Friday, May 1, 2009

A Deep Breath

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It's 12:30 am in Los Angeles and I just got home a little while ago. This evening we rushed my father to the hospital for emergency surgery. He's doing ok now, and I'm very relieved.

I was feeling very blue, and then I found all your sweet comments on my Thursday giveaway post. It just lifted my spirits. Thank you. Thank you.


UPDATE. 9:23 am.
I getting ready to go to the hospital to see my father. He's doing much better!!! I just wanted to thank you for all the lovely notes! I'm so very touched.

I'll be back here this evening. I'm so looking forward to a restful weekend! (I will be posting lots of gorgeous Polaroids.)

I wanted to show you what all the running was about this week!

I had three columns:
Bono's potty mouth;
Bill Clinton raising money for his foundation;
and Obama is coming back to Hollywood for - what else? - money.

Also, on my super-sized photo blog Ms. Muse, I found a gorgeous photo of Kate Moss (accompanied with details of an interesting celeb sighting...)

AND..... thank you Kevin for the amazing mention on LA Observed today!!

See you back here later! Hope you have a wonderful Friday. xo

(Photo by Nicolasv)
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40 comments:

  1. Rebecca WoodheadMay 1, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    What an awful experience, I'm so sorry. I hope he gets well soon.

    Very best wishes to you both,

    Rebecca

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  2. RaeMay 1, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad! I'm so glad he is doing better now. I will send prayers and good thoughts your way.

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  3. The Clever PupMay 1, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Tina, I hope that your Dad will be alright. Try to get some sleep.

    Best wishes

    Hazel

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  4. SarahMay 1, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    Oh no Tina!! I am so sorry to hear about the emergency surgery. What a relief to read that your father is ok!

    Oh, what a stressful night you've had. I feel just awful that you had to go through this last night. I hope you do get to take a deep breath today! I'll be thinking of you and your father a lot, and wishing you both good and happy thoughts.
    Hugs,
    Sarah

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  5. Brian MillerMay 1, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    sorry to hear about you dad. hope he is doing better today and that you got some rest. nice pic, very telling.

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  6. PenneyMay 1, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Tina, how frightening.. I really understand, believe me. I'm glad to hear he's ok though. It's wonderful that you could be there for, and with him.
    LOL, Penney

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  7. Mr Paddy CakesMay 1, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    I'm glad your father is doing well, I love reading your posts and would hate for them to begin a sad note.

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  8. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseMay 1, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    That is very scary! I'm so glad to hear that your father made it through the surgery ok. My thoughts are with you and your family, Tina. Get well soon Tina's dad!

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  9. Jessica, aka LaydeedancerMay 1, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope everything is okay. Sending good vibes your way...

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  10. CharlieMay 1, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    Tina, I am so sorry to hear that! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hope your dad is doing well and he'll be back home soon. Hugs!

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  11. Mrs. BlandingsMay 1, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Hope his recovery is a speedy one. Take care of yourself a little, too.

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  12. ShokoofehMay 1, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    oh thank God... happy to hear he's doing ok...
    :)

    xo

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  13. DionneMay 1, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Oh wow - how stressful. I will keep your Dad in my prayers for sure!

    Hugs from Texas.

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  14. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    So sorry to hear it, Tina! Thinking of you and your family.

    xo Nina

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  15. avant garde designMay 1, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    whatever happened i'm glad that he got medical attention quickly. sounds like the prognosis is good, oh my goodness i should stop sounding like a doctor. :) take care of yourself, sounds like you've been...well, running. happy friday!

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  16. Gina MartinMay 1, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    sorry to hear this tina. i know how close you are to him. hang in there & i'll pray for a speedy recovery!
    hugs from us to you & hugo & the girl...xox

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  17. Joanna LeeMay 1, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, Tina! I'm so sorry to hear about your father! That must have been very scary. I'm so glad he is alright! Sending all my positive energy for a speedy and happy recovery for your father!

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  18. Jane FlanaganMay 1, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Sorry you had to go through that. Wishing your Dad a full and speedy recovery.

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  19. MaiaMay 1, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Tina, I'm so sorry for you and your dad. I hope he continues to recover well. How frightening for you. Thinking of you...

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  20. MagdalenaMay 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    So sorry you have had such a difficult night, glad to hear your father is doing better.

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  21. automatismMay 1, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I'm very glad to hear that your Dad is doing fine, upsetting as it must have been at the time. Hope he's on the mend soon. May you and the rest of your family have a peaceful weekend!

    Lori

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  22. CharMay 1, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    sorry honey - hope he's much better soon. it's the weekend - take some time for yourself.

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  23. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    so much love and light to you and your papa...

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  24. ambikaMay 1, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, sending good thoughts your way!

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  25. Tina TarnoffMay 1, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, dearest Tina, so sorry to hear about your father. Hang on, my love, don't feel blue, we are all thinking of you! I wish your dad a quick recovery. Much love.
    xoxox

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  26. FatScribeMay 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Tina-- as a dad of two, i know how much a father's spirits are lifted when their children are around them. It's obvious your love for him; he knows what a great daughter you are! Good health to your father and blessings on him for a FULL recovery.

    John g.

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  27. Tina TarnoffMay 1, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I'm so happy he's doing better! I'm off to read your columns - what a treat! Take care, lovely! And say hello to your dad!
    xoxo

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  28. ShelbyMay 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    So glad everything is ok. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  29. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your father, glad he's doing oaky though. Have a wonderful weekend xoxo

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  30. GiuliaMay 1, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Relieved for you. good columns...xo

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  31. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    hope your dad recovers well

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  32. CharlieMay 1, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    So pleased that he is doing well! Hope you manage to rest a little. Hugs to you darling girl and speedy recovery to your dad!

    I cannot wait to read your column!

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  33. Nathan GlovinskyMay 1, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    follow my blog!

    http://nate-glovy.blogspot.com

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  34. Suz BroughtonMay 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I hope you're dad gets better soon.

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  35. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Best wishes for your father! I hope he recuperates nicely.

    I had a mad rush for my dad a couple years ago, so mwah....understand the frantics, worry, and exhaustion.

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  36. P.May 1, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Hello my dear, I'm relieved to hear your dad is better and am sorry you had such a scare. Hugs from New York, P.

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  37. Maggie MayMay 1, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I'm glad your Dad is doing well and recovering. Emergency surgery is terrifying. xo

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  38. Absolutely LadylikeMay 1, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Oh I hope your father will be better soon!

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  39. clare @ the pretty walrusMay 2, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    Thinking of you all, I hope he gets better soon! x

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  40. MaiaMay 2, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    On a rainy saturday, I have been browsing systematically through your wonderful blog rolls. What fun! I have found a few new favorites. Thanks for the link-love!

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