I put a message on what's app re a call but I see your in the rough of it and limited..
I could give my highlights and there were a good few, thing is they all, or some, seemed to have led to my decline with M. E cfs namely early summer . I'm not getting the stability I was but wiith careful pacing I'm a notch or two down from mod severe as apposed to the place it could be. I can't have friends visit now, well 2 did over Christmas for a 5 min hug and present which was amazing. The thing is as we know there's no barometer only how I am with symptoms.
I reached some more stability a few wks ago and 2 wks ago increased activity a little by walking across the yard wha hooo and doing couple more online meetings one which I stayed on for 2.5 hrs gee. So further crash and the nerve head pain and tinnitus has been bad but otherwise I'm stable in the more unstable.
Will I push things again, probably and I've done a big cry out to God with help on that. I have a friend coming to give me a massage next wk (I'm desperate) but I'll let God have the final say on whether I should go ahead. I may get away with it with min speaking. But as we know all. Exertion is a gamble.
What I will say Hal is this past 2 yrs 2 mths home bound has given me an incredible journey with God some might say Mystical. I believe that is what my journey is about spiritual Ascension. Would I have chosen it and dedicated the time and the desperate calling that I have and continue to... Nope... I wouldn't have known it was possible. A large part of me wants to be out in the world playing... And I do it well.. Um too well it seems.
Is healing possible for me? Well so I am told yes. Do I believe it? Some.
It's going to take work and commitment along with the medical medium protocols but I'm in.... Its my chance..
There's always a way, no matter the dark,
My Distress needs to be recycled into something else one day at a time...
None of us are alone in this journey there's millions of us esp with all the long covid people....
My brother Hal. We, those who so love you, are very grateful for the energy you gave us to check in, and tell us of your 2023, and your now. Don’t ever forget for a minute how much you are held in love. I hope that sometimes, you can feel it.
Last year was my move to Catalunya, where I spent the Fall receiving treatment for cancer. Thanks to the beauty and humanity of socialized medicine, I begin 2024 with a slightly reduced body part and a heart much enlarged with gratitude. In an imagined life, you would come for a visit and join me and my concertina for a jam in a local cafe. We can picture it, can’t we?
Hi Hal, I went for a walk by Porchester Castle . It was bitterly cold, cobwebs blown away . Drank coffee in a coffee shop in Wicket harbour . It was dark in the way back and I tripped over , but it was a good fall . Now home safe and sound .
My friend is busy as she is an accountant busy with tax returns at the moment . In February we are going for mud therapy to celebrate and I will help her get her house in order on another day . All good fun things.
Sending you big hugs Hal and hopes that you are going to rally for plenty of new adventures in 2024 . Lots of love to you
Oh Hal, I almost stopped listening because it is hard to listen to sad stories. But I'm glad I listened to it all. I seriously thought that was you talking. I'm sending hugs and love to carry you through to walk down the aisle in June.
Hal, you had an amazing 2023 and brought so much joy to so many people with your music. I hope you don’t regret your busy year too much - you don’t know for sure it precipitated this crash and you’ve made some amazing memories with your family. I hope you’re charging into today’s heroic quest with gratitude and enthusiasm. (And thanks to Cameron who did a really nice job narrating) - Laura aka @arcticcajun
It grieves me greatly to know you are in such severe pain. I will always remember singing in the SI CHOIR under your direction. I especially remember you saying that I reminded you of your aunts: "... all those blonde-haired (Lutheran) women singing in the choir". I am , at 70, in fairly good health. The hilight of 2023 was my husband (finally!) receiving his second hip replacement. Before the surgery, every day was a little worse. Now, every day is a little better and I am so grateful! I believe in reincarnation and have for 52 years. We are here to learn and to teach. You chose a life, this time around in which you could do both and have done so, magnificently. This life is NOT YOUR ONLY ONE. You will again be with ALL your loved ones. Farewell until our next time together. Pamela Midyett
One of the best parts of 2023 was getting to share time with you and getting to know you better. You have been an inspiration in my quest to become a better person. I love you Hal. ❤️
I am sorry to hear of this decline. Sounds hard. Keep bouncing back. What year you had ! Thank you for making the effort to share the highlights and for reminding me of the warm and hopeful feeling I had when my son in law called me to tell me that he was about to ask my daughter Diana to marry him. One of the best moments of my life. The highlight of 2023 for me was the day my son Cody dropped off my new family member, my dog Mille. Cody’s band was on tour and they found Millie abandoned in a parking lot of a hotel in San Antonio. He called me and asked if I could take care of her. I said yes and the band took Millie on tour with them all over the country. She had her own backstage pass. Now she’s a Jersey girl. She’s wonderful. I love her. You never know what life is gonna bring you.
Hi Hal, very sorry for your worsened illness. Do your doctors have any clue why you progressed into severe? Do they suspect the exertion or perhaps other factors? Hope rest brings you much healing.
I am so sorry that you have crashed . Have been wondering about you . Going for a walk with my friend now so will message you later . I am wrapped up and have my wellies on
Oh Hal. I hate hearing things got worse… but hold hope for getting better. And, as we’ve talked about, for finding the better IN the worse? Your description of your year was full of so much life and beauty. In 2023, I spent a month in a cool apartment overlooking the lake in Chicago; I shaved my head; I lost a beloved pet and gained two more; I rode bikes on the towpath; I re-found my meditation practice. Thank you for giving me a chance to think about it, I usually avoid year-end reflection! Somehow it’s easier AFTER the fact. Maybe I’ll think about 2024 when I come quietly visit….
I was impressed with your highlights at 2023 and it made me realize that we don't appreciate the things we have in life. Last year I took a trip to Boston, Rocky River Ohio and Phoenix. I didn't want to go anywhere at the time but talked myself into moving ahead. I'm glad I did. Was it Mark Twain who said it's not the things we do that we regret, it's the things we don't do?
Hi hal
I put a message on what's app re a call but I see your in the rough of it and limited..
I could give my highlights and there were a good few, thing is they all, or some, seemed to have led to my decline with M. E cfs namely early summer . I'm not getting the stability I was but wiith careful pacing I'm a notch or two down from mod severe as apposed to the place it could be. I can't have friends visit now, well 2 did over Christmas for a 5 min hug and present which was amazing. The thing is as we know there's no barometer only how I am with symptoms.
I reached some more stability a few wks ago and 2 wks ago increased activity a little by walking across the yard wha hooo and doing couple more online meetings one which I stayed on for 2.5 hrs gee. So further crash and the nerve head pain and tinnitus has been bad but otherwise I'm stable in the more unstable.
Will I push things again, probably and I've done a big cry out to God with help on that. I have a friend coming to give me a massage next wk (I'm desperate) but I'll let God have the final say on whether I should go ahead. I may get away with it with min speaking. But as we know all. Exertion is a gamble.
What I will say Hal is this past 2 yrs 2 mths home bound has given me an incredible journey with God some might say Mystical. I believe that is what my journey is about spiritual Ascension. Would I have chosen it and dedicated the time and the desperate calling that I have and continue to... Nope... I wouldn't have known it was possible. A large part of me wants to be out in the world playing... And I do it well.. Um too well it seems.
Is healing possible for me? Well so I am told yes. Do I believe it? Some.
It's going to take work and commitment along with the medical medium protocols but I'm in.... Its my chance..
There's always a way, no matter the dark,
My Distress needs to be recycled into something else one day at a time...
None of us are alone in this journey there's millions of us esp with all the long covid people....
Together
Hope
Light
Healing
I love you, Emma. ❤️
My brother Hal. We, those who so love you, are very grateful for the energy you gave us to check in, and tell us of your 2023, and your now. Don’t ever forget for a minute how much you are held in love. I hope that sometimes, you can feel it.
Last year was my move to Catalunya, where I spent the Fall receiving treatment for cancer. Thanks to the beauty and humanity of socialized medicine, I begin 2024 with a slightly reduced body part and a heart much enlarged with gratitude. In an imagined life, you would come for a visit and join me and my concertina for a jam in a local cafe. We can picture it, can’t we?
Sending you love , Hal. Hope you get feeling better soon.
Hi Hal, I went for a walk by Porchester Castle . It was bitterly cold, cobwebs blown away . Drank coffee in a coffee shop in Wicket harbour . It was dark in the way back and I tripped over , but it was a good fall . Now home safe and sound .
My friend is busy as she is an accountant busy with tax returns at the moment . In February we are going for mud therapy to celebrate and I will help her get her house in order on another day . All good fun things.
Sending you big hugs Hal and hopes that you are going to rally for plenty of new adventures in 2024 . Lots of love to you
Sending you love, Hal, filled with admiration & healing vibes! You are terrific.
Oh Hal, I almost stopped listening because it is hard to listen to sad stories. But I'm glad I listened to it all. I seriously thought that was you talking. I'm sending hugs and love to carry you through to walk down the aisle in June.
Hal, you had an amazing 2023 and brought so much joy to so many people with your music. I hope you don’t regret your busy year too much - you don’t know for sure it precipitated this crash and you’ve made some amazing memories with your family. I hope you’re charging into today’s heroic quest with gratitude and enthusiasm. (And thanks to Cameron who did a really nice job narrating) - Laura aka @arcticcajun
Dearest Hal,
It grieves me greatly to know you are in such severe pain. I will always remember singing in the SI CHOIR under your direction. I especially remember you saying that I reminded you of your aunts: "... all those blonde-haired (Lutheran) women singing in the choir". I am , at 70, in fairly good health. The hilight of 2023 was my husband (finally!) receiving his second hip replacement. Before the surgery, every day was a little worse. Now, every day is a little better and I am so grateful! I believe in reincarnation and have for 52 years. We are here to learn and to teach. You chose a life, this time around in which you could do both and have done so, magnificently. This life is NOT YOUR ONLY ONE. You will again be with ALL your loved ones. Farewell until our next time together. Pamela Midyett
Lots of delicate hugs for you. I hope you are staying warm and safe and eating enough to survive. Miss you!
One of the best parts of 2023 was getting to share time with you and getting to know you better. You have been an inspiration in my quest to become a better person. I love you Hal. ❤️
Hi Hal
I am sorry to hear of this decline. Sounds hard. Keep bouncing back. What year you had ! Thank you for making the effort to share the highlights and for reminding me of the warm and hopeful feeling I had when my son in law called me to tell me that he was about to ask my daughter Diana to marry him. One of the best moments of my life. The highlight of 2023 for me was the day my son Cody dropped off my new family member, my dog Mille. Cody’s band was on tour and they found Millie abandoned in a parking lot of a hotel in San Antonio. He called me and asked if I could take care of her. I said yes and the band took Millie on tour with them all over the country. She had her own backstage pass. Now she’s a Jersey girl. She’s wonderful. I love her. You never know what life is gonna bring you.
We're all pulling for you Hal and cheering you on!
Hi Hal, very sorry for your worsened illness. Do your doctors have any clue why you progressed into severe? Do they suspect the exertion or perhaps other factors? Hope rest brings you much healing.
No one knows. It's all a mystery. :(
Hi Hal
I am so sorry that you have crashed . Have been wondering about you . Going for a walk with my friend now so will message you later . I am wrapped up and have my wellies on
Oh Hal. I hate hearing things got worse… but hold hope for getting better. And, as we’ve talked about, for finding the better IN the worse? Your description of your year was full of so much life and beauty. In 2023, I spent a month in a cool apartment overlooking the lake in Chicago; I shaved my head; I lost a beloved pet and gained two more; I rode bikes on the towpath; I re-found my meditation practice. Thank you for giving me a chance to think about it, I usually avoid year-end reflection! Somehow it’s easier AFTER the fact. Maybe I’ll think about 2024 when I come quietly visit….
Thank you for sharing, Kate. I didn’t know about the Chicago trip. Sounds nice. :)
Hi Hal!
I was impressed with your highlights at 2023 and it made me realize that we don't appreciate the things we have in life. Last year I took a trip to Boston, Rocky River Ohio and Phoenix. I didn't want to go anywhere at the time but talked myself into moving ahead. I'm glad I did. Was it Mark Twain who said it's not the things we do that we regret, it's the things we don't do?
Thinking of you,
Karen (Ft. Myers)