Send positive vibes to Larisa Alexandrovna

[paineinthearse]

You may have noticed that our own lala_rawraw has been conspicuously absent from DU, Raw Story and HuffPo since her posted work last week concerning the ACLU torture documentation suit in NYC (sorry, unable to provide link as "advanced search" is down).

Larisa has been in and out of hospital. She sends these messages:

"send positiive vibes... i have my sidekick with me ... just some good vibes... loads of pain."

&

"...will be nice to see well wishes because most people don't know how ill I am with this tupid thing:) send link so I can read, sidekick is not strong enough to browse."



lala, get well soon! :grouphug:

p.s. Read her latest work, Weapons of Mass Labeling, at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larisa-alexandrovna/weapons-of-mass-labeling_b_6776.html

[evlbstrd]

1. She's one of my favorites!

What's wrong? How can we help?

[Mojorabbit]

2. I hope

You are up on your feet real soon. If there is anything I can do from here I am ready and willing.

[paineinthearse]

3. I am not free to say "what is wrong"

but know that she has her "sidekick" and is reading our replies.

For now, just send good vibes :hug:

[Nothing Without Hope]

14. Lara has MS. She more than deserves our gratitude, respect, support, and

so many good vibes that her teeth rattle!!! I hope she keeps us posted on how she is doing.

((((((((((Lara))))))))) :grouphug:

[Mairead]

19. MS? I thought it was Lupus. (nt)

[Nothing Without Hope]

25. Sorry, I shouldn't post so far past my bedtime. You are right. I

somehow conflated these two serious autoimmune diseases when I wrote.

She does so much important research and reporting, even when she is ill and hurting. Very different from the well-fed, slicked-up talking heads reading their lines on TV. (I consider Keith Olbermann to be a distinct and welcome exception. He works hard, but he has a staff to help him.)

[paineinthearse]

30. Larisa has OK'd me to release this

"No, I don't have MS... very different, I have Lupus."

For more about lupus, go to http://my.webmd.com/content/article/78/95627.htm?action=wpr_lupus_02

[Old and In the Way]

4. Get well real soon....we need you on the front lines of truth telling!

Best regards.

[Heidi]

5. Sending you love and good vibes, lala_rawraw!

Come back to us soon, gf! :yourock:

[KitchenWitch]

6. Please get well soon!

I have lit a candle on my altar in your name.

[autorank]

7. Get well, you're blogging on Huff'tn was just amazing -- will stand

the test of time and characterize these very strange recent times.

:hi:

[enigmatic]

8. You better belive I will

Sending all the good vibes I can muster your way, Larisa :hug:

[SlowDownFast]

9. Lovin the lala......

get well soon, hun!!!

:hug: :-)

[IdaBriggs]

10. Thoughts and prayers! nt

[arcos]

11. lala rocks!

Get well soon! :hug:

[laylah]

12. Good vibes comin' your way!

Get well soon, lala! :hug:

Jenn

[Cooley Hurd]

13. Jeebus... I hope it's not serious! Get well quickly, Larisa!

:hug::hi:

[DemReadingDU]

15. Feel better soon

miss reading your postings.

[MelissaB]

16. Sending positive thoughts and vibes

I hope you feel better soon, Larisa. Take care of yourself and do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

[Tesla]

17. Get Well Soon!!!

[susu369]

18. So sorry to hear about your illness

hope you feel much better real soon. You are one of my favorites.

Good vibes coming your way }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[cyberpj]

20. Sending healing energy your way - I've been diagnosed for 10 years

but also on Betaseron since then (started in the 'lottery' days). I'm assuming the poster who mentioned M.S. knows what they're talking about here. Anyway - just wanted you to know I understand what you're going through.

Your work is read, appreciated and dispersed far and wide by me and now I'm putting you on my daily meditations list for health and well-being.



Here's a link on UK refusing e-voting for you to read (YAY!):
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=392725&mesg_id=392725

[Im with Rosey]

21. WE NEED YOU!

Sending all the good vibes I can. As my father used to say "Don't let the bast##ds get you down", this can be applied to anything.

[nicknameless]

22. Please get well, lala

We need you :grouphug:
Sending best wishes and healing vibes

[drm604]

23. Take care Lala.

I can identify with having chronic health issues so I have some idea of what you're going through. Hope to see you posting again soon and I look forward to more email exchanges! :hug:

[babylonsister]

24. lala, best wishes

that you feel better sooooooon! I had no idea you were ill; take care of yourself! You are a shining example of why I am here. Your words of wisdom, written so wonderfully, are a treasure. :hug:
Ruth

[Misunderestimator]

26. Oh no! Sending lots of positive vibes!

Larisa rocks!! Get well soon. :yourock: :hug:

[Nothing Without Hope]

27. Sending you white light. Here is my favorite photo of the Dalai Lama.

I keep it on the side of my computer screen. Perhaps you will love it too.
(((((((((Lara)))))))))

[paineinthearse]

34. ...and here's my favorite photo of lala

I wasn't going to do this, but got inspired.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/lariska/lariisaretro.html

[Misunderestimator]

40. Wow! Wonderful picture! Gorgeous!

:wow:

[bunny planet]

28. Get well soon Lala.

:grouphug:

[frictionlessO]

29. You have all of my empathy and mucho vibes La La.

I've been wondering how you were faring.

I'll be playing my didgeridoo for you, massive vibes from that.

Get well soon, but don't come back out swinging until you're absolutely ready.

Many Missings....

j

[PuraVidaDreamin]

31. Those Dig vibrations are healing vibes! Heal well La-La

[meganmonkey]

32. Take care, Lala! We are all thinking of you!!

:hug:

:loveya:

[paineinthearse]

33. Larisa deserves the Pulitzer Prize for journalism or public service

...for her excellent writing at Raw Story - www.rawstory.com - and HuffPo - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/contributors/bio.php?nick=larisa-alexandrovna&name=Larisa%20Alexandrovna

Some recent works from HuffPo:
Chairman of Senate Intel Helps Fix Intel - 2 Parts Nuking the Spin - Scott Ritter Interview Series
Path of War Timeline
Resolution of Inquiry
The unofficial war: Secret Bombings
Baker-Carter election comm. - stacked
Ohio recount volunteers allege tampering
Dems locked out of Real ID legislation debate
Interview: Ambassador Wilson

Here's how.

http://www.pulitzer.org/

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The Pulitzer Prize Plan of Award
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Journalism Entry Form
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[dooner]

35. rest up and hurry back

Hope you get relief and can be back here soon. I definitely noticed your absence but thought perhaps you were too busy with all the stuff breaking on Raw. You are definitely missed here.

[peekaloo]

36. Best wishes to lala.

:hug:

[bleever]

37. Much love, Larisa! Sending you positive vibes and hoping to

see you soon.

:hug:

[kansasblue]

38. She's the best! What else can we do?

Future Pulitzer Prize winner. Hero. Articulate writing. Kicking ass and taking names.

nuff said

[peace_on_earth]

39. Feel better, Larisa! Good vibes coming at ya from New York! n/t

[Hun Joro]

41. I am so sorry Lala is unwell

Positive vibes heading her way!

[knowbody0]

42. hurry home lala

we really miss you. good vibes coming your way

[Nothing Without Hope]

43. Kick for our lala!

:grouphug: :loveya: :patriot:

[wildflower]

44. Oh no...

Larisa, sending healing thoughts.

Besides, you have to get better, because you have to teach Sam Seder how to pronounce your name! :)

(I don't mean to make light of the situation, just hoped to make you smile.) My best wishes.

wildflower

[brook]

45. another fan...

good vibes enroute. Feel better soon!

[troubleinwinter]

46. Very best wishes, Larisa, for your recovery!

[Hissyspit]

47. LaLa - I was diagnosed with CFS/ Fibromyalgia. My sympathy and empathy

both. Be back soon!

[lala_rawraw]

48. Thanks guys!!!

If there is one thing I hate more than a screwed up government, it is a screwed up medical system. In any case, I am back for a bit, have to go back in on Monday for more fun poking and prodding.

Thank you so much, your vibes and wishes really helped.

:D :D