Marshall Cook, a friend of mine in Wisconsin, is not only a prolific writer but also the editor of Extra Innings, a newsletter he created years ago.
Extra Innings is a place for sharing your news and views on writing and publishing. Fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, screenwriters, editors—-anybody who loves writing and publishing—-is welcomed. Each newsletter is filled with tips, funny stuff, wisdom, and camaraderie.
Marsh was in a bad auto accident last summer and seemed to be recovering when he had a severe attack of sciatica and has been in a rehabilitation home ever since.
So I was delighted to get this email from him a couple of days ago:
What– another one!? Already?? I hope I’m not bombarding you, but I am feeling lots better, and I’m not getting around much outside the therapy room and the warm water pool, and making that newsletter is one of my favorite things to do, so……. Enjoy. Love from Coach
http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/writing/extra-innings
Needless to say I, and no doubt many other well-wishers, wrote to thank him for the update on his progress and for doing the newsletter, and to remind him of how much we have been rooting for him.
Bless the internet for keeping us connected, and for being there for him.
January 15, 2019
absolutely!!! sending wonderful healing vibes his way. he sounds like a real trooper.
He’s a great guy, and an inspiration.
Sometimes doing what you love helps in recovery. Wishing your friend a speedy one.
It also helps in dealing with chronic pain. I read an article in Photography Magazine once talking about doing photography for chronic pain. One fellow said it saved his life because it made his life worth living. KB of Rocking and Rolling in the Rockies is another example of someone dealing with chronic pain. Her photography and pups and love of wildlife and nature keep her going.
agree with Ann, lose yourself when you feel you can in your “love” and all about the world looks far better…I can attest to this, I love playing around with my creative arty objects.
I needed some more specialised glue today, went to art store, as I walked down to the glue shelves a “special” on some of my fav paint brushes…many years ago you either had to have cash or write a cheque – nowadays it’s a thin plasticy card, which is easily and quickly deployed!
Yes, hurray for that kind of plastic!
Thank god for “connections”!
Mine have gotten me though some very rough patches.
😉
xo
Wishing the best for your friend!
I agree about connections, and thanks for the good wishes for Marsh. He does seem to be feeling a lot better.