For those of you who still turn to the blog to see Seth’s smile and hear his words, I thought you might like to know how the family is doing.
Alan and Sheera have relocated and are beginning to find a sense of peace and stability in their lives that they so deserve. I too have relocated and am beginning to find a life that has meaning, value and purpose. We are eternally grateful for the ongoing support of family and friends.
Needless to say that our lives have been irrevocably changed but it does go on. I believe that the way to honor Seth is to have a good life, remember to smile and laugh and to do things of value that will help others.
I have become very involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in several ways. One aspect, that is very special to me, is their annual walk called Light the Night walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. It is a major fundraiser to support their vital work in research and patient services. This will be the second year that Seth’s Solemates will be participating. If you are interested in finding out more information please visit our team’s web page at http://teams.lightthenight.org/SethsSolemates to sign up for the walk. I can promise you it will be an evening you will always remember. If you are not able to walk with us, I would be grateful for your financial support. Please click http://www.active.com/donate/ltnNewYo/2449_kdpalmer to make a secure tax-deductible contribution. You will receive a confirmation by email of your donation. I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.
Checks can also be sent to:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
475 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Please be sure to include Seth’s Solemates 2008 on the memo line of your check.
As always with thanks for all you have done
In strength and love,
Mom
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I’m not sure how I stumbled upon Seth’s website, but I have spent the last few hours walking with him through the journey that he posted here. What a brilliant, beautiful young man.
“‘To choose to get better, never even;” was something he wrote that was posted in the last entry. This is how we all should live. If anything is ever taught to us and our children, this thought of Seth’s should be first and foremost. Seth truly rose above anything that this world could challenge him with. I just want you to know that Seth has blessed me today, from wherever he is, he has once again given of himself to others.
With love,
Kris
I chanced upon your blog in December of last year and was very mvoed and touched by Seth’s journey. It was Seth’s wisdom and Love for everything he had left that helped me through my own problems.
I’m glad to hear your doing well. How is Voo Doo doing?
Please do keep in touch and let us know how the walk went
Cheers
S
You are a beacon of light, love and inspiration. Seth learned so much from you. All your children, family and friends are blessed to have you touch our lives. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your courage.
I love you.
BJ
Mom-
So glad that you’ve posted. As I’m sure others do, I check back often to see if there is any new posts on how you all are doing. I so very often when passing Seth’s old apartment on 7th Avenue here in the city specifically stop to reflect upon the loss I feel but the memories I keep of a friend that brought so much warmth to my life over the years I knew him.
I am happy to hear that you, Alan and Shera are within reach of each other and that you work to continue to support such a worthy cause with the society. My personal efforts as a board member of the National Children’s Leukemia Society has always been a strong cause. We recently has our annual fundraiser/dinner where one of my corporate sponsors made a donation to the charity for which was accepted and given under Seth’s memory – a person who’s influence and compassion that touched us all should continue to be remembered. I’d love to send you a copy of the certificates if you could forward me your address.
All my best always
Brian
I have made it a point in my daily life to talk about Seth, as if he were truly “just in another room”. That helps – for me.
He has also been my touchstone in the last months, because I know in this deep way that he is with us…not physically, but spiritually.
a
Hi Mom,
I studied with Seth in London 13 years ago, I’m so so sad to learn of his passing. I would love to share a picture and few words. My email address is Vinsehgal@yahoo.com
Vin
I just happened to click on Seth’s blog which I still have on my favorites list and saw the last comments of Seth’ s mother. I am so happy that Alan(who I also knew from Halsey JHS) and his wife are finally settling down from the ordeal of Seth’ s illness and so happy to hear that you, Mrs. Palmer, are getting back to the job of living life. Life does go on, but Seth will always be in all our hearts and as long as any of us are still alive, Seth will continue to live in our memories and as a part of our own lives. God bless him whereever he is.
Best of luck to your team! I will be running the OKC 1/2 Marathon this weekend with the Team in Training to raise money for LLS as well. My prayers are with you and your family!
Dear Karen– I am so glad we met and we are able to help each other through
life’s challenges. The greatest challenge is to keep the love in our hearts and the
smiles on our faces. Seth’s poetry is AMAZING!!!!!