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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Tough

Hi there Burrow faithful,

Little Cuter here, with news on my amazing mom.

As most of you probably know by now, my mom attended the Congress on your Corner event yesterday at her local Safeway. Just as she reached the front of the line to shake Ms. Gifford's hand a gunman appeared and began shooting with an automatic weapon. My mom was shot three times.

 That's a sentence I never thought I'd have to type.

Right this very minute my mom is in the ICU with her leg in a traction. She suffered a wound to her left chest, one to her abdomen, and a third to her right hip. She is incredibly lucky that none of her organs were hit, even though one of the bullet's entry wounds was in her abdomen. She has been taken care of by some fantastic and proficient doctors and nurses, and a wonderful social work team.

My mom is the toughest broad I've ever met. She is awake and talking and cracking wise and we can all rest assured that the woman we love is still here, kicking major ass.

To all of you who have reached out already: I love you. Your thoughts have honestly been felt even if they were from many states away. The amount of love we are receiving is staggering, and we are incredibly thankful for all of you. Please continue to send out your best "healing vibes" (as we like to call them) and "special strength vibes" for the moments when we will be reaching in to our reserve tanks.

Love,
Little Cuter


UPDATE 1.11.11 5:08pm


To all of you who have reached out in the past few days, we are gob-smacked. The amount of love and prayers we have received are completely mind blowing, and we are so incredibly grateful.Thank you.

I have only positive news to report. Mom made it through her final surgery beautifully. Her surgery was long, it lasted about five hours, but the second she woke up the doctors were able to remove her breathing tube, she is moving oxygen perfectly, and everything looks good from here on out. We have a lot of physical and emotional work to do, but hopefully the hardest of all of this is behind us.

I would like to extend thanks from my family to all of the amazing doctors, nurses, social workers, US Attorney's Representatives, and FBI representatives that we have encountered in the last few days. We have had one exceptional experience after another and feel completely taken care of from all angles, even ones we wouldn't have thought of without their help.

I hope everyone who reads this knows how grateful we are to you as well. Each one of you individually has provided a moment of peace and joy to our family through your outreach, and we could not be more appreciative.

When her strength returns, I know my mom has a lot to share with you all. Even through her haze she has been asking me to take notes for her posts so that she doesn't miss any of the details. This community is so important to her, and the outreach we have experienced from you all has just solidified that my mom is part of a generous, thoughtful, caring, international family here. It is truly a beautiful thing.

Now please, go hug those you love extra tight.

xoxo,
Little Cuter

345 comments:

  1. Thank you so much, LC! The word is being passed to BlogHer and to Time Goes By, too. I wish so much I could be there. I was just sick with fear last night when I recognized the chances that your mother may have been there. I'm so glad you're there with her.

    I'm so concerned, too, for G'ma today!

    A/B, sweet girl, we are sending such healing vibes as you've never seen. We are with you, right here in the blogosphere you grace with your words. We're right here.

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  2. Oh no. I'm so shocked to hear this. Thinking of you, your family and your mum and sending mega healing vibes to her right now.

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  3. ps. I'm hear in town. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

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  4. Little Cuter, thank you so much for this update. Ashleigh's in the hearts and minds of the entire BlogHer team right now. "Healing vibes" and "special strength vibes"? You got 'em.

    Please let me know if there's anything else we can do to support your amazing mother? Lisa (at) BlogHer (dot) com.

    Best,
    Lisa

    Lisa Stone
    Co-founder | CEO
    BlogHer Inc

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  5. Heard about it via BlogHer and just wanted to send love and good thoughts to your mum. A quick recovery -- both physically and emotionally.

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  6. Sending hugs for all of you and healing, speedy healing.
    Thank you for keeping us in touch.

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  7. Oh my gosh. Major vibes for all of you at the Burrow!

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  8. Again, Ashleigh, I return to the Burrow and offer best wishes for a speedy recovery. It is all the more shocking to learn that one from our own blogging community is one of the victims.

    BTW, Little Cuter rocks! Much to be proud of (but of course, you already know that).

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  9. Oh Jen, I was so afraid that she was there. Thank you for the information that she will be OK. All of The Cheese are sending our love and good wishes!! xoxoxo

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  10. I heard about this on Running After My Hat, and I had to come by and add my healing vibes to the doubtfully growing mass of them. Get well soon, Ashleigh.

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  11. Thank you so much for the update -- healing and strength vibes and many long distance hugs definitely headed your family's way from all of us at BlogHer.

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  12. God Bless your mom, Little Cuter! I hope her recovering continues to go well and she is home with you soon!

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  13. Wow, how awful for your Mom and your family. Glad to hear that she's a fighter and doing well. Many warm thoughts and healing prayers sent your way.

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  14. So sorry to hear this news. Sending some good vibes to your mom, your family and everyone affected by this senseless crime. <3

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  15. Sending good thoughts your way, Ashleigh. What a terrible thing to happen, but I know you'll have an important story to tell and lots of people will want to hear it.

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  16. I have not been a follower of your Mom in the past but I am a Blogger and that is a strong community!~
    I am sending an abundance of good vibes to your family and your MOM to give strength and healing through this tragedy

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  17. My thoughts are with your mom and everyone who loves her. Thanks for sharing her story with us.

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  18. Heard about this via BlogHer ~ what a trying time! Your Mom and entire family are in my thoughts and prayers - and I'm sending Mega Postive Vibes your way!

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  19. I hope her recovery continues to go well and she's back with her family soon. And I thank her for being active and caring about her local politics.

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  20. Saw the news about your mother on Facebook via BlogHer. Thinking about her and your family. So glad to hear the news is good about her recovery.

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  21. Sending healing vibes, love vibes, and kick ass vibes.

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  22. Just heard about this tragic and alarming event through BlogHer tweet. We had watched some of the footage on tv yesterday and our hearts went out to everyone so far away.

    Some how knowing about your mother's involvement makes it feel so much closer. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother but am grateful as I'm sure you are that she is recovering.

    Here's to a speedy recovery that will leave her with more "piss an' vinegar" than she had before.

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  23. I just heard about this via Blogher. Sending healing vibes your mom's way. I'm glad to hear she is doing well.

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  24. Sending good thoughts for the whole family and a speedy recovery for your mom.

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  25. I'll keep your family in my thoughts.

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  26. Sending you and your family my thoughts and prayers.

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  27. Sending TONS of healing & strength vibes your way. This is the first time I have been fortunate enough to find this blog. The blogging community is amazing & supportive and I know there are lots more of prayers & vibes heading your way. God bless you guys please keep us updated!I need to post this on my blog as well for ya'll.

    Crystal (Domestic, But Not Martha)
    www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
    Twitter: @DmstcBtNtMartha

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  28. Sending you love, prayers and many healing vibes!!!

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  29. thinking of your mom and family. So sorry this has happened to her. Happy she is still with us. all the best

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  30. Sending you all love and wishes for a speedy recovery!

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  31. From one BlogHer to another, all the best thoughts and healing vibes to Ashleigh as she makes her way on the road to recovery.

    We can't all be there in person, but just know that we're all with her and your family in spirit.

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  32. Your mom's blog is one of my favorite weekly reads, even though I rarely comment. So please, please let her know that a big fan is rooting for her safe recovery, ongoing good health, and hopefully a spirited return both to this blog and her hiking trails.

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  33. just to let you know that all the way over on the west coast of ireland facing the Atlantic Ocean towards the USA our family shares your concern and prays for your mother and others killed and injured while admiring your wonderful courage. Thinking of you alone will give your Mum reason to pull through.

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  34. I'm sending you, your mother, your family, and your community all the warmest, healing, strengthening vibes I can. I am very happy your mother is recovering.

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  35. Keeping your mom and the other victims in my thougths.. healing wishes being sent

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  36. Sending love and healing thoughts across the miles.

    Love from a fellow Blogger in the Blogher network.

    Lori
    www.stressisthenewblack.blogspot.com

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  37. Just saw the link to this from BlogHer and wanted to extend my good thoughts and best wishes to your mom. Many healing vibes to her ...

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  38. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your mom and your whole family. May she find strength and support among her blogging friends as well as the loved ones in her life.

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  39. Sending healing and special strength vibes and praying for a speedy recovery x

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  40. I heard about your mom through the blogging community.

    Let her know that a stranger from the other side of the country is keeping her in her thoughts every day, and sending her best hopes and wishes for recovery.

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  41. Best to both of you in this very difficult time. Glad the prognosis is good. Rest and heal. Nurses and doctors are angels of mercy in times like these.

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  42. This act was such an atrocity, and sad for the American public in so many ways. How unfortunate for you and your mom to have been in harm's way. All my best to both of you!

    Cheers,

    *Heather*

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  43. wishing you and all the others well. God bless and you have so much support in the blogosphere and the country!!!

    Love and Hugs from indiana,
    Julia
    www.workwifemomlife.com

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  44. I'm here from BlogHer. So sorry to hear that you were involved in this horrible tragedy. Many good wishes to you for your recovery.

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  45. Hey LC, saw this via Twitter. So glad your mom is doing well. Will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

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  46. Hugs and healing vibes from all of us in the north too. Stay strong!

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  47. Curious was Mom the hero woman the FBI was talking about? the one that knocked the magazine out of shooters hand? Best wishes for speedy recovery...

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  48. Love and hugs from Carol at Cozi here in Seattle. Sending healing vibes and prayers to you and your family.

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  49. Peace and much love to you during this difficult time. Hoping your recovery is indeed a speedy one...

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  50. Thinking of you and sending best. What a senseless tragedy. Stay strong!

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  51. Here's another jolt of "healing vibes" and "special strength vibes" for your whole family from Berkeley, CA. I learned this from Lisa Stone and Elisa Camahort Page, your BlogHer sisters.

    So very very sorry you had to write the words "My mom was shot three times." So very very glad you also were able to write: "the woman we love is still here, kicking major ass."

    May your reserve tank remain full enough to get you all through to whatever side of this exists. Which is to say, a changed life, but one still lived. Much, much love and strength to you all.

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  52. We are going to a vigil tonight and will keep you in our prayers!!! I'm still so stunned that this happened and that it happened in my town. Our very best to you and your family.

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  53. Sending healing vibes her way. All the victims and families are in our prayers.

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  54. Best wishes, to your family. I hope your mom recovers quickly.

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  55. So sorry, my thoughts are with your mom and you.

    Best wishes from New Mexico.

    Gaynel

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  56. I'm sending healing vibes and love to your mother and your whole family, as well as everyone else affected by this horrible trauma.

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  57. So sorry this happened! Life sure does have some crazy turns in store for us and not all of them are fun ones. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Ashleigh and the whole family.

    A fellow blogger,
    Shari <3

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  58. Sending lots of positive energy - wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  59. Sending super speedy healing vibes to your mother, and all the victims and families.

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  60. please give your mom a huge hug and tell her I wish her a speedy recovery.

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  61. So glad your mom is okay! Here's too her a quick, speedy recovery.

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  62. Much love, many prayers, and healing vibes your way. Shocking enough events; even more shocking when it happens to someone whose blog you read.

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  63. Sending so much love. All the best to Ashleigh and your whole family.

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  64. Dear Ashleigh and LC

    I am so sorry for what you have been through in the last 24 hours. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to heal from this. Sigh. I wish I could do more. Know I will be sending you warm vibes for a speedy recovery.

    All my best, Carly

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  65. Sounds like your recovery has already begun. May God's love be around you as you heal...sounds like you are already part of a miracle from the sounds of the near misses organ-wise.

    BlogHer Love, Ann

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  66. Sending good vibes your way. So scary...glad she is going to be OK.

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  67. Hope she'll be out of the hospital and home soon!

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  68. Healing thoughts coming your way from Sarasota, Florida. xoxoxoxoxo

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  69. I'm absolutely heartsick over this. Sending all the good vibes and strength I can to your mother and your entire family.

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  70. Just heard about this and I am sending prayers your way. I hope your mom continues to heal and this entire situation is horrible. My prayers are with your entire town and all it has touched.

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  71. Little Cuter - Thanks so much for this information & update. Prayers to you and your family for a smooth recovery.

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  72. Healing vibes to you. You, your family and all affected are in my thoughts. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I can't imagine the pain and horror. I hope you're up and about soon.

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  73. Will be thinking of you. Heal quickly!

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  74. You and your mom will be in my thoughts and prayers. :)

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  75. Everything about this horrific event is just so shocking. Finding out that one of the shooting victims was a BlogHer blogger stunned me even more. But in the midst of such inhumanity, there is also love, coming to Ashleigh from so many people who don't really "know" her but who absolutely want to help in any way they can. I do believe that love can heal this kind of trauma and I'm sending a big dose of it today.

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  76. Your mom and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  77. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Healing vibes traveling from Texas.

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  78. So sorry to hear of what happened. I am sending a prayer for your mom to heal and recover. And for you as her source of strength a blessing to continue to remain hopeful and positive about her healing. With love from another mompreneur. Kaushika

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  79. Prayers for peace and a speedy recovery.

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  80. Our Prayers are with you and your mom.
    <3 Infertile In Mesa

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  81. Wishing your mom a speedy recovery and courage in dealing with the aftermath of this unspeakable horror.

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  82. Little Cuter and family,

    Sending a waves of healing vibes your way from here on the East Coast. Please let your mother know as well as your family that all of you are in our thoughts during this tragic time in our country. Praying for a speedy recovery!

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  83. My thoughts are with your mom and your family right now, with wishes for a speedy recovery. I know you can do it. We need more tough mamas like yours in the world!

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  84. Strength to you and your mom. I am sending love and light hoping for a speedy recovery. Peace

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  85. Prayers and love and all sorts of good vibes for your mom and your family. My heart aches for those involved, the state of Arizona, and our country as a whole. Absolutely senseless. All my thoughts are with you xo

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  86. More healing thoughts via Hen's Teeth

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  87. Positive thoughts and healing vibes coming your way from The Fish Pond via BlogHer. Peace and strength be with you and your family.

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  88. Best wishes for continued healing. It sounds like Ashleigh has strength in both body and soul.

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  89. Keeping your Mom and entire family in my thoughts for her full and complete recovery of body, mind and spirit. May all those in her path towards healing be compassionate in their excellent skilled care.
    Barbara Glickstein, RN, MPH, MS.
    New York, NY

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  90. Only praying for good things for your mom and your family.

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  91. Your family is in my thoughts!

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  92. Thoughts and prayers from friends in Canada.

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  93. Sending lots of healing and strength vibes her way.

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  94. What a terrible thing to happen. As much as I'd like to mention what I'd like to happen to the dirtbag, I don't think that would be a healing thought...

    I really hope that your Mom (and everyone injured in this tragedy) has a speedy recovery. Best wishes and if you need anything, you need look no further than the people posting here.

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  95. A bloggy friend of yours directed me here! Healing thoughts from Canada, for you and your family. May you make a swift and complete recovery!

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  96. Sending hugs, love, and many positive vibes. Know that you have a lot of people to lean on for support, even if you haven't ever met us.

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  97. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family & everyone involved in this tragic event. I am not a follower, but I am a fellow blogger.

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  98. Dearest Ashleigh,

    Our friend Nance let me know of your horrifying ordeal before I had a chance to check on you today. I was expecting to see a blog post, but not to find you a victim. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I so grateful you are in good hands.

    Little Cuter, can you please tell your Mom that Meg sends all her powers of good out to Tucson? Your Mom is amazing and she is one my my favorite blogger friends.

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  99. Sending healing vides for Ashleigh's quick and full recovery. Your family is in my thoughts.

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  100. Ashleigh & Little Cuter,
    Just heard from Lisa Stone about what is going on. Know here in Texas we are praying for your family and wishing you the best.

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  101. Ashleigh and Little Cuter,
    I am a BlogHer blogger and I wish you the most speedy recovery. I am so sorry that this happened to you. My hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
    Cece
    www.thetwowhos.com

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  102. Just got off a plane to find this! I'm so sorry. Please deliver my ver best wishes and tell her we are sending vibes from out here in Redwood Shores!

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  103. We are praying for your recovery and thankful that you are okay. Blessings in the road of recovery.

    In Him,
    Mel
    Please feel free to stop by: Trailing After God

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  104. I'm so very sorry this happened, for all involved but especially your Mom. Sending love and prayers from Louisiana...

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  105. Sending all my thoughts and wishes for a very speedy and full recovery for your mom, all the way from Paris, France. You must be so relieved she's doing so well already, all things considered. What a world, what a world.

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  106. I've never been to your blog before, but caught a tweet about it. Scary, so scary, but so glad to hear you are doing well and I am sending many positive thoughts for a quick recovery and full health soon.

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  107. Sending you lots of positive thoughts from Australia. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery

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  108. My prayers are with you and your family. Sadly, in reading your blog from your mother, she was very concerned something like this could happen in Arizona.

    http://ashleighburroughs.blogspot.com/2010/03/somethings-coming.html

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  109. Prayers are with you and your family!

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  110. I"m so very very sorry. Our thoughts are with you and your mother.

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  111. Sending love and strength and prayers and everything else I can possibly muster to you and yours during this time.

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  112. Sending healing energy your way from Golden, Colorado. Praying for a rapid recovery. xo

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  113. I join with everyone here in wishing your lovely mother complete healing and love and strength. May it sustain her through the difficult process ahead, and keep you strong, as well. Much love and peace, xox Karina

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  114. Just another blogger here to send all of my well wishes for lots of strength, healing and love. I'm also so so relieved that you survived such a horrific event and I hope the pain from that day subsides quickly somehow.

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  115. Sending healing vibes your way. Your mom and the others involved are in our hearts and prayers.

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  116. There's nothing more that I could add Little Cuter, other than my heartfelt best wishes to your Mum, and all the family.

    Yeomanpip (UK)

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  117. Thanks for the status report, LC.

    After the initial shock and relief of the news, both for a/b's sake and for you in her family, my next thought was, "Oh, those poor people...!"

    By which I meant, of course, anybody facing the dismal prospect of interfering with her end-of-January plans. :) (That they probably include some of YOU just makes me feel doubly for you!)

    I don't have to tell you she's a remarkable woman. This will no doubt alter in some way(s), some of them probably profoundly. But anyone laying bets against her is looking at the wrong end of the odds.

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  118. More love coming your way! I'm so glad to hear that you're doing well and are in good hands, and I hope you have a speedy recovery. I'll be checking in to see how things are going, both here and on the news. <333333

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  119. Just read this on Twitter...how awful! I, too, would like to send healing vibes your Mom's way and positive thoughts and prayers to your family.

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  120. Thank you so much for letting us know. Our thoughts and good energy are with your family and your community at this challenging time.

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  121. Sending healing thoughts. I can tell your mom is a wonderful woman, she had a wonderful daughter.

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  122. I know your mom. I just wrote this: http://surrenderdorothy.typepad.com/surrender_dorothy/2011/01/when-you-find-out-someone-you-know-got-shot-with-a-congresswoman.html

    I'm praying for her -- hoping she recovers quickly.

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  123. Sending you and all families involved love, good wishes, and plenty of strength. You are all in the thoughts of our nation.

    Beth
    South Bend, Indiana

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  124. i am so glad that your mother survived and i wish her and all the victims a full recovery. i hope along with everyone else that there is some way for such events not to be repeated.

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  125. I am so sorry to hear about your mother and glad to hear she is recovering. this is such a horrible event and one that strikes at the heart of America's whole system of government. I am so angry and hope at the same time to put out positive energy for all those wounded and the families of those who were killed.

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  126. I am so very sorry to hear this. Your family and loved ones are in my thoughts...and I am sending all wonderful vibes to your mom!

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  127. Heard about this on Twitter/BlogHer and am so happy for you and your mother that she will be on her way to recovery. Best to you both, and continued hope for strength and wellness.

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  128. Sending prayers and love and hugs from one blogger and her family to another.

    Charlotte, NC

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  129. Thinking of you and your family. Speedy recovery wishes from Rhode Island.

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  130. I am continuing to read more on your mother's blog here - and not only is she a great writer, on her "Rantings and Ravings" she certainly had thoughts on the politics and vitriol we are hearing all about right now in Arizona. I am praying for a speedy recovery. Her voice must be heard.

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  131. Healing vibes and prayers for a speedy and full recovery. Thinking of you from North Carolina.

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  132. An attack on one blogger is an attack on all! Know you are loved by readers and other bloggers around the globe. Best to you in the days to come. Will be thinking of you in New England.

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  133. Found the post on BlogHer and stopped by to send my thoughts and every good vibe I can to you, your strong and courageous mother and your family - strength coming your way from Seattle!

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  134. Thinking about your mom, you, and all of your friends and family, and sending love and thoughts of healing from Florida. Take care.

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  135. I can't believe that this has happened to a fellow Blogher Blogger. Came to wish you love and strength, and to let you know that you're in our thoughts. Hang in there!

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  136. Hi LC & Ashleigh, I found you through Rita Arens' blog. Sending prayers and healing vibes all the way from Ohio.

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  137. Hello Ashleigh and Little Cuter, I learned that you are a fellow blogger through Kalyn Denny.

    We're sending you our prayers for healing, strength and ,as I'm reading your previous post on New Year's Resolution ......Patience....please think of the moments of "Patience with yourself" ....time heals

    By the way, It's great to see that you enjoy the music of Maroon 5 too; I especially like especially "Sunday Morning".

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  138. I only know your mom from her wise comments on various blogs I read but we in the blogosphere rally for our own. She is in my thoughts and prayers as she goes through this debacle. And yeah, I finally added her to my list.

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  139. We are all praying for your mom's full recovery. Thank goodness she has a lovely daughter like you standing by her!

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  140. I am so very sorry to hear you mom was hurt by this madman with a gun. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers, you as well.

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  141. To LC and the whole Burroughs family.
    Had no idea your Mom was even involved until her name was mentioned on the news. Know we're thinking of you all and especially the Matriarch during this time. Love to all and a speedy recovery.
    Willoughby's in Ohio

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  142. BlogHer sent me this way to wish you and your mom well. I'll be sending all of the "healing vibes" and "special strength vibes" I can muster.

    Much love and hope to Ashleigh!

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  143. Wishing your mom health, healing and a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Peace.

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  144. Thinking of you...let us know anything you need...there is a big crowd happy to help :)

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  145. I'm so very sorry. Sending many, many healing vibes to your mother and peace to all of you.

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  146. Little Cuter, I forgot to ask you to give yourself and your dad a big hug for The Cheeses, and your mom when she can take the squeezing.xoxoxoxo

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  147. Sending healing thoughts. Hoping your mom recovers swiftly!

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  148. Get well soon! Thinking of you and your family. Sending my best healing vibes.

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  149. Vibes sent by many here for the highest and best.

    With love.

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  150. Praying for your Mom, the family, and all those attending her.

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  151. I am shocked and so sorry to hear that she was amongst the wounded and yet so relieved that she is out of the ICU. My thoughts go to your mom and the family. Best wishes. Please do let us (the Internet community) know if there is anything we could do to help.

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  152. Praying for your mom's complete and speedy recovery.

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  153. I am so saddened to hear the news...I went to school with your Mom...pls send love and prayers for a speedy recovery. I will be watching your blog for updates. With love, Susan (Rosen) H.

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  154. So very very sad that you and your family got caught up in this horrific tragedy, but so very very glad to hear that you are ready to kick some recovery butt.

    Much love to you.

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  155. So sorry to hear you were involved in the tragedy in our town yesterday...but relieve to hear you are doing well! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hope to meet you someday...great to know there is another Tucson blogger out there!

    Best, Nicole

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  156. Roomie here!! I tried to reach my dear friend yesterday via email and voice mail.. had it in my gut something was wrong... and when nothing was on the Blog this morning .. I knew ..Little Cuter... PLEASE GIVE HER HUGS from ME!! Sending all my love , prayers and healing thoughts to my DGF! xoxoxo

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  157. My prayers are for you tonite...and all the others that have been hurt by this.

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  158. Sending healing thoughts to you and your family tonight from another Tucson mama blogger.

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  159. LOVE AND BEST WISHES FROM AUSTRALIA.
    This is an absolute shock. An innocent bystander attacked in this way brings a shiver down my spine. Send her all our love and best wishes as we all hope she makes a bright recovery.
    God bless you all.

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  160. Sorry to hear your mom was involved in this, and hope she returns ASAP.

    This is so senseless.

    You're in our thoughts.

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  161. As requested I'm sending lots of healing and special strength vibes along with the hope that your reserve tanks are overflowing and that Ashleigh's recovery is swift.

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  162. Thoughts and prayers coming your way, I hope your mother has a speedy recovery. I heard via MommyPR.
    My prayers are with all the families who are involved as well.

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  163. It is such a tragic thing that happened. Sending many healing vibes and special strength vibes to your family and all involved.

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  164. Hi all, Little Cuter here.

    I just wanted to thank everyone fir their incredible show of love and support. Every time she is awake enough to listen, I read her a few of your comments and she absolutely beams. Your support is overwhelming and so appreciated. Thank you, BlogHer community, family, and sweet, dear friends for bringing light and joy to this unimaginable time.

    Xo, LC

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  165. Thoughts and prayers for your mom and all the other victims and families. I'm so glad to hear that your mom is being well taking care of.

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  166. Thoughts, prayers, healing vibes...to you and your family and the other victims.

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  167. Very... Nicee... Blog.. I really appreciate it... Thanks..:-)

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  168. I just found out about Ashleigh through my sister Meg at the Members Lounge, please tell your Mom I am praying for her recovery and thinking of her. Hugs to all.....

    Ms.Bee

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  169. I'm sending the strongest healing and strength vibes possible to mom and the whole family (especially G'ma)! I grew up on the same block with Suzie and was so happy to reconnect at the high school reunion. As a result of this tragedy, I know in my heart that Suzie will use her blogging powers to make a difference in this country.

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  170. Get well soon, Ashleigh. I stumbled across the link to this on Twitter and we've never spoken before. I'm sure the thoughts of everyone around the world are with you all and your families at this difficult time.

    Much love from the UK to all,

    Kate

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  171. From Canada....all my best wishes for the recovery of both your mother and your country. We watch with pain as angry and unprincipled people try to tear your society apart, and we trust in the amazing strength of America and it's caring intelligent people.

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  172. May your family have the strength to endure these difficult times and your doctors have the wisdom to guide you through them with compassion.
    Carol Greenburg

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  173. Many healing thoughts and wishes to your mother, and thank you so much for providing this update.
    From a fellow BlogHer writer.

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  174. Ashleigh,

    Please add me to the list of your well wishers and know that your return to the helm of The Burrow is ardently awaited.

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  175. Sending more healing vibes for a speedy recovery and prayers from Mississippi.

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  176. Meg's Mom, Annie, Sends prayers and healing from Cape Cod..

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  177. hey there, a/b--we've met before, on JES's blog.

    just wanted to say i'm thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. can't wait to see you back online soon.

    i didn't realize you were a Tucson person--it's a city very close to my heart, and i only just got back to nyc from Tucson a couple of days ago. my heart goes out to everyone in your community who are recovering from their shock and hurt at this event.

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  178. I am weighing my words more carefully with each breath I take as I think most of us here in Tucson are. As Gabby said, "Words have consequences."

    I look out my window and see the top floors of UMC a few blocks away, where the Tucson shooting victims are being cared for, and am sending healing energy and strength to Ashleigh and all those still recovering from wounds there.

    We are with you, in light and love.

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  179. <3 <3 <3 Sending love and prayers your way!

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  180. I'm the 1801th noter, and thinking perhaps it's time for an update. Grand news. You bet I will keep those good thoughts and energy coming your way. Hugs from here..;..

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  181. Monday morning routine often begins with reading "the Burrow", after 9am of course. I am profoundly sad to hear this shocking news. My sweet friend so honest and authentic is hurt. Only postive vibes and prayers being sent your way to the entire family. Little Cuter please keep us updated if you can. with love, FAMBB

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  182. Sending love and good vibes via @blogher!

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  183. My thoughts are with you and your mother. What a terrible and traumatic experience!

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  184. Many healing thoughts and prayers send your way for your mom and your family from this New Yorker.

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  185. Just found a link to this post on one of my favorite blogs. Sending special healing vibes from Grass Valley, Ca. Wishing your mom the very best recovery.

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  186. Came here via Twitter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  187. How incredibly scary that must have been for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with your mom and your family for a quick recovery.

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  188. Oh wow. Really hits home when it is someone so close in connection. Although I do not know you or your mom, I feel like all of us blogging moms are like a community. Saying a prayer for your family and wishing your mom a speedy recovery!

    ♥ Deanna

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  189. Best wishes for a speedy speedy recovery, I was so shocked to read this.
    Keep your spirits up - you are well loved by all!
    XO
    WWW

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  190. Thank you for letting me learn about this through the BlogHer community and sending you, your mom and all your loved ones strong, strong healing vibes across the miles and the bytes. Keep the faith.

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  191. Bless you and your mom. Keep the faith!

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  192. My prayers are with your mom and your entire family. Thank you for updating everyone. Let your mom know we are all pulling for her!!:)

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  193. I'll echo what so many have already said, my best wishes to Ashleigh for a speedy and complete recovery!

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  194. Best wishes to Ashleigh -- just arrived from TGB -- stunned to read that "one of us" was among those shot -- and then stunned to realize, that's just how it is ...

    Get well!!

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  195. sending you all good & quick healing vibes. I am so sorry!

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  196. Wishing your mom and your family all the best for a full and speedy recovery! I'm heartsick at what has happened here in our community. As a fellow Tucsonan (with a house about 2 miles from the Safeway), I'm still reeling. I know you don't know me, but please feel free to call on me if you need some local support (cloualter@gmail.com), and I'll send all my good vibes your way!

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