Thursday, November 02, 2006

Normally on my blog I try not to get too personal. Often I fall from that mark because I feel sometimes it is good to share and it gives people an idea about what drives my art. Right now I am going to share my most personal entry yet.

I have been ill for some time as some can see by the lack of art posts. Recently I have been hospitalized and have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. This is a very curable form and as soon as my tumor shrinks and puts me out of risk I can continue my chemo treatments at home. My art will then take a new turn for me I believe and I will focus on self portraits for a while. I feel I need something cathartic and extremely self indulgent. It will be about healing.

I write this because I have so many cyber friends that I know will pray for me. I belive in all kinds of prayer and positive thoughts. I ask now for everyone just to visualize this big ugly tumor shrinking by leaps and bounds so I can go "home" and stay with my mother for a while and be close to the people I love. I am so very blessed to have the best family in the world and friends that have not let me down. This is not a time to be sad but a time to be strong. I need laughter and tough people by my side. If you know me you know I'm stubborn and not easily beaten.

Don't worry, I will be fine and better for it. I do believe everything we go through has a reason. I don't know what that is right now but time will tell. So "think shrink" for me so I can get those healing brushes in my hands.

Love to my family and friends.

Lori

6 comments:

runswithdog said...

Hey Lori,

I am so sorry to hear that you are sick. You definitely have my thoughts and prayers with you as you go on this journey to be healed. I am very happy to hear that you have a good prognosis. Please keep us as updated as you feel comfortable.

Anonymous said...

Still saying your Tehillim...

Lots of love to you Lori!

B'shalom...

Anonymous said...

Still thinking of you, Lori...

Lori said...

Thanks Trac and Kleo...your thoughts and prayers mean so much. I only now get to check email once a week but I am doing well. I will keep you all updated. My love to everyone...Lori

runswithdog said...

Keep strong and positive, Lori and know that you are in our thoughts.....

Anonymous said...

OMG! Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your ill health. My father also has Lymphoma (I believe he has small cell type B?). We will definitely keep you in our prayers!

Jen