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12-31-2006, 12:12 PM
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Prayer Request and Offer... and Happy New Year
2006 proved to be one of the most horrendous years not only for me, but those close to me.
Jacquie, a woman I learned to love with everything I am, went through her own battle with cancer, came through (thanks everyone) and has an excellent prognosis, only to find that her ex-husband and father to her children has throat cancer that is even more life threatening. My own journey has been quite the storm: I finalized the end of my marriage, lost a job in a nasty way, gained another, moved 800 miles (and away from my precious, wonderful daughter), gained and lost a relationship, gained and lost another, and owe scads of people both financially and emotionally... and somehow, I'm still here on the planet. I've found myself with some symptoms of PTSD... no kidding. When some minor thing comes up at work, I panic beyond reason, and it takes hours to get it under control. I've spent many nights up all night pacing just from what turned out to be needless worry, contemplating drastic measures should something terrible happen. Not obsessed thoughts, but passing ones are bad enough. I've had trouble sleeping overall. And yet I'm coming through. Things are turning slowly around. I'm finding myself (thankfully) more compassionate than bitter, and valued by the people I work with and who are in my life. What I'm asking for is not all that much. Just a better year. A peaceful year. A year where most of the surprises are pleasant rather than composed of life-altering trauma. I'm asking for prayer in that regard, and for it to be given for those who have been through both less and more. Regardless of beliefs, we can all use support. And I'm offering the same to all of you. My most sincere wish and prayer is that you all find many things to be joyous about, even in adversity; that you find much to celebrate, even in sadness; and that when the end of 2007 comes around, as it inevitably will, that your blessings and things for which to be thankful outweigh the reasons to be angry and bitter and hurt. Thanks you all for your incredible support through my Year of (insert your favored expletive here) Trials. Happiest of New Years, All!!! Wade
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Wade Worry less about the guitars you want. Play the guitar you have more. The answer will come, and it will not be what you expect. A guitar is a tool, and a friend. But it is not the answer. It is the beginning. Current Guitars: Taylor 716C Modified Voyage-Air VAOM-04 CD: The Bayleys: From The Inside CDBaby Amazon Also available from iTunes 
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12-31-2006, 12:36 PM
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You got it Wade.
You know we are always thinking about you down this way. You should come down and pick with us once in a while. Take you mind off things for a bit. I'm sure me and Agent Bond could entertain you for an evening !
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Rick, the "Bandito of Bling" A few too many !
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12-31-2006, 01:36 PM
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I read a quote somewhere that was attributed to Lance Armstrong. He said something to the effect of:
"Pain may last only a moment, or pain may last a few days, a few weeks or it can last for a long time. But the pain will end at some point, it just has to. However, quitting and giving up, on the other hand, will last an entire lifetime."
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12-31-2006, 02:18 PM
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So sorry to hear it was such a rough year for you, Wade. I will pray that this new year holds blessings and real positive changes for you in all the ways you need. Happy New Year to you and also to the folks here on this forum!
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12-31-2006, 02:46 PM
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Scott 2002 810ce LTD, sitka/cocobolo/koa 307 Big Baby Hofner HF11 (stolen from me, Dec. 2013) Lace Acela (stolen from me, Dec. 2013) Hondo Banjo Epiphone Masterbuilt banjo (stolen from me, Dec. 2013) First Act Dulcimer Oscar Schmidt Silvertone Autoharp La Suprema Ukulele First Act Lap Harp I'll keep buying guitars  , until I find one I know how to play!
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12-31-2006, 03:27 PM
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Hi Wade,
Wishing for you a better year in 2007. May God bless you and may you enjoy a wonderful and happy life in the coming Year of the Boar.
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“Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself” — Miles Davis.
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12-31-2006, 03:28 PM
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This hasn't been a good year for many, and so I offer you and everyone my prayers that 2007 will be better, and second your such prayers wholeheartedly.
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Sandy http://www.sandyandina.com ------------------------- Gramann Rapahannock, 7 Taylors, 4 Martins, 2 Gibsons, 2 V-A, Larrivee Parlour, Gretsch Way Out West, Fender P-J Bass & Mustang, Danelectro U2, Peavey fretless bass, 8 dulcimers, 2 autoharps, 2 banjos, 2 mandolins, 3 ukes I cried because I had no shoes.....but then I realized I won’t get blisters.
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12-31-2006, 03:37 PM
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Gosh, what IS it with 2006?? Wade, you have my prayers and my respect for your ability to cope. It's not unusual for PTSD to rear its ugly head in times of massive trauma and change. It's a normal reaction to abnormal circumstances. It does usually fade as things stabilize.
Linda
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12-31-2006, 04:09 PM
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My list isn't so much to complain... I've seen people here and all over with their own trials - many of which dwarf my own. It is more a retrospective to give thanks for all the support this year has brought, to offer my own wishes for a lighter load not just for me, but for everyone who's had trials and burdens this year that for however long a moment have seemed more than they could take.
For all that has happened, someone told me recently that I seemed more at peace than they've ever seen me. Ironic, huh? You guys are great and have been an incredible gift in my life. Rick, let's do that soon... maybe around the 21st?  Happy New Year!
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Wade Worry less about the guitars you want. Play the guitar you have more. The answer will come, and it will not be what you expect. A guitar is a tool, and a friend. But it is not the answer. It is the beginning. Current Guitars: Taylor 716C Modified Voyage-Air VAOM-04 CD: The Bayleys: From The Inside CDBaby Amazon Also available from iTunes
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12-31-2006, 05:03 PM
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Likewise Wade - last night as we hit 2007, I wasn't as excited as I was in the past due to a year of serious highs and lows - so much has happened, prolonged illness, and especially in the past month, relationships ending, etc. It's been one confusing and strange year also where some days have gone by quick while others seemed an eternity, so I feel you right there friend and I wish you God's blessings for the New Year. A New Year, a new day, a fresh hope for us all.
Soldier on in 2007
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12-31-2006, 05:31 PM
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Sounds like a plan to me. And the Fitstop will be down then also. If that ain't a "jam" I don't know what is.
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12-31-2006, 05:33 PM
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"One small heart, and a great big soul that's driving"
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12-31-2006, 06:01 PM
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I'll pray for you Wade, I can do that a lot better than I can play guitar, my prayer is that we all......when things seem to overwhelm us......find that peace in the center and focus on the big picture. Frank
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