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Tricia Thornton's avatar

So powerful! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of pain turned into a blessing. ❤️🙏

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Tricia! Getting ready to start rehearsals for another show. Keeping my fingers crossed I don't do anything dumb. Happy anxiety! Happy New Year! xoxo

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Barbara Avgerinos's avatar

Jan, what a wonderful story to share with us all. Sending you wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. As the Beatles said “ Love is all you need.” Sending lots of it your way.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks so much, Barbara!!! Have been working on pre-production tasks for another show I am directing in February. Rehearsals begin next week so I can use all the LOVE you sent. ha ha! Thanks for reading my blog. xoxo

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Cheryl Rajala's avatar

Beautiful story Jan. OMG you poor thing that just looks terrible, I will pray for healing for those hands.🙏❤️

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Cheryl -- those burnt hands are in the past. Only a memory now... xoxo

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Cheryl Rajala's avatar

Oh okay I thought this just happened. 😊

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Glad we on life's journey at the same time, Anne! {{Hugs}}

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Elizabeth de Pancorvo's avatar

Jan, this is a great tribute to Vanessa! Thanks for sharing. 🤗

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth, for always supporting my efforts in sharing stories. Happy New Year! xoxo

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Tonya Riedel's avatar

Always love reading these posts! What a wonderful reminder!

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Elise Lawson's avatar

Oh gracious! I loved this story immensely. What a way to honor someone as special as Vanessa. Jan, thank you for writing and sharing this.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thank YOU for reading & commenting, Elise. It means a lot to me. xoxo

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Vicki Orians's avatar

Today I’ll celebrate the glad tears I shed upon reading your description celebrating the life of a woman I loved also, and the incredible circumstances surrounding all the V’s at this performance! Thank you for sharing!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

She was a great one! xoxo

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Patty Driskill's avatar

Ever since my two great nephews and one great niece grew up, I have missed those elbows and knees jabbing at me like little machete knives as they climbed all over me. I longed to feel those again. On Christmas day, my great niece said she will deliver me a new life to hold. If God leaves me here, I'll once again have elbows and knees jabbing me as she/he climbs once again!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Oh, Patty -- what a great thing to look forward to !!!! Happy New Year!!! xoxo

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Jim Deer's avatar

Thanks for the memories Jan! I’ll always remember this show fondly, most importantly because of the tribute to Vanessa. She was there with us the entire way❤️!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

My pleasure! I'll always remember this show too, Jim... You made it so special!!! xoxo

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Patty Hamilton's avatar

Dearest Jan ! You are a beautiful friend to Vanessa ! Doing something this great in her memory!! Really I feel like you did it for her !! Thanks for sharing this with us!! Love and prayers to you!!❤️🙏

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Hi Patty ~ God lead me to it... Thanks for reading & commenting. I love hearing from you! Have a Happy New Year! xoxo

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Susie Stapleton's avatar

Life itself can be celebrated . Thank you for sharing this .

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Yes, it can -- even in the worst times! Happy New Year, Susie! xoxo

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Debbie Bolduc's avatar

That is a great story! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. ❤️

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Morning, Debbie ~ hope you're having a great day! Thanks for reading my blog. xoxo

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Lynn Headford's avatar

Jan what a wonderful story ❤️I’m sure Vanessa was there applauding 👏your hands

look horrific.How long did they take too heal ? Always love to read your blog. I’m celebrating my sister coming out too join me here on the island tomorrow ,lovely surprise Happy Healthy NewYear 🙏❤️

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Thanks, Lynn! I think V was there too! Have a great time with your sister. Happy New Year! xoxo PS It took about 6 weeks for my hands to heal -- then therapy to re-educate some nerve endings.

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Tonya -- Stoney & Dean had so much fun working on this together. I have to admit I gave them a huge task building that castle. They rose to the occasion & there's never been another set that grand at the theatre. I'm thrilled knowing you enjoy my posts. Love ya! xoxo

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Hi Deloris ~ I've had misty-eyes a couple times this morning remembering things. Thanks for reading my blog. We do all have "Vanessas" we love & miss. xoxo

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