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[ 2008-08-19 07:12 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Top of the Mornin to Ya, Most Beloved Ecie and William,
Love, prayers, good vibes and healing energy being sent your way! Each step is a great accomplishment......your love and devotion to Buddha and each other will continue to light your way, ease your pain and allow those of us who are so fortunate to know and love you the opportunity to continue to grow spiritually from the example of both of your courage, compassion, wisdom and patience. Did I mention joy and sense of humor? So important as well! The family is well here...Ashlea is beginning to "show" !!!! The boys are stabilizing........ All our LOVE, Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-08-13 04:26 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Darlin Ecie & William,
Thank you SO MUCH for all your help and spiritual advice for Ashlea. She is doing well & we just had a three day camp-out with her & lots of the wonderful young people she grew up with. It was a wedding celebration; Ash was a beautiful bridesmaid and Angel was here for whole week & Shawn was with us, too. Lots of great music and laughter!!!
It is winter in NZ & mid-summer in MT. We slept out on the trampoline last night & will tonight, too.......... to watch the meteor showers...Rick saw 17 shooting stars last night...I only saw 3, but one was so gorgeous!!! WE LOVE YOU !!!! |
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[ 2008-08-10 03:40 AM ] Ani Desal (anidesal@lamayeshe.com), from Botton
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My great gratitude to you both for sharing your amazing journey! William, you are such a perfect Dharma friend for Ecie, so powerful in your attention, patience, and equanimity! Ecie, you have purified such a mountain of karma, and have persisted in your climb back....a task of no small measure.
I feel blessed that I have been able to share your experiences. I thank you for showing me and others how to live the Dharma in this realm of suffering. I send you both big hugs, and Great Love and keep you in my prayers, Ani Desal |
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[ 2008-08-09 03:45 PM ] Dwight (aMoodMan@Cruzio.com), from Santa Cruz
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| I'm still here too, loves. Ecie, I hope the sharp pain releases you soon. |
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[ 2008-08-05 11:56 PM ]
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Dear Ecie and William,
Such little things can take on so much significance, and that is the simple reality of dharma.
Chonyi Taylor |
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[ 2008-07-28 04:21 AM ] tracy (tracyogini@gmail.com), from seattle
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hello dear ecie and william,
i am still here quietly following along, and i want you to know that i am continually touched and inspired by your strength, courage, and clarity, as well as your remarkable ability to find humor even in the most dire of situations. now that is a talent for survival that is most precious.
i hope to be able to come visit some day.
much love, tracy |
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[ 2008-07-25 12:39 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Six months on and the road is still long.
When you consider the alternative, this is a great outcome.
♥ Gail |
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[ 2008-07-22 06:12 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Darlin Ecie & Family,
Sending oodles of Love and healing energy to you from Montana. Hurray!!!!!you are home at last!!!!!!!!!!!!! Each day will get better and better. All's well here....taking the kids at camp whitewater rafting this week! It's after midnight here & still HOT.....it's my turn to ride the school bus with them.....so a very early start tomorrow.....will write again soon.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooo Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-07-03 08:12 AM ] Sarah (s.southgate@gmail.com), from Amsterdam
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| Hello again! I am amazed to hear about the leg lift. magnificent progress. Today and yesterday spent the day working on the stupa sculpture for our stupa in the making in Emst. we have some webalbums if you have the time or energy to have a look. let me know and I'll send them on to you! love from Windmill Country |
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[ 2008-06-25 06:21 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Darlin Ecie and William,
What incredible, fabulous news.....you're going HOME !! It's been a long hard trip, but the best part is always coming home. We had an amazing trip to see Angel graduate from Yale & a bonus was, she graduated with Paul McCartney! He received an honorary degree in music and Angel was lined up with the other students when she heard a murmuring behind her, it was Paul walking beside the line , so when he was near her she jumped out and shook his hand & they exchanged grins! I've been crazy busy & immediately after school was done, I started working full-time @ a camp for homeless & @ risk kids - my third summer I LOVE IT !! We do super fun and adventurous things with them; overnight backpack trips, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, tie-dying, ceramics, etc.
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[ 2008-06-22 09:51 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Such progress,
Outstanding! |
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[ 2008-06-21 08:44 AM ] Sarah (s.southgate@gmail.com), from Amsterdam
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| Wow I was moved to read about the last few weeks. What a treat with Saka Dawa to experience progress!!! Cheers and Hoorays! sending some dutch courage (ha ha) from amsterdam. gentle hugs, Sarah Sugatt |
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[ 2008-06-21 06:43 AM ] Geoff & Jane Wells (gjw@ihug.co.nz)
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| Relieved to get good news. Hoping fo a successful expulsion. |
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[ 2008-06-12 11:14 AM ] (sgoster@midmaine.com), from Stonington, Maine
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Hi Ecie & William,
Keep those toes wiggling... 2mm to the left, 2 mm to the right, stretch out, close tight, fight fight fight! (hmmm, reminds me of my mother's cheerleading chants...) Lots of Love,
Susan |
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[ 2008-06-12 08:24 AM ] Geoff & Jane Wells (gjw@ihug.c.nz)
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| Prayers still with you Ecie with admiration for your example of dedication and courage.. |
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[ 2008-06-07 04:30 AM ] Dwight (aMoodMan@Cruzio.com)
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Ecie, you are so brave. You too, William, so constant and kind.
You stay always in my heart and thoughts. |
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[ 2008-06-06 10:42 AM ] sandrine, from ivy, france
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few words to send all our thoughts, prayers and love from the other side of the planet....
for all the family... |
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[ 2008-06-03 11:12 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Ecie and family,
You remain as always in my thoughts.
I only hope that if the need ever arises, I can be as strong as you.
Yours in admiration,
Gail |
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[ 2008-06-03 10:19 AM ] sheryl Lydiard (lydiards@spbgroup.co.nz), from Auckland NZ
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Hi Ecie
You are doing so well and have come such a long way in four months. You are an inspiration to us all (as you always are).
Lots of love
Sheryl |
[ 2008-06-02 04:14 AM ] Sarah (s.southgate@gmail.com), from Amsterdam 
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| Dear Ecie and family, Sarah from Holland here again. You continue to be in my prayers and in the mindstream here. June 3 is Medicine Buddha Puja and I will make an extra dedication for you all. Although we have never met or even spoken I follow your progress and marvel at how remarkable your journey is. blessings, Sarah Sugatt |
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[ 2008-06-01 09:22 PM ] Rowena & Carole (rowenaprice@yahoo.co.uk), from Edinburgh
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Hi Ecie,
We've been off line for a week, down in Nottingham receiving teachings from HHDL (amazing!!) and such alot has happened with you in this time....can't keep our eye off you for minute eh!!!
So good that the pain levels are now manageable and I'm sure with all your courage and determination (and all the prayers engulfing you) the foot will work out.
As ever you are SUCH an inspiration.... we often find ourselves Ecie quoting. Actually it happend at the recent teachings....we could only get sits at the back of a very large arena, so many distractions and Carole turned round and said "see we should listen to Ecie when she told us to always get as close to the front as possible, because there are too many distractions from the teachings near the back". Not earth shattering, but wise words we forgot to take heed of!!!!!!
We hold you in our hearts and wish we were in NZ so we could visit you.
Heaps of love from Bonny Scotland
Your seedlings
Rowena & Carole xxx |
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[ 2008-05-29 12:39 PM ] Susan (sgoster@midmaine.com), from Stonington, Maine
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Ecie - I'm so glad to hear you are moving again and no pain!!!! I am confident that leg will regain its nerve supply if you have the sensation now. I just want to tell you love is still flowing from Maine to NZ ...and that I finally finished 110 Vajracutter sutra recitations dedicated to your recovery, as Lama Zopa requested. The benefit must be mine, though, because the words keep resounding in my head. I hope you are back in the pool soon, and that you can resume weekends home and .....then return home for good! Lots of Love,
susan |
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[ 2008-05-22 08:35 PM ] Dolma (dolmabeck@hotmail.com), from Eudlo, Qld. Australia.
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Dear Ecie, Even though I dont know you...hi..stay strong....i know your 2 lovely sons...Loz did some beautiful `Meditation` cds I market for Chenrezig...and Tenz did the processing of many of our Meditation Cds...Id be happy to send you some...by Loz, and or Ven Antonio...and our dear Lama, GTT...Loz one is a corker...or 2 really, one for kids and one for young people...only as Loz could do...maybe his boy would like one? please send my love to both of them...and love to you ...warm regards, Dolma Beck.
just send me your address, if youd like some Meditation cds.... |
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[ 2008-05-21 11:42 AM ] ani dianne
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Dearest Ecie and William .. all my prayers are with you .. Ecie, you need that foot to kick butt ! May all Rinpoche's wishes for you arise as swiftly as possible, without obstacle ...
Much love
ani dianne |
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[ 2008-05-11 06:02 PM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua
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Dear Ecie & William
Unfortunately I didn't manage to visit Ecie when I was in Auckland last week, so it was great to read just now that you've been home for the weekend, Ecie. And it was good to see you, William, last week. Love & best wishes Katharine |
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[ 2008-05-11 02:24 PM ] tracy (tracyogini@gmail.com), from seattle
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hey! i remember that motorcycle. ecie took me for a ride on it. when i was 5 or something (and she was 22?). the tires slid on the gravel when we went around the first corner and the bike went down and i skinned my knee a little. i don't remember if i cried or not. but i do remember walking home. that was enough of the motorcycle for me, thank you very much! i have never really felt comfortable on a bike since. ha!
love and kisses, tracy |
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[ 2008-05-11 08:18 AM ] (sgostertag@hypernet.com), from Stonington, Maine
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Dear Ecie & William,
I must have clicked something wrong a minute ago. Just wanting to tell you again I think of you & pray for your successful recovery every day and I REJOICE that you have finally had a weekend at home. I can only imagine the resistance to returning to the rehab center - but William is right, about it being a 'job' now and you should do it like a job and then relax. Hmmm, now if only I could follow my own advice! It is spring here, finally tiny leaves appearing on the trees, and getting fuller from morning to evening. I spent the day trying to figure out how to enlarge the garden AND put up enough of a fence to keep the deer from eating everything I plant. The greenhouse is filling up fast, and the tender tomatoes & squash are overflowing the grow lights in the house. Amazing how fast these plant move.
Lots of love, prayers, & wishes for a rapid return to home base,
Susan |
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[ 2008-05-10 11:29 PM ] Kirsten Bayes (kirsten@bayes.org.uk)
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Dear Ecie
Sorry to hear of your accident but also heartened to hear of the progress being made!
I will be thinking of you!
Best wishes
Kirsten (from absfg) |
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[ 2008-05-10 11:48 AM ] fredrock (fkepler@att.net), from Portland
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Dear ecie,
I'm inspired by your strength, equanimity, determination and grace under the worst sort of pressure. In short: You totally rock!
Love, prayers and best wishes,
Fred (abfsg)
ps - Same goes for you, William, but this is about ecie. |
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[ 2008-05-08 02:38 AM ] Dale Tilson (daletx@newsguy.com), from Austin, Texas
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Ecie, I was so sorry to hear about your accident. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Dale
(another of wm's online weirdo friends at absfg) |
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[ 2008-05-08 12:28 AM ] Pete Watters (pete@absfg.com), from Phoenix, Arizona
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| Wishing both of you strength and peace. William, you can tell Ecie for me that the American election is indeed just a dream. |
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[ 2008-05-08 12:21 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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OOPS! Sorry about that. Pressed enter when I should have pressed tab!
I have just finished reading the latest blog entry and may I say I am so impressed with the strength and courage Ecie has shown throughout her recovery. I would imagine it would totally rock one's self-confidence to go through such a massive trauma as this. I have found her progress and effort very inspirational and think of it often when feeling a bit sorry for myself over minor things. Puts it all in perspective for me.
I am so pleased the visit home was such a positive thing for you all, even if totally draining.
Yours in admiration,
Gail |
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[ 2008-05-07 08:54 PM ] Jerry (jwarwick@shiningskills.co.uk), from Sidcup, England
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Ecie,
here from absfg having just looked at the pictures and read William's blog.
Your progress is a testament to your courage and strength (and of course to the work of the orthopods and others). And your faith is an encouragement to the rest of us.
Best wishes for your return to full function. |
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[ 2008-05-07 02:47 PM ] Sanford Manley (manley20@bellsouth.net), from West Palm Beach, FL
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Ecie,
You don't know me but I have known William
for a number of years and in as much as he
has been an inspiration to me, I am sure you
have been an inspiration to him.
I am horrified at your ordeal, pleased that you
have made such progress, and hopeful that you
will get past all this.
My prayers, hopes, and thoughts are with you.
Sanford |
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[ 2008-05-07 03:20 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie William & Beautiful Family,
Greetings from springtime in the Rocky Mountains....Rick took off for work on his motorcycle in a gossamer shower of rain. When I let my precious 33 year old horse, Cobalt, out of the corral he galloped gaily all the way to the other horses grazing in the far pasture, where we have had a herd of elk visiting in their springtime ritual of enjoying the fresh grass through the night & then slipping back into the trees & across the river at first light.
Perseverance furthers! Praying that the head orthopod will schedule your hip surgery before his holiday!! Did you get to visit HOME yet?? If not, it will be soon!!! All our Love,
Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-05-03 03:20 AM ] gaily (h2olotustemple@yahoo.com), from USA
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Ecie-la!!!! William....!!! Joseph!!! Kuzuzangpo-la!!!
Love from everywhere surrounds and envelopes you in myriad forms!
There is a physical therapy pool which could be available in NZ for Ecie for her recovery...
www.hydroworx.com
love love love love.....gaily |
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[ 2008-04-30 04:32 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Oh Ecie Darlin,
I'm so sorry your hip is not cooperating quite yet & it must be so hard to have come this far & have another setback. But this too shall pass. I am praying very hard for you & shall do tonglin. We all love you soooooooo very much and pray for your complete recovery asap!! We are one with you in Spirit,
Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-04-28 01:42 PM ]
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William, I think you need our love and prayers even more now the long rehab haul has started. Could we have some pics of Ecie walking? Or in the wheelchair? What a blessing to live in a country where a crushed body can be repaired, even if imperfectly.
Chonyi |
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[ 2008-04-23 07:02 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Rehab...and now the fun begins!
Good luck with this new phase. Keep your spirits up.
Thinking of you all,
Gail |
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[ 2008-04-21 04:54 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Ecie & William,
How utterly fantastic.....you are walking!!!!!! AND your hip seems to be holding steady. William, it would be fun if you could film Ecie walking in her contraption & put it on UTube!! As far as moving to Rehab, I'm sure you have really bonded with the dedicated nurses who have helped so much..................BUT you will now get the opportunity to connect with a whole new group of amazing healers AND you will be progressing towards new heights in your recovery process and closer to HOME. So much Love & prayers sent to you daily, Namaste, Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-04-17 11:23 AM ] Chonyi Taylor (dstaylor@tpg.com.au)
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| Standing up, hey? What an improvement Ecie. I have been following the blog and rejoicing at every small step. So many more to be taken bit by bit. Am at Chenrezig institute this week and miss Tenzin's presence which means I think of you often. Love and prayers, Chonyi |
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[ 2008-04-15 12:18 AM ] Heather (davz@xtra.co.nz), from next door
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H Guys
I''m always keeping up with Williams updates even though I don't chat all the time to him, William and Jo have a routine which doesn't give them much time around Pare. But it's just as well because I'm asked frequently how you are doing and the neighbours want answers. I will be coming to the hospital on a regular basis for the next 5-6 weeks, so I would love to pop up and see you, even if it's just for a few minutes. I'll check with William if it's ok. Love to see you, keep your spirits up. Heather. |
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[ 2008-04-10 05:32 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie and William'
Pleases accept my apology for my frustration yesterday.
We are so grateful and thankful for your continued recovery! In no time you will be in rehab & then HOME. What wonderful excursions......museums are so fun to visit.........I went to two while I was visiting Angel @ Yale - the Peabody with dinosaurs and The British Art Museum. I went to classes with Angel & one was on the history of Buddhism & the Dalai Lamas. We got to examine sacred scriptures,handmade by Monks & dusted with arsenic to keep the bugs away.
Over 7500 Montananans came to hear Barack Ombama speak here Saturday morning. He is AWESOME .....really feels very honest, intelligent, balanced and he's got common sense. Send prayers to protect and bless him and his family. xxxxx0000 |
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[ 2008-04-09 06:40 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Rats!
The image verification failed again after I had typed the whole box full for a second time! It is quite late & I will try again in the morning....it could be our computer because it has been sick for weeks.........I LOVE YOU & hope this works!!!!! |
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[ 2008-04-09 01:01 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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I just did the Myers-Briggs typology test...very interesting results. It seemed to sum me up fairly well I thought!!!
In a way, I am pleased that the reports are only coming once a week now. At least this means that things have stabilised for you all.
Wishing you all the very best, as always,
Gail |
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[ 2008-04-01 05:23 AM ] Holly (h_francis45@hotmail.com), from Cairo
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Hi Ecie and William.
I am so pleased to hear about all the progress you have made lately. I have been thinking about you a lot since Joseph let me know, and have just read the complete diary of the last two months plus. Our lovely cat, Momo (who is as big as a tiger cub) has kept me company while I read and it reminded me of all the lovely times we had at your place, with your lovely animals, fresh air and sunshine. I'm glad Joseph is there to look after you - and not surprised to hear that the nurses are inquiring about his marriage prospects :) Keep up all those disco arm exercises! Can hear the call to prayer from my house so it will help remind me to say my own version for you. Lots of love, Holly. |
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[ 2008-03-31 12:03 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Thank you for posting the link for the inspirational story.
I have bookmarked it directly below my link to your blog.
I send you continued best wishes,
take care Ecie and your family,
Gail |
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[ 2008-03-29 04:23 AM ] Dwight (aMoodMan@Cruzio.com), from Santa Cruz
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You slip toward Autumn there, and we are well into Spring here in Santa Cruz. Tulips are finished, plum trees too, but the crabapples are fantastic; little white skirts with pink trim. The apple tree in our front yard is just opening its first buds. Soon we will be into the time of "Flower Snow", our walk covered in a white blanket of petals. And then, in early Summer, the apples!
May we each see many more turnings of the planet, greeting the dawn joyfully, with a smile born of wisdom, compassion and deep knowledge, understanding the flow, sitting undisturbed. That place.
Heal, Ecie, and grow strong again. I send my love to you, William, embracing your patience and endurance. Care for yourself too.
Also, please don’t get this whole thing started again with some foolish wheelchair stunt! |
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[ 2008-03-25 09:26 AM ] Julie Gee (pacifiery@yahoo.com), from Boston, MA
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Dear Ecie,
I read about you in the FPMT newsletter and wanted to send you lots of love and healing energy and mantras to assist you in making a full recovery. Thank you for all you do for the FPMT!
Julie |
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[ 2008-03-23 02:11 PM ] Danuta (Danuta@ts.co.nz), from Motueka
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Dear Ecie and William.
I rejoice with you at your progress. Many thanks to William for the blog, which is a tool with many uses: information, consolation, teaching, wisdom and humour. I am from Chandrakirti, Ecie. We watched your pilgrimage film to Tibet together. Lozang gives me sometimes updates as well.
On Wednesday we held a vigil for the Tibetans, which are incarcerated or have died over the last week. Lozang and Kahla came to Motueka and supported our vigil there. There were so many cars tooting for a 'Free Tibet" or motorists giving us salutory signs. Lozang stood on a fence pole holding a bamboo pole with prayerflags, as the rest were waving 'Free Tibet" placards.
I pray every day for you to Lord Medicine Buddha that you may become well again, and be the tower of strength once more for your family and many others. With love from Danuta Glendenning, husband Duncan and boarder Connie. |
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[ 2008-03-20 04:45 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie and William,
Fondest prayers to you everyday.......I'm so happy you are enjoying the end of summer. it must be so beautiful in the park..we are towards the end of winter.............LOTS of snow this winter & lots of mud & still snow now.........but where the ground is showing, the spring grass is just visible to the great delight of the horses. I am going to spend my spring break with Angel at Yale! We will also go into the Big Apple on March 27th to see my dear friend, Sunny's son, Shaneca, opening night of his own play at the Living Theater...............quite a change of scene from Montana!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooo Feather |
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[ 2008-03-19 05:16 PM ] Jutta Kanuka (poppymoonlight@gmail.com), from Wellington
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dearest ecie,
after my holidays in the wopwops i have just clicked back into the amazing reports from your wonderful man of your progress - you are a mighty role model in so many ways!!! i send you and your family heartfelt wishes of continuous healing, joy, love and peace!!!
Love and Blessings and a big 'careful' hug
jutta |
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[ 2008-03-18 09:34 PM ] Frank Brock (frankbrock@runbox.com), from Sydney
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Dearest Ecie,
I have been following your amazing progress from day one, you are one tough lady....all my prayers and best wishes, be strong my dear friend.
Frank |
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[ 2008-03-14 02:16 PM ] Eloise McAllister (eembastrop@pobox.com)
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| Ecie, I'm a total dinosaur on the internet, and I've tried a couple of times to send maessages. Don't even know if this will go through. I've been praying for you and think about you constantly. Know that this old american friend loves you. No, change that... this old Dharma friend loves you. get well and keep on keeping on....Elo |
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[ 2008-03-14 11:52 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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So pleased things are going well.
Loving thoughts to you all,
Gail |
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[ 2008-03-13 01:23 PM ] Susan (sgostertag@hypernet.com), from Stonington, Maines
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Hi Ecie, William and All,
Just checking in and wanting to report REJOICING at your steady progress, and the amazing benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra. I am so happy that you had a chance to completely exit the hospital, if for only a short time, to breathe fresh air and see the trees & leaves. I pray daily for a time of re-union and all the results Lama Zopa has requested. Lots of love to you all,
Susan |
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[ 2008-03-11 06:25 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Oh Joyous Ones!
We are so happy for your fabulous progress AND that you got to go hang out in a park! William, thank you for explaining the doc,s technique on pain management........i was immediately seeing how it could also be used for emotional pain and stuckness........i'll try it out with myself! On Saturday, i was asked to be a speaker @ a gathering to celebrate international women's day. i was asked to speak about women in art..........but i broadened the topic to life as art, we all have artistic license to create our world & the women & men who inspire me. I spoke about you, your courage & your service to the world. Ecie, I love you so & am sssssssssoooooooooooo happy for your recovery. xxxxxxxxoooooxxxxxxxxx
feather |
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[ 2008-03-10 08:41 AM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua
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Dear William & Ecie
Great accounts of progress - a big cheer and love from the sideline! Katharine |
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[ 2008-03-10 04:16 AM ] Tara Liberation Study Group (taraliberation@yahoomail.co.uk), from Helsinki, Finland
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Dear Ecie,
What a relief to hear you have survived the terrible accident and that you are making progress every day!
The person writing this messages is Eeva and we met in the pilgrimage to Tibet 2002. We now have a little fpmt study group in Finland, Helsinki and we recited the Diamond Cutter Sutra for your quick recovery.
We wish you full recovery, painless days and nights and of course - quick journey to Enlightenment! |
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[ 2008-03-09 09:25 AM ] Ani Desal (anidesal@kurukulla.org), from Boston US
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Dearest Ecie and Family,
I continue to rejoice in the amazing feats all of you are accomplishing. You are so inspiring to everyone. I feel so fortunate to have met you and know you personally. And I have had people tell me from other places in the world that they have learned about you, been inspired by your courage and patience and have done prayers, and these people are not people that I have known previously or notified personally. There is such a Dharma network around the world that it brings great joy to the hearts of us all, and the world is not such a dis-jointed and scary place-the love connects us all. You have shown us a way to be connected as one, to share and help each other. Thank you. Love, Love, Love, Ani Desal |
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[ 2008-03-08 03:44 PM ] sandy goh` (btan@xtra.co.nz), from auckland
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Hi Ecie,
I am Sandy.I am the last person to get to know about your accident.Sorry to come so late my apology.
We did 6 times 21 Tara prayer for you this morning at Mt Eden temple.Hope you progress day by day.Keep doing your prayer daily do not stop.
All my love and prayers.
Sandy |
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[ 2008-03-08 11:49 AM ] Alexandra (Potala Hospice) (drolkar2001@yahoo.es), from Madrid
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| Hello my dear Ecie¡ I was so sad when Knew about the accident, I have been thinking a lot on you, following the news from your husband...and little by little so happy with your recovering...you are so wonderfull, so powerfull. It has been all the love, all the kind you have on you that has made possible the miracle...I want to thanks your husband for chare the miracle with all of us...your Dharma brothers. Many kisses and a lot of light for you and your family. Alex |
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[ 2008-03-08 10:31 AM ] Paul Stevenson (PFStevenson32@gmail.com), from Chantilly, VA
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| To Ecie, About 3 years ago, my mother-in-law had two massive strokes. The second was on the helicopter life-flight to the local trauma center. A priest there gave her last rights. She was a vegetable for about 2 months. To make a long story Positive, within a year, she was bakc to 75% of her old cranky self and is now 99% of her grumpy old self. Oddly, about the only thing that changed was that she lost her sense of taste. (Bite my own tongue here...) Best wishes to you and yours!!! Paul Stevenson, a student of LZR. |
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[ 2008-03-08 09:56 AM ] Shasta and Angelica (shastawallace@gmail.com), from Vajrapaniland
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Ecie and Family,
We are so happy to hear that Ecie is recovering! Thank you for doing the blog. It is wondeful to see the power of prayer. Love, Shasta and Angelica |
[ 2008-03-08 05:23 AM ] Oma Darlene Ford (omdar@starstream.net), from Lincoln,CA
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Hello Wonderfulest,
Finally got to see the DVD Mystic Tibet. This is the one by Christina about our trip to Tibet. It was so inspiring! I can hardly wait for us to go on another trip. There is an international meeting in France next year so get well soon.
Oh, I took a level 1 Reiki class last weekend. Does anyone there do Reiki?
Super great that you are getting out of the room.
Big Love,
Oma Darlene Ford |
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[ 2008-03-07 08:14 PM ] Pek (chpek@yahoo.com), from Kuala Lumpur
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Dear Ecie,
I am very happy to hear about your progress. I pray that you will hold on to your guru devotion and your faith in the Dharma.
Om Mani Padme Hum.
with love & prayers,
Pek
LDC, KL, Malaysia |
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[ 2008-03-06 06:25 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie, William & Jo,
Fantastically wonderful progress...Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We liked the "pod" jokes, too.
LOVE, HUGS, BLISS, JOY
Namaste,
Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-03-05 10:49 AM ] Geoof & Jane wells (gjw@ihug.co.nz)
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Have been following your progress with daily recollection and prayer..
Love and continuing best wishes to you and yours.
Geoff & Jane Wells |
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[ 2008-03-05 08:37 AM ] Geoff & Felicity (rashbrooke@xtra.co.nz)
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Dear Ecie & William and family
We've been following progress (in both senses of the word) more or less daily but belatedly have realised that have only been sending thought messages through the aether ... but our thoughts have been very much with you, and all our love
Geoff & Felicity |
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[ 2008-03-05 08:27 AM ] Ravi (raviselva@maxnet.co.nz), from Auckland
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Dear Ecie
Great to see the progress you are making. I prayi for your speedy recovery everytime I think of you and Amitabha. Will come and visit you one of these days.
To the family , Thanks for these updates and you all are doing a great job.
May God give all of you lot of strength and courage to go through this period.
With lots of love. Ravi |
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[ 2008-03-03 08:26 PM ] Jan & Gail (janga@es.co.nz), from Napier
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Kia Ora Ecie, William, Jo,
wonderful to read the latest info about your recovery Ecie, and we send you lots of good wishes for the next stage. You are strong and focused, and you have such superb support in your loving men.
Love to you all
Jan and Gail |
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[ 2008-03-03 07:45 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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Thank you for continuing the updates, even though time is at a premium.
It was wonderful to read about your 'jaunt' around the hospital. As they say, a change is as good...well, a change is good!
Take care all,
Gail |
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[ 2008-02-29 04:46 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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oops, I keep forgetting that if I try and indent after the greeting that it closes my letter.........how grand that you got to go on a promenade of the hospital yesterday.! ...what a wonderful suggestion by one of your friends to go see the newborn babies when you are able........it is awe inspiring to be in the presence of pure, perfect Buddha babies.........
So, so, much LOVE to you both today.........you are both such an inspiration to Rick and I and your loving friends, family and associates...........our prayers are continually streaming to you as we also send prayers to relieve suffering and bring peace and joy to all sentient beings........we will pray for you with the sacred pipes in the sweat lodge ceremony on Saturday.
Peace, LOVE, joy, good humor, healing and patience,
Love,
Feather |
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[ 2008-02-29 04:31 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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| Dearest Ecie and William, |
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[ 2008-02-26 01:06 PM ] Terry Ladner (terrylee108@verizon.net), from Northern Virginia/Washington DC area
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Dear Ecie,
I love you. So many people are praying for you to get better. You have been such a huge, incredibly big help to so many sentient beings for so long,... and so now all of us are pouring our love and prayers your way. All our love to you and your family and caretakers. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO times infinite...
LOVE ALWAYS,
Terry Ladner and all of us at FPMT Guhyasamaja Ctr in America. |
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[ 2008-02-26 08:27 AM ] Toby Rhodes (tobylyn02@yahoo.com), from Los Angeles
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My Dear Ecie,
I just found out what happened to you and wanted to add my big wishes for a quick recovery. I am sending my daily prayers along with the huge chorus of others coming from around the world that you and William and your whole family are sustained by waves of love and clouds of miraculous Dakinis.
I love you and know you have great powers of recovery and we will see soon working for the benefit af all sentient beings.
LOve and kisses... Toby |
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[ 2008-02-26 04:45 AM ] annie-la (ann_patrice_49@embarqmail.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA
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| William, is there a nursery for newborns with a glass ovservation area in Ecie's health center? THAT part of the hospital generally makes makes a really nice goal. When Ecie is a little sturdier, you can take her to the pediatrics ward, but she can't play yet--except in her mind. Much love, A.-la |
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[ 2008-02-24 09:11 PM ] Chris (chris@familiesintransition.co.nz), from Auckland, south
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Dear William, Ecie and loving family
Nice to see you the other day Ecie-la along with your caring and compassionate Bodhisattva son Joesph, and to be able to reflect on how awesome it has been, despite this suffering far worse than most of us can even imagine, unfathomable, more terrible that you have had to bear with this flowering of past karmic causes.
How amazing it is that so many people are connected to you, through this blog and that we are praying and spreading the dharma as well as wishing you a rapid flourishing health from the four corners of the world, as the maori say, Nga Hau E Wha.
It was lovely to see you sister. You are doing very well thanks to the love of your family, your extended family and because as you said, you are in your guru's heart. And he has written you so.
I dedicate all this love, this compassion and all this goodwill to all sentient beings. May they be free from suffering, all of it, and from the effects of samsaric life.
See you soon and rest in the firm knowledge all is well at Amitabha and all the people who read this will support us in ensuring it is so.
Arohatinonui, Love and peace
Chris Destrieux
Chair
Amitabha Hospice Service Trust. |
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[ 2008-02-24 09:05 PM ] Chris (chris@familiesintransition.co.nz), from Auckland
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[ 2008-02-22 11:30 AM ] Barbara Ujvary, Kala's Mother
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To all the Hursthouse family
Dear Ecie, wishing you a full recovery even if it is slow I am glad to know that your healing progress is going so well. I am humbled for the love, healing light and prayers sent to you from around the world. Hope to meet such an extraordinary and full of strength person, so we can spend some time together along with Kala and Lozang. Peace and positive energy to you.
Dear William, it's fascinating to read your daily reports from which ones we are learning so much. Thank you for the beautiful wooden box sent via Kala , and special thanks for the lovely opened arms you and Ecie received Kala at your home; also it is moving to know all the care and support given by Jo.
Love and positive healing vibes, Barbara. |
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[ 2008-02-22 07:40 AM ] Aurelia (aureliaone@mac.com)
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Dear Ecie,
I don't know you but got the vajra cutter sutra from my LYWA newsletter and have been reciting it for you pretty much daily as well as monitoring your progress. Today I was inspired by Lama Yeshe's quote about the mind and want to share something my mother did.
A few years back she slipped on a patch of ice and badly shattered her shoulder - socket included. What followed were surgeries, nails, plates, I don't need to tell you :) and the diagnosis that she would never be able to move her arm upwards beyond a 45 degree angle. (Just try to comb your hair that way!) Should she succeed to raise it shoulder height at 70 years old she would be considered a miracle. Bravely screaming her way through countless hours of physical therapy she achieved that 90 degree angle after 4 months. (Combing your hair gets doable) Considered medical miracle she happily kept to her daily routine of prayer, meditation and physical exercises, improving to about 120 degrees where she reached a plateau. (Combing your hair is a breeze) Then, maybe 6 months later she calls me excitedly - the following are her words: "This morning I had an epiphany while doing my practice. I realized the problem was not my shoulder but my mind. I allowed the doctors to condition me to believe I could never fully raise my arm and today I thought, well, if the problem was my arm, according to them I could barely raise it at all so that can't be it. Therefore the problem must be my mind and in that case I CAN do something about it. And with this realization I simply raised my arm above my head..."
Needless to say my mom is a very stubborn person and a sincere practitioner - happily using her arm to the fullest...
May your recovery continue to be swift - I look forward to a picture of you sitting cross-legged :) - aurelia |
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[ 2008-02-21 07:45 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie & William,
Continuous heartfelt prayers for strength, healing, peace and unconditional love streaming to you across the world on this beautiful full moon night. Namaste, Feather & Rick |
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[ 2008-02-21 11:13 AM ]
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On this Buddha Day when merit is much multiplied, I am happy to have made a donation to Amitabha Hospice (thanks for the donation information on the Hospice website -- makes it easy!).
May the Hospice be stable and harmonious. May its activities flourish and be of immense benefit to those it cares for, their families and to all the volunteers who make it possible. And especially, I dedicate whatever merit there is in this small action to Ecie's complete recovery, that she may be free of mental suffering, that she may continue to receive all the care and expert intervention she needs and that this experience may be nothing less than a cause for swift enlightenment for her, for her family and for all those people around the world whose prayers and practices are being dedicated to the same goal. |
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[ 2008-02-21 01:50 AM ] char (charfanning@hotmail.com), from virginai
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William and Ecie,
William thank you so much for keeping us informed about our beloved Ecie. Your update is the first thing I check every morning. My prayers every single day and sometimes every minute. The Doctors do not know Lama Yeshe, nor Ecie's mind as well.
I just visualize and feel prayers rising from the entire world for quick recovery and as minimal distress as possible.
Love Lhundub Chonyi |
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[ 2008-02-20 10:56 AM ] Vivienne Manning (Vivienne.Manning@wdhb.org.nz), from Whanganui
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Dear Ecie and William and family,
Thinking of you with much love . Vivienne. |
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[ 2008-02-20 10:56 AM ] Vivienne Manning (Vivienne.Manning@wdhb.org.nz), from Whanganui
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Dear Ecie and William and family,
Thinking of you with much love . Vivienne. |
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[ 2008-02-20 02:03 AM ] paloma (coordinacionnagarjuna@ono.com), from Valencia
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Dear Ercie and family,
We are very sorry for the accident and the difficulties you are facing and very happy for the good news of her slow recovery. Nagarjuna Valencia students have recited till now at least 150 Vajra Cutter. It is great to offer your this support and it is great that even in bed your life is meaningful helping us to accumulate merits.
Much love from all the students
Ani Paloma |
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[ 2008-02-19 08:28 AM ] Hofmanns (gail@hotmail.com), from Auckland
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Dear William and Ecie
We have caught with your news just recently. Heartfelt positive thoughts and wishes to Ecie and to all. Great to read of the progress so far and to know that mind and body are working so well in the recovery process. Our love to you all.
Stephen and Gail |
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[ 2008-02-18 10:42 PM ] Chui Yin Ho (cycetrust@yahoo.com)
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| I pray for you and hope you get better soon. Hope your recovery is going well. |
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[ 2008-02-18 07:15 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA
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Dearest Ecie & William,
I prayed for you yesterday from a beautiful, wild hot springs on the Lochsa River. A hot waterfall cascades down the mountain into the pool. A young female moose was calmly grazing on moss just forty feet upstream as the moon emerged from the clouds. May rainbows of pure love, peace, comfort and healing energy surround you both.
Namaste, Feather |
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[ 2008-02-18 08:15 AM ] Ned Custy (tycuson@earthlink.net), from San Diego
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Dear William,
Thanks for your hope-inspiring and poetic reports about Ecie's progress. Moreover, thanks for the loving care you're giving to my big sister. Give Ecie my love.
Ned |
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[ 2008-02-17 06:12 PM ] Jutta (poppymoonlight@gmail.com), from Wellington
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Dear Ecie and William,
i am humbled to tears by the love between you two, that is pooring out of your words William!!!
I am still checking on your reports with little gaps as i am travelling yet again with my little camper.
I just want to share a little 'synchronicity": when i first heard about the accident, i wished i could talk to my spiritual teacher in india and ask for prayers... but didn't have any hope to reach her; then the very same day as i logged onto my gmail, there she was online ( which has never happened before or since) and i could chat with her and she assured me, that she is sending her prayers to you, dear Ecie, and your wonderful family! i remembered then, miracles do happen, in fact they are all around us!!!
Thinking much of you and sending you my love and prayers
blessings
jutta |
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[ 2008-02-17 05:35 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne
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| Ecie, sleep well. It seems to lift your spirits. |
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[ 2008-02-16 07:26 PM ] Doc O'Connor-Nemoto (yasdoc55@ybb.ne.jp), from Tokyo, Japan
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Konnichiwa Ecie (Hello Ecie),
We want you to know Japan’s Do Ngak Sung Juk (DNSJ) center read 110 Diamond Cutter Sutras (in English and Japanese) for your recovery. We’re very sorry for what you’re going through, but appreciate LZRinpoche’s guidance in suggesting how we can at least be of some help.
Hopefully it helps you mentally and physically to know that people around the world in their various languages are cheering, praying and sending lots of healing light for your recovery. We hope your family gets strength from that, too.
O daiji ni (Please take care),
DNSJ |
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[ 2008-02-16 11:40 AM ] (beyond108@iprimus.com.au)
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Dear Ecie
You are my teacher, from 1981, compassionately leading 2 Chenrezig retreats and 3 Nyung-nyes. From this catylyst many Nyung-nyes were done at Tara Instittute, I dedicate the merit from these retreats to the fulfilment of Lama Zopas wishes for yourself and for all beings.
Wayne |
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[ 2008-02-16 07:47 AM ] Jim Furst (furst@flash.net), from Baltimore
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Hello everyone,
Just a note to let you know I'm still checking in each day and really appreciate the updates.
Please let Ecie know I said Hi and that she's in my prayers as are all of you.
(She probably knows and remembers me best as Jimmy.)
Take care of yourselves!
Jim Furst
Baltimore |
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[ 2008-02-16 12:43 AM ] Rowena & Carole (rowenaprice@yahoo.co.uk), from Edinbugh
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Hey Ecie, William & Tenzin,
Again thanks to you guys for taking the time and effort to keep the web going. Amazing, when we can guess how pooped you both must be.
Mountains of love from Scotland. We continue to recite and do practice for you and are honored to do so. We both owe you SOOOOOOOOO much.......we are and continue to be your seedlings!!!!!
Rowena & Carole XXXXXXXXXXXX |
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[ 2008-02-16 12:20 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne
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Ecie and Family,
You are still in my thoughts and I am pleased to read of Ecie's progress each day. Thank you for letting us share this with you. I hope it helps to know so many care.
Baby steps,
Gail |
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[ 2008-02-15 07:41 AM ] Kevin & Jude (kjhodder@ihug.co.nz)
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Dear William & Ecie,
We've been away down country and have just had a chance to catch up with your situation. The bone photos are scary.
We went to the funeral of a relative. A lovely, quiet, dignified lady (87yrs) who had touched so many people with her kindness and affection. There were masses at the funeral and I know that she would have been stunned to see so many people there and she would have denied that she had ever done anything more than just listen to their problems. I guess that this is the way with people of this ilk, like you Ecie, they just go about doing what they do, seemingly unaware of the value of their contribution. We are pleased that 'things' are progressing and that there is a light of sorts at the end of the tunnel. Take care you two and keep on keeping on. Kevin & Jude |
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[ 2008-02-14 02:45 PM ] Glenda Lee (glenda.lee@bigpond.com), from Bunbury, Western Australia
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Most Dear Dharma Sister Ecie,
Sending you heaps of love and healing thoughts that your stores of merit will ripen your enlightenment without delay. Here at Hospice of Mother Tara I am happy to report that we completed the 110 VC recitations on 12 Feb. Thank you so much for giving us a reason to accumulate merit, strengthen our community and keep you close in our hearts.
We continue to pray for your rapid and complete recovery. Your family's regular reports are such a gift and powerful Dharma teaching.......thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. Big love, Glenda Lee xxx |