My condolences on your own loss, Olympia. It's heartbreaking at any age, but 48 in this day and age really is very young. My heart goes out to them.I lost my mother this year. I'm decades older than Mao, and the pain is huge. I can't imagine losing one's mother at Mao and Mai's age. This is a true tragedy. And not to be able to get back in time to be with her, as well. My heart burns for her and her family.
I feel so sad I dont know what to write. I read it on twiter and my heart became black, even more that she was on the plane when it happened..How much strength is needed for Mao and her family now...
Very sad. I wouldn't be surprised if she takes the rest of the season off. If it were an Olympic season things would be different; I understood Joannie's motivation to continue when her mother died in Vancouver. After all, the Olympics were the biggest thing she'd been aiming for her whole life. If Mao takes the rest of the season off though, she'll still have lots of time to get back before 2014. In any case, I just hope she does what's best for herself.