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[ 2008-03-03 07:45 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne

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

[ 2008-02-29 04:46 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

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

[ 2008-02-29 04:31 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

Dearest Ecie and William,

[ 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.

[ 2008-02-26 08:27 AM ] Toby Rhodes (tobylyn02@yahoo.com), from Los Angeles

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

[ 2008-02-26 04:45 AM ] annie-la (ann_patrice_49@embarqmail.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

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

[ 2008-02-24 09:11 PM ] Chris (chris@familiesintransition.co.nz), from Auckland, south

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.

[ 2008-02-24 09:05 PM ] Chris (chris@familiesintransition.co.nz), from Auckland

[ 2008-02-22 11:30 AM ] Barbara Ujvary, Kala's Mother

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.

[ 2008-02-22 07:40 AM ] Aurelia (aureliaone@mac.com)

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

[ 2008-02-21 07:45 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

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

[ 2008-02-21 11:13 AM ]

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.

[ 2008-02-21 01:50 AM ] char (charfanning@hotmail.com), from virginai

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

[ 2008-02-20 10:56 AM ] Vivienne Manning (Vivienne.Manning@wdhb.org.nz), from Whanganui

Dear Ecie and William and family,

Thinking of you with much love . Vivienne.

[ 2008-02-20 10:56 AM ] Vivienne Manning (Vivienne.Manning@wdhb.org.nz), from Whanganui

Dear Ecie and William and family,

Thinking of you with much love . Vivienne.

[ 2008-02-20 02:03 AM ] paloma (coordinacionnagarjuna@ono.com), from Valencia

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

[ 2008-02-19 08:28 AM ] Hofmanns (gail@hotmail.com), from Auckland

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

[ 2008-02-18 10:42 PM ] Chui Yin Ho (cycetrust@yahoo.com)

I pray for you and hope you get better soon. Hope your recovery is going well.

[ 2008-02-18 07:15 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

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

[ 2008-02-18 08:15 AM ] Ned Custy (tycuson@earthlink.net), from San Diego

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

[ 2008-02-17 06:12 PM ] Jutta (poppymoonlight@gmail.com), from Wellington

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

[ 2008-02-17 05:35 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com), from Melbourne

Ecie, sleep well. It seems to lift your spirits.

[ 2008-02-16 07:26 PM ] Doc O'Connor-Nemoto (yasdoc55@ybb.ne.jp), from Tokyo, Japan

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

[ 2008-02-16 11:40 AM ] (beyond108@iprimus.com.au)

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

[ 2008-02-16 07:47 AM ] Jim Furst (furst@flash.net), from Baltimore

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

[ 2008-02-16 12:43 AM ] Rowena & Carole (rowenaprice@yahoo.co.uk), from Edinbugh

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

[ 2008-02-16 12:20 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne

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

[ 2008-02-15 07:41 AM ] Kevin & Jude (kjhodder@ihug.co.nz)

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

[ 2008-02-14 02:45 PM ] Glenda Lee (glenda.lee@bigpond.com), from Bunbury, Western Australia

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

[ 2008-02-14 10:31 AM ] gaily (gail_kennedy@yahoo.com)

Sending love to all of you....Ecie-la....you are so loved...precious dharma sister...so grateful for the time together at Amitabha, a blessing to work with you visiting all of the respite care beings...and most of all..having been so fortunate to be in your amazingly bright sunshining heart....you have touched a zillion hearts, and you continue to do so....

[ 2008-02-14 10:29 AM ] gaily (gail_kennedy@yahoo.com)

[ 2008-02-14 09:49 AM ] Elaine Jackson (elaine@skyhighway.com), from Boulder Creek

My dear, dear sister...I came out of retreat and heard the news of your accident. Whew! Immediately I thought of our hilarious times together at the last CPMT meeting...up late recounting stories. What is there to say except, I pray for your speedy recovery. You are such and angel to so many...may you be well...may you be happy...may all your merit ripen in complete enlightenment without delay of even one second!

Big love,
Elaine

[ 2008-02-14 07:59 AM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua

Hi Ecie, William & family
A story of assessing knowledge/wits: when the interrogator asked the elderly lady the question about the identity of the prime minister, the lady replied: 'We haven't been introduced.' Just incase you need it! Lots of love and best wishes Katharine

[ 2008-02-14 05:33 AM ] Kathy (kkf46@earthlink.net), from Valrico, FL, USA

William & Ecie & family,
Reading of all the struggles you continue to face so bravely makes my minor daily frustrations seem SO small by comparison. I know very little about Buddhism, but it is apparent that you find MUCH strength from your beliefs. You are an inspiration to many besides me, I am sure. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I hope & pray Ecie's amazing progress continues.

[ 2008-02-13 04:57 AM ] annie-la (bluesbuddhastearoom2@yahoogroups.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

Ecie and William, I know that you're inexpressibly moved by the obvious outpouring of affection and concern for you both and for everyone at work on this journey with you. Maine to California, the U.K., the Subcontinent of Asia, Taiwan, all of the land down under represented and united in loving-kindness and compassion--WOW?

Figuratively, there are forty-ton water tankers aplenty for each of us to collide with; those of us who haven't done that yet are certain to do so, if we live any length of time. Commonly consequences are plaid out in solitude. Your gifts to us are rooted in your willingness TO SHARE the processes of pain, all sorts of pain. This is an incalculable benefit to all of us.

I wouldn't lay a moment's suffering at any of your doors, but, if we must suffer, you've clearly figured out how to do so in ways that benefit lives being plaid out all over Earth. Clearly, when the good stuff is good, it is measurelessly good.

I'm so sorry about that tooth. I have a dead and blackened tooth in the middle of my smile; I've had it for forty years. Every once in awhile I knock it a really sturdy mug--or faint and loosen it on the rounded edge of a porcelain sink, etc., and then it tightens up again. Four years into treatment for invasive ductile carcinoma, our dentist retired and refered us to a new doctor. Dr. Standlee evaluated me as a new patient and asked, "So, are you going to let me fix that blackened tooth? I could give you a new tooth and whiten up the remainder of your teeth to match the cap on the dead tooth." Right.

I fixed Dr. Standlee with my one remaining sighted eye while he pulled pulled the tools and lighttrees out of my mouth and responded. "Dr. Standlee, a woman with SEVENTEEN THOUSAND DOLLAR BREAST DOES NOT NEED a new tooth." Poor Dr. Standlee; I thought we'd have to resucitate him.

More laughing when you're better. Lots more, in fact, so get better. A.-la

[ 2008-02-13 01:04 AM ] Mary (lotusdemon@blueyonder.co.uk), from Bristol,UK

Hello Ecie and family,
My heartfelt good wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Have been thinking about you a lot. Especially now. Yesterday I was signed off as officially in remission after 2 years of invasive treatments for breast cancer. The nurses, doctors and anciliary staff who cared for me were without exception skillful, kind and lucidly informative. But I have had enough of hospitals, needles, drips,drugs and drains for hopefully a long time. I hope Ecie's stay is as short and as pain-free as possible. Om Ah Hung and oceans of love
Mary

[ 2008-02-12 09:01 PM ] Barb (barbaragwillim@bigpond.com), from Gympie Qld Australia

Dear Ecie & Family, I am a student of the Dewachen Study Group under the guidance of Ven Tenzin Namdag. We have all been praying for your speedy recovery and dedicating the Vajracutter Sutra to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts constantly and it is good to read the updates on your recovery. Much love and blessings Barb.

[ 2008-02-12 11:26 AM ] (sgostertag@hypernet.com), from Stonington, Maine

Hey Ecie,
Just want to let you know that I am reciting VajraCutter Sutra daily and dedicating the merit - to your recovery and all those with bruised & battered bodies. I check into the news daily and am grateful for the strength of your family to keep the postings there for us all over the globe.
Lots of love,
Susan

[ 2008-02-12 05:04 AM ] annie-la (bluesbuddhastearoom2@yahoogroups.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

William, a lot of THE STUFF in the way of Ecie's faculties is TRAUMA. We will all want to attribute the impairment of Ecie's short term memory to bruising of her brains--in addition to chemical burn due to continuing medication for pain, repeated anesthesias, IV antibiotics interfering with the upate of nutriets, sleep deprivation, etc.--and all of that that is accurate; however, at the end of the day, it is unresolved trauma that has to be addressed QUICKLY.

We all observe the display of Ecie's WARRIOR SPIRT. That's no reason not to find our girl a therapist with specialized skills damn skippy. Much love, A.-la

[ 2008-02-11 10:21 PM ] Linda Whitcombe (violin@ihug.co.nz), from Auckland

Dear Ecie
I was shocked when I heard of your accident. My heart goes out to you and your lovely family. I pray that you have a speedy recovery as you are an inspiration to so many people.

Much love
Linda

[ 2008-02-10 07:25 PM ] Jaffa (jaffa9@gmail.com), from Watsonville, CA

Hi Ecie
I love you so much. You are in my heart.
The lights from the Guru shine into you, healing you.
With love from Pema Osel Ling
Your sister Jaffa

[ 2008-02-10 05:03 PM ] Wendy Cook (wendy@lamayeshe.com), from Boston

Dearest Ecie,

Kurukulla students have completed 110 recitations. Many have reported quite strong experiences by reciting it. We are sooooooooo happy you are improving slowly and surely.

love, Wendy

[ 2008-02-10 04:37 PM ] lesley (lesleyhannon@hotmail.com), from Gympie QLD Australia

Dear Ecie my thoughts and prayers are with you.I am a beginner student of Buddhism, Im doing the Diamond cutter sutra for you.Love and a rapid recovery,Lesley.

[ 2008-02-10 03:16 PM ] Annie-la (bluesbuddhastearoom2@yahoogroups.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

Ecie getting rowdy. Ecie is still whole. A.-la

[ 2008-02-10 02:36 PM ] Mernie (gaspi@earthlink.net), from Boston

Just finished reading your journal. Having a family member in Intensive Care (my mother) is a very unique experience. As a beginning student of Buddhism I will keep you in my prayers.

Mernie Clifton

[ 2008-02-10 12:14 PM ] Chris (jamesceedee@yahoo.com.au), from Brisbane

Dear Ecie, I'm on my way to the L'Arche community in Brisbane. When I come back to Auckland in July I'll come to see you to admit to the I was spinning about not being able to work with Amitahba because of my commitments with Adi Da and be happy to do whatever you may have to be done. I'm in Sydney now waiting for connection to Brisbane. Yesterday I was with my brothers in Canberra where I went to the multicultural festival - a very multi cultural festival of food and music and other interesting stuff. But I saw and heard a man from Tibet, singing in a beautiful and powerful voice, a song of praise and gratitude to Mother - Amma, and knew there was a connection with you and your healing. Love from Chris.

[ 2008-02-10 09:56 AM ] Sarah (s.southgate@gmail.com), from Amsterdam

Dear Ecie and family, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all here in Holland, Maitreya Insititute. Thank you so much for the generous updates in the midst of everything else. Strength to you all, Sarah Sugatt

[ 2008-02-10 08:25 AM ] adam (adamwalternz@gmail), from Davis Ca.

Real inspiration you generate for all of us. Vajracutter emptiness is so fine Your conventional selves also so fine. Transcending the hopelessness in such a tangible way. Thanks for the updates and looking forward to seeing you all at Ngarahana Ave for a cuppa.

[ 2008-02-10 01:29 AM ] JOHN HERRETT (karma@kol.co.nz), from Christchurch

Dearest Vajrasister Ecie and Vajrabrother William,

Despite the turbulent and stormy nature of samsara you have courageously not only thought of helping others but have actively engaged in doing so. This has always inspired me and moved me to tears. I love you both very much.

Karma John Herrett

[ 2008-02-09 06:47 PM ] Dorje Chang Institute (dci@dci.org.nz), from Auckland

Dear Ecie and Family,

You are all in our prayers at Dorje Chang Institute. As of last night, we have done 112 Vajra Cutter Sutra recitations and 12 group Medicine Buddha Pujas. We will continue with strong dedications for your well being. And please let us know if there is anything we can do for any of you.

with love from all of us at DCI

[ 2008-02-09 09:05 AM ] annie-la (ann_patrice_49@embarqmail.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

William, you need GOOGLE EARTH. Where you and Ecie are, Antarctica is not *really* far away.

We hope all Ecie's surgeons are behaving like gentlepersons.

Warm regards, A.-la

[ 2008-02-09 05:13 AM ] Lynn Shwadchuck (shwadchuck@frontenac.net), from Canada

Dear Ecie,
You've been in my prayers since the first notice. You might recall me from the Great Medicine Buddha retreat, sitting near you, behind Ven. Wongmo. I remember your beautiful praise to Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the Long Life ceremony. I'm so happy to hear about the excellent progress of your recovery.

Much love,

Lynn

[ 2008-02-09 01:50 AM ] Joy (rong_su@hotmail.com), from Taiwan

Dear Ecie& William
I am too shock to say anything. The only things I can do are knee down and pray.

Joy

[ 2008-02-09 12:10 AM ] Anita (hi.anitalin@gmail.com), from Auckland

Ecie and Family,
The news came as a huge shock and I am so glad to know that Ecie is recovering steady. Ecie, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

William, please make sure you take time and space to look after yourself.

With lots of love

[ 2008-02-08 12:28 PM ] annie-la (bluesbuddhastearoom2@yahoogroups.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

William, a wall fell on you. Ask the psychiatric social worker at Ecie's HOME WARD for a referal to a counselor. Among cancer survivors it is axiomatic that the well spouse of the catastrophically ill or injured person DIES FIRST. So, get back up; it's important. A.-la

[ 2008-02-08 12:21 PM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne

Thank you so much for these updates about Ecie. You must have lost count of the number of surgeries she has had!
Just wanted to pass on a little anecdote about a woman I know. Very recently, she was involved in a very serious car accident. When her husband viewed the wreckage, he could not believe someone had survived it at all. It seems that after spending days and nights at the bedside of her daughter who has since passed away, she had fallen asleep at the wheel and driven at high speed into a tree. The injuries sounded very similar to Ecie's as a matter of fact. I can't remember exactly when the accident happened but it was late last year. She is walking again and has just left the hospital. Not bad for a 62yo woman.
William, please take care of yourself, it is important that you stay strong, physically and mentally.
Kind thoughts,
Gail

[ 2008-02-08 09:43 AM ] annie-la (ann_patrice_49@embarqmail.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

Ecie and William, I have lived with breast cancer for six and one half years. I have had ten surgeries--eight in the time since I was diagnosed. I know it seems surreal that the plastic surgeon will harvest a bit of tissue here and plant it there and pirate a blood supply from the odd muscle, but they do, and they do it more creatively all the time. If you can make it through the first stunning series of events in recovery, you will be amazed at how the body heals. See what you think--www.CaringBridge.org/visit/annie-la With much affection, A.-la

[ 2008-02-08 03:47 AM ] Dendzin (dendzinchodon@yahoo.co.uk), from Ellon Scotland

Ecie and Family:
Still saying many prayers for you. I was so happy to check on you today and see that you are doing so much better. It's a long road to being well after such things happen, but don't give up. Keep going! The pictures were lovely of you and your family.

With much love to you dear friend. Dendzin (Kathryn McIntosh)

[ 2008-02-07 07:06 PM ] Paul (paulpulaski@aol.com)

Dear Ecie,

I pray that you continue to get well...all the Buddhas are undoubtedly sending lots of blessings to you and your family.

OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA

[ 2008-02-07 01:43 AM ] annie-la (bluesbuddhastearoom2@yahoogroups.com), from Jefferson City, MO, USA

Ecie, the Blues Buddhas have you in their thoughts. Woman, we expected you to have a peaceful holiday rebuilding the Hospice website. Just who put that tanker there? We were so happy to read that you had your first good night. Get well, brew up, and come to Tearoom. I think we probably have more questions for you now than ever. With keen affection, annie-la

[ 2008-02-06 07:03 PM ] Vajrayana Institute, from Sydney

Dearest Ecie, William, Lozang and Tenzin

Please know that many of us at Vajrayana Institute have been reciting the Vajra Cutter Sutra and making dedications in our pujas and practices.

Three of us completed recitations & dedications while flying from Sydney to Perth.

You are constantly in our hearts and minds.

All the blessings of Losar

Chokyi

[ 2008-02-06 11:10 AM ] Sherab, from Auckland

Tashi Deleg. May the love and healing Ecie has flowed to others be mirrored back through the Medicene Buddha.

Tayata Om Bekansi Bekansi, Maha Bekansi Radjra Samugate Ye So Ha

For close to 30 years you have set the bar for myself and many others. Please stay ... continue your practise. You have had strength as no other. Hold fast. The Vajra Sky Hook is there

Sherab Palmo from Bethells

[ 2008-02-06 03:11 AM ] Debby, from Michigan

Dear Ecie,

I am so glad to see your improvement daily. You are continuely in my prayers.

Love, Debby

[ 2008-02-05 10:52 PM ] Sherri, Wayne and Lillian (wsbyrnes@yahoo.com.au), from Katoomba, NSW, AU

Came across because of Kyla (Michaela) and am pleased to read through the progress. Being in the medical field, I know as a patient it is hard to believe that things which seem so overwhelming will progress, but everything I have read here is a wonderful sign.

Sending love, light and blessings....

[ 2008-02-05 07:30 PM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

We are so happy that you are recuperating so quickly...so much progress every day !!! I have been practicing tonglen for you and my son, Shawn every day. He is now at the State Mental Hospital and we are praying they will be able to assess, diagnose and treat his illness effectively. We prayed for you with a group of extremely compassionate and wise friends in a Sacred Pipe Ceremony and Sweat Lodge Ceremony on Saturday. We all prayed for each other's healing and families, for the children and the healing of the Earth. William thank you so much and we love the photos especially Ecie's 1970 Peace Warrior self portrait. Was that really forty years ago? Peace, Love and Healing, Feather

[ 2008-02-05 12:04 PM ] Sherry (rainbow@ihug.co.nz), from Whangaparaoa, NZ

Dearest Ecie!
Please know that I'm streaming lots of light and love to you daily on this incredible journey of healing you have been launched into.
Amazing how you bring the world together even when you're not
"on the job"!
William, thank you so much for your daily reports and your faith and devotion!

Huge Hugs,
Sherry [b]

[ 2008-02-05 08:16 AM ] von (von@paradise.net.nz), from Wellington NZ

Sending out lots of positive thoughts.

[ 2008-02-05 06:21 AM ] janice allan (janiceallan@sbcglobal.net), from Felton, CA USA

[i]Dear Ecie...All my love and prayers for your swift recovery and William's sustained energy levels! Thank you for being a source of merit for all of us reading the Diamond Cutter Sutra. May all those dedicatons create the cause for you to return home quickly and continue your inspiring work. Love, Janice

[ 2008-02-05 05:00 AM ] David Stewart (david@stewcon.com), from Seattle, WA.

I am not a religious person, nor am I superstitious but I know Ecie is well cared for by those of you who are. I have known William for only a few years and quickly realized, as did all those who benefit from his professional activities, that he is a great man. His burden is unfathomable and while I feel a bit like an intruder, I am compelled to keep abreast of Ecie's progress through his amazing writings. William, I have told you before that you are the finest I have met. Keep up the good work and hang in there.

[ 2008-02-04 11:29 PM ] Uldis (uldis@dharmatours.com), from Kathmandu

Ecie, William, love and prayers and Vajra Cutter sutras from Nepal. Our lives are so precious... and fragile. As His Holiness says: never give up, no matter what. Dharma sunshine days ahead! - Uldis

[ 2008-02-04 10:44 PM ] (munsel@earthlink.net)

Dear Ecie,
In the Lotus Sutra, the Buddha teaches us that all Buddhas appear in the world due to the "one great matter."

I believe, especially in Dharma communities, that, from time-to-time the Buddhas will select, work through certain individuals to remind all the Dharma students in those communities that, having received a perfect human rebirth, they must use this opportunity to practice Dharma, to not waste time, and to realize that our lives are as impermanent as a flash of lightning in the sky.

You must have great merit to be selected this time to remind us of this important teaching and shake us up out our complacency.

I send you much love and many prayers,
Munsel

[ 2008-02-04 09:42 PM ] decheng (dechenglhundrup@yahoo.com)

Dear Ecie and family,

All our heart are with you. It is sad to knew what happened to Ecie, however she seem to have improvment slowly and steady. We will do all the prayers and dedications for you all, especially for the quick speedy recovery for Ecie.

with love.

[ 2008-02-04 09:06 PM ] Langri Tangpa Centre Inc.

Hi there – none of us know Ecie – but she is part of the FPMT family, and we look after each other, so we said 25 Diamond cutter recitations for her. I was very moved by your blog, and actually printed it out, and the graphic pictures, and read from some of it to set our motivation. Very moving, and also, very inspiring – how the Dharma can help navigate through such trauma. We actually had a Discovering Buddhism orientation – with a little time left at the end where we did the recitation – so many first timer's got a whole experience – an intro to the centre, to the course, to the sutra, and to the family feeling and how we look after each other. So many thanks for the opportunity, love from us all at Langri Tangpa Centre

[ 2008-02-04 08:58 PM ] Lily Bernardo (nature_nz@hotmail.com)

Dear Ecie,

I am so sad to know about your situation. I will always chant and pray for your speedy recovery. Your are a wonderful person. Buddha will always take care of you.

Love & care for you
Lily Bernardo

[ 2008-02-04 07:48 PM ] (Nilashi), from Wellington

Dear Ecie,

Am sending you love and mettha every day - am so thankful to hear that you are slowly getting better.

[ 2008-02-04 05:16 PM ] Julie Caldwell (juliecaldwell11@gmail.com), from Elko, Nevada USA

Dearest Ecie,
My dear Medicine Buddha sister (we met at MB retreat in 2001 and were in Australia together, Mahamudra -- both of us, up all night doing prayers, only the two of us - on different cushions - in the Gompa).

How does one say they are sorry for such pain? We recite sutras, and mantras, and reaffirm our faith in the world.

This fall, in Elko, Nevada we started a new study group (LZR named us Namgyälma). A small group that come from different religious backgrounds, and love Lama Zopa. Last Thursday at 9pm (Friday at 3pm in NZ) four of us had just finished reciting 10 recitations of the Diamond Cutter Sutra for you as per Rinpoche's advice.

We know many other groups around the world are saying these sutras for you. And, it was very inspiring for our group (most very new to the Buddha Dharma and the recitation of sutras) to find out this was the exact time you were moved from the death and dying room to your new room. We wish you to become weller, and more well upon each breath.

With Great Love,
julie caldwell
Elko, Nevada USA

[ 2008-02-04 01:24 PM ] Mel (mel_surf@hotmail.com), from Brisbane

Dear Ecie and family,
What an amazingly strong woman you are Ecie. Sending healing prayers and strength to you and your family.
Love Mel xxoo
(Studied nursing with Loz in Nelson)

[ 2008-02-04 12:35 PM ] ani dianne (dicad!ihug.co.nz), from auckland

Dearest Ecie and William,

What an immaculate teaching this is for us all; how wonderful Ecie is mending, however slowly. The waterfall and global web of prayers is miraculous to see as it arises, and I can but silently rejoice in the kindness. William -- your writing is superb and so very welcome to keep us updated, thank you so much.

In the spirit of 'pamily peeling', here's a precious gift for each and everyone to nourish their warm heart .. Rinpoche's enlightened blissful laughter ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADfH6oJMzDA&feature=related

Very much love to Ecie and to you all ...

ani dianne

[ 2008-02-04 12:07 PM ] Kyla (kiwikyla@gmail.com), from Katoomba Blue Mountains Australia

Sending lots of strength and love to all of you!! Today is a lazy day for me it is raining outside and sounds wonderful on the roof. A nice time to sit, relax, listen and send love and healing. Just like the rain washes the dirt away to make things sparkle I am sending these thoughts to you.

Love Kyla (Michaela), Gary, Sarah Jessica and Emily

[ 2008-02-04 12:01 PM ] Christine Quin (quinfield@xtra.co.nz), from Mangawhai

Ecie, it is great that you can still keep your mind on your practice.All dharma friends are thinking of you, and praying for your speedy recovery.
William, I used to be an anaesthetist at Middlemore, and know that pain that this whole time in DCC has for relatives. I am amazed and delighted that you find time to fill us in on the web.

[ 2008-02-04 10:03 AM ] Anna Chen (jjjchen@ihug.co.nz), from Auckland

Hope Ecie will get well soon. Will check her progress on the web.

[ 2008-02-04 07:27 AM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua

Checking your bulletin daily, William - rivetting, - cheers and love to you all - Katharine

[ 2008-02-04 06:31 AM ] Adam Buckley (amitabhahospice.org.nz@adambuckley.net), from Leeds, UK

Every Thursday, during the Medicine Buddha puja at the Leeds Jamyang centre we dedicate to you Ecie.

I'm also going to recite the Vajra Cutter sutra some more times. This is good because a) Ecie gets blessings which improve her health, and b) I study profound emptiness teachings.

Why is that? Because one does not recite anything whatsoever. Therefore it is call 'Reciting the Vaja Cutter Sutra'.

[ 2008-02-04 06:23 AM ] Anne Moller (anne@xactsoftware.co.nz)

Hi Great to see Ecie's progress. Thought you all might enjoy this very apt and delightful article http://www.gratefulness.org/giftpeople/ella_may_damiani.htm www.gratefulness.org is a real treasure on the intenet and well worth a look

cheers

Anne

[ 2008-02-04 04:41 AM ] Ven. Barbara (konchogkhandro@yahoo.com), from London

Dear Ecie,
we were so sorry to hear about your terrible accident and now so pleased to see that you are recovering, slowly,but amazingly well.
love and prayer from all of us at Jamyang in London

[ 2008-02-04 04:16 AM ] Preston and Ceci (preston@beginnersmind.org), from San Jose, California

Dear Ecie -- The names "Ecie" and "Amitabha Hospice" were totally unknown to us until Lama Zopa Rinpoche published a request, on behalf of your health, for Diamond Cutter recitations. Thanks to your husband and his blog, we now know much more about you, and have also learned about the beautiful Hospice you helped build. Hopefully, in the future, you can find less dramatic ways of publicizing this great facility. May all be well with you and all you love. -- Peace and clear light, Preston and Ceci.

[ 2008-02-04 01:49 AM ] Neil H (nl.hutch@gmail.com)

We are watching out for you Ecie, following your progress through William's excellent internet coverage. The Waiake Medical Centre sends our best wishes and support for an impressive recovery. May God bless you we pray............Neil and the team

[ 2008-02-03 08:07 PM ] Chris Destrieux (chris@familiesintransition), from Auckland

Dearest Ecie-la

Today was our first Amitabha Trustee meeting since you have been in hospital. You were uppermost in our minds and we certainly missed your leadership and not having someone to laugh, give cheek to and work with.

The trustees and I just wanted you to know what a blessing it has be to see such awesome support coming forward from a range of people inspired by who you are and the vision of Amitabha Hospice.

Your baby is in good hands Ecie and our motivation even greater as we strive to live up to the standards you have set.

Our love, blessings and warmest wishes to you and the family. We all look forward to seeing you soon. Our prayers are with you and thank you for the sharp reminder of our vows to do whatever we can to free all sentient beings from sufering and the causes of suffering.

With much love and metta

The Trustees
Amitabha Hospice Service Trust.

(and yes, we did blow out the candles after our meditation and prayers in the gompa)

[ 2008-02-03 01:41 PM ] Susan (sgostertag@hypernet.com), from Stonington, Maine

Ecie,
I just read the news today - you are in my prayers immediately and I will be reciting mantras for you daily. William, thank you for the daily reports.
Love, eternally.

[ 2008-02-03 11:24 AM ] ella (ellabrewer108@yahoo.com)

Dear Darling Ecie,
Wishing you and your dear family strength and love, I have you in my heart.Thanks William for the excellent blog. Adam is praying for you all too.........
Ella

[ 2008-02-03 10:47 AM ] Hannelore (hannelorebest@yahoo.com), from Ballarat

Love and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. Hannelore

[ 2008-02-03 09:30 AM ] Adrienne & AB (yachtdawntreader@clear.net.nz)

Dearest Ecie,
Wow we are so thrilled to hear that you have passed that first big hurdle and are steadily climbing up the path. Know our prayers are with you as you stabilise over these next few days without all the attachments.
Willam thankyou so much for daily updates they are a huge inspiration to us - you all are! Outside work a bit frantic at present but as I work I am constantly reminded of Ecie and stop and say a few more prayers and wrap her in most precious healing thoughts. Love to you all and extra strength to you William.

[ 2008-02-03 09:16 AM ] Kathy (kkf46@earthlink.net), from Valrico, Florida

Dear William, Your friend Dino keeps those of us on our international Sudoku site updated occasionally on Ecie's progress. I have also been reading your notes on this website & marvel at how well you write about all the medical procedures Ecie is enduring & the amazing progress she is making. What an ordeal this has been not only for Ecie but for you & all those who love her. Thank you for posting the photos through the years which to me seem to capture very well the beautiful person she is. I will continue to pray for her continuing recovery & check in now & then to read about it. Many good thoughts are with you.

[ 2008-02-03 08:16 AM ] Margo (margo@findhorn.org), from Findhorn

Dear Ecie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident.
I'm wishing you lots of healing at this time.
Also wishing strength to your wonderful family.
Thank you for being such an inspiration during the pilgrimage to Tibet with Rinpoche, and the retreat at Vajrayogini Institute.
with love and prayers, Margo

[ 2008-02-03 07:04 AM ] llaural (llaural@hughes.net), from Roby, Texas USA

Hello,

I do not know either of you but my thoughts and prayers are with you. In reading the beautiful thoughts and wishes sent to you from all over the globe, I can see you are very lucky people to have so many friends in the Dharma. I hope that will be of some comfort to you in this time of fear and uncertainty. Thank you for taking the time to keep everyone updated, I know that must be very difficult for you. Again, my son and I are praying for you and your wife.

Laura and Austin

[ 2008-02-03 12:53 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne

William,
My thoughts are with you tonight having read your last blog entry.
Have faith in the medicos, try to relax.
These are all positive signs.
I am so pleased that Ecie has been downgraded, although it seems funny to think of her improvements as a down anything!
Cyber hugs on their way to you all,
Gail

[ 2008-02-03 12:49 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne

[ 2008-02-03 12:32 AM ] michelle (m.ledimna@free.fr), from nantes france

Hi Ecie
I started reading the Diamond Sutra soon after I heard about Rinpoche request (and feel this Ecie was certainly a very special person because I've never heard of such a request to all over the world, I founded that it was really great)
but this morning through your husband blog, I discovered that I actually know you as we did the month retreat wit Rinpoche in vajra Yogini France, a few years ago.
So from now while reciting daily the sutra, I will have your image and I have to thank you for stimulating my practice.
I wish you the best and keep you in my heart
love to your family and this wonderfull Dharma family. Immense gratefullness to Zopa Rinpoche.
big love
Michelle

[ 2008-02-02 06:15 PM ] Fay (fayg@paradise.net.nz), from Auckland

Dearest Ecie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, hoping for a good recovery...although it sounds as though Ecie's fighting spirit is winning through. It is great news that she has improved to the point of moving out of the intensive, intensive care and William thank you so much for the up-dates. I have been away so this is the first time I have been able to visit the site. It was heartbreaking but at the same time wonderful to be able to read of each days events.
With much love and constant prayers
Fay

[ 2008-02-02 04:01 PM ] Waveney (waveneyr@globe.net.nz), from Paekakariki

Dear William and family, and dear Ecie,

I was so sad to hear this shocking news, it made me realise even more, how vulnerable we all are especially on our roads.

But the good news of your strength and faith Ecie, and all of you, is heartening as you share Ecies progress with us.

My love and thoughts are with you all, bless you in these coming weeks and months which I am sure will not be easy, but I feel gratitude that you have the Dharma to rely on to help get you through.
with love from Waveney