Seafarer and Claudia - Thank you so much for the concert updates on Gordon's health.
SeaFarer, when I read your heartfelt description of the Harris.MI tent concert, I have never felt so much for Gord as through your description of his brave, professional, and painful performance.
I felt like I was reading about me and my wife's favourite performer's slipping away, and was astounded by how strong my reaction was.
Claudia - yours too, same.
I was moved so strongly by the the thought (God forbid) of losing Gordon that I am not too embarrassed to say as a grown man I had tears rolling down as I said a prayer for Gordon, and his family and friends.
He has been such an incredible inspiration to me for nigh on 35 years now as a fan, I can't imagine losing this powerful and talented performer and influence upon my life, and will quietly pray until I hear he is back to doing what he loves without pain and the arm problem.
Thank you all - JJ too for bringing up this subject I had not heard yet. Thank you Annie for the medical perspective and do hope your Mom does OK. And John - thank you for the recount of your ordeal that must have been such a trying time for you. Susan must be an amazing woman - you are forunate too.
This is one of those rare times in a music forum where the power of prayer, positive thoughts, or whatever your individual belief sets dictate to wish for better things and recovery are so appropriate. I will keep saying my prayers, and am subtly encouraged he is still plugging away and near the Mayo as I understand above ?
What a dedicated and brave performer who literally gives all he has to his beloved audiences. God Bless Gordon Lightfoot.
Please forgive my strong mention of my faith - I'm sure we all are having similar thoughts of some type in various, personal ways - religious, or spiritual,or heartfelt well-wishing.
He seems like a member of the family in a sense, doesn't he ? How a man's music could have such a powerful influence on my life without thinking of him as a brother of sorts, I don't know.
I guess losing my father months ago, fear of losing my wife presently, and now the importance of Gord's taking care of himself with such strength in the midst of what must be his own personal fear and pain is all rolling into one for me. That I even put these three people so close to me in different ways is a testament I guess to how much I admire and appreciate Gord.
Long live Gordon Lightfoot !
geo Steve
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