cassy wrote:
<<Many of you don't know (those who met me before the Pine Knob show do)
> that in the last couple of years I have suffered from two strokes.>>
Dearest Cassy,
Your post brought both Brian and I to tears. I am sitting here crying as I
write. Please let us hold you close while we share some of how we feel.
Cassy, I knew about your strokes and some of the consequent challenges
you have faced because you so graciously shared this intimate and personal
story with me when I was completely beside myself with
angst/worry/pain/fear while I witnessed my beloved Brian go through his
bypass surgery recently. (almost 8 weeks now).
Your courage shines beautifully throughout each and every word you so
generously share with us here in the light of day. I admire you so very
much. I continue to learn the lessons of survival myself, and when I see
posts like yours...well.. it was in no way boring...it was tender,
touching and meaningful. Thank you again for helping me through those
heavy days while Brian was lying in that bed healing from his surgery and
beyond.
Court and Spark is one my very favourite albums. I feel it is a work of
art, lyrically and musically. I discovered this album at a very low time
in my life. The songs Down to You and Trouble Child are very near and dear
to my heart especially. In fact, both Court and Spark and Blue were
instrumental in moving me through the days before, during and after the
relinquishment of my son to adoption. I still dont know how I got through
that whole time, and I know that Joni's words were instrumental to my
survival. And sometimes, it is still hard.
I want to say so much to you Cassy, I just cant find the words as I keep
welling up with tears. I am reminded of a line from that most wonderful
film, American Beauty, where Ricky says..sometimes there is so much beauty
in the world, I just can't take it. Your story is filled with exquisit
beauty beyond words.
sending you love and tender hugs, and lighting a candle for those in need.
Mags and Brian
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