Janis Liebhart

Well, it's me again.  I was on here once before with the help of a good friend who guided me through the process, and I'm back again because she is guiding me through the process once more (if you haven't guessed yet, I am technology challenged).  Before I had posted when I was lucky enough to see Tre Balfour in Atlantic City last June.  Well, I have been very blessed again because recently I got to spend some time with Janis in California.  I know there are some newer fans that might not know her, but to the long time fans, to know her was to adore her.  She is one of those very special people who really are as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  She has had a difficult time of it recently as she had to have back surgery over the holidays to have a very large herniated disc removed.  She was in terrible pain for quite a while.  But, she is doing much better now and is going to physical therapy.  She still has a little way to go but hopefully by the time the warm weather is here to stay she will be 100%.  My hubby and I met her in LA for a long lunch.  For all that she has been through since Christmas, she is looking fantastic.  So many good times and so many wonderful memories to talk about.  She always went out of her way to be nice to the fans.  Before I made this post I asked her if it would be ok to do so.  Below I am quoting what she said in her reply.

 

     "Please tell the fans that I think about them often, and really, really appreciate the fact that they remember me and the rest of the band.  They will always hold a special place in my heart."

 

So, to those of us who have had the privilege of knowing her, this was her message to us.  For those of you who came onboard as fans after she left, if you had known her, you would have loved her too.  And once again thanks to my friend for guiding me through this process so I could post this.

 

                                                                           June

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Permalink Reply by Robin on March 19, 2011 at 7:27pm

Hey June, MY BUDDY, I'm so glad you got this post on here.. I know Janis was glad to see you recently too. We had some fun adventures getting to know her and the old band members. .She will always be special to so many of the fans that know her.

 

You did a great job with the post, practice makes it easier to post here June-keep it up!! Glad to have ya!!

 

Robin :)

Permalink Reply by sharon on March 19, 2011 at 8:30pm
Well done June.Thank you for posting.Many of us are friends on facebook with Janis.Have to say we all love her and miss her terribly.Hope she gets on with the healing process and its not too long a road for her.Post often June xx
Permalink Reply by Robin on March 19, 2011 at 8:33pm

I agree Sharon, she's had a long enough time of it.  She's a special lady that's for sure!!!

Robin in MD :)

Permalink Reply by Dianna Shipman on March 19, 2011 at 10:08pm

Hi June

Although I never seen Janis with Michael in concert

It is the one thing I miss, I have read so many lovely things about Janis over the years an they were always consent she is a lovely lady I really wish I had, had the chance to meet her.

I too have joined her on facebook and though that I had heard of her herniated disc and I am so very pleased it worked out for her and she is doing so well :)

 

And June don't be a stranger here Lady you have so much knowledge about Michael please join in with us

Thanks for the update :)

Love Dianna xxx

Permalink Reply by Kerie VanWinkle on March 19, 2011 at 10:58pm

I agree, Janis is a wonderful person!  I got to meet her a few times over the years and was always so nice.  I truly miss her and the "old" band members, but of course, getting used to the new!  Glad you got to meet up with her recently.

Kerie

Permalink Reply by Kathy Rosario on March 19, 2011 at 11:53pm

Oh June thank you soooo much for letting us know how Janis is doing!!! She was certainly a sweetheart. It BROKE my heart when I found out she had "retired" from the Bolton Band. She was our last original member and oh how sad that day was!! It has been a challenge to not hang on for dear life to the old times but they hold fabulous memories :) It was nice meeting you also at  Universal City Walk!! Hope to "run" into you again some time. Thanks for sharing!!!

Kathy and LAFD Bob 

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Steadman on March 20, 2011 at 1:40am

Thank you so much june for  bringing us news on Janis. I particualrly appreciate this seeign as you say you are not confident on the pc.

 

As Sharon says, some of us are Facebook friends with Janis and have been following her healing process. I can thoroughly sympathise with the pain that she must have been in pre-op.

 

Dont be a sttranger June. post often.

 

Love Jennifer XX

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on March 20, 2011 at 1:55am

Hi June, thank you so much for sharing your meeting with Janis with us! I really hope you’ll start getting more comfortable posting here, because as Kathy R said, I just know you and Robin, along with the other Kathy would have tons of fun stories to share with us all… You nailed it right on the head when you said “to know her is to adore her” about Janis. I’ve never heard anyone even give a hint of saying anything even remotely negative about her. I know she’d had disc problems since about ’03 and I’m glad she finally got it taken care of. She’s glad we remember her? My goodness,she’s unforgettable and  I know she’ll always have a special place in all our hearts. June, my guess is that you might not be on Facebook, if you’re technologically challenged? In any case, I hope someone could take the initiative and wish her a promt recovery from all of us. Thanks again so much for sharing June, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on March 20, 2011 at 4:31am

Hi June,

 

Awesome you got to meet up with janice during your stay in L. A.

 

Wow! Ouch! about her back surgery&I'm glad she was able to have it done though it's a long road of recovery&physical therapy.

 

I've had the opportunity to meet her numerous times throughout the years, especially at the MBC galas. She is a lovely person. She doesn't forget you. She speaks to you always when meeting up with her&she compliments you wen it's due. God bless her.

 

Boltonnut from L. A. CA

Permalink Reply by Anna Mason on March 20, 2011 at 3:11pm

Hi June!

 

Glad to see you post! I'm so happy that you got to meet Janis for lunch. Thanks for letting us know that her recovery is coming along pretty good! She is sorely missed!

 

Love ya, Anna

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