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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 10:46:21 GMT -5
Hold on tightly our brother! We love you with all our hearts, Lonnie.
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Post by Russell Letson on May 6, 2017 10:53:30 GMT -5
Well, [expletive deleted]. We all know that this is coming, if not this "this," then some other "this." Still, it's a shock when you turn a corner and there it is. The readiness is supposed to be all, but even braced as we are by your courage, grace and humor, I don't think any of us are ready to say goodbye just yet.
But we probably don't have a choice. At his not-gone-yet tribute concert, John Hartford sang a slightly altered version of "Give Me Flowers While I'm Living." So while you're still around and can hear us--bouquets and gratitude, not just for the music, which seemed to pour out effortlessly (which means we didn't witness the hard work and concentration), but for the unflappable, clear-sighted decency of your non-musical life.
Cezarija recalls what Salman Rushdie wrote about Angela Carter: "After showing us how to write, after helping us to see how to live, she showed us how to die." That applies here, though nobody's going to complain if the lesson gets postponed indefinitely. And if it is to be now, we're going to need that readiness.
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Post by epaul on May 6, 2017 10:55:15 GMT -5
The Bards would keep a brave Viking warrior's legacy alive through their tales. We have it better, not only will we have our tales of you, we have a bunch of CD's and videos. What more can a man ask than to leave a legacy and be remembered well by all who knew you. Sail your boat to fair lands ahead, brave Viking warrior.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on May 6, 2017 11:00:44 GMT -5
Listening to my CD of Lonnie doing "Walking in Memphis." Tears are flowing.
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Post by theevan on May 6, 2017 11:23:25 GMT -5
This is not the end Here at this grave This is just a hole that someone made. And every hole is meant to fill, Every heart can feel it, How our nature hates a vacuum.
CHORUS There's more More than all the pain, More than all the falling down and getting up again. There's more, More than we can see, from our tiny vantage point In this vast eternity. There is more
A thing resounds when it is true. Ringing all the bells inside of you. Like the golden sky on a summer eve Your heart is tugging at your sleeve And you cannot say why. But there's more
BRIDGE There's more Than the naked eye can see Clothing all our days in mystery And watching over everything Wilder than our wildest dreams Could ever dream to be
There's more, More than we can stand Standing in this love that never ends There's more More than we can guess More and more forevermore And not a second less There is more
Pierce Pettis & Andrew Peterson
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Post by Fiddlerina on May 6, 2017 11:49:09 GMT -5
Dear, Dear Lonnie, I can't tell you how filled with emotions I am of you and Patti too, who have so deeply touched not just me, but so many others all around you and us. We will all leave this world, but unlike most, you will not simply slide away. Only a few people in my life, my father being one, have spent their precious gift of life doing what they came to do or be. All the rest of us receive the gifts which are shared with us and are profoundly touched by their presence. You continue to be one of those special gifts to us all. You are so beautiful, inside and out. The love you and Patti share is also a gift to all of us too. Your music, your kindness, your caring for each of us, you and Patti's awesome love for each other, your courage and so many other truly awesome ways of you - will always be apart of us. If love and cherishing a person could keep that person here, you'd never be able to go. I believe in God and believe He gave you to us for a while, and we have all been blessed by having you touch our lives. Thank you for coming and filling us with you. We love you so deeply. We'll watch over Patti for you too. Nothing in me wants to say goodbye to you, but I just want you to know you have taken good care of your gift of life and we love you with all our hearts. Love forever and always. Joy
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Post by Shannon on May 6, 2017 11:55:24 GMT -5
Lonnie, I wish we could have met in person, but I feel like we have been friends nonetheless.
I mentioned a few days ago that I got a song idea while listening to your music. I'm going to finish that song for you, I promise.
May God hold you in his hand, as we hold you in our hearts.
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Post by xyrn on May 6, 2017 11:57:24 GMT -5
We only met a couple times but man, I'm sorry to hear this.
One comfort is that I know the Station 88 nurses that are caring for you and Patti - and we have an outstanding crew. They will be at your bedside and we are with you in spirit.
Peace and love, friend.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 12:33:12 GMT -5
I'm often at a loss for the proper words and this seems to be one of those times. I've already had a "come apart" trying to share the news with Betty this morning. We're hoping and praying for a miracle but preparing for whatever we're forced to face. Your skill and professionalism as a musician are matched only by your good nature and genuine friendship. We love you!
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Post by leftyrev on May 6, 2017 14:00:22 GMT -5
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Post by Don Clark on May 6, 2017 14:12:45 GMT -5
I've been reading all the comments here and at Bill's thread, and at your post on Facebook. I cannot add or take way or improve on anything that was said. So I won't repeat it. However long you have left here, I won't waste any of it with duplication.
I will say it has been a huge honor to know you. I wish my own medical challenges hadn't gotten in the way of seeing more of you at IdiotJams. I am about to call my son Joshua and wish him a happy 34th birthday. I am also saddened to have to pass this along to him too. Just a month or so back, I had shared with him the link of you doing the John Prine tune at the Depot in Vinton. He was massively impressed with your playing and singing.....and has been looking forward to meeting you in September. And hearing us play something.
Go in His grace and peace to the place He has prepared for you.....a place of rest and reward. Love ya, Lonnie.
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Post by Dan McLaughlin on May 6, 2017 14:42:37 GMT -5
Lonnie, I will see you on the other side. I almost beat you there about 2 years ago.
Thanks for sharing yourself with me through your posts..
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Post by sekhmet on May 6, 2017 15:17:28 GMT -5
Lonnie, I have always thought that moving through life and toward the end we are blessed with the knowledge that we are moving toward ecstasy and toward joy. Toward the light and into the eternal. Whatever lies on the other side. I wish that for you over the next little while.
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Post by Marshall on May 6, 2017 15:31:58 GMT -5
Here's another taste of the Lon-man from last year.
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Post by Fiddlerina on May 6, 2017 15:39:20 GMT -5
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Post by Don Clark on May 6, 2017 15:59:27 GMT -5
You did just fine, Joy. Nice.
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Post by dradtke on May 6, 2017 17:43:04 GMT -5
We're back from visiting Lonnie. There's been a veritable parade of Twin Cities musicians wending their way through Lonnie's room, sitting and visiting for a short while. I think it's okay to tell that he'll be released to home hospice tomorrow, and he'll be pleased to lie back on his couch instead of a hospital bed. Patti's been doing yeoman's work shuttling people in and out and making sure Lonnie doesn't get too tired. Patti's sister arrived as we were leaving so she'll have some support there.
What's surreal is that Lonnie took charge of the social media, letting people know here and on facebook what's going on and how he's doing. And he hasn't lost his sense of humor. It's all happening so fast that Patti said she wouldn't have done any of that, yet because of it Lonnie's friends - and there are many - are showing up in droves. Some are showing up in cars, but most are in droves.
There's a reason this man is so well loved by all who know him.
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Post by Village Idiot on May 6, 2017 17:45:55 GMT -5
Those are beautiful, Joy. You've got a lovely talent.
I can imagine the droves. I can imagine that Lonnie knows thousands of people. Not just knows thousands of people, but has touched thousands of people. There's not many like you, Lonnie.
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Post by drlj on May 6, 2017 18:06:11 GMT -5
Thanks for that update, Dave. Lonnie is an inspiration in so many ways.
And Joy, the pictures are gorgeous.
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Post by billhammond on May 6, 2017 18:09:24 GMT -5
I am so glad that I got to spend the "early shift" today with Lonnie, Patti, Lonnie's niece Kari and Glenn Elvig. Then Reid Papke and his wife arrived and settled in for a nice, long visit. Some real quality conversation and no shortage of lighthearted moments, as well.
I left the hospital just around the time Lonnie's sister was due to arrive, figuring it was about to get a little hectic in there as other folks were dropping by and Patti's sister was also en route.
I was so glad to hear that Lon Man will apparently get to go home on Sunday -- I'll be available to assist as needed at his place whenever.
Love you so much, Lonnie, hope you can get some solid rest tonight.
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