Hi, friends! Well, this is, indeed, a very worrisome time for all of us out here! Much too long without news of Meat and what's happening with him right now.
I hurt inside for all of you who were there on Monday to witness what happened. I wasn't there to see it, so it is not etched in my eyes or in my brain in that way. But enough of my dear friends from this forum were right there toward the front and because of them and their stories and the photos I have seen so far, it is forever etched in my heart!
I feel so bad for Meat and what he has been going through--not just now, but for most of this tour, which has been plagued with problem after problem. I cannot imagine what it must be like to be doing your best, giving all you have, in front of thousands of people and to finally know that you have no more to give. It makes me cry.
I feel so bad for those of you who have missed concerts; those of you who are still waiting and wondering if yours will be postponed as well.
I heartily agree with Icwuke and Sin and those of you who are working toward MOS's success in the UK. I've been trying to do my bit from here by sending out emails and purchasing my own copy. It would be a lovely 'gift' to give Meat at this time--to get the song played AND purchased!
In addition to all this happening with Meat and everyone here, my second oldest dog (nearly 14) was just diagnosed with a cancerous tumor and I am trying to deal with that, as we get ready for her upcoming surgery on December 4th.
So, I have to admit my heart has been torn in all directions this past week!! It's been a down time!
But most of you who know me, understand that I am a great believer in the power of the positive--Positive thoughts, prayers, meditations--it goes by so many names--whatever it is that YOU want to call it.
And I have never believed it more than I do right now. I believe there is more that we, here at the forum, can do to help Meat at this time, while we wait for what lies ahead for him and for us!
So, with R.'s kind indulgence, I would like to make the rest of today a
Get Well Meat Loaf Webathon here in this thread. What I'd like to do is spend the day with all of you, sharing and enjoying Meat at the various times and stages in his life. Everyone is welcome to add to this thread in a positive way with photos, stories, articles, get well wishes, or just talk about what other people are sharing--whatever you want to share--these are just suggestions of possibilities.
And with this, I have one favor to ask: Every time today that you come to this thread to read or see or hear something new, or to add something of your own, please take a moment to send a prayer, thought, wish--whatever it is you choose to do in whatever way you choose to do it--in Meat's direction.
If you have other Meaty friends or have contact with other Meaty fans, please invite them here today to be a part of this. The more people sending positive vibes his way today, the better!!
And perhaps, we will be lucky enough to hear some good news in the course of the day and we can celebrate that together! I know that is everyone's hope!!
As for my part, I'm sort of doing this on the fly today, as we go along, so I'm not going to be posting new things on any kind of regular basis--just as I get them done. And I hope you all will continue to stop by during the day to see what's new and to be an active part in this.
Okay. Are we ready to get going?
I'm going to kick off our GET WELL WEBATHON with one of our favorites! Hope you enjoy it and I hope that this will be a good, positive day for us here and most of all, that your thoughts and prayers and wishes will make their way to Meat and help him in his struggle to be well and strong again!! But it can only be so, if you all participate. Let's make this a special day in which we work toward this same goal together!!
FEEL BETTER SOON, MEAT!!!
Sending love to each and every one of you,
MB
xxx