TheBanyanTree: I Have Issues - Afterword

[Monique Colver]

I didn't think you were grumbling. Anyway, that's MY job, thank you very
much.




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On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 9:02 PM, Jim Miller <jim at maze.cc> wrote:

> Friends All,
>
> In March, it will be 18 years that I walked into a small cafe by the side
> of the road. It had an interesting name - The Spoon. That was about a month
> after I was diagnosed with life threatening heart disease. Some of you were
> there. A few joined not long after. A few good friends have gone on, and I
> miss them. That month when I could only walk a short distance and my
> breathing rattled, I howled at the moon for the first time in my life. And
> it felt great.
>
> We have shared our lives and our stories with each other. We have mourned
> together when we lost a friend. We've shared difficulties and survived
> traumas together. And, we've aged together. I think that we're doing pretty
> good.
>
> You have all assured me that everyone has issues, and this I know.
> Sometimes it's good to be reminded that none escape, and yet, we are in
> this together. Some days are better than others and some not so good.
> Still, like me, you probably make plans for tomorrow's sunshine. Yes, there
> is much to miss, however, relationships will endure and prop us up until we
> can no longer communicate. I cherish the friendship and caring of each of
> you.
>
> NOW, ABOUT MY ISSUES . . . . . . It is apparent to me that I don't write
> here as frequently as I must, in order for you to recognize my tone. I
> perceived that some thought I was grumbling about my general state.
> Honestly, I'm not. I was striving for levity, but obviously it was lost in
> the subtlety. I love life and every day. Some days are a major struggle,
> but I know that I will to stand tomorrow. I will not go down as long as I
> can howl at the moon. I will tell stories and dance around the campfire.
> Please join me.
>
> Jim
>