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Old 01-19-2013, 08:07 AM   #1
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Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

It is with great sadness that I pass along the information that we lost Kim (radiant) yesterday at 3:12PM, Pacific time. Kim was so full of life, positivity and wonder. I had the privilege of spending one full day with Kim in San Francisco in late November when I attended a conference, and she had quite the day and night planned out. From the wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge to museums and Haight-Ashbury, we laughed through it all. She just loved the smell of eucalyptus and drove us through wild batches of it just to take in the fragrance. She was also a dear friend to our Courtney, and so she introduced me to Jay, Courtney's husband, whom I found absolutely as awesome in person as in his writing.

Kim was very at peace with her place in life, and knew then that she was Heaven-bound. I will always cherish the time with her spent on the West coast, as well as here in the East, where we enjoyed vegetarian hotspots, lavender-infused chocolates and great conversation.

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Old 01-19-2013, 09:50 AM   #2
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

Thanks Karen for letting us know. Always so sad to hear about another member passing away.
My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
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Old 01-19-2013, 02:13 PM   #3
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

Oh Karen, I'm so sad to hear about Kim. What a wonderful memory of her you have. May her family find some peace.
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Old 01-19-2013, 06:35 PM   #4
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

So sad to hear this. Love to her family.
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Old 01-19-2013, 07:56 PM   #5
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I am so sorry to hear this , we lost another fighter. She and I corresponded until about a month ago. she knew then that t dm-1 did not work for her. She sure gave it her all.
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Old 01-19-2013, 09:13 PM   #6
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It's always so heartbreaking to lose a sister!
To Kim's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
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Old 01-20-2013, 01:00 PM   #7
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

So sad to read this and my sympathy and prayers go to Kim's family and friends at this sad time. RIP Kim xx
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Old 01-20-2013, 03:22 PM   #8
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

We lost another beautiful and radiant star. I so hoped that these last seven years would span into many many more years! May God be with you sweet Kim. I will miss you.
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:58 PM   #9
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Gods blessings to Kim's family. She will be missed. It is a comfort that she had so many beautiful friends in her life. You are all in my prayers.
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Old 01-20-2013, 08:30 PM   #10
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

I think Kim nd I corresponded over the years ia pm as we were oth in o. California. I never met her, but I will miss her posts.
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Old 01-21-2013, 12:31 PM   #11
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My broken heart goes out to Kim's family at this difficult time.
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Old 01-21-2013, 06:28 PM   #12
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

I am so very saddened to hear of Kim's passing. Thank you, Karen, for letting us know.
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Old 01-21-2013, 07:34 PM   #13
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

So sorry to hear of kim's passing....love and prayers to her family
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:00 AM   #14
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

My heart goes out to her family. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with them all. So sad to lose yet, another member. Can someone tell me her screen name? Thanks.
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:00 PM   #15
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

Rest in peace, Kim (screen name: Radiant)...
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Old 01-22-2013, 02:42 PM   #16
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Re: Goodbye, Radiant (Kim)

Im very sorry to hear of the loss of Radiant. Many prayers to her family for peace in this difficult time.
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