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Twenty minutes before going on stage to sing the mezzo role in the matinée of “The Messiah” today, I found out that someone I have loved, adored, cherished since the day she was born was diagnosed with a very serious and scary illness.
(Obviously, the performance did not go very well, what with all the crying and snotting. Although in response to the emails, opening night kicked some serious tail. I’ll write about it later.)
She is enormously important to me and I am reeling in shock and sadness and the most fear I’ve felt since I lost my son.
She is a very private person and I want to respect that, so I will not write anymore.
This is all about her, not me.
I hesitate saying anything at all, I just wanted you to know because I don’t know how much I am going to be around the internet. There is so much that is unknown, I am not sure what and where I will be needed. Please understand if I’m not on your blogs and I’m begging all of you to keep our family in your thoughts.
Melly says:
Family first
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March 30th, 2008 at 1:08 am
witchypoo says:
Breathe. We’ll be breathing with you. And sending healing.
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March 30th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Kimberly says:
My heart goes out out to you. xo
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March 30th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Amber says:
Oh Sweetie, I am so sorry for your friend. With recent health crisis in our family, I have been living every day with an attitude of gratitude for good health. In an instant, it can all be gone.
Prayers for your friend.
March 30th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Jill (CDJ) says:
Loralee, I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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March 30th, 2008 at 7:33 am
andi says:
Oh, honey. I’m so sorry. You’re in my thoughts.
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March 30th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Kami says:
Thinking of all of you….
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March 30th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Gretchen says:
I am so sorry. Do what you need to do, be here where you need to be. I’ll be thinking of you all.
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March 30th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Sra says:
I’m very sorry. Best of luck to you and your loved one in this difficult time.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:01 am
mchristensen says:
Be strong, Loralee. For her sake–and your own.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Sharon says:
You will be in my thoughts.
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March 30th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Jamie says:
I’m so sorry!
Be strong. Take care.
Blogging is low priority. Take care of your loved one first.
March 30th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Jill - GlossyVeneer says:
I’m sorry you have to deal with something scary, I hope that you can have some level of comfort through this.
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March 30th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Angella says:
Love you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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March 30th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Vanessa says:
you and your loved ones are firmly held in my heart and in my thoughts.
love to you, friend.
Vx
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March 30th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Christine says:
I’m sorry…I’ll be thinking of you.
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March 30th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
bee says:
i’ll be thinking of you lots. xo
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March 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Elizabeth says:
Done. Thinking of you.
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March 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Queen of Shake Shake says:
I’m so sorry. I completely understand. Healing vibes to your friend!
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March 30th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Katie says:
I am so sorry. You have gone through and are now living my worst nightmare(s). I hope wonderful things happen for your friend/relative.
I’m glad to hear opening night went well. I was wondering how it went.
March 30th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Carrie says:
I’m so sorry to hear of your loved one’s illness. You and she will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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March 30th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Doug says:
I always fear something like this happening and although I’ve been spared so far, it will happen to us all eventually. Definitely in my prayers tonight.
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March 30th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Camille says:
That must have been so horrible. I can’t imagine having to go onstage after that.
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March 30th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Mr Lady says:
DUDE. Hearts. Big pink puffy ones.
If horrifyingly inappropriate advances of an almost sexual nature would cheer you up at some point, just holler. I’m ALL OVER that.
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March 30th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
4 says:
I am facing a scary illness of my own these days. I am sorry that you and your friend are facing one as well. I can tell you from this side of the diagnosis, having the knowledge in and support of one’s friends is the most powerful energy to keep going. I am still in the anger stage right now, and moreover in the “what the hell is happening?” stage. But if it were not for my friends ~ both physically and through this divine sphere of collectiveness that the blogging world provides, I would be lost…truly, truly lost.
My best wishes and hope go to your friend. She is blessed to have you!
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March 30th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Claire says:
I’m sorry sweetheart. I’ll be thinking of you.
Cxx
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March 31st, 2008 at 3:06 am
Lianne says:
Sending love, energy, and light your way and wrapping your loved one.
Actually, I’m sure you did really well. Sometimes in those moments of grief our true soul comes out in our voice.
xoxoxox
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March 31st, 2008 at 8:46 am
Jennifer says:
You and your loved ones will be in my prayers.
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March 31st, 2008 at 8:50 am
Rachel (Louisiana) says:
You’re ALWAYS in my thoughts and prayers, but more so lately. You know I’m here for WHATEVER you need.
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March 31st, 2008 at 10:02 am
Amy J says:
Will be thinking of you and your friend.
March 31st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
chris says:
My heart is with you - I’m so sorry.
March 31st, 2008 at 5:27 pm
The Over-Thinker says:
I’ll be thinking of you. Take care, Loralee.
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March 31st, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Jen says:
I’m so sorry. Wishing all the very best for your friend.
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April 1st, 2008 at 6:54 am
angela says:
I’m really sorry Loralee. Many lovey thoughts being sent your way.
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April 1st, 2008 at 7:44 am
Pants says:
I am so sorry. I will keep kind thoughts for your friend. xoxo
April 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Moose says:
I’m so sorry to hear that.
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April 2nd, 2008 at 3:11 pm