Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

topic posted Tue, June 16, 2009 - 9:06 PM by  Keith
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Tonilyn AKA Thundershyne would really like to apologize for not being able to make it to the HP this year. She has been really trying very hard to deal with the pain that she has been having. The past 2 days we have been going to the doctors and trying to find something that would help for at least a week but the pain pills are not helping. They are not sure what is happing to her eye but it is really inflamed and nothing looks like it is helping. She really is torn about not being able to make it. She does not know if she can make it next year or what is going to happen during the next year. But she and I will try to make sure we can make it.
We now have more appointments for the rest of the week and still the surgery next week. She really wanted to meet every one and she is now in tears about not being able to go. She really feels like she has allot of friends that she would love to meet. The past few years since she has been going deaf-blind has been really hard on her. She has lost so much and a lot of friends she use to have has gone. So few people want to take the time to try and communicate. The she started hooping and it really makes her happy to do that. Makes her feel more normal. I wish and so does she if she could find someone around here to enjoy hooping. But so far no luck at that. She does love to make videos and really does like to hear what everyone has to say.
Again,
We just wanted to apologize to everyone for not being able to make it.
posted by:
Keith
Louisiana
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  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Tue, June 16, 2009 - 10:08 PM
    Tonilyn and Keith, I'm so sorry to hear that you have had so much to deal with. And I'm especially sorry that the challenges and pain are preventing you both from visiting us this time. Just know that this is a pretty understanding and compassionate community and that as much as we will miss you, I think I can speak for folks and say that the most important thing is to take care of yourselves. Toni, I've been moved again and again by your story and by your beautiful dance. I hope that you know how much you have touched the hooping community and how dear we hold you. We'll be sending you lots of love and healing thoughts over the weekend and just know that you are always welcome to visit us. You'll be with us in spirit. Please keep dancing and sharing your inspiring movement with us. Much love to you both.
    • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

      Tue, June 16, 2009 - 11:25 PM
      Aw! Tonilyn, I was looking forward to chatting with you - I seem to remember seeing you signing on one of your videos, and I studied ASL for a couple years (didn't keep going to be an interpreter, but I haven't forgotten it all!) though I don't know the two-handed alphabet yet...

      I hope your pain eases soon, and that surgery is smooth and successful! I was looking forward to your opening - was very curious about what you were planning, after asking where we were all coming from!

      Keith, thanks for keeping us all in the loop, I'm sorry I won't be meeting you this trip, but there are so many future years of hooping ahead of us all, I'm sure we'll cross paths in the future!

      X.
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        Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

        Tue, June 16, 2009 - 11:46 PM
        The yin and yan - the sadness in hearing that you both are dealing with such pain. sadness in not making your acquaintance in person and not sharing the opening with you...but hidden in the folds of this fabric, I belive there is soft happiness....
        Happiness in knowing the hoop has brought us all together to make such a fine, compassionate and loving community. Our community richer by far having both of you in it. Happiness in hope and faith and friendships. We are the family we have chosen.
        Know that spirits fly - the collective spirit of hoop pathers gathering is strong juju - as you join us in spirit - we join you...
        much aloha and kick that pains' butt girl- you're badass!
  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Wed, June 17, 2009 - 4:48 AM
    I just recently watched Tonilyn's videos and was really inspired by her story and was really looking forward to meeting her as well. I know she must be very sad about not being able to make the trip, so many of us will miss seeing her in person but we will look forward to another time together. I would much rather her focus her energy on healing and looking ahead.

    I am quite certain there will be many, many people sending prayers her way and I hope she will fell some peace during this time.

    Keith, I know you are such a true blessing to Tonilyn and I will make sure not to forget you in prayers as well as this must be a very hard time for you too.

    Kira
    Richmond, VA
  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Wed, June 17, 2009 - 6:11 AM
    I was very much looking forward to meeting you. after hearing your story I checked out your videos and was amazed and inspired. I hope all goes well with the surgery and that your pain goes away quickly. I look forward to meeting you in the future whenever that may be.
    • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

      Wed, June 17, 2009 - 8:53 AM
      We are so sad not to be able to meet y'all this time, but we *know* we will get the opportunity to hoop it up with you somewhere down the road. I'm hoping that your surgery next week will mean both relief from pain and possibly some new light coming back into your eyes. Please know you are always welcome to come up here to visit and hoop with us, and god knows I'd love to make it back down to Louisiana someday too!

      Also, Toni, if you want to, feel free to write down a statement to share with everyone tomorrow night and I will be happy to read it to everybody--just email it to me if this feels like the right thing.

      We will be thinking of you and holding you in our hearts every minute.
  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Wed, June 17, 2009 - 9:50 AM
    I'm sorry that we won't have a chance to meet. We'll keep you in our thoughts over the weekend. Much love extended from us to both of you.

    • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

      Wed, June 17, 2009 - 4:20 PM
      Dear Tonilyn, I am sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I watched some of your videos about 5 months ago and appreciated your willingness to share your journey with us so openly. I was quite thrilled to hear you would be coming to speak at the retreat. I hope you will find peace with being with us in spirit. My thoughts are with you and Keith and wishing you healing and strength. Drop a line and let us know how things are going...
  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Fri, June 19, 2009 - 1:55 AM
    I wish for an ease in the pain and a lift in spirits for thundershyne..and the ladder for yourself keith. I know the joy that hooping with friends(and new friends) can be, and would never wish that joy to be taken from anyone who loves it so much as she obviously does.
  • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

    Sun, June 21, 2009 - 3:17 AM
    Toni and Keith,
    Perhaps some day, our paths will cross. Toni, I hope your pain goes away quickly, and that your healing is swift and easy. You are so awesome! Even though you are not here in self, your presence is still with us in our hearts here in Carrboro. You may not be finding souls to enjoy hooping with in your hometown, but you have definitely inspired so many to be (as Baxter would say) even bigger Badasses!
    Rock on beautiful lady!
    • Re: Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

      Tue, June 23, 2009 - 8:17 PM
      Toni and Keith, just know that we missed you both this weekend and kept you in our thoughts. Really look forward to hearing good news from the surgery. Looking forward to our chance to hoop together!!!

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