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hey Justin!
I don't know if you remember, but when you played in Romania you tweeted about that horrible structure across the street, which you though was a nuclear power plant, and I replied to you, saying it was a nasty fertilizer factory, which you re-tweeted. 
Anyway, I was there at the show that night, and it was amazing. Now that NIN has stopped touring for good, it was truly a "once in a lifetime experience" for me! Also, I am truly fortunate that during my 1st & last NIN show I had the privilege of seeing you rockin' that bass! I am terribly sorry to hear that your mother is ill. 5 years ago I have lost my dear grandmother to the same type of cancer. I know this isn't an encouraging thing to say to someone in your situation, I just want you to know that I share your sorrow. Take care. Anna | |
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Justin, I'm so sorry to read this. Your mother is definitely in my thoughts, especially because my father also has multiple sclerosis.
I wish the best for you and your mother. Thanks for all the memories this year. EDIT: Hahahahahaha Kayley despite what my avatar says, you are NOT an idiot  Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/13/2009 06:06PM by ihatecrayons. | |
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So sorry to hear that about your Mom, Justin, such a hard thing to face however it goes. I do understand 100% what you mean about sharing. My Dad fought lung cancer for a year, and as of early last August we thought he had beaten it. We got the call on 8/13 saying they'd just found it had recurred and he'd decided no more treatment, and they were giving him a few months. We had already planned to be in St. Louis where he lived for the NIN show on 8/20, so I was relieved I'd get to see him so quickly. We saw him the night of the show, got to talk for a bit, then left, planning to stop by and see him before heading home to Virginia the next day. He ended up passing on 8/21 with all of us there. It sounds sad, and of course it was devastating, but if we hadn't already been there, we never would have had that chance to say goodbye since we live 10 hours away. I truly believe he knew we were going to be there, all of his family together, and he chose that time to go.
And honestly, the therapeutic and cathartic experience that was NIN live truly helped me and my brother get through the whole thing. I treated myself to a few more shows that year, and I'm so thankful to have had that to help me through. However it goes with your Mom, and I hope and will send good energy that she does recover, I wish you and your family peace. Looking forward to seeing you out there again when the time is right. You brought a passion and energy to my favorite music that I've never seen equaled in 15 years, it was a true pleasure to experience. And I have to say you helped me recover from being a babbling idiot at the M&G in Indy. You simply asked what my name was. The only question I could have answered, and it reminded me that I'm not actually a 12 year old geek anymore. I'm a 40 year old geek. And it was very kind of you to point out that my ancient ticket from 1995 was old school without pointing out how old that made me...
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 ...I completely understand what you are feeling, thinking, and experiencing. I lost my mother to cancer in 2004. I deeply respect you for being strong and completing the tour for your fans. You are VERY passionate about your work and it shines brightly. Im glad YOU were there at the end with Trent... but now you can focus on your family and be with your mom. Your mom will be in my thoughts and I will send some postive energy your way Justin.
It was a pleasure meeting you and seeing you perform with NIN on the east coast...thankyou! Love, Bridget...  xxxooo | |
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I'm so sorry to hear about the trouble your mother is going through
. My thoughts are with your mother and family. I had read your twitter update regarding your mother and I was very worried about her condition, but I was timid to reply, thinking that my reply might intrude or come out wrong.
I'm sure people would not characterize you as being distant, but quite the opposite. The message you've just posted further illustrates that you do care about the fans. You've always been very warm, welcoming and open to everyone and we all appreciate your hard work, dedication and the enthusiasm you have brought to the band and to the audience. Continue to surround your mother with warmth, love, strength and support. My thoughts are with you both. | |
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It's always a pleasure to hear from you...I just wish your circumstances were better.
Add me to the list of people who'll be keeping you, your mom, and the rest of your family in our thoughts and prayers, and never hesitate to come here if you need support, or to vent, or any reason at all--you're part of the greater NIN family now! One of the things I've learned about our happy little dysfunctional family ("we put the FUN in dysfunctional!" ) is that it IS a family; we may fight amongst ourselves at times, but when one of our members needs us, we're there for them, no matter what it takes.
As for worrying about being "distant", well..."distant", my ass! Don't even think that about yourself! You've never been anything other than a total sweetheart to me, and from the sound of it, to everyone else as well! I've met a number of musicians over the years, and you're hands down one of the genuinely sweetest and kindest people I've ever met--in fact, it was after meeting you at the Mansfield meet & greet that I decided that you would by God be getting some well-deserved baked goods from me if it were at all humanly possible; and it was worth any and all trouble to get them to you at the Bowery. (Glad to hear you enjoyed them & the t-shirt so much--the brownies will henceforth be known as "Octo-Nom Brownies" in honor of the number of NOMs you gave them on Twitter. )
Take care of yourself, and if there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask us, OK? *hugs* | |
