Readercon, where I apparently won’t be. :(

[leahbobet]

This kind of sucks the worst, but:

I regret to announce I won’t be appearing at Readercon in Burlington, MA, this weekend.

I’m pretty sick, guys. In that “can’t stand up long enough to take a whole shower” and “had to go to the hospital” and “other adults taking whole days off work to caretake me” way. And while it’s getting gradually better, getting on a plane right now would 1) be blatantly irresponsible; 2) worry, badly, the people I love.

I am really sorry to those who were looking forward to spending some time — I was looking forward to spending time with you too! I am snarly at this whole not-doing-that prospect! I just have to focus on getting the body back to doing its job right now. And I promise I’ll make it up to you. And to me.

Originally published at leahbobet. You can comment here or there.

Comments

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

You have all my sympathy. Hang in there.

[gwynnega]

I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you feel better soon.

[rose-lemberg.livejournal.com]

I am sorry you had been this sick. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I've been looking forward to seeing you at Readercon, but there will be other cons.

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

Yeah, likewise. I miss your in-person company.

[cucumberseed.livejournal.com]

Be well, and I will see you next year.

[omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com]

Sad to hear, but glad you're taking care of yourself.

There's a get-well card that I love that says on the outside "Get better at your own pace!" on the inside "because get well soon seems too demanding".

So yeah, that.

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

Okay, I kind of love that.

[tekalynn.livejournal.com]

Get well soon!

[britmandelo.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that - I hope you feel better soon.

[barry-king.livejournal.com]

So sorry. I try to tell myself there's a reason for everything. Hope you find it.

[casacorona.livejournal.com]

yes. Stay home, get better. Go to another convention another time.

[ckd]

I hope you can rest up and feel better.

I might make it up to SFContario again this year, so perhaps I'll see you there?

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

Hopefully, yes. SFContario's on my schedule for this year.

[sovay]

“had to go to the hospital”

Dude, that on its own is sufficient reason not to travel. I am just sorry. Heal swiftly and feel better soon.

[wirewalking.livejournal.com]

Oh poo. Having to cancel plans for sick is the worst. I'll miss you. Get well and I hope to see you next year -- May and/or July!

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you too (I do miss you too). And next year. Yes.

[themachinestops.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Take care of yourself, and hopefully we can meet next year.

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed -- I'm really sorry. I was seriously looking forward to it.

[rosefox]

Thank you so much for taking care of yourself, and for not infecting the convention. Rest up and get better soon.

[rezendi.livejournal.com]

:( Get well soon.

[handful-ofdust.livejournal.com]

I saw the picture on Facebook. Yeah...you need to rest. Get better.

[cathellisen.livejournal.com]

Yeesh, that sounds horrible.

Here's to feeling better soon.

[shewhomust.livejournal.com]

Look after yourself, and take it easy. And I'm glad it's getting (gradually) better - I'd be gladder still without the (gradually), but no pressure.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

I'm so sorry. Feel better very soon.

[moon-custafer.livejournal.com]

Also, "in a city that just flooded and still has some rolling blackouts."

[leahbobet.livejournal.com]

It's been a week, hasn't it? *g*

[sevenravens.livejournal.com]

Sorry to miss you but glad you're taking care of yourself.

[strayfish.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon! That sounds scary :( *hug*

[dsgood.livejournal.com]

Sending wishes for improved health!