24 December 2008

devoid

four years post-injury...

still sucks, pals

6 comments:

  1. Just wanted you to know John that I'm thinking of you and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year! We have been buried in the snow for the past 2 weeks in the Seattle area. It's been the pits because the roads were not being plowed so we were stuck at home. ;o)

    Hang in there John. I'm praying for improvements for you.

    Hugs,
    Pam

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  2. It does suck. But you have come a long way and I am proud of you, you're amazing.

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  3. Oh man, I have been a devote blog follower but a lazy as anything blog poster. I can't even bring myself to update my own.
    You have reminded me a few times of the girl who likes to slip into the conversation how fat they are and sometimes you are just too tired to be like god! You're NOT fat! Now. Let's apply that to John's blog. John. You are NOT fat ok??? haha. Let me try and remember. I think in one blog you were looking into future careers...i forget what program you were looking into...and im too lazy to go look it up, but what I have to say on that subject is that I think you could do anything! Some people are average and have certain skills and they should settle and try to find a job that meets the skills that are capable of. Where you might only be capable of a limited number of skills, you are FAR from average. FAR FAR FAR. I truly believe that you could do anything. You could write a book, you could become a professional blogger, you could become an inspirational speaker, you could set up a multi-national corporation...that...makes stuff. Set your sets high and see how far you fall, I don't think it will be very far. So please keep that in mind. Make that program job your plan B and think about all the possibilities that plan A could be.
    Also I would like to say that you are truly a legend. Its OK to get down on yourself sometimes. I spent Christmas alone in Korea watching chick flicks and eating pizza hut. haha. (not the same thing, i know, just a funny mental picture i was trying to give you) However, I think, maybe, sometimes you fail to realize you greatness. Every time I read you blog I am amazed and sometimes...(like now) speechless at your perseverance and accomplishments. In a way (maybe not in exactly the same way) I know what its like to feel like when facing a new day is very difficult or wondering how you will make it though the next 10 minutes let alone the next hour, day or week.
    I mean, maybe you are much less impressive not on paper but in person. But every time I find myself perusing the J Link I am constantly inspired. I almost feel guilty that I am able to gain so much from reading about your pursuits when I am unable to return the favor.
    When I get to feeling down, I just remember how far i've come. What my problems and worries were before, and where they stand now in comparison. How capable was I in coping then and how capable of coping am I now? The day you didn't think you could make it through has turned into many more days that you have conquered. Even if you feel equally as shitty, take comfort in knowing you might have climbed a few rungs on the ladder out of the mud.

    Just remember, even if you can't see it, you are great. You are inspiring. You a supremely spectacular person.

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  4. Merry Christmas. Sorry its good bad memories but you continuely amaze me with your strength and courage. Hows that for a Christmas present? How about a hug?

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  5. PS Could you post another video of you? I haven't seen you in forever and although hearing about your progress is awesome it'd be great to see you grooving again!

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  6. I don't know what to say, I don't know the answers or the whys? Why were you given this particular mountain(s) to climb?
    I only know that you are climbing them and it is humbling to me and an extreme honor to watch.
    And I'm here to listen.
    Please give my best to Elaine. It was lovely hearing her on Jonathan's show last week. Like you, she is another of my heroes.
    Blessings and prayers for you and for your whole family, Monika, a fan. :)

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