tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post1709247051265609173..comments2023-07-22T06:42:24.121-04:00Comments on One foot in front of the other: Surgery dayMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-92111388748532760242007-06-13T02:13:00.000-04:002007-06-13T02:13:00.000-04:00Oh, I sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Also,...Oh, I sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Also, sorry for the premature vacation inquiry. I hope you feel much better by Sunday, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip when you get back!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-29492315763072747232007-06-13T02:00:00.000-04:002007-06-13T02:00:00.000-04:00Michael-sanActually, I've not gone to Canada yet. ...Michael-san<BR/><BR/>Actually, I've not gone to Canada yet. I've been very busy and had a cold:( I'm going there this Sunday. After I came back, I'm going to post something on my blog.Kozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465037368784720672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-47323846687522912192007-06-12T23:58:00.000-04:002007-06-12T23:58:00.000-04:00Thanks, Kozy-san. How was your trip to Canada? Wel...Thanks, Kozy-san. How was your trip to Canada? Welcome back!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-49134206207834344742007-06-12T21:53:00.000-04:002007-06-12T21:53:00.000-04:00I usually check these signs, when I decide an impo...I usually check these signs, when I decide an important thing.<BR/>My father and son were born in the year of tiger. <BR/>I think they are very lucky people.<BR/>I'm praying for you from Japan.Kozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465037368784720672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-14867318952078549382007-06-10T23:23:00.000-04:002007-06-10T23:23:00.000-04:00Thank you, Mall! I'm not feeling any particular tr...Thank you, Mall! I'm not feeling any particular trepidation at this point. I'm more worried about negotiating with the insurance companies to cover the surgery.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-80413885785075282902007-06-10T19:53:00.000-04:002007-06-10T19:53:00.000-04:00may all your strength be gathered to face another ...may all your strength be gathered to face another battle (it doesn't hurt to have it on an auspicious day neither);-) <BR/><BR/>with metta to you friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-73867607308799025582007-06-07T12:49:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:49:00.000-04:00Thanks so much, Jean! My only hope is that the sur...Thanks so much, Jean! My only hope is that the surgery day isn't rescheduled. I wanna get this over with.<BR/><BR/>The sangha I belong to now is one I had belonged to a few years ago. I faded from the scene but am back now, though my laziness tends oftentimes to prevail...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-67197692066614983712007-06-07T12:06:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:06:00.000-04:00I'm so glad about the auspicious signs. Can't thin...I'm so glad about the auspicious signs. Can't think of a single damn other useful thing to say. I'm glad you found a Zen sangha, and hope you feel held by them, and with them in your own strength and peace.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690685768980280402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-56778740704868750312007-06-07T00:25:00.000-04:002007-06-07T00:25:00.000-04:00Many thanks, Gregor!Many thanks, Gregor!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-58239899823337307292007-06-06T19:57:00.000-04:002007-06-06T19:57:00.000-04:00Best wishes to you. I think that this could be a...Best wishes to you. I think that this could be a very auspicious sign! <BR/><BR/>My thoughts are with you. <BR/><BR/>gassho,<BR/><BR/>GregorGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134656071539163367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-68118018974335426182007-06-06T09:56:00.000-04:002007-06-06T09:56:00.000-04:00Thank you, FA! I hope you're having a great time.Thank you, FA! I hope you're having a great time.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-11609523732432711782007-06-06T09:54:00.000-04:002007-06-06T09:54:00.000-04:00I hope the day dawns peacefully and progresses thu...I hope the day dawns peacefully and progresses thus. I'm thinking of you.<BR/><BR/>FA<BR/><BR/>sorry for the anonymity; I'm still in NS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-41000666737665493862007-06-06T09:49:00.000-04:002007-06-06T09:49:00.000-04:00Thanks, EVI! I just hope the surgery isn't resched...Thanks, EVI! I just hope the surgery isn't rescheduled. That has happened several times in the past. I'm really sold on this day.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-31453737798906353792007-06-06T08:45:00.000-04:002007-06-06T08:45:00.000-04:00July 19th is an EXCELLENT day to have your surgery...July 19th is an EXCELLENT day to have your surgery! I studied astrology for two years but had to quit because of time constraints. I'm all over the concept of taian day. I think I was born in the year of the tiger too. 1962...but maybe I'm just making that up.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad that July 19th is your day. I'll be praying for you - big time...although not in Japanese!east village idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030258480344283688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-20076276129102816062007-06-05T23:52:00.000-04:002007-06-05T23:52:00.000-04:00My deepest thanks, Buck. Prayer is powerful, power...My deepest thanks, Buck. Prayer is powerful, powerful medicine.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-26498371984783883162007-06-05T23:32:00.000-04:002007-06-05T23:32:00.000-04:00I'll pray to my God, for the best for you.I'll pray to my God, for the best for you.Brotha Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027333036897650565noreply@blogger.com