I'm always amazed by the virtual community of bloggers. We get to know one another's stories, get a glimpse of one another's lives, and, especially those of us united around the cancer theme, grow to virtually care for one another. Like the people that exist in our physical world, blogger friends appear, touch our lives, and eventually move on.

One of my favorite bloggers has decided it is time to put his site to rest for now. I am saddened for selfish reasons, but I am glad that he recognizes the importance of moving forward with his life. Greg at California Hammonds has given all of us who have visited his site a bold, honest, and deeply moving view of his wife's courageous battle with breast cancer. Greg chronicled their story before, during, and after cancer entered their lives. He has generously shared his life and in doing so helped so many to heal and yet others to understand how this battle impacts the lives of everyone it touches. Greg is a very talented writer who is able to express himself in a way that is best described as poetic.

If you have ever been to California Hammonds, be sure to stop by and tell Greg thanks for giving such a gift to the virtual community. Best wishes always to you and your girls, Greg.