Allen, That is an interesting story. What immediately came to mind to ask, if you don't mind, what do you do at this time to help you get back?? Lose the depression?? Is this a time when you concentrate more on your training? Does that help you cope and get through at all? This is what I want to pas...

Rich, What you have gone through and fought for and conquered shows you (as Van Canna says) are a true warrior that soars with the eagle. I believe someone who has "been there" is much more qualified to help one with a similar problem. That's why organizatios like AA are so successful with...

Thank you Jackie, that is a great story. When I went into the hospital I expected to be in there for 4 weeks. The 13 isolation rooms were full and when they showed my wife and I through the wing, I mentioned how young some of the patients were. The nurse told me the average age in the rooms was 25 y...

Thank you Kevin and you are right on about the donor situation. There are three kinds of bone marrow transplants. One is having a donor. This is probably the best for cure since there is fresh marrow, cancer free, put back into the body. There are draw backs, one being, like any transplant there can...

When I was in the hospital, sometime after I had the bone marrow transplant, there was absolutely no sleep. I remember laying there, my mind in complete confusion from all the heavy chemo and other meds. My concentration was zero. I couldn't keep one thing on my mind for more that 5 seconds. That's ...

Rich, Your story should be an inspiration to anyone going through or will be going through the hard times of "coming back". Obviously your strength, determination, has brought you through your ordeal. I understand your relating your training to your recovery.This is exactly the word I want...

I know I have met many of you over the years, please bear with me as I introduce myself to those of you who I have not had the privilege of meeting. I have been "around", training and teaching Uechi-ryu for many years. I am located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. I was diagnosed with multipl...

Hi Rich, What a history!! Thank you for that post. I can see where your physical condition pulled you through. How about your mental toughness?? I know my training made be mentally tough as well and really helped me through the rough times when my body failed me. I will post a few experiences on thi...

Allen, First of all I am giving you my e mail address right now and anyone else who wants it, welcome. It's QFCK14D@PRODIGY.COM Second of all, you of all people I know can contribute to this page. I know you have gone through much and here you are. Please continue, it's people like you who can be ve...

Hi Lori,
Thank you for the welcome!! I will look forward to any input you can give.
My best,
Bill

Evan.
Thank you.We may have met at George's Healing Arts Seminar and/or at summer camp?? Take care
Bill

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Hello Van,
What a pleasure hearing from you my friend. Thank you for the welcome and hope to hear from you. Any input from you is a monster plus. Take care.
Bill

Hi Anthony, Thank you for that. We who have been there know that our martial arts training can really bail us out in more ways than one. I at one point in my life was under extreme pressure working my business. I was close to a nervous breakdown. The Dr. put me on valium. That I couldn't accept. Got...

Hello Allen, Nice to hear from you. I hope you contribute to this page regularly. Art is almost totally retired from his teaching at the school. I teach at the Falmouth dojo mainly for the black belts who need to continue their training. Scott Bowman, san dan, is doing the teaching along with a coup...