(Photo of The Peanut and Kobe having a moment in our living room, taken by Auntie Jane, last summer.)
Yesterday, as Jane was speaking to me with her behind hanging out of a pink paper gown (and how often do you get to type that?) waiting for her next doctor's appointment to begin, we were laughing about something silly that had happened to her the day before in between her other doctor's appointments, and it just hit me that sometimes, your family just finds you wherever you may be in life, regardless of whether you are out there looking for more family or not.
And it sure feels like Jane — and so many of you out there — are a part of my family, after all of these days of conversation. At least it sure feels that way to me.
It seems odd to think that Jane and I met in the comments section of DKos in the summer of 2005, blabbing about the Traitorgate investigation. We started blogging together that fall because it was cheaper than talking on the phone five times a day, and e-mailing in between, about inconsistencies in reporting on Traitorgate investigation, and the legal ins and outs under which the FBI and Fitzgerald's team were operating as the grand jury proceedings inched their way forward, hearing evidence and testimony. Since then, we've been through an amazing election cycle, have picked up an awesome crew of posting regulars here at FDL, and we've covered a whole lot of issues that need some serious accountability and oversight.
A few weeks ago, Jane had a mammogram, a routine one, we hoped, but alas it turned up something odd. Jane's been through this a few times, and beaten cancer twice, so we hoped it would just end up being one of those irritating scar tissue anomolies that show up on your mammogram after you've had a lump removed. (Believe me, I have SO been there.) Unfortunately, after a hideous round of test after test, it turned out to be something far more serious than we had ever prayed it would be. And then there was more testing, and more worry, and more of the dreadful waiting for results. And then, even worse, the results.
So, here we are this morning, still blabbing about the Libby case, while we wait to hear something about Jane's surgery today, which is set to start around 7:30 am PT. I thought we could all use a space to hang out a bit and wish Jane well, or just mill about waiting for Digby and/or John Amato of Crooks and Liars to call me and give me an update which I will post promptly, I promise. (Ring, phone…RING!)
That cancer had better be good and scared, because Jane is going to kick its ass…in the meantime, let's all take a moment to send out some hope for an easy surgery and some very, very clear lymph nodes for Jane, please. And a hug to all of you who have come to mean so much to both of us.
PS — Arlen Specter is SO on my list this morning, just FYI. Defender of the constitution, my ass. Henceforth, he shall be known as Lord North, toady to the monarchy, and enabler of the politicization of the US Attorneys Offices which are now being staffed by political minions of Karl Rove, which will be more than happy to sally forth with their unlimited subpoena powers against all and sundry who offend the Turdblossom and his cronies. Jeebus.
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Jane! Warrior Goddess!
There have been well over a thousand comments in the last two days sending love and best wishes to our Jane — a great community sends its affection to a lovely lady.
Our thoughts are with you this morning, Jane.
fast and easy surgery, clear lymph nodes…
yeah!
thoughts and prayers….
gotta go work… I’ll check in this evening…
wishing a successful day for all!
All my love and prayers go out to Jane today.
Love, {{{{{JANE}}}}}}, kisses, good luck, prayers (and a sprinkling of snow) from the eastern side of the country.
Here’s wishes for Jane!
An uncomplicated surgery, good clean margins, completely clear and normal lymph nodes, a quick recovery aided by useful pain medication, and the ability to enjoy watching Scooter’s chestnuts roasted by Fitz!
No kidding about how your family can just find you. I’m going to root, root, root for the home team–all of you fine folk at firedoglake, and especially Queen Jane. Some extra-strength prayers of healing and love coming to you from Washington, D.C.!
Prayers for Jane.
And of course Arlen Specter is a Bush toady! He’s proven that time and time and time again. I wonder how he feels knowing that both progressives and his own party view him with such contempt. How does this man continue to be re-elected? And can we do anything about it?
Morning all — coffee is finally brewing here. Am desperately in need of a cup this morning. I got crap sleep last night. SIGH Hoping for smooth sailing for Jane today. Promise to update when I hear anything.
Don’t know the Lady but that doesn’t mean I can’t say a prayer for her. As spadoman would say, Her spirits will guide her through the darkness into light.
d.
My positive thoughts and prayers go out to Jane today. I swear to god if it were not for this blog and TNH, I don’t think I would have survived the bush administration. I have told everyone I know who cares about these issues to pray for you, Jane…and I believe in the power of prayer. There is even research that supports that it works!!
Sending positive energy…your way.
nothing sucks like waiting.
although those pink paper gowns come in a close second.
vaya con dios Jane.
DairyMaid at 0 — Great to see you this morning. :) It’s been a while since we were online at the same time.
Many wishes to Jane for a successful operation, speedy recovery, negative path reports and continued good health.
PS. There was another poster with recurrent cancer whose operation was yesterday ?PeppermintPatty? The same to her.
Fulltime reader, occasional commenter. In the past few years, I’ve found a lot of family. The two most personal are FDL and the Unitarian Universalist church I attend.
Get well Jane.
I don’t comment much but read every day. I so agree with you Christy. Even as a usual lurker this place has become a place full of friends for me. With so many positive healing thoughts coming her way Jane will come out way ahead in the days to come. I love Renee’s candle page. My thoughts and prayers go with you today Jane. Thanks Christy for the report.
Don’t hope for that phone to ring too soon. You wouldn’t want to rush the surgeons.
Peace, Jane . . . and thanks, Christy.
Think clean and clear, like pure spring water or a cloudless morning sky after a stormy night. Good luck, Jane! We’re with you every step of the way.
Goddess speed, Jane Hamsher.
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Christy, fwiw, Arlen’s never been OFF my list.
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Both photos this AM poignant.
Oh. FITZ!
Thank you Christy for keeping us in the loop. I’ve been lurking since 2005 (very occasionally speaking up) when I ran across Firedoglake via Digby when delving into traitorgate stuff. You and Jane have been a straightforward haven for the best of information and analysis about this and so many other issues.
Sending an extra helping of good thoughts to Jane, her caregivers and close friends…. all of whom also need many hugs and support. Hang in there.
((((((((((Jane)))))))))))))))
Sending positive energy to Jane today. Here’s hoping she kicks some ass, so she can come back soon and kick some ass. Godspeed.
As to Arlen Spector – I live in Pa and will be ready to help target him when he is next up for reelection.
Hope and hugs for Jane. Thank you for the waiting room Christy, as I got to the pink ribbon thread too late to add my sincerest respects and big love.
Goddess Bless! A white candle for good healing energy is burning for you today!
Deacon Blues @
10
Doncha get the feeling that he sold his soul for the status symbol of heading the Judiciary Committee? Is any title worth abandoning your principles? It somehow reminds me of what happened to Colin Powell.
Or did they both sell out because they *thought* the alternative would be so much worse? How could it possibly be worse? Did Spector and Powell put a brake on anything the Bushies did or was that an illusion on their part and an excuse to keep on holding onto their position?
Goddess Bless! A white candle burns today for you for positive outcome and strength!!
Peterr at 16 — WhenI spoke with Jane last night, she told me her surgeons were estimating that the surgery today could go 6 hours plus. So no one should expect an early update today, unfortunately. I’m going to be on pins and needles all day.
Pade @ 25
You’re going to have to wait a while. He won’t be up again until 2011. Of course, if he does any campaigning for other PA republicans in your area, you might want to channel some energy to their opponents.
Lord North, indeed.
All my deepest wishes to Jane for a quick return to health. It’s so moving to read this community’s expressions of care and heartfelt concern for Jane. You are all the best!
Back in 1990-91 when I was a very involved street activist defending the homeless here in Eugene, I came to know well the mayor of Coburg (a town 10 miles north) who quietly provided much direct assistance to homeless campers, while delegating credit to everyone else.
She’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and given two years to live…. in the 1980s. It had spread to her blood and spine. She confided it caused her pain often. But most of her constituents and associates were unaware she was even afflicted.
15 years later. She’s still quite alive. Works in a local school. Her philosophy’s always been she’s too busy to die. And she’s continuing to prove it.
I wouldn’t wish that sort of pain on my worst enemy. And certainly, for Jane, I wish every best result and comfort.
I just thought I’d relate that to say there’s dozens of ways cancer gets beaten. Medicine. Technology. Herbal remedies. Courage. Grace.
Jane has all that going for her, along with the support of family, friends and a powerful online community. She’s a guaranteed victor.
I hope for the best, in every way, so she’ll never again have to worry about this bio-foe. But I’m certain she’s going to win, one way or another. And will laugh with derision at this foe while defeating it.
SC-R Joe *ilson on CSPAN talking about Iraq like ‘a forest fire. Need more firefighters to put the fire out.’
Conveniently ignores WHO lit the match that set the blaze now raging out of control.
lord I AM PISSED at this bullshit.
Christy:
Work and life (and a new puppy) intruded into my daily (sometimes hourly) lurking and occasional posts with you all. I’ve been here quietly since the beginning, and you’re right. I don’t know you all, but I do, in a comforting sort of way.
I know a bit about the uncertainty of what you both have experienced, but it hasn’t approached what Jane will experience this morning. I’m here, sending my strong support, thoughts of calm, soothing places, and warm, blue waters.
And Miss Ellie, the 12 week old golden retriever, just wants to jump in your lap and say hi and lick your face. Which some days, is enough to make everything right with the world.
/delurk
Woke up thinking of Jane and hoping that all will go well for her today. Sending many thoughts and prayers her way.
And Christy, Pach, TRex, and all you firepups: Thank-You so much for all you do to keep this cyclone sane.
P.S. Christy, I adore that picture. How sweet!
/lurk
Lurker here. Hoping that third time’s the charm and the surgeons get everything, and Jane never had to deal with this again.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jane , family, friends and all.
Please excuse double entry…my kitten scooted across my keyboard as the first one tried to load, and I thought I lost the submission. :o)
Blessings.
My thoughts and prayers will be with Jane today.
A family organized around the good of our nation. A family today committed to the well being of a family member who has the profound courage to make a difference on our planet.
Wellness and best wishes to Jane.
Sending healing light to Jane.
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Specter is a LOSAH!
Regarding the candle link I’ve been posting–in the Howard-Empowered People community, we’ve been using it for the past several months every time one of us is going through a rough time. I posted some thoughts about it here, and I think they might fit for this community, at this time, as well.
Good morning folks. Both my wife and I have been reluctant to comment these past few days because the news has been such a blow that we have been nearly struck dumb. If it had not been for the FDL community, both of us would have been in such despair that we could not have functioned this year.
Our heartfelt prayers and wishes for a good recovery go out to Jane today, and the power of our community’s combined energy will carry you and Jane through this time.
Spring is just around the corner, and I see a bright future for us all. As a commenter on another group said: “The future is so bright, I need shades.”
I am just so sad today and have been since the pink-ribbon thread. But, that aside, I am so looking forward to the Feb. 4 post and on to meeting Jane at YearlyKos in August.
I lit three candles for Jane from Raynes blog, one of Love, Hope and Peace. The patients that had their CD players with music to listen to during surgery seemed the most relaxed with an easier recovery.
Always wondered the “story” about how Christy and Jane knew each other. Thank you for sharing. I met one of my best friends at my first DFA meeting, we both share the same passion and consider ourselves sisters. I am glad you both have that. THE reason why this blog shines is because it is family.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this family….
I don’t post here much anymore, but I have never lost my admiration for Jane and Christy and the work they do. Jane, from afar, seems like an extrodinary person who gets things done. I wish her the best in her recovery, because it will be a recovery. And thanks again for all the work you do on behalf of everyone else.
Sitting on pins and needles too…hoping for the best for Jane.
It’s cold outside and there was a snow shower a few minutes ago…but there was a break in the clouds and the sun beamed down for a few minutes.
I think it’s a sign.
hizzhoner
I also wish you well, Christy, and also for Jane’s family. You deserve a day at a spa or a hot springs for a restorative to the nerves before heading to DC to give Cooter Libby a well-deserved wedgie.
Martha at 34 — Thanks much. I had a lump that had to be excised when The Peanut was 3 months old. It was the most terrifying time of my life and, mercifully, it ended up being benign. But that wait for the results was horrible, especially given the fact that our little miracle had finally been born and the worst-case-scenario was staring us in the face.
But we got through all of it. And Jane has already been through this fight with cancer twice, and stayed fiesty the entire time. So I have no doubt that she’ll come out swinging again today. And so I hope, and I hope some more. And I wait for a call…which, really, is the tough part today.
BTW – Are people with security clearences being removed for cause from the Libby jury?
{{{{Jane}}}}
.
I don’t pray very often – the Fundies have co-opted my historical religious practices convictions away from me by their hate – but I started today out with a prayer – for Jane, and all others who are going through medical procedures.
Hope. Love. And health!
christy, thank you for the updates. i will be checking back frequently…. many, many hugs and good thoughts to jane. wishing everything goes very well today. jane, you have many people thinking of you and pulling for you.
One last link with my own thoughts about candles, and the direct link to the candle page for Jane.
I write from Australia. Jane has helped me understand the quagmire of US politics(the Bush kind!)Love her work !!!
Thanks Jane and every kind of good luck,,,including a big helping of GENUINE OSSIE Good Luck…that’s very special..Kangaroo shaped
When my son had cancer, I used to visualize a spiriling set of blue arcs, zapping every cancer cell as it moved down through his body. I am doing that now for Jane.
Jane – Best wishes for good health and joy of life. I registered for Yearly Kos 2007 yesterday so I could meet you and Christie and all here who will be celebrating this summer. I’ve already met Joe Wilson a couple of times – my signed book shows it – at town meetings for Rep. Jay Inslee. I love this blog.
My heart is with Jane and the community today. I know from experience what it’s like to be embraced by it’s caring. The feeling is quite tangible.
Very best wishes to Jane, whose fearlessness I totally admire! Please get well soon and starting working on a book about how to be a woman like you. I need lessons!
{{{{{{{ Jane }}}}}}}
Wishing your stay in the hospital is *totally boring*.
sofistic @ 57
that is a perfect prayer, full of strength and hope.
{{{{{{hugs to Jane and her sis and all of us that love Jane}}}}}}
May the brilliance of science and skill guide the surgeons’ scalpel today and may great and skilled nurses comfort and care for her.
I predict that this match will end with a third round knock-out by the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Auntie Jane.
Christy:
So sorry to hear about Jane. I’ve been a lurker for at least a year, so this my first post. FDL is one of favorites.
I’m sending good thoughts your direction. My wife is seven years out from BC w/lymph node involvement, so it can be beat.
Hoping for the best. Keep up the good work.
JimR
Some folks survive terrible health situations well. And with a whole new outlook on what living, and doing the right thing means. Arlen Specter I suppose, is not one of these unique and special folks.
It seems to me I recall that when JH’s mother passed on that she was from Oklahoma. Well… we Oklahomans are kinda partial to our fellow Oklahomans. And their kids.
Renee in Ohio @ 55
btw… Last night I finally figured out to do one of the candles…. just click on an unlit one then follow the instructions.
Renee I am sorry I credited Rayne by mistake.
I’m sending all the good energy I can muster Jane’s way. This thing doesn’t have a chance against her!
Sometimes you gotta leave your people to find your people
That pic never fails to move me – have saved it and may have reposted it here myself in some morning thread – it now of course has even more poignancy and meaning. look at that majestic beast just bending to the will of that innocent soul – aaaccckkk!
crying my eyes out, and with so little estrogen that is no mean feat – I know Jane is in the very best of hands, but God Damn !, (sorry Revs)can not believe how much She, You, and all the other members of this tribe mean to me
This wouldn’t be a bad time to remind everyone that there was a shout out for $$$ the other day – all the 4-1-1 can be found here -
http://www.firedoglake.com/200…..e-request/
Christy, I may not be able to hold your hand in the coming hours, but happily relieve you of a personally distasteful task ;)
I believe that your recollection is correct, OK.
We are all Oklahomans today.
;)
Love that poodle, by the way. We were seriously looking into getting a standard poodle a few years ago, because Demetrius really wanted a dog that wouldn’t shed. But we ended up getting this guy instead.
Screw that cancer shit. Jane, we need your voice.
Blank Kludge @ 34
Oh, god, I saw him this morning! Ugh.
I was VERY surprised to hear MY SC republican congressman, Bob Inglis, actually refer to “neocons” when speaking to Madeline Albright, and being “suspicious” about their plans to “rearrange the world.”
Thought my chin would drop.
However, he then proceeded to show he didn’t really know what he was doing up there as Secretary Albright had to explain to him the differences between Iraq and Bosnia.
*sigh*
Still, I feel this comment from Inglis indicates he may be listening to his consituents somewhat in the sense that he is not going whole hog like Wilson. He has certainly heard from this constituent often enough!
Jane,
You’ve given all of us hope and strength through this community.
We’re ever thankful.
I’m praying for you and so are millions of fundies thanks to their online prayer lists.
I know you’ll appreciate the irony, even if they can’t. =;)
Selah.
My best wishes to Jane : you will be on my mind today. A little piece of Italy is hoping for your quick and complete recovery: I already miss your blogging but I know you will come back stronger than ever…
Prayers and a large measure of strength and peace for Jane and her family.
Damn cancer!!! My thoughts and prayers are with Jane – may the Powers-that-be give her body and soul the strength to beat this thing once and for all! Six-hour surgery – wow.
Take care, Christy! You and Jane are like family!
Kathie
A note on Lord Spector…. the destroyer of the Constitution, it all goes back to all the spying. When Repugs do NOT stand tall and strong about issues that they should, that are so wrong, what is it that Rover knows about them?
What shit do they have on them?
Do they have something on their spouse, their kid, other family members?
Whose life would be destroyed?
We know BushCo would sacrifice anything and anyone to maintain their power.
Pade @ 25
I would like to offer one very large, very heavy boot for Specter’s shrunken posterior as a contribution toward’s Jane’s wellness campaign.
Delurking to add some more positive mojo for Jane!
{{{{{Jane}}}}} for wellness restored
{{{{{Christy}}}}} for strength and hope validated
{{{{{for all the FDL family}}}}} drawn together in this virtual vigil of caring for Jane’s swift and serene healing
BTW, did you know that from January 2006 until February 17, 2007 is the year of the Fire Dog in Chinese tradition?
Christy,
on my way out the door. I sent you an email. Would like to get some chocolate to Jane but need to know how long she will be at St. John’s.
running to the dentist .yech. later.
Love to you for being there for Jane!!!!
Jane, St. John’s rocks. They do the best work in all the basin. I send healing light, my best attempt at prayer, for you this morning.
Keep laughing, it’s the best prescription. We’ll do our best to keep you in stitches. Read Joy’s Way, by Breugh sp?) Joy if you haven’t yet, or better yet – re-read it. It’s full of hope and healing energy.
Namaste, dear.
cbl at 68 — You are a peach. :) Thank you muchly.
My thoughts are with you, Jane. I hope you’re back blogging very soon.
And thanks to everyone for trial coverage. I met Marcy yesterday, and I look forward to her live blogs when the trial starts next week.
I’ve lurked a bit here, but am fairly new to posting on fdl.
Best Wishes and Prayers
Lord North – ooh a goody for the history geeks
have been thinking more along the lines of Benedict Arnold who (grossly overstated and generalized) believed if he co opted here, made concessions to the Crown there, things would just go back to the way they were –
oh yeah, all too familiar
I love the way this post started. “Sometimes you just find family”
It’s what makes this place so special.
7:30 PT would be 10:30 EST? so, six hours later would be 4:30 pm EST?
I want to know when to let go the breath I holding.
More seriously, in a match up between Jane and cancer, or Jane and almost anything, …..
well, I pity the anything.
Best of luck, Jane and may your will to survive soar high above this evil disease. We need you and we love you.
I called Arlen’s office about this yesterday, gbefore I even knew he was involved, and surprise surprise: Arlen’s staff lied to me, and then got caught.
Specter is a shit. Always has been a shit, and always WILL be a shit.
cbl –
No problem with the language from where I sit. Sometimes, you need to give things emphasis and Miss Manners just won’t do.
“Thou shalt clutch pearls at rough language” is not one of the commandments.
Jane – and Christy – Lots and Lots of Good Vibes, Love, Prayer, Fortitude, and Many more Occasions for laughter getting fired up on things political.
I hate almost to desicrate this space with a political thought – but Spector and Lieberman both share another interest (national), and owe Bush big time on this very matter. While one might have expected more from spector, there is the bottom line. It is all about loyalties. For us it is for Jane, you, and this country’s future; others alas, have different agendas.
I’m so sorry to hear about Jane. I had no idea. Jane, I hope your surgery is successful. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
And, just for levity, here is our friend Ricky Santorum adding to the pile of pundits making touching Bush/Lincoln comparisons on propaganda network.
Also says we are already at war with Iran. Thanks, Sphinctorum, for telling us something we didn’t already know.
Good luck, Jane. We’re all pulling for you.
Christy – you’re awesome for being there for Jane. Please keep us up to date. We all are praying for an easy surgery, a quick recovery, and of course no spread of this evil disease.
laughter being the best medicine and all . . .
y’all better sing too – I wanna hear it in Central Texas !!!
http://operationyellowelephant…..erets.html
I’m glad all the lurkers are “coming out.”
I believe we are all in prayer here at the lake.
me, I’m gonna get hardly any work done today, gonna be waiting and visiting this page throughout the day
mandrake @ 97
me too! Welcome to the Lake!
brendan @ 90
I hope you call their office back today. Give ‘em hell for lying to his constituents, write some letters to your newspapers, and call every talk radio station in town. He shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this.
He is such a liar, such a poseur (pretending to give a crap about the Constitution and laws when he’s in front of a camera, then pulling back-door deals when he thinks his actions won’t be outed). His constituents need to know the truth.
Jane! When we were little my neighbor’s grandmother taught us how to partially levitate a table. i know sounds weird. we would concentrate really hard as we rubbed the table and it would rise up on two legs or even one leg. our hands were burning hot. we thought it was a spirit pushing it up. now i think it is some mind power thing that people can access and that’s why i know that when we all send our vibes for jane’s recovery it means something. keep it up guys. she needs us now.
Good luck Jane! Best wishes for a quick recovery.
brendan at 90 — And people wondered why Arlen was the recipient of our first delivery of the Rubber Stamp Republican stamps? Criminy.
mandrake @ 97
I’m one of them – I read this site religiously, but very rarely post. I hope Jane knows how many of us “silent types” are inspired by and influenced by her strength and courage.
cbl at 68 – thanks for mentioning that, I would have missed the post otherwise.
Best wishes Jane, we’re pulling for you.
I’m lighting a white candle for you today, Jane. All the former messages have me in tears, and although I don’t know anyone personally, I feel that many times the blogging is a personal reflection, and the comments are made sincerely.
angie @ 98
And that’s a one-way door on that closet, so keep the comments coming.
Prayers from the Midwest
angie…
You’re ‘OK’. Every day.
;)
I almost never comment, but this place is cyber-home for me. Words can’t express the gratitude, awe, inspiration and love I feel for and from this community. Godspeed, Jane.
Every day, now, in coastal northern California, for the last two weeks, I have seen large flocks of Canada geese and black brandt flying overhead, headed northward.
There are flocks of beautiful lesser Goldfinch and robins flying about. The tulips and daffodiles and hyacynths are coming up. Spring, and the Great Changing are coming about.
Not since 1947 has there been a Fire Dog Year, the harbinger of a long streach of peace and prosperity. And Jane, Christy, Trex and Pach and all the rest of us know that the Great Changing is upon us.
katymine @ 77
Well there was a brief buzz in the press about Specter’s daughter’s business I think it was. Might be worth looking at the timing.
It feels like a real waiting room here. Sporadic attempts at talkin about the news of the day, then falling back to “She’s really a fine persone” or “She’s a great fighter.” .
We are all here because we need to know how our much belived Jane is. We are trying to keep the conversation moving, but we all get quiet and reflective thinking about how much she means not just to us, but to the country.
Without Jane and FDL, the totalitarian gloom would be creeping farther and faster than even cancer.
LandOfTheFree @ 100
Every time Ole Wrinkledrawers pretends to take a stand against the president, starts puffing out and acting all indignant, you can take it to the bank that he will turn around and support and/or enable the very thing he has publicly come out against. It’s a given. I know many of these guys are stinking liars, but Arlen is so two-faced, he makes me dizzy.
Around 9 months ago, a cousin was diagnosed with stage three esophageal cancer. Yesterday we received an email: his doctor gives him a cancer-free, clean bill of health. It’s a great day today. People survive cancer, as most people know, but it’s a good thing to be reminded of it.
I’m not going to fear for you, Jane; I’m going to smile for you and hold good thoughts.
angie @ 99
Dear Jane. They may have you all fogged up for a few hrs., but I bet you’ll still feel the good vibes. The Lake is just hummin’ with good wishes for you. Get well, dear lady!
And thank you so much, Christy, for keeping us all posted. And Pach for somehow being able to concentrate on bidness at such a time(!)
This IS indeed a wonderful family!
Feel the power, Jane!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
{{{{{Peppermint Patty}}}}} too, for a swift and full recovery
If you haven’t noticed, there was some exciting cancer treatment news out yesterday about the molecule dichloroacetate, or DCA.
Good thoughts and good wishes going to Jane today.
And thank you, Christy, for sharing the story of how you found each other.
I was in such despair in early 2003. Everything seemed insane, and it seemed so lonely to be opposed to the war and the shoddy doubletalk that was masquerading as justification. My husband and I took our kids and went to the antiwar march in Manhattan out of strong conviction, yes, but also out of a huge desire to see for ourselves that we were NOT the only ones. I wanted my kids to see and remember, too. (Well, the four-year-old, anyway, the other one was a baby and I doubt she remembers any of it.) And there everyone was — thousands and thousands of them, and the image of that helped a lot as the months went on.
Then a little later, I discovered folks like you and Jane and the feeling of community and courage just keeps building on from that. Thank you for the amazing work you do — the information you share and the family you’ve created here.
Now I’m off to PayPal to do the contribution thing. Go Jane!
. . .and so it begins
Ex-Iraq reconstruction chief called to testify before House Committee
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2….._0118.html
Blow to Clinton campaign as effort to win over Iraq critics falls short
Fight for Democratic party presidential ticket hots up
Failure to denounce war could cost her party vote
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/…..10,00.html
cbl @ 120
sweet, sweet justice.
It’s not too late to hear the truth!
ohhh, those horrible robes. I got the gene, so I have to put up with them twice a year. I’m thinking about making something of my own that doesn’t rustle, is soft, doesn’t expose my nalgas. I go in often enough, so why not?
So here’s one more prayer that your surgeon gets everything out, that your lymph nodes are uninvolved, clean margins, bastard cancer trounced once and for all.
Hey Lurkers! Let’s kick around some Republicans while we’re waiting! It makes the time pass so quickly!
Can we think of anyone else who has made the following kinds of statements in the last 48 hours: (a) jaw-droppingly hypocritical, (b) flat-out false, (c) insipidly condescening, (d) droolingly idiotic, or (e) all of the above (*Bush’s appearance on 60 Minutes excluded.)
Maliki hits out at lack of US backing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq…..40,00.html
Haven’t posted my good wishes for Jane yet, but here they are. Virtual hugs, positive thoughts, and prayers are with you this morning.
To CHS –
If we send you some bucks is there anyway that you can send Jane some flowers from us?
mandrake @ 7:44
or how about stunning -
‘Freedom Fries’ Congressman calls for halt on Iran strike
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2….._0118.html
per my comment on it downstairs – I recall some guy named Gilliard saying that those who back away from him now, will vote for impeachment later*g*
I’m here in SoCal sending up prayers for Jane — and also for Peppermint Patty. It doesn’t feel like enough, though, so if Jane needs something brought to her/done for her, please let me know!
Prayers for Jane.
cgreen
South Orange County Democrat @ 129
If you’re living in Orange Co. and fighting the good fight against the republicons, Jane will be happy!
Hi Jane,
I’m so sorry you have to face this a third time. It’s a hell of a thing, even once.
When I was in chemo for BC, my husband gave me a fantastic CD (both upbeat and soothing) by Pink Martini called Hang On Little Tomato, and the title song became my favorite thing to buck me up. The lyrics are silly when you read them, but the singer is lovely, so I hope Christie will find this CD for you and put it on your Ipod. It will remind you that you have a future and make you smile when you don’t feel much like it.
Best wishes,
Ginny
Chapel Hill NC
Christy. I don’t think you’ll ever be told quite enuf times just how wonderful the feeling is here at the Lake when you post that priceless picture.
Thanks to Jane for taking it. Thanks to you for sharing it. And thanks to Peanut and Kobe, who surely are rightfully famous at this point.
The very essence of {{{{{LOVE}}}}} in one simple act. Thanks! We need that! Feel free to post again & again.
See. It works! I just heard a series of sweet trills, and our dear kitty trotted in to the computer, as she frequently does, carrying her favorite toy to place at my feet as a friendship token.
She’s grown from practically nothin’ to 12lb by now, but still thinks she’s the perfect hood ornament for our computer monitor – a little dicey when she falls sound asleep, but not too too. Faith works wonders. *g*
{{{{{PEACE & GOOD HEALTH}}}}}
My thoughts and prayers are with Jane.
Hang in there and fight this.
MSRNC currently covering how those mean, nasty, terrorist lovin’ Russians are helping Iran – somehow I don’t think they’ll bring this up
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6982444/site/newsweek/
Will Iraq ‘black hole’ swallow GOP in ‘08?
The sense of impending political doom that clutches Republican hearts, one week after President Bush presented his new strategy on Iraq, is stoked by the alarming intelligence brought back from Baghdad by GOP Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota and passed around Capitol Hill.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/n…..18.article
I think you’re right cbl @ 135.
(I got yer hypocrisy right here…)
Thanks, OK at 109.
And out in the wingnut area, this op-ed (which I haven’t read, since I want to keep my breakfast) in the LA times: D’Souza’s running off at the mouth again.
How the left led us to 9/11
Op-Ed: Clinton and Carter made the U.S. look like a weak, attractive target for terrorists
Praying for the healing hands on Jane.
Darn the link failed. Try again:
How the left led us to 9/11
Op-Ed: Clinton and Carter made the U.S. look like a weak, attractive target for terrorists
Oklahoma kiddo @ 136
probably not, but I’d wager ’07’s a pretty good bet.
Hollywood Hil’s? Barack is gaining
BY MICHELLE CARUSO
DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF
http://www.nydailynews.com/fro…..2422c.html
funny how ol Dinesh seems to have forgotten the 12 years of Big Swingin’ Dicks that followed Carter, or how 41 failed ‘to finish the job’ in 91, or how the Great White Father funded Bin Laden’s training in Afghanistan or how he ‘cut ‘n ran’ out of Beirut, further emboldening our enemies Xo
lisadawn at 182 — Jane is likely going to be in the ICU for at least the first couple of days after surgery, so no flowers will be allowed. And I haven’t gotten an okay from her surgical team on when she will be allowed to receive them. Can I update everyone as I get news on that front? It may be that flowers aren’t something she’ll be able to get for quite a while, just FYI.
Once an attack on Iran is launched (any day now), everything changes.
Christy Hardin Smith @ 144
In lieu of flowers, perhaps a donation to FDL and/or Blue America might be in order.
How the left led us into 9/11
The Clinton and Carter administrations made the U.S. look like a weak, attractive target for terrorists.
By Dinesh D’Souza, DINESH D’SOUZA, a fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, is the author, most recently, of “The Enemy at Home: The Cultural Left and Its Responsibility for 9/11.”
January 18, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/op…..ion-center
Reuters: Officials say rumored Iran strike not true
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2….._0118.html
emphasis mine – gambit or pushback from the uniforms ?!?!
angie @ 122
Oh, wow. Better stock up on the popcorn. *g*
Peterr @ 146
snail mail addy:
The Fire Dog Lake Company
8033 Sunset Blvd. #966
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Hey Gang. Pach’s made the BIG TIME! His name up in lights at HuffPo, yeehaw. so much for anonymimiminittie. Thanx Arianna. Tell Pach he blushes real purty. *g*
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…..38928.html
Prayers, energy, light, whatever you need, Jane, you got from me.
I’m always late to the party, always in the background, but I wish all you FDLers the same goodness. Peace too, babies.
{{{{{{Jane,Christy!}}}}}}
You and your “pups” bring me hope for return of “the American Dream”, everyday!
Peace, hugs, love and best wishes beaming your way gutsy Lady Jane, and a speedy recovery.
Thanks, Christy, for keeping us updated. Fingers crossed tight all day for Jane.
cbl @ 128
Oh, that doofus! Just shows what a nutty place DC has got to be right now! I think my repube congressman (SC) is shifting, even. They’re getting nervous.
All best wishes and hope for Jane today, and as she recovers from surgery and returns to health.
First thing I thought about this morning was Jane’s surgery. What can we do for her Christy? Is there something tangible, that she can look at and hold that embodies all of the good wishes of her community? I’d knit her a nice pair of socks if you let me know her size and color preferences. We need to give her a security blanket or something to wrap herself in, to warm her spiritually. Geen tea and a wonderful teapot? What?
We still have a lot of work to do, Jane, so smite those frickin’ cells and come on back. We’ll be here, and so will Fitzmas.
May all the angels of healing, good health, and peace surround you, your doctors, and all the FDL team.
“..Jane has got her opponent against the ropes and is throwing round houses against its chin! A left, a right, a upper cut, another right…..DOWN GOES CANCER, DOWN GOES CANCER!!!!”
Be well Jane, be well (Amen)!
To Christy Hardin Smith @ 144 –
You bet. Thanks for responding. If not flowers I may just donate to someone doing a Breast Cancer Avon walk or Breast Cancer Research in her name instead.
Christy Hardin Smith @ 144
She’ll be in ICU for a few days? Is this a more major surgery than just a tumor removal and exploratory surgery to show the disease hasn’t spread?
Perhaps I’m a little ignorant. I’ve had relatives with breast cancer, and they didn’t end up in ICU after surgery.
Many prayers to Jane, her family and friends.
Jane Jane Jane… stay with us… we need you so dearly…
We are thousands here at your back… maybe tens of thousands…
Come back soon strong.
Christy, you are one hell of a human being.
Peace and justice be with you all.
Holding Jane in the light today and waiting for good news from you Christy!
Thanks for being here, for Jane, for us, and our beleagured nation.
LandOfTheFree at 161 — They have to do some lymph and tissue sampling and her doctors are being very cautious in terms of how extensive that may or may not have to be. They will not know until they get into surgery and do some preliminary pathology, ya know? So we’re al trying to be as conservative as we can with estimates and information, just in case. Unlike the Bush Administration, we plan for the worst case scenario, and then hope for the best case, since that means we are fully prepared. *g*
Thanks so much for this post Christy. Positive vibes to our Sweet Lady Jane!
just a brief delurking to add my love and gratitude to the chorus. We’re all keeping you in our thoughts…. We’re all pulling for you out here Jane….
Godspeed, Jane. I wouldn’t want to be the cancer that crossed you.
We were all brought together by Jane, and then you, Christy. We all owe our mental health to you both. Dang, I get so mad at the unfairness of it all….why doesn’t Bush have cancer?
Christy, thanks for your care for Jane and for the community you and she have created here.
I’m wishing and praying for the best possible outcome for Jane and the best possible news from her surgeons.
Amazing. Before I read this post this morning, I’d been talking with another friend about the conversation I had with emptywheel last night, about cancer, and about getting through life’s difficulties with friends and family at your side.
And then I read Christy’s post after I hung up the phone.
It is such a small world, and we are truly family; we can almost finish each others’ sentences, you know? Amazing.
Christy Hardin Smith @ 164
That is very good to hear, Christy.
It sounds like our collective energy should go towards support for Jane and those who love her. Pray for the best, but be prepared for a difficult journey, just in case.
In the meantime, I’m sure Jane will be honored to have us donate to FDL (if we can), and keep fighting for justice in America.
If we could only get our lawmakers to kick the crap out of injustice, just like Jane is gonna kick the crap out of this cancer… I have hope that both of these things will come true.
(P.S. while you’re caring for Jane, don’t forget to take good care of yourself.)
I just want to give my very best hope that they get it all and that Jane will come out on top of this event!–of which I am sure she will.
The entire liberal side of the Internet is behind her…we have her back, in other words.
I read hear often but do nottake liberties to comment, often due to the fact that I would rather read than make comment…simple as it is.
Just my sincere “get well soon” for Jane and give her my love…is all I want to say.\BTW, my mother dies from breast cancer. so did one of her siblings.//
You all do a wonderful job and service to us all here…keep up the very good work…
De-lurking – am a daily reader [gobbler-upper would be more accurate] – because I can’t not speak out today. I’d be lying if I said I’m praying for you, Jane, as that’s not part of who I am. But in all honesty I can tell you you’re very much in my thoughts today, and whatever strength I bear in my being I offer to you, to join with that of all the other members of your firedog family. Together we’ll hold you, cherish you, love you, and be with you in this bump along the road in this journey we call Life.
Just as you do for each of us every time you post your wisdom, your knowledge, and your snark. You are loved.
Oh I called them back immediately after I realized I’d been snookered. Y’see, after I hung up, I went back to tpmmuckraker to check my facts, and lo and behold, is aw that it was Arlen all along.
But when I called back…
oh horrors, I was accused by the very guy who lied to me in the first place of attacking his “integrity.” Andrew Mountain was his name.
Specter’s a douchebag, and clearly so is his Judiciary aide.
My new mission is to find out how long Andrew Mountain has worked for Specter. After calling him on the lying, he claimed he wasn’t in Specter’s employ when the provision was added to the act.
Color me cynical, but I’m not prepared to accept that without further proof.
Thanks Christy, like you I could not sleep last night, I barely got 2 or 3 hours in. My thoughts and prayers are with Jane, you, and our whole FDL family.
As for flowers… I immediately envisioned how every reader here is part of a huge bouquet of Love for Jane.
brendan @ 174
Funny, you’re attacking his integrity because you caught him in an outright, intentional lie.
Meanwhile, in Specterland, he’s been doing his regular posturing for the cameras during the Gonzales testimony today, acting like he’s so disappointed in the Administration’s disrespect for the law. How can Specter look at himself in a mirror? Doesn’t it crack at the mere sight of his image?
Jane, I so respect you for your grit and all your work. Thanks for telling the truth. You are an inspiration to all patriotic Americans.
It was a privilege to PayPal you something last evening (and I hope that others are doing what I did, and more).
Best healing wishes from a pretty liberal guy in a pretty darn blue state.
Take note Senator Clinton:
McCain no longer rocks in Granite State
http://news.bostonherald.com/e…..eid=177706
some more light humor while we wait -
one of the kidz at Swampthing (TIME blog) got an ‘item’ from some Repub . . .
http://time-blog.com/swampland…..ind_1.html
am linking b/c the tone of the comments sound awfully familiar*g*
Never Mind indeed, hon
brendan — Submit a FOIA request for Mr. Andrew Mountain’s date of employment. Go on, you know you want to. ;-)
Dear Jane,
If you don’t show up at YK 2 in August, I’ll have to kick your pink-papered ass so don’t make me come out there. Btw, Joe Wilson is building a shrine to you as we speak.
Love you, and praying for you.
vachon
Christy,
The first thing I thought as I logged on this morning was how was Jane. The second was how is Christy holding up. Waiting is a bitch but faith in Jane’s power as a warrior goddess is unassailable. Just know that
my love and prayers are with you and Jane and repeat after me “She will be fine”. The guys at St. Johns are the best. So drink a cup of hot chocolate to stay warm, cuddle up to your poodle and your beautiful child and know that our hearts are with you.
Sincerely
Topanga-lib
The McCain camp yesterday said the senator, who is pushing for a bigger troop surge in Iraq than the president, will stick by his guns. “He has been and will remain committed to achieving victory in Iraq,” a spokesman said.
Victory in Iraq? Sounds like Hillary talking the other day about “success” in Iraq.
Christy’s opened a new waiting room.
Surgery began as scheduled, ramp up the prayers and well-wishes.
Coming out of lurk mode to let you know that I’m thinking of you, Jane, and rooting for you.
some occasions require de-lurking … good luck jane! my wife recently beat hep c and one of the things we learned is that with a fighting spirit (which we can all agree you have ;)) you can kick this things ass … we love you and miss you and look forward to your return. this world is a brighter place with you in it!!
To Jane: My very best wishes to you and having faced a health crisis of my own (X2), I know it is always essential to look forward. As, of course you always do. And laugh. Alot. It helps.
I believe we should give Jane the best gift of all, our donations to keep her and Christy’s (an our) site going and relieve her of any worries regarding same. In the next couple of days I will donate the little I have left before payday. then some more again. Anything to bring a big bright smile to her face.
(((((((Jane)))))))
candles, love, light.
All of our hands are holding yours.
Christy,
The waiting room is another perfect setting, bless your heart.
Sending support via snail mail today. Thanks again for asking and giving us all updates.
Longtime reader and lurker here.
[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Jane ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] and prayers for a quick and complete recovery.
Also, [[[[[[[[[[ Renee in Ohio ]]]]]]]]]] for the candle link. I lit one.
De-lurking to send you my love.
That picture reminds me of our poodle, Tess. I hope everything turns out well for you.