My mother, Lorianne Michaelson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, 2/12/10. She was barely 50 years old.
If you know me, even a little bit, you probably know how very important she was to me. You might have heard me talk of her, or maybe you even met her on one of her trips to Cali. Or maybe she was an old friend of yours, or your relative too. Either way, you ended up reading my stream of consciousness here because there was some sort of connection, no matter how close or distant. As you can imagine, I am absolutely devestated. Over the last 3 days, I have been through almost every possible emotion the human body is capable of. But I know this is only the start. In fact, as I type this now, I'm having a hard time seeing the screen through the wall of tears...
The next step for me is to leave tomorrow for New England to prepare for the service, which will be held this Friday, 2/19/10. As her only child, and next of kin, this brings a whole new realm of responsibility to me. And it is now that I ask for help. So many wonderful, wonderful people have been asking me, "what can I do? what can I do?". Honestly, aside from all the fabulous love and support I have been getting, the biggest area that I need help in is fundraising. First and foremost, I need to raise funds for my partner Keeli's plane ticket, so she can be with me for the services. Once that expense is covered, any additional funds will go toward the many other costs associated with her service. So please, if you are so inclined, click the "donate" button on the right hand side of this page to contribute.
It seems weird to me to be asking for money in a time like this. But it is what is needed, and it is a way to be extremely helpful to me at this very difficult time. Please, I don't want there to be any feeling of obligation at all. Just know that whatever contribution you can make matters! Every little bit helps, and with so many people out there that care, it adds up fast.
I appreciate every little ounce of healing energy that is coming my way, and the way of the rest of her family and friends. So, if you have a minute, close your eyes, light a candle, and say a little prayer for my mom.
May she rest in peace.
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We have a nonstop candle here on the Cape since we heard the news. We are making sure to remind her that we are safe and not to worry about us so that she may freely move unbound by fears for our emotions at the same time the crying comes in bursts and I embrace it by being fully present in the "crying" to let it out, to let it be. I love you TOOVER.
ReplyDeleteKelly you are in my prayers your mother was very special to me as she helped me understand vanning she was my best friend and my partner in crime on may occasions I learned more from her than anyone else in vanning she will always be a part of me and in my heart. Rest in peace my vanning sister
ReplyDeleteKaren Gebler Filan
losing any vanning family member is hard.
ReplyDeletebut lori, You're IN HEAVAN dude, pls rope us off a spot. Luna
So sorry to hear of your loss Kelly. My bank account is overdrawn, but I'll help when there's something more in there. Meantime, this bit by Kahlil Gibran always gives me some solace in the face of grief: http://www.katzandogs.com/ondeath/html sending you love.
ReplyDeleteKelly,I feel your pain,Lori was not only your Mom,but your best friend.I will miss her sooo much..If you need any thing at all feel free to call me..God bless
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear your sad news Kelly, your mom was loved and I have fond memories of her. I hope that all of your support will somehow help you through the toughest of moments.
ReplyDelete-Bri
Deasrest Monkey,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Know my family and i hold you two in our hearts. May the constant love that surrounds and supports you, especially at this time, bring you much comfort. Smiles thru the tears, tears thru the smiles. May this journey be her best adventure yet!
So much love to you and yours,
always, she - monkey to you :)