Comments on: Please say a prayer for Carla & Lance Hoffman http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Sat, 25 May 2013 03:49:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: North Face Coat http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-683264 North Face Coat Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:12:35 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-683264 Your blog has truly inspired me, especially the current article. Your blog has truly inspired me, especially the current article.

]]> By: Jason McComb http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-454709 Jason McComb Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:23:24 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-454709 I am Carla's brother. I live in South San Francisco and commute to Orange, CA where the UCI Burn Center is. I just got back from visiting them yesterday, and I am happy to report that they are both out of danger and have begun the hard tasks of rehabilitation from both the smoke inhalation and burns. Burns require daily cleaning and the 'hydrotherapy' is taxing and painful. Carla is able to talk and is walking a little, and we hope that Lance is not far behind. Fortunately, UCI is a top facility and even the nursing staff has decades of burn treatment experience. As far as bad situations go, its the best it can be right now. So, at this time, anything that can be done to keep their morale up is vastly important. I have been out the comic world since high school (I am 42) so any help from the blogsphere would be most appreciated. Anyone know Stan Lee's unlisted phone number? Carla has asked for updates on the following: Secret Invasion Dark Reign (Rain?) Final Crisis Iron Man The two new Thor books with Matt Fraction Man of War God Sized Thor If anyone can email me at jasonmccomb@hotmail.com with news or links on these subjects I would really appreciate it. I fly down again on Saturday and will share any well wishes, news or information that come my way. Thanks everyone for their prayers and support, Jason McComb jasonmccomb@hotmail.com I am Carla’s brother. I live in South San Francisco and commute to Orange, CA where the UCI Burn Center is. I just got back from visiting them yesterday, and I am happy to report that they are both out of danger and have begun the hard tasks of rehabilitation from both the smoke inhalation and burns. Burns require daily cleaning and the ‘hydrotherapy’ is taxing and painful. Carla is able to talk and is walking a little, and we hope that Lance is not far behind.

Fortunately, UCI is a top facility and even the nursing staff has decades of burn treatment experience. As far as bad situations go, its the best it can be right now.

So, at this time, anything that can be done to keep their morale up is vastly important. I have been out the comic world since high school (I am 42) so any help from the blogsphere would be most appreciated. Anyone know Stan Lee’s unlisted phone number?

Carla has asked for updates on the following:

Secret Invasion
Dark Reign (Rain?)
Final Crisis

Iron Man
The two new Thor books with Matt Fraction
Man of War
God Sized Thor

If anyone can email me at jasonmccomb@hotmail.com with news or links on these subjects I would really appreciate it. I fly down again on Saturday and will share any well wishes, news or information that come my way.

Thanks everyone for their prayers and support,

Jason McComb
jasonmccomb@hotmail.com

]]> By: mary beth kerr http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-453201 mary beth kerr Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:44:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-453201 I spoke to Lance's mom (Linda Hoffman) this morning. She is at UCI Medical Center at Lance and Carla's side. They are getting the best care possible. They remain in critical condition. All of our support means the world to the family members. Our prayers and the donations made are a comfort. Linda is my friend and housemate and I admire her strength as she deals with this trying time. Through her I know Lance and Carla and in this blog I have learned even more. Again - THANK YOU ALL for your prayers and positive thoughts. I spoke to Lance’s mom (Linda Hoffman) this morning. She is at UCI Medical Center at Lance and Carla’s side. They are getting the best care possible. They remain in critical condition. All of our support means the world to the family members. Our prayers and the donations made are a comfort. Linda is my friend and housemate and I admire her strength as she deals with this trying time. Through her I know Lance and Carla and in this blog I have learned even more. Again – THANK YOU ALL for your prayers and positive thoughts.

]]> By: Eleanor Deakin http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-453020 Eleanor Deakin Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:03:41 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-453020 I just learned of this and I am shocked and saddened. I know them from when I was married to Lance's friend Jimmy some years back - I will pray for their recovery and ask anyone I know to pray as well. I just learned of this and I am shocked and saddened. I know them from when I was married to Lance’s friend Jimmy some years back – I will pray for their recovery and ask anyone I know to pray as well.

]]> By: Umlaut http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-453018 Umlaut Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:42:52 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-453018 I have known Carla since gradeschool, as she was my close friend throughout. She has an energy about her that is undeniable. Seeing her each week at our local comic book shop, Metro Entertainment, and getting her suggestion for the best stories out there is a highlight of my week. She has, quite literally, been influential in my development of what I call "myself". If you've been touched by Carla or Lance, then you know how I feel about this news. For those who can help, a fund has been set up for them and any contribution will be helpful in rebuilding their lives. Thank you for your considerations. The information follows: The Lance and Carla Burn Fund Santa Barbara Bank and Trust 1483 East Valley Road Montecito, CA 93108-1248 1-888-400-7228 I have known Carla since gradeschool, as she was my close friend throughout. She has an energy about her that is undeniable. Seeing her each week at our local comic book shop, Metro Entertainment, and getting her suggestion for the best stories out there is a highlight of my week. She has, quite literally, been influential in my development of what I call “myself”.
If you’ve been touched by Carla or Lance, then you know how I feel about this news. For those who can help, a fund has been set up for them and any contribution will be helpful in rebuilding their lives. Thank you for your considerations. The information follows:

The Lance and Carla Burn Fund
Santa Barbara Bank and Trust
1483 East Valley Road
Montecito, CA 93108-1248
1-888-400-7228

]]> By: Ryan Claytor http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452996 Ryan Claytor Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:22:06 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452996 I went to elementary school with Lance and Karla worked at "my" comic book store (when I lived in Santa Barbara County). I'm at a loss for words and wish there was something I could do to help. Please, if there is an update on any sort of foundation/collection/list of goods needed, I hope newsarama will post that too. Carla and Lance, if you read this, I'm not sure what I can do but please email if I can help in any way. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Sincerely, Ryan Claytor (...now living in Michigan) I went to elementary school with Lance and Karla worked at “my” comic book store (when I lived in Santa Barbara County). I’m at a loss for words and wish there was something I could do to help. Please, if there is an update on any sort of foundation/collection/list of goods needed, I hope newsarama will post that too.

Carla and Lance, if you read this, I’m not sure what I can do but please email if I can help in any way. I’m so sorry to hear this news.

Sincerely,

Ryan Claytor (…now living in Michigan)

]]> By: Rachel http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452956 Rachel Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:05:16 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452956 Does anyone know if there's a page or account set up for donations yet? Does anyone know if there’s a page or account set up for donations yet?

]]> By: Julius Brown http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452938 Julius Brown Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:57:39 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452938 I am thankful they have both survived and pray that God will ease their pain and speed their healing. I am thankful they have both survived and pray that God will ease their pain and speed their healing.

]]> By: Kevin http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452934 Kevin Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:59:02 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452934 Wow. I'm one of those folks so desensitized to disasters that they don't seem real unless someone I know is effected sometimes. This certainly makes it hit home. My thoughts and prayers to the Hoffmans. Carla makes comic book blog reading and Twittering that much more enjoyable. I hope the couple make it out of this as well as possible. Wow. I’m one of those folks so desensitized to disasters that they don’t seem real unless someone I know is effected sometimes. This certainly makes it hit home. My thoughts and prayers to the Hoffmans. Carla makes comic book blog reading and Twittering that much more enjoyable. I hope the couple make it out of this as well as possible.

]]> By: Martin http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452933 Martin Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:45:42 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452933 Carla's thoughts on all things Marvel are a delight and joy to read. My best wishes and prayers for her and Lance. Carla’s thoughts on all things Marvel are a delight and joy to read. My best wishes and prayers for her and Lance.

]]> By: Cory http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452932 Cory Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:32 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452932 That's horrible. I wish them all the good things in the world to get through this. That’s horrible. I wish them all the good things in the world to get through this.

]]> By: Kali http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452931 Kali Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:19:55 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452931 This is absolutely tragic news. I hope they are under good medical care and pray for their speedy recovery. This is absolutely tragic news. I hope they are under good medical care and pray for their speedy recovery.

]]> By: Jen http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452930 Jen Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:56:21 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452930 Thank you for promising to keep us updated. We can only hope they pull through. Thank you for promising to keep us updated. We can only hope they pull through.

]]> By: dafnap http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452929 dafnap Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:42:29 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452929 Oh god, I hope everything turns out okay. Oh god, I hope everything turns out okay.

]]> By: Matt Maxwell http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452928 Matt Maxwell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:20:35 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452928 Best wishes to Carla and Lance. Hope everything comes out okay. Best wishes to Carla and Lance. Hope everything comes out okay.

]]> By: Erech http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452927 Erech Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:12:19 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452927 Very sad. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for both of them. Very sad. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery for both of them.

]]> By: Jessi http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452926 Jessi Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:49:24 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452926 Thank you for the news, even if it is bad. I've been worried sick. I'm praying for them. Thank you for the news, even if it is bad. I’ve been worried sick. I’m praying for them.

]]> By: K.D. http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452925 K.D. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:39:44 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452925 Thank you so much for publishing this. A few of her online friends (including me) have been searching nonstop for information about what's happened to her. Thank you so much for publishing this. A few of her online friends (including me) have been searching nonstop for information about what’s happened to her.

]]> By: Scott William Foley http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452923 Scott William Foley Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:26:29 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452923 We'll certainly keep the Hoffmans in our prayers and will appreciate any updates you receive. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’ll certainly keep the Hoffmans in our prayers and will appreciate any updates you receive. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

]]> By: Ash http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452919 Ash Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:05:44 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452919 This is awful news. They'll be in my thoughts. This is awful news. They’ll be in my thoughts.

]]> By: Chris Hunter http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452918 Chris Hunter Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:02:48 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452918 My prayers go out to them. Really sorry to hear that this happened to them. My prayers go out to them. Really sorry to hear that this happened to them.

]]> By: david brothers http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/16/please-say-a-prayer-for-carla-and-lance-hoffman/comment-page-1/#comment-452917 david brothers Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:53:34 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=10040#comment-452917 Wow, this really, really sucks. Carla and Lance are good people. Wow, this really, really sucks. Carla and Lance are good people.

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