844e1abcc9dabc8e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639515": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All the best to you and your family, Robert. You are not alone, My stepmother just hade a stoke and now she is paralysed and doctors cant give any positive answers.. Take care my thought is with you and your family. The pain you\u2019re going trough is the love you have inside. God bless you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_07:14:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "d9edc5044d18f2adf97bdfd73b3e6158", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639516": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, your brave post made me cry. I wish you and your family all the best. My thoughts are with you from Amsterdam.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_08:19:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "ronaldcarpentier", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639517": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Keep your family close and you'll get through this.<br><br>Such sad news.<br><br>Darren.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_08:26:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "98a616b1afe8c8fc52d796185e850e16", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639518": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's really cool that so many have come out to express their support for you during this.  Count yourself lucky.  It shows that your work has touched (and continues to touch) so many who appreciate it very much.  Your mom has to be proud of you.  No matter what happens, know that she has to be happy knowing you make a positive difference in this world.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_09:20:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "695036fa75dd6551f46068d13c043899", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639519": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm of the \"you can't get enough support at times like this\" school, so, many thoughts and good wishes going out to you and your family at this difficult time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_10:59:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "db55b08af3c22f75ffe50ef291c7d668", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639520": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What a tribute to you Robert - this outpouring of support - bless you<br>Rob P", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_11:03:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "c4b40f6b8159c610af9a7749f02baa21", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639521": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "bro..<br><br>I know it's a hard time..<br>but i do believe everything happens for the good.<br>sometiems we just don't know how or why.<br>but you know ... God loves her more than any human<br>ever can.<br><br>talk really is cheap.<br>but I do hope these words give you strength.<br>it'll all turn out good.<br>n this too will pass.<br><br>Just remember God loves her more than you do &amp; everything that happens - happens for the best of us.<br><br>God bless her n ur family!<br><br>Shariq.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_11:06:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "1eb9998d8a8dd86703cc874591dd8b58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639522": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, Benny, and Alex,<br><br>When in doubt God is in charge.  Your mother was an inspiration to all she touched and she touched me deeply.  She was my Mom's best friend and a second  mother to me growing up.  The last time I saw her was at my brother's wedding and full of life as always.  We talked, laughed and hugged...  What a wonderful time!  She will always be with me.  Here is a poem for you and your family in this trying time...<br><br>God Heals<br><br>Remember when you heard the words -<br>and your mind went blank - you were in another world<br>God heals<br>Remember in your darkest hours -<br>when all that surrounds you is pain and sorrow<br>God heals<br>Remember friends' prayers - your family's encouragement<br>- glimmers of hope from everyday angels<br>God heals<br>Quiet...you can hear Him now -<br>always there - yet never this close<br>God heals<br>It's just another day -<br>yet everything has changed - and you hear yourself say<br>God heals<br>Birds are singing -<br>the sky is a beautiful blue - flowers are blooming...<br>God heals<br>Truths that you knew as a child -<br>awakened again with new understanding<br>God heals<br>Remember when others can't -<br>that life is a gift - each day to treasure<br><br>God Has Healed...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_13:03:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "ea9c3945dde92e88f5534e3bec307972", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639523": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I cannot add anything deeper or stronger than what has already been said here. Only to add my support and thoughts to you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_13:45:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "1b57aa8b1437862ae5ba6f8fc5cac868", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639524": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I don't know what to say to you in a situation like this other than to quietly pray for your mother and your family. It is a difficult time -- a time that hundreds of people are enduring with you as is evident by the comments. Please be strong and send our love and concern to your mother.<br><br>May God's grace and peace be with your mother, you, and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-12_21:16:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "be4a7b40e8a5a02c2ae82d15f1b6c4db", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639525": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I can feel your pain experience a loved one slip away and sitting helpless seeing your mother fade away. It boldly reminds us of the impermanence of our lives and if your believes are strong carries the hope of a better existence thereafter.<br>Peace to your and your mother's soul!<br>-- Stephan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_00:46:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "8b244c19421b34079796e5e64fc8ff75", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639526": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>Sorry to hear.<br>My prayers are with your mother, you and your family.<br>God Bless<br>Jean", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_02:16:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "437a6ac1492a36a094261dd60c5282a0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639527": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>My name is Dave Golden, and I've been reading your stuff for a while and introduced myself a few months back when I ran into you in the Seattle airport while you were traveling to San Jose, and mentioned I enjoyed  reading your blog.<br><br><br>My prayers go to you and your family.  News like this is hard to hear.<br><br>God bless, and remember good things come to good people, and you are in fact a good perosn.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_04:57:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "62a5133e7f04b83663c04cbea42e5618", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639528": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I am deeply sorry to hear this. I remember getting some similar news when my mother was in a hospice\u2014at age 54. If she is likely to pass, I would encourage you or member(s) of your family to be present at that moment. It was important for me to be there, as a way of saying goodbye.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you are a spiritual man, then I also believe it\u2019s somehow good for the spirit to see the family there when she first departs from the body.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_09:23:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "Jack_Yan", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639529": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I am sorry.<br><br>My own mother has alzheimer's disease  and has been slipping away over the last couple of months.<br><br>She is now having a very hard time speaking as she says \" the words will not come to me, sorry\".<br><br>We also get just a knowing look and a hand squeeze, small assurance that she is still with us.<br><br>Just remember that they will always live in your heart and soul and never ever truly leave you.<br><br>All the best, to you and your family.<br>Lawrence", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_12:17:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "7428fda49d6820d7341d7b983595279b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639530": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I deeply feel for you.  Peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_19:10:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "3c12736e0c35b720100f3d91a6e5fc08", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639531": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oof.... I'm so sorry Robert.<br>Reading this makes me appreciate the time I have with my mom,<br>and will have to bring this up with her on Mother's Day.<br><br>Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_21:18:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "0c463309358f69cf57395f0020ba25d1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639532": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My grandfather had a stroke a couple years ago.  The doctors told us in the emergency room he was not going to live.  Amazingly enough he did with partial paralassis to his left side that has gotten slowly better.  I wish the best on you and the family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-13_23:16:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "125d08772a0c9497125c197a9c6ccd8a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639533": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert -<br>   I've only had the privilege of meeting you once -- at Gnomedex, last June '05 -- and all that I can think to say through my tears, tonight, as I read your blog, is that you have touched my life in a positive way, by your example.<br>                        Steve Raymond", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-14_01:15:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "a77d87352d5011593d0922fcf6b1e317", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639534": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert I know that you have been getting alot of messages of support and prayer. The only message of support i can provide is take a day at a time and a sqeeze of the hand at a time. Hang in there and use your support network that you have aroung you atm.<br><br>Regards<br>Rohan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-14_09:47:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "793267aa82e62a49435b74090aa10218", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639535": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I am so, so sorry. I went through it with both parents - and it does suck beyond belief.<br><br>My thoughts are with you.<br><br>Take care of yourself,<br>Heather", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-14_16:16:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "012d15790ab2a1ad560fd7e4192b11f3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639536": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert: When my grandmother was in hospice, the nurses told me that people can hear til the last minute of their lives. Keep telling her you're there and that you love her.<br><br>And that it is ok for her to go.<br>BL", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-15_00:32:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "whatsnext", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639537": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to read this. In Dutch, we say 'sterkte' on those occasions, which comes down to 'keep yourself strong.' I find it okay to be weak on those moments.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-15_10:34:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "fd2ebe6f4d85333fb6457df5a3842e07", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639538": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "my prayers are with you and your family!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-24_17:49:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "42f022a2645775edab730397aaa1cb14", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639539": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good luck Robert.  We're all thinking of you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-07-09_22:09:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "85d181059d928358602c985ef22d0ca4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639341": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Tough news indeed. I feel for you. It's never easy watching someone you love go through something like this.<br>You are so right about the need for living wills and similar statements about how one wants medical treatment handled. My wife and I had to make decisions about how to proceed for her grandmother and it was agony. Having a living will for my mother in law made things easier for us when we was going through her final days in March. Everyone should think about a living will because you never know what can happen and you don't want those decisions to weigh heavy on your loved ones.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_19:53:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "14cb1b76282f670dc56ddd214781cdea", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639342": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=191796#191796\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_19:55:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "636b9ab05579ee88623f954d501423e7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639343": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "There's no good way to go through this. Sit with her, be with her, tell her you love her, tell her funny stories.<br><br>\"You're born alone, and you die alone. What makes life worthwhile are the friends and family you find along the way, and having someone to hold your hand at the end.\"<br><br>Yul Brynner, (paraphrased)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_19:57:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "422187df3c45655b0dc2ae5de0710b27", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639344": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I experienced the same thing with my mother back in 2000.  She had a stroke and was going to need some rehab but otherwise would have had an almost normal life.  While in the hospital she had another stroke which was as you write, catastrophic.<br><br>My Mom had a living will so my Dad sat down with us and we discussed her wishes.  All life support was removed and there was a do not resuscitate order.  She was transfered to a hospice and lived for 40 days.  My brother, sister, and I stayed with her in the evenings and my Dad stayed with her during the day.<br><br>It was tough watching my Dad clinging to hope of a miracle.  When she passed we were all at her side.  She waited for my Dad to make the 30 minute drive to the hospital then passed in his arms.<br><br>I tear up now still talking to you about her passing.  All I can say is don't shut down your feelings.  Feel it all.  Be there.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_19:58:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "b70044f1bea901ab216098664387553c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639345": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.  I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts.  Take care of each other.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:06:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "0510d88cc9c42fd729b2d61a173d9c44", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639346": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's easy to let your sadness and grief overwhelm you right now; all I can offer from my experience is that you must remember to remember - who she was last week, last year, those special moments from 5, 10, 15 years ago, from your childhood.<br>Death is the end of a person's life here (No, I don't want to get into a conversation about what happens next), but it is not their whole life. Just remember to celebrate and commemorate her whole life.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:07:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "a8b1bf4456175b68cd79b562a9c06f8a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639347": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I've few regrets in my life (although I've had some collosal screw-ups), but the one I regret most is telling my dying grandmother to \"be strong\". Screw that, what I should have said is \"when it's your time, let go, and don't let the rest of us make you feel guilty for succumbing to the inevitable\".<br><br>To hell with Dylan Thomas, go gentle into that good night.<br><br>However you struggle through the decisions that only you can make, be present, don't fight the things you cannot change, and remember to let yourself cry.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:11:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "885af6858c2e07a119830ee58d443796", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639348": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>Really sorry to hear about the news. I lost my mom almost 2 years ago. It was tough loosing my last parent.<br><br>Take care of yourself and your family. I know it will be tough to hear but your mom probably would want you focus on life (wife, children, siblings, etc.) rather than focus on death. If or when she does pass, clebrate her life and what she gave you and you sibs.<br><br>An new friend and respectful admirer, russ...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:14:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "8c3f037d72d649e96b6b89a59b2032de", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639349": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear that Robert.  Times like these are always tough.  Our family has been through this a lot lately as our relatives are getting older.  It really helps to simply let the emotions go.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:19:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "4783099cd6aaf5a0138763b039d2f176", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639350": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I've always read your blog even though I dont subscribe to all your viewpoints. I gotta say that it takes a lot of courage to blog about something as personal as this.<br><br>I'm really sorry to hear about these tough times for you. However, KEEP THE FAITH and I'll surely keep you and your family in my prayers.<br>Mario", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:21:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "cfd028bd9df550bcdbcffbd55f5824ea", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639351": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Tough indeed.  I lost my father eight years ago, and I only got to speak to him over the phone as I was on my way to see him -- he was gone by the time I arrived.  If you weren't close to your mother before, perhaps now is your chance to fix that.  Cherish the moments.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:28:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "c029fbe4b9323332537d1d40347a9583", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639352": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I am praying for you and yours right now. Nothing we say could ever help in any way in times like these, so I won't even try.  I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and I will say a prayer for you before heading to sleep tonight.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Jeremy Botter", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:28:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "2c5adf058e417a3c4c0c482990ec4537", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639353": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh Crud.<br><br>I'm so sorry to hear this, I was really hoping it wouldn't be that bad.<br><br>There's nothing I can say that will help with the pain you're going through right now, all I can say is that my prayers are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:28:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "00ad2d9b7a806d1e2308046d792e601b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639354": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "She will always be part of you....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:29:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "9b646ff3eeda1f01cc2b1cb86d1634f9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639355": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Robert<br><br>I can't imagine how you must feel.  Only that it really sucks.<br><br>My thoughts are with you, and your family.<br><br>Cheers<br><br>Des", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:30:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "ff81688107f77a63a34f68e536aeca77", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639356": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Donna went through this with her grandma. She had been talking to her about family history earlier in the evening, and after the stroke, Donna spent the rest of the year building on the framework that they had laid that night.<br><br>She was the only one in the family who was able to stay with her to the end after they turned off life support. She's glad she did.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:32:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "da23afb38eeecde091b8942e30a7616a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639357": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All the best to you and your family. It is a very very hard thing. Right now my father lies in a hospital with CHF. His future, very uncertain. I know what you're going through.<br><br>On a tech note, my daughter (7) is very interested in all the equipment around when we visit him. She is always asking \"what does that do?\" Then I realized, these are all specialized computers (even the bed has an lcd) doing their particular tasks. The room TV's even have Internet access and email. Yikes!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:32:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "35e156845af26eb52d00e3531c47c157", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639358": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, you have my thoughts and prayers. I can not put into words what I feel (I lost someone very close to me quite recently), but just know that there are a lot of us out here thinking of you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:33:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "98ccb87057eb7f2120187e9ef1910a84", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639359": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If I had anything useful to offer, I'd give you a call, but since I haven't lost a parent, I'll sit this out and let the experienced people help.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:36:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "da23afb38eeecde091b8942e30a7616a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639360": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Death and taxes. You're living a time we all dread, and all will have to live through. It's inspirational to see the strength with which you're enduring this.<br><br>I don't know you from a bar of soap, but that \"One hand squeeze at a time\" line put a huge lump in my throat. Good luck.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:38:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "9b9c3088fd725c64206e79fe33297e78", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639361": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I'd be lying if I said I can imagine how you feel. I can't and therefore I'll just pray for your Mother, you and your family, that God may bring all of you piece.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:42:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "b9f7190acb85d36fc2cbb89e96003863", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639362": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry, correction on the above comment: Donna, her sister, and one of their aunts stayed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:43:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "da23afb38eeecde091b8942e30a7616a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639363": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Scoble, my friend, my thoughts are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:46:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "abf6d3ee6a028f73deec08be3ea5cbaf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639364": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>My prayers are with you and your family. As many folks ahve pointed out above, it takes great courage to talk about this here.<br><br>All my hopes!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:53:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "c25cb215c0af61a2b1753424146b4566", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639365": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Man, Robert. I'm sending lotsa love and good vibes your way. I'm so sorry to hear this. Moms are so special.<br><br>xo", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:54:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "e74f77782e7ac25afb5f4a0e77468b21", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639366": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"How do you say goodbye? One hand squeeze at a time.\"<br><br>Sometimes the simplest acts convey the deepest emotions. The message will get through. Take care. We're with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_20:55:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "c7091f502ce21ea04af619136ec6d61c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639367": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm sorry for your news Robert. My thoughts are with you and your whole family at this time. May your many happy memories of her live sustain you through this difficult time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:05:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "02b53907fe2bd9ba0610198788907b3e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639368": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I am so sorry. You all will certainly be in our prayers. Please don't hesitate if I can do anything or even if you need someone to talk to.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:08:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "6aeb28de8e39518a596bebbd89f237f2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639369": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Stay strong Robert. I can't imagine what you guys must be going through.  My thoughts are with your family.<br><br>_ryan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:17:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "bd48bede6a511d03cd4665304591fc0f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639370": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm almost crying myself as I type this. Words are not enough, so I'll just say that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:27:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "72e2c94dbae42352bc32f3322aa6a3da", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639371": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Keep your head up... My thoughts will be with you and your family.<br><br>-Jake", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:28:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "whoisjake", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639372": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>I do not know your mother, she must be a fine woman, you can tell by the way she raised such a fine son. As the minutes past into the unknown future, may each moment be as precious as you and your family can make it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:29:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "bb31daa6b22b97a9aa6e69016f50badc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639373": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>So sorry to hear of the latest news about your mom.  It is hard to lose someone no matter how. My Dad died of a massive heart attack 10 years ago so I know what you are going thru.  My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:31:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "kevintunis", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639374": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Chin up, Scobles young and old. Celebrate her life. I went through the same thing with my grandmother last year, to whom I was very close. She wouldn't want me to be sad on her account, and I'm sure the same applies to you. Laugh about the good times.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:34:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "6c4e59e287e83647ffc7885667df3696", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639375": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Words fail prayers never do. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is your family.<br><br>A reader.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:42:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ae0fa0577429b4ac38f6b42362c5c4dd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639376": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Tonight I asked my mother to read her favorite excerpt from a book I bought her last Mother's Day. We hope it makes your Mom smile, at least inside.<br><br>\"Everybody knows that a good Mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their Earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is their warmth and their health and their shelter; she is the one they want to be near when they cry. She is the only person in the whole world in a whole lifetime who can be these things to her children. There is no substitute for her. Somehow even her clothes feel different to her children's hand than anybody else's clothes. Only to touch her skirt or her sleeve makes a troubled child feel better.\"<br><br>-Katherine Butler Hathaway, American Writer", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:42:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "1fd1182a1264208f874b94fb156ba266", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639377": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My prayers for you and your family.  May you get through this horrible time in as smooth a fashion as possible.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:43:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "72888b03f990404a26553124be72c3d1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639378": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My thoughts are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:47:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "1fe9fab5ea89376438de61089d24fe2a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639379": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>I've simply no words of wisdom to offer, though I often enjoy reading yours.  Your family is in our prayers.<br><br>-Rick", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_21:59:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "e65b5ca688e05bf3fd82df97564628f1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639380": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i wish you the best o famous one!!!  <a href=\"http://anthonymontoya.wordpress.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">anthonymontoya.wordpress.com</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:05:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "a45dfefb09da1804b78f6013ef511adf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639381": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Our prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace be with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:07:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "b3e256bb16d9d5f9840ce2b31e80315c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639382": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hang in there Robert.  You and your mom will be in our prayers as well.  I am terribly sorry.  Stay strong.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:11:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "453f6cad647be39f68f87ca44a2f1f25", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639383": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>you have my sympathy. Just remember that there is hope at the end of every life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:18:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "7accb5ce3f74381e78a28f631900945c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639384": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I wish you and your family well, the comfort of friends and family, and strength and peace that comes from Places Unknown while you all walk with your Mom through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. One breath at a time, one minute at a time, one handsqueeze at a time.<br><br>A friend of my mother's died from a stroke, and I loaned my friend a bunch of celtic music CDs (her Mom was Irish &amp; so liked Celtic, which I have lots of). It was a great comfort to my friend, and she believes that the music made a difference -- for the positive-- in the last days of her Mom's life. If it seems right to you, consider playing music for your Mom as a way to be with her and communicate in a way where words are no longer useful.<br><br>Love and peace,<br><br>Susan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:18:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "8990a0d2834017c416edcaba16124792", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639385": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert and Alex I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:20:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "e07a2f5887d637489a6b36c319c38b9a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639386": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Your mom will be in my prayers tonight.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:22:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "b02f842303e275bacf9a66c710b2ee8a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639387": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Try to keep your head, and spirits up.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:27:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "a5ef84c6347a45a91ef7dd5a76601a13", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639388": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>My thoughts and prayers are with your mom, your family, and you.  I'm very sorry to hear your news.  I hope your memories and the love of your family and friends provides some comfort to you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:29:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "64349d5beaf5cf484f6af7530ff11d74", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639389": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Spend whatever time you can with her and make that contact with her.  Say the things you need to say to her - she will understand them.<br><br>May God's grace and light shine upon you and your family as you go through this difficult time.<br><br>Rich", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:29:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "cf88e25582abc63cc9fd03eb4126aa75", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639390": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Im so sorry Robert.  I lost my grandfather that way and its just a screwed up situation to be in.  My thoughts are with you my friend.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:31:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "56c310ef3c6b45a8bf53b66369af09dd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639391": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert<br><br>this is exactly what happened with my Dad. Its extremely tough and hard to go through. My dad never woke up from the stroke. One minute he was there, the next minute gone forever.<br><br>My thoughts are with you and with your Mom.<br><br>Jacob", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:33:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "47f4013e376e7720270242cb8acfcc52", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639392": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Scob,<br><br>You and Yours are in my prayers.<br><br>Scott", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:36:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "53de0ebdc3f72a56c8d862b758fa51c2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639393": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert - Tonight I asked my mother to read her favorite excerpt from a book I gave to her last Mother's Day - for you, your family and your Mom. We hope it makes her smile, at least on the inside:<br><br>\"Everybody knows that a good Mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their Earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is their warmth and their health and their shelter; she is the one they want to be near when they cry. She is the only person in the whole world in a whole lifetime who can be these things to her children. There is no substitute for her. Somehow even her clothes feel different to her children's hand than anybody else's clothes. Only to touch her skirt or her sleeve makes a troubled child feel better.\"<br><br>Katherine Butler Hathaway, 1890-1942 American Writer", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:36:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "1fd1182a1264208f874b94fb156ba266", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639394": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, you, your mother, brother, and all of your family are in the Clendenen's prayers and thoughts.<br><br>Warmest Regards in this very difficult time,<br>Anthony", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:37:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "b397a8a64f6d35a1c18b157b5e73a8bf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639395": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>My thoughts and prayers are with you in this gravest of times.  Remember the footprints in the sand.  It is when times are the toughest that the Lord will carry you on his shoulders.<br><br>For all the bickering that happens on this blog, you must see that when it comes to things that matter, everyone is behind you.  Seeing the number of people that left their messages on this blog shows you the number of lives you have touched.  Your mother will be very proud of you.<br><br>I will pray for the good Lord to give you the strength to bear this burden.<br><br>Hash", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:41:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "285a842c47c840939c3b7a06a6483fa7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639396": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My family's heart and prayers are with you and yours.<br>Remember the good times, they will be with your forever.<br><br>Sean", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:42:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "9a2bf4b564deb229af858b59dd928e13", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639397": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, try and remember that we are born, to live, to die.. It is hard on the family when someone passes away or even worse, such as it is in your case, has a stroke or heart attack that makes the ending a forgone conclusion. It is easier on the if it happens very quickly.  Unfortunately my mother died of emphasemia (sp) and I watched her waste away for about 5 years.. The final year it was almost a bi-monthly trip to the hospital to be asked the fateful question of what are her wishes (do we continue treatment or not).. My mother had asked that she have a DNR on her file and when she was sent to another hospital via ambulance they put her on life support (then I was asked the question: of how long is too long in her mind, which was a subject that was never really discussed). Though I did know that she did not want to be on extended life support.<br><br>What you will have to remember is all the fun times that you and she had.. even the times she was giving you heck in only the ways that she could, and so forth..<br><br>My thoughts will be with you.. Take care, my extended friend.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:46:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "f986bad671f2841f83aed716fda7a565", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639398": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Rob, I am reading this post, then saw the pic and have tears in my eyes.<br>God bless you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:54:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "85b1806ce19c1472ff79a68c7f0cf406", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639399": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm so sorry to hear, Robert. My thoughts are with you and your family. May all the happy memories help to sustain you during this difficult time. Losing a parent is tough thing; my father past away eight years ago.  I just wish I could have been there.  Cherish every moment.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:55:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "6f967512d382f6616f5cf89faa6ad9c6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639400": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>My thoughts are with you during these difficult times.  I imagine how very proud of you she must be.  Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_22:56:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "238044f2ab62f8864ba076d2cf69065a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639401": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, you and yours are in my prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:07:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "b1cff7f8550ac23165c9c69b382aff8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639402": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert you and your family have my best wishes during this time. I watched my mother die far too soon from ALS. I'm still upset that I didn't make the most of her last lucid moments but I did put it in perspective given some time. As hard as things seem now, your life will get better. My suggestion would be to take things day by day and try and support the other members of your family as hopefully they can do with you. Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:08:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "67639a5c1f0498b92ad47336f7f1504f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639403": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert:<br><br>I'm glad you blogged about this experience. It helps us realize the things that are really important besides all the techie stuff.<br><br>My thoughts are with you and your family.<br><br>Bill K.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:12:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "bfe99ced7c8a6e2881b170690f503ff5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639404": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You have my deepest sympathies Robert and despite not being a religious person myself will say a prayer for she, you and your family.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:15:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "f5b3f04b161b0f350552849af1f528d8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639405": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Your post strikes a chord with me. I will not burden you with the many reasons, but I can say with certainty that I can empathize.<br><br>Much though I wish I could share words that would comfort you, I know there is little, if anything, I can add. Just know that, as comforting as it is to your mother, it is more so a privilege to you to be present during her final hours, when she needs you. May God bless her, and you, and your whole family, and may he bring each of you comfort.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:17:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "35cb389692fa8d2cde0e3094c3cddb53", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639406": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Take care.<br><br>Doug", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:21:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "24e052821b452325b3d0b1a1ce6498f2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639407": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Two years and one day ago my wife and lost a child. A good friend of mine stood by my side and told me, \"The journey of every soul is meant to be a celebration. No matter how long, or how short the journey, celebrate it in love.\" That took me through some very dark times.<br><br>My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br><br>With loving intent.<br><br>James", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:29:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "4cb35d0e8fe9cee3f77d4adebc780dea", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639408": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Courage!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:31:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "482239f3e9876a54a08617a2ae1ba657", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639409": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert<br>I told my mother that I loved her and so did God.<br>She died the next day, calmly. The cancer which hounded her for 20 years finally took her from us. My brothers were also with her in her final hours. We have lost a mother and the very source of our lives.<br>Best to you and your family.<br>James", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:31:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "dbc4c5d40c7d9102de38aaecfdde4a5f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639410": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert: My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.<br><br>Do try to take some time to remember the good memories of the past, realize the blessings of the present, and see the promise of the future. Take good care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:31:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "43def790e16d940131964fae5988a963", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639411": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was hoping from your previous post that you'd hear some better news.  At least you and your family have a chance to say your goodbyes to her. Take care, and always remember the woman that was, not the woman in the hospital bed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:36:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "adf85074f381692ad1618702f0b014cd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639412": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>My thoughts are with you, your family, and your mom.<br><br>We'll all pull through this together.  Keep writing your informative, powerful, and emotional blog.<br><br>You're doing all the right things.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:40:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "f1df9c01edb5176570f39d8b3cfe43b1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639413": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I'm truly sorry. God Bless.<br><br>Kaushik", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:47:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "ae8ff2cd83ee1be2049681d2c5781751", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639414": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear that Robert - I wish you all the best, and hope you and your family have all the strength you need to get through it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-10_23:51:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "9811a8b46ed170a7bf74597c68e1b2e8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639415": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Our thoughts are with you and your family, Mr. Scoble.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:17:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "f8595d33ee0100cd5e45d001be0ca7c0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639416": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Having just had a heart-related scare with my mom, I have a glimmer of some of the emotions you're wrestling with. Be strong - give each other lots of hugs - and know that there are many, many people thinking of you in this difficult time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:18:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "22c570af36b0aee99cf311f81fabd71b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639417": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, we are praying for you and your Mom.<br>May a miracle happen to you.<br><br>All the best regards.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:25:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "4bfa44f1ba41ee7577bcf0bfb19051a6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639418": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This is one of those times when all the words of sympathy and condolence seem so empty. Yet, that is really all that those of us on the outside can offer.<br><br>At least your mom knows her family is present for her final days. That's a comfort I don't think I'll have.<br><br>Anyway, it sounds like her life made a difference, and that's all any of us can really hope for.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:28:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "38a5f5c7d59e65c9b9749f663e20e3af", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639419": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I will remember her in my prayer tomorrow morning.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:28:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "b0a4bcd487a7603bbcba86a866a407b7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639420": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I know it is tough to look at the bright side - but you are getting to spend a little time with her. Good luck...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:31:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "fc9eab3b2b2c3199a193e8c65c3aae1b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639421": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, i know how you are feeling i lost my mother 4 weeks ago, she died of cancer. But i managed to be by her side when she finally went to sleep, and am sure that she understood and appreciated her family by her side at that time, even though she couldn't tell us.<br><br>Here is something for you and your family, it was said at my mothers funeral (sorry it is a little long, but it may help you at this time, like it helped me.)<br><br>Go gently dear Mum. Go gently to a rest beyond words. And may something of your new joy translate itself in time in our regard. We wait in eager longing and with one ray of hope. And that ray shines out - hope. It brightens our darkness and guarantees our belonging with you always. That ray speaks to us in your name now and tells us how cherished we are by you forever. In your name it whispers:<br><br>'Cherish everything of my care for you. Cherish my parenting of you, with all its fondest moments; its intimacy; its closeness. cherish these and hand them on so that I might parent my children's children. Love is eternal and I'm here to welcome you to your eternal home. And so I say to you, my forever children, we will meet again on God's mountain top in an embrace that will last forever. For together we belong and together we belong and together we will be in the home of heaven. For this day brings for me, and for you, a new kind of belonging.'", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:32:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca95fd596d41c6d0610e2d6109abcc11", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639422": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>You have the support of all of us in these tough times.      I'm glad you chose to share this personal struggle with the community who reads your site.  I'm just sorry that things turned out so catastrophic.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:32:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "4b8bf8188df27a3d8252337b323f49e5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9639423": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just take it one day at a time Scoble. You'll find some strenth that perhaps you never knew you had.<br><br>Think of it as a time to catch up with the family that you still have and look forward to spending time with them in the future. I hope the news about your mom gets better.<br><br>Hang in there.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-11_00:34:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "e6797dd5f7d07b5f9d8bb261fbc97403", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "18369440", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "125200", "hash": -5274694361167930478}, "thread": {"total_posts": 0, "paginate": false, "per_page": 0, "slug": "bad_news_gets_worse", "num_pages": 1, "days_alive": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 18369440, "num_posts": 199, "closed": true, "queued": false, "killed": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": false, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "faaf467d0f47abde553c3b8e0e1b3570", "use_yahoo": false, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": false, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
	/* */ this.jsonData.cookie_messages = {"user_created": null, "post_has_profile": null, "post_twitter": null, "post_not_approved": null}; this.jsonData.session = {"url": null, "name": null, "email": null}; /* */

	
	this.curPageId = 'dsq-comments';

	this.frames = {};
};

var disqus_popup_reference = null;

if(typeof DsqLocal == 'undefined') {
	DsqLocal = {};
}



/**
 * Dsq.Strings: UI strings
 */
Dsq.Strings = new function() {
	this.ADD_NEW_COMMENT = "Add New Comment";
	this.LOG_INTO_DISQUS = "Log into DISQUS";
	this.USE_MEDIA = "Use Media";
	this.LOGOUT = "Logout";
	this.SHARING_OPTIONS = "Sharing options";
	this.SHARE_ON = "Share on";
	this.TWEET_THIS_COMMENT = "Tweet this comment";
	this.SHARE_ON_NEWSFEED = "Share on news feed";
	this.SEND_UPDATE_TO_YAHOO = "Send update to Yahoo!";
	this.REBLOG_ON = "Reblog on";
	this.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS = "Configure options";
	this.POST_AS = "Post as";
	this.SORT_BY = "Sort by";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe by email";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS = "Subscribe by RSS";
	this.POPULAR_NOW = "Popular now";
	this.BEST_RATING = "Best Rating";
	this.NEWEST_FIRST = "Newest first";
	this.OLDEST_FIRST = "Oldest first";
	this.HIGHLIGHTED = "Highlighted";
	this.UNSUBSCRIBE = "Unsubscribe";
	this.REQUIRED = "Required";
	this.OPTIONAL = "Optional";
	this.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A = "You are commenting as a";
	this.LOGIN_BELOW = "Login below";
	this.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT = "Please login below to comment.";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe to all comments by email";
	this.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS = "Do not subscribe to comments";
	this.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS = "Real-time updating is";
	this.ENABLED = "enabled";
	this.PAUSED = "paused";
	this.PAUSE = "Pause";
	this.RESUME = "Resume";
	this.SHOW = "Show";
	this.JUST_NOW = "Just now";
	this.REPLY = "Reply";
	this.EDIT = "Edit";
	this.FLAG = "Flag";
	this.MODERATE = "Moderate";
	this.CANCEL = "Cancel";
	this.REPLYING_TO = "Replying to";
	this.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS = "Report missing reactions";
	this.POST_A_COMMENT = "Post a comment";
	this.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT = "Flag inappropriate comment";
	this.FLAGGED = "Flagged";
	this.NO = "No";
	this.YES = "Yes";
	this.NEVER_MIND = "Never mind";
	this.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR = "Are you sure you would like to report this comment to a moderator";
	this.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION = "This will flag comments for moderators to take action";
	this.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN = "To rate, please log in";
	this.JUST_A_MOMENT = "Just a moment...";
	this.GUEST = "Guest";
	this.NAME = "Name";
	this.EMAIL = "Email";
  this.WEBSITE = "Website";
  this.SETTINGS = "Settings";
  this.MODERATOR_OPTIONS = "Moderator options: ";
  this.MODERATE_OPTIONS = "Moderate Options";

  // Thread moderator actions
  this.CLOSE_THREAD = "Close thread";
  this.OPEN_THREAD = "Open thread";
  this.REMOVE_THREAD = "Remove thread";
  this.RESTORE_THREAD = "Restore thread";
  this.ACTIONS = "Actions";
};
// Dsq.Strings

/**
 * Dsq.FmtStrings: functions that return interpolated UI strings
 */
Dsq.FmtStrings = new function() {
	// Seems we have to use named interpolation for Django to translate. Investigate more.
	this.LOGGED_IN_AS = function(username) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logged in as %(username)s', {username:username});
	};

	this.LOGOUT_FROM = function(disqus) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logout from %(disqus)s', {disqus:disqus});
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL = function(total, num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comment", {num:num, total:total});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comments", {num:num, total:total});
		}
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION = function(num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comment", {num:num});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comments", {num:num});
		}
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s comment'
				: '%(num)s comments'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_LIKES = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s like'
				: '%(num)s likes'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_POINTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s point'
				: '%(num)s points'
			), {num:num});
	};
};
// Dsq.FmtStrings





Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN = 'a2d140c59df8cd4ce27a20e0829cacd8';
Dsq.COMMENTS_RE = /(<li.*?id="?dsq-comment-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/li>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_RE = /(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-header-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/div>)\s*(<div.*?class="?dsq-comment-body"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_BODY_RE = /\s*(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-message-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
// HACK: Safari ends with "-->" while other browsers end with "--&gt;" as expected.
Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE = /&lt;!--\[(.*?)\]--(?:>|&gt;)/gim;



var FragmentPacket = function(reader, writer, writer_url, is_child, receiveCallback) {
	var that = this;
	this.reader = reader;
	this.writer = writer;
	this.writer_url = writer_url;

	this.is_child = is_child || false;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;

	this._lastHash = null;

	this._accumMsg = '';

	this._lastSeqno = 0;

	this.MAX_DATA_LEN	= 1024;

	this.WAIT_TIME		= 10;

	this.READY		= 0x1;
	this.WRITING	= 0x2;
	this.FIN		= 0x4;
	this.ACK		= 0x8;

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;
	var listener = function() {
		that.recv();
	};
	return window.setInterval(listener, 10);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.log = function(msg) {



};

FragmentPacket.prototype.recv = function() {
	var hash;
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {

		hash = this.reader.name;
	} else {

		var hashIndex = this.reader.location.href.indexOf('#');
		if (hashIndex == -1) {
			return;
		}
		hash = this.reader.location.href.substring(hashIndex+1);
	}
	var flags = parseInt(hash.substring(0, 4), 10);
	var seqno = parseInt(hash.substring(4, 24), 10);
	var data  = hash.substring(24);

	if (this._lastHash !== hash) {
		this._lastHash = hash;
		this.log('recv: ' + hash);

		this.log(' flags: ' + flags);
		this.log(' seqno: ' + seqno + ' len: ' + hash.substring(4, 24).length + ' (' + hash.substring(4, 24) + ')');
		this.log(' data: ' + data + ' len: ' + data.length);

		this._lastSeqno = seqno;

		if (flags & this.WRITING) {
			this._accumMsg += data;
			this.sendFlag(this.ACK, seqno);
			if (flags & this.FIN) {
				this.log('recv finished: ' + decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));
				this.receiveCallback(decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));

				this._accumMsg = '';

				this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
			}
		}
	}

	return {
		flags: flags,
		seqno: seqno,
		data: data
	};
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendRawPacket = function(packet) {
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
		this.writer.name = packet;
	} else {

		this.writer.location.href = this.writer_url + '#' + packet;
	}

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
	this.sendRawPacket(this._zerofill(flag, 4) + this._zerofill(seqno, 20));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
	this._send(0, encodeURIComponent(msg));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
	var that = this;
	var recvBuf = this.recv();

	if (packetNum === 0) {

		if (!(recvBuf.flags & this.READY)) {
			this.log('client is not ready, waiting...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		}
	} else {

		if (!( (recvBuf.flags & this.ACK) && (recvBuf.seqno === this._lastSeqno) )) {
			this.log('waiting for ack from client...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		} else {
			this.log('received ack: ' + this._lastSeqno + ' ' + recvBuf.seqno);
		}
	}

	var flags = this.WRITING;
	var num_packets = Math.ceil(msg.length / this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	this.log('num_packets: ' + num_packets);

	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
		this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
		return true;
	}

	this._lastSeqno++;

	if (packetNum == num_packets-1) {
		flags |= this.FIN;
	}

	var data = msg.substring(packetNum * this.MAX_DATA_LEN, (packetNum+1) * this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	var packet = this._zerofill(flags, 4) + this._zerofill(this._lastSeqno, 20) + data;

	this.log('sending raw packet: ' + packet);
	this.sendRawPacket(packet);

	return this._send(packetNum + 1, msg);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._zerofill = function(num, width) {
	var retval = num.toString();
	var retval_len = retval.length;
	for (var i = 0; i < width - retval_len; i++) {
		retval = '0' + retval;
	}
	return retval;
};

var PostMessagePacket = function(receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId) {
	var that = this;
	this.receiver = receiver;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=scobleizer' +
		'&t=bad_news_gets_worse' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_default_text) +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/bad_news_gets_worse/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html += Dsq.Templates.postBox();

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showModeratorActions(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL + '</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS + '</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button type="button" class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via <a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? 'BackType' : 'UberVU') + '</a>'
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';

			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>'
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button type="button" class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button type="button" class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> ' + Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'bad_news_gets_worse'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://scobleizer.disqus.com/bad_news_gets_worse/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			var retval = parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
			return !isNaN(retval) ? retval : null;
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">199</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/bad_news_gets_worse/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/bad_news_gets_worse/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 <p>Comments for this page are closed.</p>\
	 </div>\
		';

		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.authPost();
		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://scobleizer.disqus.com/bad_news_gets_worse/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via <a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? 'BackType' : 'UberVU') + '</a>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '	<p>Comments for this page are closed.</p>\n';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
								 	<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You are commenting as a Guest. You may choose to log into an existing DISQUS Profile, your Facebook, Twitter or OpenID account to comment on Scobleizer" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Optional:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:18369440" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/twitter-signin-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false">Sign-in</a> \
								 \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'scobleizer',
			't'				: 'bad_news_gets_worse',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/bad_news_gets_worse/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'bad_news_gets_worse'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'bad_news_gets_worse'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'bad_news_gets_worse'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

  this.showModeratorActions = function() {
      if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
          return;
      }

      var html = '<div class="dsq-moderate-options"><table><tr>' +
                 '<td>' + Dsq.Strings.ACTIONS + '</td><td><ul>';
      html += '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.toggleClosed(); return false;">' +
              (Dsq.jsonData.thread.closed ? Dsq.Strings.OPEN_THREAD : Dsq.Strings.CLOSE_THREAD) +
              '</a></li>';
      html += '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.toggleKilled(); return false;">' +
              (Dsq.jsonData.thread.killed ? Dsq.Strings.RESTORE_THREAD : Dsq.Strings.REMOVE_THREAD) +
              '</a></li>';
      html += '</ul></td></tr></table></div>' +
              '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate-threads/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
      Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, Dsq.Strings.MODERATE_OPTIONS);
  };

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		  var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		  var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		  Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		  status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		  window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};

  this.toggleClosed = function() {
      Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/toggle_thread_closed.js', {thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
      window.setTimeout(function() { window.location.reload(); }, 500);
  };

  this.toggleKilled = function() {
      Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/toggle_thread_killed.js', {thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
      window.setTimeout(function() { window.location.reload(); }, 500);
  };
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/18369440/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

		Dsq.Utils.execScript(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/forums/scobleizer/queueurl.js');
	};
};

Dsq.CNN = function() {
	var obj = {};

	obj.authenticate = function() {
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + "/saml/cnn/try/";
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl(url, {'target': document.location}, true);
	};

	return obj;
}();


if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
	(function() {
		DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE = /<div class="dsq-header-avatar"(.*?)>/gim;
		Dsq.Templates.registerFilter('postPrependHeader', function(html, post_id) {
			// Add "onmouseout" for dsq-header-avatar for dropProfile
			// functionality since IE6 cannot use :hover.
			function _headerAvatarReplace(content, inner, _unused, html) {
				return '<div class="dsq-header-avatar" '
					+ inner
					+ ' onmouseout="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')">';
			}
			html = html.replace(DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE, _headerAvatarReplace);
			return html;
		});
	})();
}





	// TODO: Move Seesmic code outside of the main script.  Don't let this script clobber the global namespace.
	if(typeof seesmic == 'undefined') { var seesmic = {}; }
	seesmic.widget = new function () {
		this.callback = function (data) {
			playerVersion = data.disqusplayer;
		};
	};

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://seesmic.com/version.js?callback=seesmic.widget.callback');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://media.disqus.com/javascript/library/swfobject.js');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	function see_play_video(_videoUri, _add) {
		var swf = !!playerVersion ? playerVersion : 'http://seesmic.com/embeds/StandalonePlayer.swf';

		flashcontentDiv = Dsq.$(_videoUri + '_content');
		previewDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_preview');
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639341" href="http://spaces.msn.com/act2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alfred Thompson</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639341" class="dsq-comment-message">Tough news indeed. I feel for you. It\'s never easy watching someone you love go through something like this.<br>You are so right about the need for living wills and similar statements about how one wants medical treatment handled. My wife and I had to make decisions about how to proceed for her grandmother and it was agony. Having a living will for my mother in law made things easier for us when we was going through her final days in March. Everyone should think about a living will because you never know what can happen and you don\'t want those decisions to weigh heavy on your loved ones.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639342">jamie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639342" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=191796#191796" rel="nofollow">http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1...</a></div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639343" href="http://www.bynkii.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John C. Welch</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639343" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639343" class="dsq-comment-message">There\'s no good way to go through this. Sit with her, be with her, tell her you love her, tell her funny stories.<br><br>"You\'re born alone, and you die alone. What makes life worthwhile are the friends and family you find along the way, and having someone to hold your hand at the end."<br><br>Yul Brynner, (paraphrased)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639344" href="http://haikushoe.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">haikushoe</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639344" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639344" class="dsq-comment-message">I experienced the same thing with my mother back in 2000.  She had a stroke and was going to need some rehab but otherwise would have had an almost normal life.  While in the hospital she had another stroke which was as you write, catastrophic.<br><br>My Mom had a living will so my Dad sat down with us and we discussed her wishes.  All life support was removed and there was a do not resuscitate order.  She was transfered to a hospice and lived for 40 days.  My brother, sister, and I stayed with her in the evenings and my Dad stayed with her during the day.<br><br>It was tough watching my Dad clinging to hope of a miracle.  When she passed we were all at her side.  She waited for my Dad to make the 30 minute drive to the hospital then passed in his arms.<br><br>I tear up now still talking to you about her passing.  All I can say is don\'t shut down your feelings.  Feel it all.  Be there.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639345" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639345" href="http://www.brandonlive.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brandon Paddock</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639345" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639345" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I\'m so sorry to hear about your mom.  I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts.  Take care of each other.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639346">martin english</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639346" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639346" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s easy to let your sadness and grief overwhelm you right now; all I can offer from my experience is that you must remember to remember - who she was last week, last year, those special moments from 5, 10, 15 years ago, from your childhood.<br>Death is the end of a person\'s life here (No, I don\'t want to get into a conversation about what happens next), but it is not their whole life. Just remember to celebrate and commemorate her whole life.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639347" href="http://www.flutterby.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dan Lyke</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639347" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve few regrets in my life (although I\'ve had some collosal screw-ups), but the one I regret most is telling my dying grandmother to "be strong". Screw that, what I should have said is "when it\'s your time, let go, and don\'t let the rest of us make you feel guilty for succumbing to the inevitable".<br><br>To hell with Dylan Thomas, go gentle into that good night.<br><br>However you struggle through the decisions that only you can make, be present, don\'t fight the things you cannot change, and remember to let yourself cry.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639348" href="http://betterecm.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">russ stalters</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639348" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639348" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>Really sorry to hear about the news. I lost my mom almost 2 years ago. It was tough loosing my last parent.<br><br>Take care of yourself and your family. I know it will be tough to hear but your mom probably would want you focus on life (wife, children, siblings, etc.) rather than focus on death. If or when she does pass, clebrate her life and what she gave you and you sibs.<br><br>An new friend and respectful admirer, russ...</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639349" href="http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rod Trent</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639349" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639349" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear that Robert.  Times like these are always tough.  Our family has been through this a lot lately as our relatives are getting older.  It really helps to simply let the emotions go.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639350">Mario Sundar</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639350" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I\'ve always read your blog even though I dont subscribe to all your viewpoints. I gotta say that it takes a lot of courage to blog about something as personal as this.<br><br>I\'m really sorry to hear about these tough times for you. However, KEEP THE FAITH and I\'ll surely keep you and your family in my prayers.<br>Mario</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639352" href="http://jbotter.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">J. Botter</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639352" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I am praying for you and yours right now. Nothing we say could ever help in any way in times like these, so I won\'t even try.  I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and I will say a prayer for you before heading to sleep tonight.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Jeremy Botter</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639351" href="http://www.chipsquips.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sterling Camden</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639351" class="dsq-comment-message">Tough indeed.  I lost my father eight years ago, and I only got to speak to him over the phone as I was on my way to see him -- he was gone by the time I arrived.  If you weren\'t close to your mother before, perhaps now is your chance to fix that.  Cherish the moments.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639353" href="http://blogs.msdn.com/larryosterman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Larry Osterman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639353" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh Crud.<br><br>I\'m so sorry to hear this, I was really hoping it wouldn\'t be that bad.<br><br>There\'s nothing I can say that will help with the pain you\'re going through right now, all I can say is that my prayers are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639354" href="http://dotnetjunkies.com/WebLog/paul/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">paul</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639354" class="dsq-comment-message">She will always be part of you....</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639355" href="http://www.desparoz.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Des Paroz</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639355" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Robert<br><br>I can\'t imagine how you must feel.  Only that it really sucks.<br><br>My thoughts are with you, and your family.<br><br>Cheers<br><br>Des</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639356" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639356" href="http://blog.donnael.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Garrett Fitzgerald</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639356" class="dsq-comment-message">Donna went through this with her grandma. She had been talking to her about family history earlier in the evening, and after the stroke, Donna spent the rest of the year building on the framework that they had laid that night.<br><br>She was the only one in the family who was able to stay with her to the end after they turned off life support. She\'s glad she did.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639357" href="http://connectedworld.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639357" class="dsq-comment-message">All the best to you and your family. It is a very very hard thing. Right now my father lies in a hospital with CHF. His future, very uncertain. I know what you\'re going through.<br><br>On a tech note, my daughter (7) is very interested in all the equipment around when we visit him. She is always asking "what does that do?" Then I realized, these are all specialized computers (even the bed has an lcd) doing their particular tasks. The room TV\'s even have Internet access and email. Yikes!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639358">Matt</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639358" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, you have my thoughts and prayers. I can not put into words what I feel (I lost someone very close to me quite recently), but just know that there are a lot of us out here thinking of you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639359" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639359" href="http://blog.donnael.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Garrett Fitzgerald</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639359" class="dsq-comment-message">If I had anything useful to offer, I\'d give you a call, but since I haven\'t lost a parent, I\'ll sit this out and let the experienced people help.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639360" href="http://laubscher.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">laubscher</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639360" class="dsq-comment-message">Death and taxes. You\'re living a time we all dread, and all will have to live through. It\'s inspirational to see the strength with which you\'re enduring this.<br><br>I don\'t know you from a bar of soap, but that "One hand squeeze at a time" line put a huge lump in my throat. Good luck.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639361" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639361" href="http://www.typicalpcuser.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Victor Cajiao</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639361" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I\'d be lying if I said I can imagine how you feel. I can\'t and therefore I\'ll just pray for your Mother, you and your family, that God may bring all of you piece.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639362" href="http://blog.donnael.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Garrett Fitzgerald</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639362" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry, correction on the above comment: Donna, her sister, and one of their aunts stayed.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639363" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639363" href="http://www.micropersuasion.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steve Rubel</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639363" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639363" class="dsq-comment-message">Scoble, my friend, my thoughts are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639364" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639364" href="http://www.mstechtoday.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brandon LeBlanc</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639364" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>My prayers are with you and your family. As many folks ahve pointed out above, it takes great courage to talk about this here.<br><br>All my hopes!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639365" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639365" href="http://www.horsepigcow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tara &#39;Miss Rogue&#39; Hunt</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639365" class="dsq-comment-message">Man, Robert. I\'m sending lotsa love and good vibes your way. I\'m so sorry to hear this. Moms are so special.<br><br>xo</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639366" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639366" href="http://nollind.whachell.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nollind Whachell</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639366" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639366" class="dsq-comment-message">"How do you say goodbye? One hand squeeze at a time."<br><br>Sometimes the simplest acts convey the deepest emotions. The message will get through. Take care. We\'re with you.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639367" href="http://www.mikemcbrideonline.com/blogger.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike McBride</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639367" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639367" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m sorry for your news Robert. My thoughts are with you and your whole family at this time. May your many happy memories of her live sustain you through this difficult time.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639368" href="http://codebetter.com/blogs/sam.gentile/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sam Gentile</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639368" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639368" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I am so sorry. You all will certainly be in our prayers. Please don\'t hesitate if I can do anything or even if you need someone to talk to.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639369" href="http://www.eweek.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ryan Naraine</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639369" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639369" class="dsq-comment-message">Stay strong Robert. I can\'t imagine what you guys must be going through.  My thoughts are with your family.<br><br>_ryan</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639370" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639370" href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FMF</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639370" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639370" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m so sorry to hear this. I\'m almost crying myself as I type this. Words are not enough, so I\'ll just say that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639371" href="http://thoughtstoblog.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jake Good</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639371" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Keep your head up... My thoughts will be with you and your family.<br><br>-Jake</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639372" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639372" href="http://glpelletier.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Guy Pelletier</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639372" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639372" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>I do not know your mother, she must be a fine woman, you can tell by the way she raised such a fine son. As the minutes past into the unknown future, may each moment be as precious as you and your family can make it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639373" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639373" href="http://kevintunis.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">kevintunis</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639373" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639373" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>So sorry to hear of the latest news about your mom.  It is hard to lose someone no matter how. My Dad died of a massive heart attack 10 years ago so I know what you are going thru.  My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639374" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639374" href="http://tinfinger.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paul Montgomery</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639374" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639374" class="dsq-comment-message">Chin up, Scobles young and old. Celebrate her life. I went through the same thing with my grandmother last year, to whom I was very close. She wouldn\'t want me to be sad on her account, and I\'m sure the same applies to you. Laugh about the good times.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639375" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639375" href="http://www.rp2c.com/blogofbob" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Porter</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639375" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639375" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Words fail prayers never do. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is your family.<br><br>A reader.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639376">Tracy Sheridan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639376" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Tonight I asked my mother to read her favorite excerpt from a book I bought her last Mother\'s Day. We hope it makes your Mom smile, at least inside.<br><br>"Everybody knows that a good Mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their Earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is their warmth and their health and their shelter; she is the one they want to be near when they cry. She is the only person in the whole world in a whole lifetime who can be these things to her children. There is no substitute for her. Somehow even her clothes feel different to her children\'s hand than anybody else\'s clothes. Only to touch her skirt or her sleeve makes a troubled child feel better."<br><br>-Katherine Butler Hathaway, American Writer</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639377" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639377" href="http://frazzleddad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jim Holmes</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639377" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639377" class="dsq-comment-message">My prayers for you and your family.  May you get through this horrible time in as smooth a fashion as possible.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639378" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639378" href="http://blogs.msdn.com/rwlodarc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert A. Wlodarczyk</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639378" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639378" class="dsq-comment-message">My thoughts are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639379" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639379" href="http://www.rickmahn.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rick Mahn</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639379" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>I\'ve simply no words of wisdom to offer, though I often enjoy reading yours.  Your family is in our prayers.<br><br>-Rick</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639380" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639380" href="http://anthonymontoya.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">anthonymontoya</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639380" class="dsq-comment-message">i wish you the best o famous one!!!  <a href="http://anthonymontoya.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">anthonymontoya.wordpress.com</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639381" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639381">Steve Mullen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639381" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639381" class="dsq-comment-message">Our prayers are with you and your family. May God\'s peace be with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639382" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639382">Michael Caruso</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639382" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639382" class="dsq-comment-message">Hang in there Robert.  You and your mom will be in our prayers as well.  I am terribly sorry.  Stay strong.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639383">yannickt</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639383" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>you have my sympathy. Just remember that there is hope at the end of every life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639384" href="http://familyoralhistory.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Susan Kitchens</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639384" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I wish you and your family well, the comfort of friends and family, and strength and peace that comes from Places Unknown while you all walk with your Mom through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. One breath at a time, one minute at a time, one handsqueeze at a time.<br><br>A friend of my mother\'s died from a stroke, and I loaned my friend a bunch of celtic music CDs (her Mom was Irish &amp; so liked Celtic, which I have lots of). It was a great comfort to my friend, and she believes that the music made a difference -- for the positive-- in the last days of her Mom\'s life. If it seems right to you, consider playing music for your Mom as a way to be with her and communicate in a way where words are no longer useful.<br><br>Love and peace,<br><br>Susan</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639385" href="http://lawfirmit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bill Gardner</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639385" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert and Alex I\'m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639386" href="http://www.kbcafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Randy Charles Morin</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639386" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639386" class="dsq-comment-message">Your mom will be in my prayers tonight.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639387" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639387" href="http://www.graphicalwonder.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shane Perran</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639387" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639387" class="dsq-comment-message">Try to keep your head, and spirits up.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639388">mjb</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639388" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>My thoughts and prayers are with your mom, your family, and you.  I\'m very sorry to hear your news.  I hope your memories and the love of your family and friends provides some comfort to you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639389" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639389" href="http://www.windowsobserver.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WindowsObserver</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639389" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Spend whatever time you can with her and make that contact with her.  Say the things you need to say to her - she will understand them.<br><br>May God\'s grace and light shine upon you and your family as you go through this difficult time.<br><br>Rich</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639390" href="http://rjdohnert.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Roberto J. Dohnert</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639390" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639390" class="dsq-comment-message">Im so sorry Robert.  I lost my grandfather that way and its just a screwed up situation to be in.  My thoughts are with you my friend.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639391">Jacob levy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639391" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert<br><br>this is exactly what happened with my Dad. Its extremely tough and hard to go through. My dad never woke up from the stroke. One minute he was there, the next minute gone forever.<br><br>My thoughts are with you and with your Mom.<br><br>Jacob</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639392" href="http://feedscott.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">feedscott</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639392" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Scob,<br><br>You and Yours are in my prayers.<br><br>Scott</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639393">Tracy Sheridan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639393" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert - Tonight I asked my mother to read her favorite excerpt from a book I gave to her last Mother\'s Day - for you, your family and your Mom. We hope it makes her smile, at least on the inside:<br><br>"Everybody knows that a good Mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their Earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is their warmth and their health and their shelter; she is the one they want to be near when they cry. She is the only person in the whole world in a whole lifetime who can be these things to her children. There is no substitute for her. Somehow even her clothes feel different to her children\'s hand than anybody else\'s clothes. Only to touch her skirt or her sleeve makes a troubled child feel better."<br><br>Katherine Butler Hathaway, 1890-1942 American Writer</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639394" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639394" href="http://systemcenter.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Anthony Clendenen</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639394" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, you, your mother, brother, and all of your family are in the Clendenen\'s prayers and thoughts.<br><br>Warmest Regards in this very difficult time,<br>Anthony</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639395">Hash</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639395" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>My thoughts and prayers are with you in this gravest of times.  Remember the footprints in the sand.  It is when times are the toughest that the Lord will carry you on his shoulders.<br><br>For all the bickering that happens on this blog, you must see that when it comes to things that matter, everyone is behind you.  Seeing the number of people that left their messages on this blog shows you the number of lives you have touched.  Your mother will be very proud of you.<br><br>I will pray for the good Lord to give you the strength to bear this burden.<br><br>Hash</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639396">Sean Duff</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639396" class="dsq-comment-message">My family\'s heart and prayers are with you and yours.<br>Remember the good times, they will be with your forever.<br><br>Sean</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639397">David Johnson</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639397" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, try and remember that we are born, to live, to die.. It is hard on the family when someone passes away or even worse, such as it is in your case, has a stroke or heart attack that makes the ending a forgone conclusion. It is easier on the if it happens very quickly.  Unfortunately my mother died of emphasemia (sp) and I watched her waste away for about 5 years.. The final year it was almost a bi-monthly trip to the hospital to be asked the fateful question of what are her wishes (do we continue treatment or not).. My mother had asked that she have a DNR on her file and when she was sent to another hospital via ambulance they put her on life support (then I was asked the question: of how long is too long in her mind, which was a subject that was never really discussed). Though I did know that she did not want to be on extended life support.<br><br>What you will have to remember is all the fun times that you and she had.. even the times she was giving you heck in only the ways that she could, and so forth..<br><br>My thoughts will be with you.. Take care, my extended friend.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639398" href="http://venkatkrish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Venky Krishnamoorthy</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639398" class="dsq-comment-message">Rob, I am reading this post, then saw the pic and have tears in my eyes.<br>God bless you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639399" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639399" href="http://nino.net/blogs/nino" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nino Benvenuti</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639399" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639399" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m so sorry to hear, Robert. My thoughts are with you and your family. May all the happy memories help to sustain you during this difficult time. Losing a parent is tough thing; my father past away eight years ago.  I just wish I could have been there.  Cherish every moment.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639400">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639400" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639400" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639400">Bill Riski</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639400" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639400" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>My thoughts are with you during these difficult times.  I imagine how very proud of you she must be.  Take care.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639401">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639401" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639401" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639401">Patrick Jakubowski</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639401" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639401" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, you and yours are in my prayers.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639402" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639402" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639402">Andy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639402" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639402" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert you and your family have my best wishes during this time. I watched my mother die far too soon from ALS. I\'m still upset that I didn\'t make the most of her last lucid moments but I did put it in perspective given some time. As hard as things seem now, your life will get better. My suggestion would be to take things day by day and try and support the other members of your family as hopefully they can do with you. Take care.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639403" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639403" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639403" href="http://billkosloskymd.typepad.com/wirelessdoc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bill Koslosky, MD</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639403" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639403" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert:<br><br>I\'m glad you blogged about this experience. It helps us realize the things that are really important besides all the techie stuff.<br><br>My thoughts are with you and your family.<br><br>Bill K.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639404" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639404" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639404" href="http://ihatelinux.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brendan</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639404" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639404" class="dsq-comment-message">You have my deepest sympathies Robert and despite not being a religious person myself will say a prayer for she, you and your family.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639405" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639405" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639405">Steve</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639405" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639405" class="dsq-comment-message">Your post strikes a chord with me. I will not burden you with the many reasons, but I can say with certainty that I can empathize.<br><br>Much though I wish I could share words that would comfort you, I know there is little, if anything, I can add. Just know that, as comforting as it is to your mother, it is more so a privilege to you to be present during her final hours, when she needs you. May God bless her, and you, and your whole family, and may he bring each of you comfort.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639406" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639406" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639406">Doug Porter</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639406" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639406" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Take care.<br><br>Doug</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639407" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639407" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639407" href="http://www.room214.com/room2blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James Clark</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639407" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639407" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Two years and one day ago my wife and lost a child. A good friend of mine stood by my side and told me, "The journey of every soul is meant to be a celebration. No matter how long, or how short the journey, celebrate it in love." That took me through some very dark times.<br><br>My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br><br>With loving intent.<br><br>James</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639409" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639409" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639409" href="http://3028western.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James Smith</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639409" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639409" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert<br>I told my mother that I loved her and so did God.<br>She died the next day, calmly. The cancer which hounded her for 20 years finally took her from us. My brothers were also with her in her final hours. We have lost a mother and the very source of our lives.<br>Best to you and your family.<br>James</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639410" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639410" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639410">Peter Svensk</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639410" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639410" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert: My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.<br><br>Do try to take some time to remember the good memories of the past, realize the blessings of the present, and see the promise of the future. Take good care.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639408" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639408" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639408">Rob Wall</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639408" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639408" class="dsq-comment-message">Courage!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639411" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639411" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639411" href="http://heseltine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Simon Heseltine</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639411" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639411" class="dsq-comment-message">I was hoping from your previous post that you\'d hear some better news.  At least you and your family have a chance to say your goodbyes to her. Take care, and always remember the woman that was, not the woman in the hospital bed.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639412" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639412" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639412">A Friend</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639412" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639412" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>My thoughts are with you, your family, and your mom.<br><br>We\'ll all pull through this together.  Keep writing your informative, powerful, and emotional blog.<br><br>You\'re doing all the right things.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639413" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639413" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639413">Kaushik Mohan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639413" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639413" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I\'m truly sorry. God Bless.<br><br>Kaushik</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639414" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639414" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639414" href="http://slavior.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Slaven</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639414" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639414" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear that Robert - I wish you all the best, and hope you and your family have all the strength you need to get through it.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639415" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639415" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639415">Eric W. Bachtal</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639415" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639415" class="dsq-comment-message">Our thoughts are with you and your family, Mr. Scoble.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639416" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639416" href="http://blogs.zdnet.com/Orchant" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Marc Orchant</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639416" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639416" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Having just had a heart-related scare with my mom, I have a glimmer of some of the emotions you\'re wrestling with. Be strong - give each other lots of hugs - and know that there are many, many people thinking of you in this difficult time.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639417" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639417" href="http://www.digitaldrops.com.br/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nick F. Ellis</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639417" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639417" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, we are praying for you and your Mom.<br>May a miracle happen to you.<br><br>All the best regards.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639418" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639418" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639418" href="http://www.conchbbs.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Scott Royall</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639418" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639418" class="dsq-comment-message">This is one of those times when all the words of sympathy and condolence seem so empty. Yet, that is really all that those of us on the outside can offer.<br><br>At least your mom knows her family is present for her final days. That\'s a comfort I don\'t think I\'ll have.<br><br>Anyway, it sounds like her life made a difference, and that\'s all any of us can really hope for.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639419" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639419" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639419">H</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639419" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639419" class="dsq-comment-message">I will remember her in my prayer tomorrow morning.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639420" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639420" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639420" href="http://www.dealarchitect.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vinnie mirchandani</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639420" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639420" class="dsq-comment-message">I know it is tough to look at the bright side - but you are getting to spend a little time with her. Good luck...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639422" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639422" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639422" href="http://www.webgambit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Karthik</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639422" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639422" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>You have the support of all of us in these tough times.      I\'m glad you chose to share this personal struggle with the community who reads your site.  I\'m just sorry that things turned out so catastrophic.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639421" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639421" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639421">Graham Smith</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639421" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639421" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, i know how you are feeling i lost my mother 4 weeks ago, she died of cancer. But i managed to be by her side when she finally went to sleep, and am sure that she understood and appreciated her family by her side at that time, even though she couldn\'t tell us.<br><br>Here is something for you and your family, it was said at my mothers funeral (sorry it is a little long, but it may help you at this time, like it helped me.)<br><br>Go gently dear Mum. Go gently to a rest beyond words. And may something of your new joy translate itself in time in our regard. We wait in eager longing and with one ray of hope. And that ray shines out - hope. It brightens our darkness and guarantees our belonging with you always. That ray speaks to us in your name now and tells us how cherished we are by you forever. In your name it whispers:<br><br>\'Cherish everything of my care for you. Cherish my parenting of you, with all its fondest moments; its intimacy; its closeness. cherish these and hand them on so that I might parent my children\'s children. Love is eternal and I\'m here to welcome you to your eternal home. And so I say to you, my forever children, we will meet again on God\'s mountain top in an embrace that will last forever. For together we belong and together we belong and together we will be in the home of heaven. For this day brings for me, and for you, a new kind of belonging.\'</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639423" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639423" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639423" href="http://spaces.msn.com/geekspeaker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jason B</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639423" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639423" class="dsq-comment-message">Just take it one day at a time Scoble. You\'ll find some strenth that perhaps you never knew you had.<br><br>Think of it as a time to catch up with the family that you still have and look forward to spending time with them in the future. I hope the news about your mom gets better.<br><br>Hang in there.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639424" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639424" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639424">rick gregory</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639424" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639424" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m so sorry Robert. Stay with her if you can, and remember what she\'s meant to you. This time is so hard, but you honor what she\'s meant to you just by being there with her.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639425" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639425" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639425">Raj Bala</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639425" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639425" class="dsq-comment-message">I sent a note to my parents after reading this to tell them that I love them.  Life sucks sometimes.  Hang in there.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639426" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639426" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639426" href="http://pscoble.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mini Scobleizer</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639426" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639426" class="dsq-comment-message">wow.<br>I love you dude<br>....this really suck I only wish I had seen her more<br>....<br>Say hi to Alex and Ben for me.<br>peace</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639427" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639427" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639427">old school</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639427" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639427" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I\'ve known you since the devx.offramp days. I\'ve never spoken with you, or met you, but I\'ve followed you all these years. It\'s been great watching your life unfold. Thanks so much for sharing. I\'m terribly sorry about your Mother. I wish I could say more. Is there ever a time when life doesn\'t kick our ass? Hang in there.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639428" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639428" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639428">Alex Williams</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639428" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639428" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey, Robert -- Our thoughts are with you and your family. Echoing others, your Mom must be filled with joy that she has such a loving son as you. Take care.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639429" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639429" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639429">Devil&#39;s Advocate</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639429" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639429" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear that.  I\'ve been there myself and its hard and you\'re never ready.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639430" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639430" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639430">Naotake Murayama</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639430" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639430" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I\'m terribly sorry to hear this.  I can relate to you, albeit at a lesser level, due to some recent illnesses in my family.  Do not give up just yet - I\'m pretty sure your mom\'s feeling your love and caring and trying to fight back.  I\'m not particulary religious, but I\'ll be praying.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639431" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639431" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639431" href="http://readthisblog.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David Singer</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639431" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639431" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I just went through this two weeks ago with my Mom, and you\'re right -- it sucks.  And it sucks differently for you than it did for me.<br><br>Hold your Mom\'s hand and tell her you love her.  Then repeat.<br><br>And take care of yourself, too.<br><br>-- David</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639432" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639432" href="http://spaces.msn.com/sanatgersappa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sanat Gersappa</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639432" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639432" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I\'m really sorry. Experiences like these make us sit up and re-evaluate our perspectives and priorities in life.<br><br>Wish you and your family all the strength and courage to go through this.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639433">themask</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639433" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>my father had a pretty bad stroke 6 years ago. For 3 weeks he did not move, did not open his eyes, did not recognize anybody. The doctors informed us that he would stay in a vegetative state, and possibly die within a few weeks.<br>Turns out they were wrong. My father recovered. He is still alive. He can\'t move his right arm and foot, but he can walk with a cane, he talks, and most importantly he understands us. Though he\'s not the same he used to be, he enjoys his grandchildren, including two that were not even born when he got ill. They made him laugh more than once.<br>The point is, don\'t despair, and don\'t give up yet. Your mother could recover, and she\'d need all the love you can give her. Or maybe not. God only knows.<br>My prayers are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639434" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639434" href="http://nakedconversations.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">shel israel</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639434" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639434" class="dsq-comment-message">Just the number of Comments you have received here says a great deal about how most people feel about you, Robert. We are all trying to squeeze your hand as best we can. I wish there was something more we could do.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639435">Matt Carter</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639435" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert:<br>Know you\'ve gone through a lot over the years: your strength will pull you through this, and give you the foundation to find peace here and celebrate her live and your relationship, in all directions it has gone. Take care and our thoughts are with you during this time.<br>Matt</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639436" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639436" href="http://adjectiveanimal.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">steve mcfarland</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639436" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>You will be in my prayers. I hope for the best for you, your mother, and your family as you make such a shocking and difficult transition. As others have said, you <i>will</i> always have her, but loss is about relocating that person. I am so sorry.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639437">Anthony Miller</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639437" class="dsq-comment-message">Our thoughts are with you and yours.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639438" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639438">Michael Scott</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639438" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639438" class="dsq-comment-message">Thoughts and prayers.<br><br>Michael.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639439" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639439">Mike Sanlon</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639439" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, so sorry to hear this. My family\'s thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639440" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639440" href="http://blog.softtechvc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jeff Clavier</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639440" class="dsq-comment-message">I was just telling Babette about your mom and went to your blog to check on the latest developments. Needless to say that we are very sad for you and your family.<br><br>B &amp; J.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639441" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639441" href="http://blog.gotchi.at/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">herbert</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639441" class="dsq-comment-message">everything will get better. my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. the best und helpfull wishes from abroad - Austria.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639442" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639442" href="http://www.geodog.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tim Bishop</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639442" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639442" class="dsq-comment-message">No particularly wise words, but my thoughts are with you, Robert.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639443" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639443" href="http://gaurijo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gaurijo</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639443" class="dsq-comment-message">I came to this blog for the first time. But I admire that you have written so honestly about one of the most painful times of your life. That takes courage..<br><br>Thoughts n Prayers..<br>g@u</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639444" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639444" href="http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Darren Straight</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639444" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m sorry to hear it\'s come to this Robert, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, best of wishes to the whole family.<br><br>-Darren</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639445" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639445" href="http://www.martindolphin.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Martin Dolphin</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639445" class="dsq-comment-message">My heart goes oout to you and your family Robert - I hope your last days with your Mum are the best they can be in the circumstances.<br><br>I also admire you for blogging about this - having blogged about very personal stuff in my time, I feel it helps - it\'s a type of therapy.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639446" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639446" href="http://vassko.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vassil</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639446" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639446" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, my family\'s prayers are with you and yours.<br>V &amp; L</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639447" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639447" href="http://polizeros.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">polizeros</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639447" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639447" class="dsq-comment-message">Tech is great, but comments like these are what blogging is really about.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639448" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639448" href="http://vadivel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vadivel</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639448" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I faced a similar situation in my life on April 3rd, 2005. My mother all of a sudden started vomitting and complained of severe headache. When we rushed her to the hospital we were informed that she is suffering from Brain hemorrhage :( We all were in total shock.<br><br>My father was really having a hope that my mother would revive soon. When we enquired about the quality of life which she would get ... if at all she survives ... doctors didn\'t give us any hope at all.<br><br>After discussing with my dad, my wife and my uncle I made a toughest decision in my life .... I informed the doctor to take her off the ventillator support :(<br>I really donno how to explain the pain i underwent and the tears which came from my moms eyes added more pain to me.<br><br>I am getting emotional on when I write about that day\'s incident. huh I know the pain you would be undergoing as I have myself undergone it. Don\'t try to hide your emotions ... cry it out :(</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639449">Rod</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639449" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639449" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, there is a great and loving God who understands your pain even when we don\'t understand him or his ways.  My family is praying for you.  Lift up your heart.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639450">sean coon</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639450" class="dsq-comment-message">thoughts and prayers, robert.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639451">Winston Pang</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639451" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639451" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Robert,<br><br>You\'re a cool guy on channel9, and this is really sad news :(. Hope you stick in there, you\'re really strong already, i hope things turn out alright.<br><br>- Winston</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639452" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639452" href="http://www.littleguru.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christian Liensberger</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639452" class="dsq-comment-message">She needs you now more then ever. She was there for you when you were young, now it\'s your turn to be there. Holds her hands as much as you can do. Look at her, don\'t try to cry. Just be with her.<br><br>Christian</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639453">will bierman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639453" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639453" class="dsq-comment-message">My thoughts to you and your family. Your Mom is in great hands there in Billings. My sister works in the hospital your Mom is staying in...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639454" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639454" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639454" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639454" class="dsq-comment-message">Will, really? This is such a small world.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639455" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639455" href="http://www.garyshort.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gary Short</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639455" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Just to let you known, our thoughts are with you this side of the pond too.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639456" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639456" href="http://www.noblogger.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jørgen Veisdal</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639456" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert and Patrick,<br><br>I\'m truly sorry.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639457" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639457" href="http://simonspeight.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Simon Speight</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639457" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>So sorry to hear of your mother\'s illness.  Not being religious I can\'t offer you a prayer, but you and your family will be in my thoughts over the next few days by way of silent support, and to keep me reminded of what\'s really important in life.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639458">sunlie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639458" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, sorry to hear the news. Be strong...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639459" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639459" href="http://www.nevillehobson.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">neville</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639459" class="dsq-comment-message">I feel for you and your whole family, Robert. My mother-in-law died last October following a major stroke in April. She lingered for six months requiring constant care and then had a final, catastrophic stroke.<br><br>Nothing prepares you for it and it is the most awful time for everyone.<br><br>You never, ever, get over something like this entirely. But time is also a healer.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639460" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639460" href="http://macnewbie.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">macnewbie</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639460" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639460" class="dsq-comment-message">So sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639461" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639461" href="http://trentini.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">trentini</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639461" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh Robert, so sorry to hear the bad news.  All the best to you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639462" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639462" href="http://daveshutt.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David Shutt</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639462" class="dsq-comment-message">Hello there,<br><br>I just want to say that I am very sorry and sad to hear about your mothers stroke. I\'m a Christian and that may not mean much to you right now but I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family and that at this time that Jesus would send you peace.<br><br>Here to talk if ever you should need a cry for help.<br><br>David, from the UK</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639463" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639463" href="http://www.aboutlife.com/xian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christian Selvaratnam</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639463" class="dsq-comment-message">Dear Robert,<br><br>So very sorry to hear about your Mother.  I can\'t imagine how you feel and so I presume to offer any advice, but thank-you for putting such difficult news here for us all to read.<br><br>God be with you.<br><br>-Christian</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639464" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639464" href="http://mikeabundo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Abundo</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639464" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639464" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m sorry to hear about what happened to your mom, Robert.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639465" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639465" href="http://lifecoachesblog.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alvin</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639465" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear about your mom, my best wishes are with you.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639466" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639466" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639466" href="http://notgartner.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mitch Denny</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639466" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639466" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert. I read your post this morning and I didn\'t know what to say. I still don\'t. My thoughts are with you mate.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639467" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639467" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639467" href="http://www.developers.ie/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paschal</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639467" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639467" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert sorry to hear about your mum, my thoughts are for you and your family.<br>Paschal</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639468" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639468" href="http://www.urbanhonking.com/overarching" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lucie</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639468" class="dsq-comment-message">How lucky she is to be surrounded by her family in her final days, to hear expressions of love from each of you and have the chance to squeeze your hands goodbye.  She\'ll pass away quietly, surrounded by the people who love her; a beautiful way to leave this world behind.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639469" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639469" href="http://gammavh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vanda</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639469" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639469" class="dsq-comment-message">My heart goes out to you and your family. I\'m so very sorry.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639470" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639470" href="http://www.businessinnovations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">N. Venkat Venkatraman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639470" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639470" class="dsq-comment-message">Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639471" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639471" href="http://tomrafteryit.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tom Raftery</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639471" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert (and family),<br><br>there\'s really nothing I can say which hasn\'t been said already by other commenters and far more eloquently than I ever could.<br><br>My mother went through similar events several times (pulmonary embolism in 95, catastrophic brain haemorrhage in 97, stroke and heart attack in 2005).<br><br>I\'ve sat beside that hospital bed holding that hand too. It is a horrible mix of helplessness and despair. You want your mother\'s suffering to stop but you don\'t want her to die. You want her back the way she was but you know you can\'t turn back the clock.<br><br>Mortality is a bastard.<br><br>Thinking of you.<br><br>Tom.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639472" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639472">Nick Smith</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639472" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639472" class="dsq-comment-message">"..What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the Master calls a butterfly."<br><br>Stay present Robert.  You\'re in my heart.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639473" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639473">JWM</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639473" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639473" class="dsq-comment-message">My condolences. No one gets good at this, yet we all take our turn. I lost my Dad in 2002 in a similar manner. At the end all there is is Love and peace.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639474" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639474" href="http://www.p0mi.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639474" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639474" class="dsq-comment-message">I can\'t believe you used "suckiest".  If I mail you a thesaurus c/o Microsoft\'s Seattle campus will it reach you?<br><br>I\'m sorry about your mother.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639475" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639475" href="http://www.cc-chapman.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">C.C.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639475" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639475" class="dsq-comment-message">There is nothing right to say here except that my thoughts are with you and your family. As you said it\'s good that she had clearly articulated her wants and desires in a situation like this and it is important for others to do so as well.<br><br>I\'m very sorry to hear this news.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639476" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639476">Fred Beiderbecke</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639476" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639476" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m very sorry to hear the latest news.  I\'ll be remembering your mother and your family in my prayers and dedications in the coming weeks.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639477" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639477" href="http://weblogs.asp.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Douglas Reilly</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639477" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I lost my dad over 30 years ago, and it still hurts.  Please know that there are many others who will be remembering you and your family as you go through this very difficult time.<br><br>Doug</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639478" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639478" href="http://bingskee.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bingskee</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639478" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639478" class="dsq-comment-message">brings back memories when my father is in the ICU.  it is always hard to decide about giving mercy to loved ones.  i understand this is really a tough time for you.<br><br>be well. God bless.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639479" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639479" href="http://www.mcdevzone.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Cohen</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639479" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639479" class="dsq-comment-message">This is a very difficult thing to go through. I just lost my mom in December. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in late October and was in &amp; out of the hospital since then. Finally the doctor suggested putting her in hospice care &amp; a few days later she died. The last two days she never woke up, but I sat there and talked to her.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639480">Katyspice</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639480" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639480" class="dsq-comment-message">My thoughts are with you.  Take time to say "Thank you" and tell her how much you love her.  Always hard for the mothers to go....</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639481" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639481" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639481" class="dsq-comment-message">Dan, the words I was really thinking of using aren\'t used in polite company. Suckiest works. :-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639482" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639482" href="http://alfredo.octavio.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alfredo Octavio</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639482" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639482" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear the bad news. I wish I could be as eloquent as some of the other writers here, unfortunately, I am just a geek. I wish you and your mother peace.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639483" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639483" href="http://ebersys.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eber Irigoyen</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639483" class="dsq-comment-message">if it helps, be comforted by the fact that she didn\'t suffer (much) to get to this point, that is a big blessing<br><br>though is hard, but it was a short path, she\'s going to a better place now</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639484">Hasan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639484" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639484" class="dsq-comment-message">Deepest condolence Robert.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639485" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639485" href="http://spaces.msn.com/gypsyscreativegetaway/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Linda Wood</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639485" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639485" class="dsq-comment-message">Don\'t ever let the doctors tell you that there isn\'t any functionality left. There is that tiny spark within her that made her who she was all through her life: when she was held as a baby for the first time by loving parents; when she scraped her knee running home from school; out on her first date; graduation; marriage and giving birth to you. All those steps that brought her to this moment with all her memories of your family and your memories of her. I lost my dad to aggresive pancreatic cancer in 2002 and know that helpless feeling. Just be with her and love her during her remaining days.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639486" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639486">Gisli Olafsson</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639486" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639486" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert,<br><br>It is at times like this that we grow as persons through our grief. A while back you talked about surrounding you with happy people. Right now it may be hard for you to think that is possible. But try to think about all the happy times you have spent with your mother and your family. Remember those good times, talk to your mother about them and tell her how much you appreciated those times. In other words, surround yourself with happy memories.<br><br>Remember that someone passing away is always hurtful for those who remain, but that the good thing is that the person is no longer suffering. We always wish they could stay with us for a longer time, but instead of focusing on how much we miss them, focus on the good things they gave us.<br><br>It certainly is good to see the big number of your readers who are sending you good thoughts in these difficult times. It tells you that these readers not only like your writing, but they also feel your suffering.<br><br>Stay brave, cry plenty and try to focus on happy thoughts!!!<br><br>Our thoughts are with you and your family.<br><br>Our deepest condolences.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639487" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639487" href="http://www.paraglidetandem.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John V Clifford</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639487" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639487" class="dsq-comment-message">I met you at your book party in Medina and respect your courage to tell the truth even when it is difficult to do. My heart remembers the pain of losing my mother and also the strong and tangible sense of her transition into a permanent peace when she died with my hand on her chest.I was certain that there is a part of us that survives the death of the body after experiencing passing. Her breathing had become very faint and just as a nurse entered the room and distracted my father, she passed. It was painful to say the words " Dad, she has stopped breathing\' and so touching to see his love as he kissed her for the last time.<br><br>Namaste, John Vajra</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639488">John</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639488" class="dsq-comment-message">My prayers go out to you and your family... my brother in law just lost his mother w/ a similar situation.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>JR</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639489" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639489">Beltira</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639489" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639489" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'d like to add my deepest condolences as well.<br><br>I know how hard it is, as you said, to not override your mom\'s wishes as well as strugle with the question of just how right are the doctor\'s assesments.  Take time for reflection, prayer, or meditation and in your gut you will find a peace that will soothe the pain.<br><br>I have lost several near and dear friends and relatives in my life, and I have found that finding that peace is a critical part of mourning the loss.<br><br>I have been through this sort of situation, fortunatly for me it was in my youth with a cousin a year or so older than myself with a critical head wound.  I have to agree that having it known what your wishes are critical for your loved ones.  I just cannot stress enough how important this is.<br><br>Scoble dude, my heart is out to you and your family.<br><br>Peace.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639490" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639490" href="http://blakej.edublogs.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John Blake</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639490" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639490" class="dsq-comment-message">You and your family are in my humble prayers.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639491" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639491" href="http://kwan.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Marcus Kwan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639491" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639491" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br><br>Marcus</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639492" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639492">Adam Barr</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639492" class="dsq-comment-message">Hang in there Robert. Make sure you tell your family you love them.<br><br>- adam</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639493" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639493" href="http://www.blogbusinesssummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Teresa Valdez Klein</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639493" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639493" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert,<br>  It\'s good that your mom is at least conscious of your presence and your love for her. Saying goodbye is incredibly difficult, but hopefully the fact that you are with her makes the process easier for your mother.<br>  You\'re in my prayers.<br><br>-Teresa</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639494" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639494" href="http://miscalnoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alnoor</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639494" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639494" class="dsq-comment-message">All my prayers and thought are with you and with your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639495" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639495" href="http://notes.dpdx.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brooks Moses</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639495" class="dsq-comment-message">My condolences to you and your family, Robert.  I lost my dad about a decade ago, in circumstances that were a bit different but in many ways much the same.  It\'s hard.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639496" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639496">Jeff Ventura</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639496" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Robert.<br><br>Went through a similar situation with my grandfather a few years back.  He went into the hospital with a minor heart attack, which was subsequently complicated by pneumonia.  He stabilized for a few weeks, and things even started to look better.  I went in and saw him while he slept one evening, told him I loved him, told him I wish we were closer but I remember everything he did for me when I was a kid, told him that he\'s a gift to me and I\'m sorry if I took his 95 years of life on this planet for granted.<br><br>I went to Telluride two days after the doctors proclaimed he was getting "much better."  On my second day there, I got a call from my wife with the news that he had passed away the previous night.  The last time I saw my grandfather alive was when I whispered to him in a dark, quiet room, tears running down my cheek.<br><br>I cried all day on and off on the slopes.  I made the decision right there to not only mourn his loss, but also celebrate his life.  A man of 95 is a veritable time traveler, and such a life should be celebrated.<br><br>Celebrate your mom\'s life, but don\'t forget to feel.  Be there, live in the present, feel what\'s happening.  It might hurt, and it\'s not easy, but in the end you will feel better about it and closer to your mom, both now and in the future.<br><br>Best wishes and stay strong.  For your mom, be happy.  It\'s what she wants.<br><br>-- Jeff Ventura</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639497" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639497" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639497">Shravan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639497" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639497" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I\'m really sorry to hear about your mom. Iknow how tough it is to cope with the loss of a loved one. Just hang in there.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639498" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639498" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639498" href="http://russ-ramblings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Russ N.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639498" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639498" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Can\'t imagine what you\'re going through.  My prayers for your and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639499" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639499">Christine O&#39;Rorke</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639499" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert<br>Peace and love to you and yours.<br><br>Be with your mum and cherish the time you have left.<br>When you look back on this time you will be glad that you were able to be with her.<br><br>Thoughts and prayers stillwith you and all of your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639500" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639500">PeterPla</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639500" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I hope you find comfort in the thousands of people thinking of you and your mom at this most difficult time.<br><br>Your mom was one smart cookie, thinking through her beliefs, sharing with everyone her wishes, and signing the paperwork (DNR order) to lessen the burden on her family.<br><br>The group "Aging with Dignity"  developed "5 Wishes(tm)", which I bought for everyone in my family.  Here\'s a brief description from their web site:<br><br>The Five Wishes document helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself.  It is unique among all other living will and health agent forms because it looks to all of a person\'s needs: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual.<br><br>It provides thought-provoking guidance, along with a form to fill out that\'s widely (but not universally) accepted across the US.<br><br>As you\'ve experienced, the time and thought that goes into these preparations is a welcome simplification later, in an incredibly complex, stressful and confusing time.<br><br>My thoughts are with you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639501" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639501" href="http://www.mainewebreport.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lance Dutson</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639501" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639501" class="dsq-comment-message">Our prayers are with you and your family Robert...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639502" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639502" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639502">Shawna Seth</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639502" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639502" class="dsq-comment-message">Your post really affected me. I can\'t say a blog has ever made me cry before. Amazing the connection one can feel through this kind of medium. Best to you and other commenters have said it best - feel everything, don\'t worry about being strong, and remember you are doing everything you can be expected to do. You\'re lucky and so is she that she is surrounded by her loving family.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639503" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639503" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639503">John</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639503" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639503" class="dsq-comment-message">Going through a rough time myself with my dear son Samuel who is only 10 months old. There are no right words for moments like these other than to realize that love survives us all.<br>John</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639504" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639504" href="http://www.anildash.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Anil</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639504" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639504" class="dsq-comment-message">Thinking of you... make sure to take care of yourself during this time, as well.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639505" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639505" href="http://retributions.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Confused</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639505" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639505" class="dsq-comment-message">What does anyone say. At least you won\'t have to make any difficult decisions. And thank you for being so transparent and confiding in your readers.<br><br>Please take care of yourself.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639506" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639506" href="http://www.churchofthecustomer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jackie Huba</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639506" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639506" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>Our thoughts are with you and your family in this very sad time.<br><br>Take care.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639507" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639507" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639507" href="http://pxltd.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stephen</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639507" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, a terrible thing to have to go with, I am glad to here that your immediate family is there with you.  Keep them close, hold them tight and remember your Mom as she was and not how she is.  Stick together and help your Mom make this transition.<br><br>We wish you well as you go through this.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639508" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639508">solo</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639508" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, thinking of you and your family here in NYC.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>(Long time reader)<br>Solo</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639509" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639509" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639509" href="http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cutts</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639509" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639509" class="dsq-comment-message">That\'s really awful. My thoughts are with you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639510" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639510" href="http://bestlife.typepad.com/actionsteps/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tim Draayer</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639510" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639510" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I can\'t imagine what you\'re going through at this time since both of my parents are still with me, but you\'re in my thoughts and prayes.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639511" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639511" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639511" href="http://leewilkins.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lee Wilkins</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639511" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert<br><br>Thinking of you and your family here in London, UK.<br><br>Look after yourself</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639512" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639512" href="http://blogs.sun.com/jimgris" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jim Grisanzio</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639512" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639512" class="dsq-comment-message">All the best to you and your family, Robert. You are not alone, believe me.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639513" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639513">Joseph Rice</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639513" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey I am so sorry to hear such news, If I can be of any help please feel free to Contact me via E-mail, <a href="mailto:installshield_freak@hotmail.com" rel="nofollow">installshield_freak@hotmail.com</a>  I wish the best for all the Scoble family.  Take Care, I will be praying for the best!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639514" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639514" href="http://citabean.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trisha Laich</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639514" class="dsq-comment-message">So many words of encouragement, support and hope.  Your mother has blessed you in so many ways, a wonderful woman, no doubt.  Remember her for who she is, and what shes done in your life.<br><br>While I can\'t offer what it\'s like to lose a parent first hand, I know second hand from those close to me.  Relish in her, the person who helped you become the man you are today, keep her close in your heart and she will be with you til the end.<br><br>I\'ll keep you in my prayers and offer my wishes of comfort to you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639515" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639515" href="http://nelson.to/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Crille</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639515" class="dsq-comment-message">All the best to you and your family, Robert. You are not alone, My stepmother just hade a stoke and now she is paralysed and doctors cant give any positive answers.. Take care my thought is with you and your family. The pain you’re going trough is the love you have inside. God bless you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639516" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639516" href="http://www.realmee.com/ronald-carpentier" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ronald Carpentier</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639516" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, your brave post made me cry. I wish you and your family all the best. My thoughts are with you from Amsterdam.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639517" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639517" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Darren</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639517" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639517" class="dsq-comment-message">Keep your family close and you\'ll get through this.<br><br>Such sad news.<br><br>Darren.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639518" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639518">skatterbrain</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639518" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639518" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s really cool that so many have come out to express their support for you during this.  Count yourself lucky.  It shows that your work has touched (and continues to touch) so many who appreciate it very much.  Your mom has to be proud of you.  No matter what happens, know that she has to be happy knowing you make a positive difference in this world.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639519" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639519" href="http://truetalk.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tom Guarriello</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639519" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m of the "you can\'t get enough support at times like this" school, so, many thoughts and good wishes going out to you and your family at this difficult time.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639520" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639520" href="http://www.smartpei.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Paterson</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639520" class="dsq-comment-message">What a tribute to you Robert - this outpouring of support - bless you<br>Rob P</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639521" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639521" href="http://playwithaguru.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shariq</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639521" class="dsq-comment-message">bro..<br><br>I know it\'s a hard time..<br>but i do believe everything happens for the good.<br>sometiems we just don\'t know how or why.<br>but you know ... God loves her more than any human<br>ever can.<br><br>talk really is cheap.<br>but I do hope these words give you strength.<br>it\'ll all turn out good.<br>n this too will pass.<br><br>Just remember God loves her more than you do &amp; everything that happens - happens for the best of us.<br><br>God bless her n ur family!<br><br>Shariq.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639522" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639522" href="http://lionzden.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dieter</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639522" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, Benny, and Alex,<br><br>When in doubt God is in charge.  Your mother was an inspiration to all she touched and she touched me deeply.  She was my Mom\'s best friend and a second  mother to me growing up.  The last time I saw her was at my brother\'s wedding and full of life as always.  We talked, laughed and hugged...  What a wonderful time!  She will always be with me.  Here is a poem for you and your family in this trying time...<br><br>God Heals<br><br>Remember when you heard the words -<br>and your mind went blank - you were in another world<br>God heals<br>Remember in your darkest hours -<br>when all that surrounds you is pain and sorrow<br>God heals<br>Remember friends\' prayers - your family\'s encouragement<br>- glimmers of hope from everyday angels<br>God heals<br>Quiet...you can hear Him now -<br>always there - yet never this close<br>God heals<br>It\'s just another day -<br>yet everything has changed - and you hear yourself say<br>God heals<br>Birds are singing -<br>the sky is a beautiful blue - flowers are blooming...<br>God heals<br>Truths that you knew as a child -<br>awakened again with new understanding<br>God heals<br>Remember when others can\'t -<br>that life is a gift - each day to treasure<br><br>God Has Healed...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639523" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639523" href="http://www.poetbloggs.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pb.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639523" class="dsq-comment-message">I cannot add anything deeper or stronger than what has already been said here. Only to add my support and thoughts to you and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639524" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639524" href="http://atholas.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Atholas</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639524" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I don\'t know what to say to you in a situation like this other than to quietly pray for your mother and your family. It is a difficult time -- a time that hundreds of people are enduring with you as is evident by the comments. Please be strong and send our love and concern to your mother.<br><br>May God\'s grace and peace be with your mother, you, and your family.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639525" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639525" href="http://www.wissel.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stephan H. Wissel</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639525" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I can feel your pain experience a loved one slip away and sitting helpless seeing your mother fade away. It boldly reminds us of the impermanence of our lives and if your believes are strong carries the hope of a better existence thereafter.<br>Peace to your and your mother\'s soul!<br>-- Stephan</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639526" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639526" href="http://jean.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jean</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639526" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>Sorry to hear.<br>My prayers are with your mother, you and your family.<br>God Bless<br>Jean</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639527" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639527" href="http://davidericgolden.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dave Golden</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639527" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>My name is Dave Golden, and I\'ve been reading your stuff for a while and introduced myself a few months back when I ran into you in the Seattle airport while you were traveling to San Jose, and mentioned I enjoyed  reading your blog.<br><br><br>My prayers go to you and your family.  News like this is hard to hear.<br><br>God bless, and remember good things come to good people, and you are in fact a good perosn.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639528">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639528" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639528" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639528" href="http://jackyan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jack Yan</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639528" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639528" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I am deeply sorry to hear this. I remember getting some similar news when my mother was in a hospice—at age 54. If she is likely to pass, I would encourage you or member(s) of your family to be present at that moment. It was important for me to be there, as a way of saying goodbye.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you are a spiritual man, then I also believe it’s somehow good for the spirit to see the family there when she first departs from the body.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639529">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639529" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639529" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639529" href="http://www.clipartheaven.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lawrence</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639529" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639529" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I am sorry.<br><br>My own mother has alzheimer\'s disease  and has been slipping away over the last couple of months.<br><br>She is now having a very hard time speaking as she says " the words will not come to me, sorry".<br><br>We also get just a knowing look and a hand squeeze, small assurance that she is still with us.<br><br>Just remember that they will always live in your heart and soul and never ever truly leave you.<br><br>All the best, to you and your family.<br>Lawrence</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639530">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639530" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639530" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639530" href="http://vanderwal.net/random/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vanderwal</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639530" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639530" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I deeply feel for you.  Peace.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639531">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639531" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639531" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639531" href="http://blogumentary.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chuck Olsen</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639531" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639531" class="dsq-comment-message">Oof.... I\'m so sorry Robert.<br>Reading this makes me appreciate the time I have with my mom,<br>and will have to bring this up with her on Mother\'s Day.<br><br>Take care.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639532">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639532" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639532" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639532" href="http://whiterose.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">whiterose</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639532" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639532" class="dsq-comment-message">My grandfather had a stroke a couple years ago.  The doctors told us in the emergency room he was not going to live.  Amazingly enough he did with partial paralassis to his left side that has gotten slowly better.  I wish the best on you and the family.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639533">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639533" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639533" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639533" href="http://calnorthwestcorrespondent.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steve Raymond</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639533" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639533" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert -<br>   I\'ve only had the privilege of meeting you once -- at Gnomedex, last June \'05 -- and all that I can think to say through my tears, tonight, as I read your blog, is that you have touched my life in a positive way, by your example.<br>                        Steve Raymond</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639534">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639534" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639534" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639534">Rohan Maloney</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639534" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639534" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert I know that you have been getting alot of messages of support and prayer. The only message of support i can provide is take a day at a time and a sqeeze of the hand at a time. Hang in there and use your support network that you have aroung you atm.<br><br>Regards<br>Rohan</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639535">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639535" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639535" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639535">Heather Lloyd-Martin</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639535" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639535" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I am so, so sorry. I went through it with both parents - and it does suck beyond belief.<br><br>My thoughts are with you.<br><br>Take care of yourself,<br>Heather</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639536">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639536" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639536" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639536" href="http://whatsnextblog.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">whatsnext</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639536" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639536" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert: When my grandmother was in hospice, the nurses told me that people can hear til the last minute of their lives. Keep telling her you\'re there and that you love her.<br><br>And that it is ok for her to go.<br>BL</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639537">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639537" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639537" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639537" href="http://druppels.be/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">frédéric</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639537" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639537" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to read this. In Dutch, we say \'sterkte\' on those occasions, which comes down to \'keep yourself strong.\' I find it okay to be weak on those moments.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639538">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639538" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639538" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9639538">james</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639538" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639538" class="dsq-comment-message">my prayers are with you and your family!!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9639539">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9639539" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9639539" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9639539" href="http://www.capatrex.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John Maas</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9639539" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9639539" class="dsq-comment-message">Good luck Robert.  We\'re all thinking of you!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 </ul>\
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// HACK: Resetting cache because we're done with.
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