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Good Wishes for Moses
If you would like to send Moses your good wishes and prayers, please click here to fill out the form and your thoughts will be added here. Mo really enjoys hearing from all of you.
Hey Moses! How's it going? Owl suffered a knee injury a couple years ago, torn PCL, CCL or something- basically all ligaments torn, + nerve damage. He couldn't feel or control anything below the knee, a very traumatic injury for somebody as athletic as Owl. The doctors weren't sure he would ever recover. He could barely walk, much less run or practice martial arts. A year or so later he was talking on the phone, pulling his toes up, when he noticed they stayed up instead of just falling limp. Since then he's been regaining control and feeling, and while there's still a few quirks, these days he's practicing kickboxing and mixed martial arts, walking, running, and biking. Hope all is well with you and your family. Kumar
From love and peace never deviate. even if you wobble some, never deviate. From Bill Jones
Hey, Moses! I was just thinking about you, wondering how you are doing...you take care, and keep on keeping on, friend...God bless you and your family....love from Teena, your poor excuse of a friend.
Hello Moses, What a truly inspirational person you are, I will add you to my daily prayers, and I would like to wish you and all your family all the very very best, all the way from County Kerry, Ireland. Love to you all, Maureen.
Moses, Hi! I had you THE longest email, and somehow lost it by hitting a wrong button...I will try again soon! I saw your paintings by way of accident when I saw a link to your website in another website...and Whoa, MO!...Your paintings are awesome! The facial features, especially muscle/skeletal structures are great! A lot of people paint "flat" faces...but yours are great! Keep at it, Moses...you are on your way! I also was glad to see the pictures of you and Hawk from Dec. I can tell you are a big clown, Moses! HA! Well...enough of my ramblings here...just wanted to tell you that I am proud of your paintings, and of you! God bless! Teena
Hey, MoMo - Wish I could be there to help set up that techno treasure, but being the smartie you are, you'll have it all figured out in no time. Finally got to see your paintings today, serendipitously by mail and cyberspace; we got your Christmas card(s) while I was opening this site. Now, don't get TOO swelled a head, but they are absolutely wonderful! Bear with my art critic (teacher) language when I say they're lush and painterly and have tremendous emotional depth. The Old Dude was astounded (a state he's so rarely in) when he saw them, and said that this proved if you're an artist, you make art with whatever you can make art with and disregard all obstacles. And you my dear MoMo are living agical proof of that! We love you and Cherry and Hawk and Koa and Caleb and Satch, and send our sprinkling of blessings for the holidays and way, way beyond. Auntie Fran and the Old Dude
Mo Man!!! I guess I have been in denial all this time about you. Andy told me to check out your paintings and they are pretty krip! When I met you and your family in 1993 little did I know I'd become part of a giant ohana that includes your family, the Leos, Kramers, Rosie, and everyone I can't think of now. Your dad and mom are really like brother and sister to me even though we don't see one another but once or twice a year. (I missed this year because I went to the Cook Islands) I am gonna make a point of taking Karen up to see you and your dedicated family this year for sure. I hope all is as well and better than can be. I love you all and am proud to know you Uncle Don Diehl from da Puna.
Hi, Moses and Hawk and Cherry and Kip and Ann-Marie! Sorry it has been so long since I posted here... I just saw the note where you said to email you today...12-7-03. Moses...you have never been out of my thoughts and prayers...a lot of things have happened to me in the past few months. Kip gave me your email address and I never got back in touch with you! Sorry...any chance you will forgive me if I promise to do better? I hope so! And I hope you are having a great day, and that things are going a little bit smoother for you now. Please know that I am going to email you tonite...
HI EVERYONE...... FROM moses & his dad.... i was just shown how to write all of you, thru this good wishes "portal"/door/ window---anyway HI!! FROM A CAVEMAN &t his grown cub(OOPScaps lock!)hi teena, & crystal(please write---we've been wondering about your sis & family ever since we first heard from you months ago)teena, thanks for being there all this time---stay in touch! genie, you green eyed beauty----uh=oh, mo says they're blue---hi, sweetheart!!and you, nick danger, how do we get in touch ? we enjoyed your letter, way back...but with my neanderthal ways, don't know much about this magic machine... anyway, now we know how to do this, we want to say hi and wish you all happiness....and when you write---please give your e-address so that we can get back to you...someone has to hold my hand!almost....amy...are you there, miss egan? thanks much for your generousity. ALL of you---we love you, all is well, and happy thanksgiving !! ALOHA, from the hawk-clan, and moses! especially----write !!
Hey sweetie, its been a while since I've written, but I think about you every day, seriously... I had a dream about you last night. We were talking about our childhoods and promises made long ago.. what a trip! I got to give you some great hugs. It was wonderful to see your shinning face, even if it had to be only in a dream. I woke up happy, thanks for the visit. I love you and miss you, you're in my heart and thoughts,always, love, love and hugs, Genie
Hey, Moses! So glad you are home...I know you can relax more there... I just got a computer at home...it's a long story, too long for here, but maybe I will email Kip and tell him and he can tell you... And I think I just hit a wrong key and sent Kip a blank email...sorry Kip. Happy for your progress so far. Don't you DARE give up, ok? God bless you! Teena Barker
I finally got a hold of your website after all this time. I'm afraid I'm a technophobe, I hardly ever use the computer. It was good to hear that you got to come home, you must be stoked. The photos of you are great, you look good with a beard. Of course, it's nothing like the old man's but there's potential . . . Have you had many people come out to visit? How do you feel about that? Jeff and I would love to come by and see you sometime. If you want one of us to read for you, we could do that too. How is the recovery going and what are your present plans? Do you do any kind of therapy or rehab? What's the prognosis? We are still optimistic about a full recovery for you. I can't believe the progress you've made already. It sounded so grim at first but I know God has big plans for you. Have you seen anything about Pat Boone's grandson? He had a bad accident and has been improving over the last few years, much to the surprise of the medical community. It takes a lot of faith b! ut nothing is too big for God. Well, I'll sign off now and wait for your reply. Once again, it was good to see you even if it was only a photo.I hope to see you in person soon. Until then, we will keep you in our prayers. Write back. Hugs and kisses xoxox, Juanita
Hey Moses, I hope all is well with you. I found your site while searching for information on SCI. I am helping to teach a quad how to scuba dive. He is a very remarkable guy and I've really enjoyed getting to know him and I'm very impressed with his strength and sense of humor. I read your story and hope you are improving more every day. Scott Ri in Oregon
Hey moses~ I dont know you but I was online checking through some websites. Recently my younger sister who is 14 had a cheerleading insident where she broke her c2 and c3 and is on a ventilator and is paralyed. So I can sort of relate to things that are happenening in yours and your family's life. I hope the best for you and hope that a mirical will take place~ crystal~
Hey Moses, CONGRATULATIONS! I hear you will be going home in just a couple of days. I'm so happy and excited for you. A new chapter in your life and one that includes you mom and dad, yur brothers and lots of frineds. Way to Go!! Love from Kip
Hey Moses, What's up? We are living here in Florida and heard about you through the Zelo's crew. I have been reading your progress report it sounds like you are getting a little better each day. I know you have the strenghth and will to push your self to recovery. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you, and look forward to visiting you again sometime soon in beautiful Kauai. Aloha. Love, Dean & Geri Jobson
Aloha! Glad to hear you are doing better. Stay strong & keep the faith! And try to be positive and remember; Without the rain...there would be no rainbows...Also, time heals all things. Take care. Judy Ayers
Hey! I just read that you are still getting better and better! That's great! I know Cherry, Hawk, and all your friends are excited for you, and I am too! I am just a friend that you haven't met! God Bless you, Moses! Hang tough! You are strong! Show your strength! Love and prayers, Teena Barker--from NC
Hi Family.... Moses You Rock!!! I am so thrilled to hear that you are off the vent and got the peg out. Those are such huge steps. It will be so wonderful for you to get home and back with your own people where you are surrounded with love and peace. I hope Cherry is still pissing you off once a day or so, so you can come up off the bed at her like you did while I was there. It made us realize just how much upper body strength you have. Jen, baby, it was great to hear from you. I miss your spirit and your energy. I hope it is all flowing to Mo. Cherry and Hawk...hang in there. Now is when the rewards of all your diligent, hard work will come forth. Get him out side and back to the beach. It will do wonders for his spirit. Moses...be tough. You can do miracles. Love to all. Pam
Hello to you this goodday my love ,hey the shower was nice together . ,i simply arrived just in time . i wanted to let you konw i was just doing one of my normal trips when you dozed off .I fixed up the room and rearranged a few items i sure hope you like your now pillows i made for you,it only took a little bit of time and as you know we have all the time in the world. Hi to all am back over here again i have been here for a month and i will continue on to be by moses ,hi pam we miss you so much thank you for just being you ,how are all your babies doing mo and i both know out of expeirence you know how to take goood sweet care of everyone you come in contact with any how we love you lots and send our love to yor family oh yeh ,did your kids like the lychee? MOSES LOOKS great and is in the healing process each day as we all know he is absoulutly amazing .oh yeh pammy i went by queeens to let nick know what was happening in the hike , you know ! the one i always was freaking out on nick we got issues socail worker for icu .. boy was he happy to see me ..... actully he was .. i could really go on and on hawk pa knowns all about that i drive them all crazy ...love light prayer and peace stay tooned for more when jen love you momo
Hi Mo, I hear you are making REALLY good progress and I'm so happy for you! Looks like it might not be too awfully long before you may get to go home. WOW! I'm sure you've got lots of struggle haead of you yet, but it sure seems like you are handling it all so well. Kip
Hi Mo WELL we are the move on holly rolling YES YSE baby . you are the man , i wonder what this is going to be like ... you pretty much will handle your a strong courageous , talented , loving , caring ,silly hard headed ,stubborn loud, quite ,handsome man with outstanding redeaming qualites .i love you ta ta .......jen
Hi baby , i am thinking of you ...... so lucky i am to have you in my life .i love you my love. Jennipher
MO I just wanted you to know i think about you and love you more, and each day we are apart yet together as one. I do breathe for you and send the legion of angels to watch over you . You parted the red sea ,and can walk on water as well. The power is yours so please use it ,when you are ready. ONLY you will know. I am on my way to see you i just said i would be there when i could its just better for me to show up. We all know i have no concept of time, nor can i stand a simple plan i know nothing of rules and regulations ... just being a brat .. i love you boo forever and always ... princess your own pumpkin ta ta Jennipher
I have only heard about you from Forest (my sis) and they were all good things. I wish the best for you and wanted to say that I met your father while surfing on kauai and have to say that you one lucky man to have such a caring pa. I have one and am one as well and am very grateful. Anyway, you hang in their and recover well. I would like to meet you someday. Theron
Moses, this is Lee's sister here. I'll be including you and your family in my personal prayers as well as on the temple prayer rolls, where HUNDREDS of prayers will be offered each week. Miracles still happen. One of the blessings we enjoy is continual growth and learning with God's master plan, the outcome of which we won't know in this life (probably). Keep up your hope, because you do have His promise: You will never be given a challenge greater than what He has given you the resources to handle. It's TRUE! Love and Hugs, Gay
MOSES HI to you my sweet angel of delight , you look so good, then again when do you not. Caira is huge its been a while since she has graced us with her presence oh what a beautiful little girl she loves you so much, I am going to check with you before I bring her in to see you she can not wait .I love you always forever yours JENNIPHER
Just surfed to your website and saw that you are improving and breathing on your own! What wonderful news! I wish I lived closer, but at least this way, you can say you have a new friend in NC! God bless you as you continue to improve! I know that Hawk and Cherry are glad you are doing better! I am too! My prayers are yours... Friendship and hugs, Teena Barker
Hey Moses, I just talked to your mom and heard the good news about you breathing on your own. Way to go dude! I'm really, really happy for you that you've struggled and made this victory. It seems like such a small thing, but really, it's just huge. Congratulations! It's a little strange butI feel sort of proud of you. What you did you did on your own, maybe that's why I feel proud. Like, "Moses, look man you did it!" OK. I'm getting carried away, but I'm just so happy for you. love from me...........kip
Dear Mo...I looked out my kitchen window this morning to see the snow on the mountains and thought of you and your family and your uphill climb for greatness. I still stand in awe at how strong you are. I'm amazed at how strong your family and close friends are and their constant support. I hope that everyday you are moving forward and that the days of frustration are few. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you. Love, Pam
hi my buddha mo I know someday youll contemplate over all these beautiful letters and that will help on this long journey home where we are all waiting for you to return. There are many I've yet to contact for you and us just becaues I've needed time to recover at home in solitude. Soon I hope to reach out. Please keep us in your prayers and hearts, it is in these long silent moments we begin to understand the great longing for understanding of our purpose here on this sweet earth. We are all in this boat and so thankful my man that you have stayed and endured this long road. I love your voice so strong and direct when you can speak. I pray each day for that voice to return to us and slowly your breath is getting stronger and your will returning. We will survive this with each others help along this unmapped road. Those who have already traveled we very much appreciate your words of encourgement thank you all for your support. May the sweet sky and warm sun and the gentle song of the birds in the day soften your hearts and make your life feel bright. love cherry mama
Just sitting here in the middle of chaos of work and dogs and house and yard and friends and family, all with their own urgent pull for time and attention, and thinking of you, dear Mo. Still finding myself breathing for you all the time and sending our waves of love to surround you and remind you of the oceans of love we all have for you. I know you know and feel the waves of all the love sent your way swelling and breaking, swelling and breaking. Be strong, be happy, and keep fighting to inch your way back, slowly but surely, to life at home with family and friend who love you very much. Auntie Fran
Aloha Moses, The immensity of love that is being sent to you and held in our hearts for you is astounding. Going through all these letters from friends and family and even people you've never met that want to send you their best wishes and hope and love, it was all so positive, I was so amazed and touched. Just absorb it all sweet heart. We all here think of you all the time. Derek and Amber send their love, ALL the bro's over here are thinking about you. I keep having really positive dreams about you. We love you sooo much!!!!Love Mary See you soon.
Dear Kip, My son Daniel, was in a horrific auto accident on August 10, 2002. Like Moses, he broke his cervical spine. Danny's C2 exploded, and he was virtually decapitated. Yes, they used that word...Only his neck muscles held his head on. He was thrown from the vehicle his friend was driving, and they couldn't find him until an infra red device was brought in...He has a spinal cord injury as well, they call it a stretching injury. Don't let anyone tell Moses that he will "never do this or that". They do not know anything about the spinal cord and healing. Even less about Faith. MANY miracles later, we have him home! He has been through what Moses is going through right now....we have had many battles with the hospital, as, truly, they made him dehydrated, treated him for spinal menengitis which he did not have, nutritionally, they just depleted his body of vitamins and minerals. Through it all, Danny is as it sounds like Moses is, A SUPER TROOPER. The resolve and faith is phenomenal.
What I really want you to know, is that it took Danny three and a half months to move anything! It started with just a "flicker" in his biceps, barely noticeable, then progressed to movement! He is getting stronger every day, and we truly believe that God is going to give Danny a full recovery. We are praying for Moses, and ask you include Danny in your prayers. Please give him and his family our best, and if you have any questions, please write. Sincerely, Cathy Johnston Woodstown, New Jersey
ps Keep Moses limber...it is so important...physical therapy from the hospital is not enough...do "range of motion" with each joint in his body at least once a day. Fingers, toes, etc. We started that two days after the accident, and the doctors in one of the finest spinal cord injury hospitals in the country don't have an explanation as to why Dan is still so "loose"
It never stops - this clan - this circle of love and life - and you are so fully enveloped in it - you can feel it. You, your mom - wow your mom - your dad, sweet Jen and your brothers are my heroes. You do it - they do it. Day in day out - you fight for better movement and stronger lungs. Everyday. The rest of us are only sending honest messages of love and hope from all over the globe - a much simpler task - I know - a much simpler task. But we're here Mo and that's all we know how to do - is be here - and you are surrounded by many who are here for the long haul. I don't know your struggle - it is only you who really knows what the daily grind requires of your mind, body and soul. But I know you'll be home soon and I like what Julianne said - if you listen hard you can hear our voices - feel us wrapping you up in our love - and never letting go. And when you're home your presence will reign supreme!! You will be soooo doted upon and you know it!! One constant in all of this has been the reports of your Buddha-like calmness, dignity and inner strength and watching you deal (albeit from afar) - I mean really deal with such quiet stealth and power - has had and always will have a profound impact on me. I love you more than ever sweet man. I know you and your entire family are single mindedly focused on your physical improvement. Your spiritual side is so self-evident. And I know, deeply, when I get to see you - in your powerful silence you will be teaching me many valuable things and opening my eyes to living life on a different, deeper and better plane. I don't believe you've ever fully seen through your natural wisdom and humbleness how important you are to so many people on so many different levels. Anyway, I wait impatiently to set eyes upon you, knowing, with Cherry and Hawk leading your care, you can only heal. And heal big. And inadvertently heal others in the process - you can't help it - it's who you are. Gentle Kisses and Love, Ann-Marie
Happy birthday Beutiful Moses! I love you you, I support you and think about you every day. You are so special to me and everyone who knows you, know this, always... healing hugs an kisses from afar! love you, Genie
Brave , courageous, charismatic and very inspiring . Those are just some of the thoughts that pass through my mind when I hear the name Moses . When I think of my uncle Moses there are oceans full of love ,memories of good and bad , and inspiration for life that go beyond the bounds of my mind to eternity . All that left unsaid , I want you to know you have helped me to be a better person . Growing up was hard and even though you were ahead you always looked back to see that everyone was doing well and give whatever help was needed . The burden of life is heavy and it takes many strong hearts to carry one through . I am glad that I have had your strength near by . I hope now you can share in the strength you have helped to create . Uncle Motator I miss you a lot , I want to come visit soon. STAY STRONG ,KEEP HEALING ,FEEL LOVE - Isaac Hamilton
We sent this on your birthday, but realized we never signed it, so we're sending it again to double the wishes and let you know your Auntie Fran & Uncle David are thinking of you and saying prayers for you, not just on your birthday, but every day. :o) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MO!!! We wish that all your fondest wishes come true for you this year, and that these past months of woe and worry become a distant memory by your next birthday. We're all out here, surrounding you with love and light and trying our best to telepath strength and good humor to you and your family. So though we cannot see you as often as we'd like, please remember we're with you in heart and mind, day and night, 365/24/7. Our birthday prayer for you and Cherry and Hawk and your brothers is that you all find a way to keep a happy heart, always. Auntie Fran & Uncle David
So you had a birthday recently! Hope it was full of your favorite things! Guess what? Your Dad sent me a postcard because I had sent you a card or two! That was neat that he did that! He said that he and your Mom are doing just exactly what they want to do at this point...making sure that you get the best care around!!! Wish I didn't live in NC...too far away from Hawaii to come meet your family and you! But prayers travel all distance, and I am still praying for you! Keep up that good attitude that I am sure you still have! Take care and God bless you! And Hawk and Cherry too! Teena
Your Grandmother Shirley gave us news of your accident.We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We are sharing your website information with all of your North Carolina relatives.We will continue to keep in touch and hope that each day will be better than the day before. Love, Elise and Bill Elise(Fenner's cousin)and Bill Dyer
Hi Moses, I read about you on the Dangerwood web site. I had a C2 injury on October 1st, 2001, so I know what you're going through. It sounds like your family and friends are being very supportive, which is a great thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can be of any help, please feel free to send me an e-mail. Brian Sternberg
hi mo I just wanted to tell you sorry that I WASs such a baby but the tears are soothing for my soul. I miss you so much yet i know we will be together soon.as i said there is not a mintue ,second hour ,day that goes by that i am not thinking of you .jen
Happiest Birthday Moses! I can't believe you are now 27!!! That makes me a really old lady now : )I see your beautiful beaming smile in my minds eye and hold that picture in my heart- this vision guides the path towards positive dreams and prayers of love and light. Everyday brings rewards and obstacles- the neverending peaks and valleys with a few peace-filled plateaus thrown in for good measure and respit from this chaotic malstrom called "life" Just remember that this extended family/tribe is lucky in that we love, and love deeply- we've got an over-abundance of this powerful healing force- and we send it to you every day, every night, every full moon, every new moon, every tide, every wave, in every singing bird song, in the whisper of the wind, listen and you'll see our faces- hear our voices- WE LOVE YOU MOSES KAI HAU'OLI LA HANAU- Julianne and the boyz
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOSES!! No way you ever could have imagined a year ago that you would find yourself in such a situation today. Life is - well I guess it's just life. Unpredictable, surprising and always challenging. I hope that this, your 27th year, brings you everything you need to succeed in this unexpected turn of events. Most of all I wish for you that you find within yourself your own way toward fullfillment. Believe in yourself, in your own way and take charge of whatever in your life that you can. Love from kip
Dear Moses, you dont know who I am I heard about you form a freind of a freind of the family, and I am truly sorry this event happened, but trust me you will get better!!! I dont know if you believe in God or that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins, but we are all God's children, and no matter what the alfiction or the circumstance he will never leave us. I believe that these things happen so that people that believe in him and believe He can heal them will have a testimony of God's true undenyable power....If you pray about it constantly and believe that God will perform a true miracle, you will be healed!!!!!...No matter how down your are, always kep yor head up bcause the Lord is always with you!!! You shall stay in my prayers, and if you ever need anyone to talk to Im always here for ya even thoguh we have never met ;o), The Lord is always with you and he loves! you...Always smile because Jesus Loves You and so do I!!!! God Bless...Jay
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MO!!! We wish that all your fondest wishes come true for you this year, and that these past months of woe and worry become a distant memory by your next birthday. We're all out here, surrounding you with love and light and trying our best to telepath strength and good humor to you and your family. So though we cannot see you as often as we'd like, please remember we're with you in heart and mind, day and night, 365/24/7. Our birthday prayer for you and Cherry and Hawk and your brothers is that you all find a way to keep a happy heart, always.
We are sending you all the love and enouragement this world has to offer. We love you dearly and know that you have the perseverence and dedication which will allow you to face each new day (and year) with growing optimism and strength. We wish that there there were not so many mountains, valleys, lakes, cities and, last but not least, a great ocean between us so that we could visit you (sooner than later). Despite the geographical factor, we think of you often and maintain the fond memories of adventures on the islands. We love you and hope this new year finds you with new opportunities, surrounded by friends and family, near and far. Love you, Bill, Jackie, Malia, Leilani and Dan
Aloha kalikimaka e hauoli makahiki hou! We send out all our love and light to you, dear Mo and sweet MomCherry and wildman DadHawk and those three strong good brothers of yours. Sorry we haven't been in touch much lately; been on the main-thing doing family obligations, and returned to find you progressing SO well and moved into a new place. Hope you'll be outta there soon and into the Rehab of the Pacific place (the nurses there are really cuties). We'll come by to see you whenever we can next get to Honolulu; maybe in a week or two. In the meantime, keep fighting the good fight and remember that you have so very many loving and smart people watching your back that you have nothing to worry about, ever. Auntie Fran & Uncle David
Hi Moses, we all send our love, and wish you a Merry Christmas in the spirit of renewal and the rebirth of the sun and light in the hour of the year's deepest darkness. The spirit of love is truly great - may the coming year fill your life with love, mercy, and joy in the moment. Kip, Lisa, Austin
Hi everyone, Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope you were able to spend some time together. How is the "cozy" time going Jen? I've been thinking a lot about you all lately. I hope things are progressing nicely since I left. Are you working hard Mo? Are you pushing yourself every day? Don't make me have to come back there to get things moving forward again. Anyway...sending all my comforting thoughts and prayers your way. Love ya, Pam
Merry Christmas Moses. from Zachary, Aaron Delbex-Smith, Taylor, Cynthia and Tim Stimple . Moses have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Moses, I saw where you moved to a new place! Hey, I think that's great...just like a tourist, you are kinda sightseeing! (smile)... I mailed you a Christmas card to the old hospital...so you may not get it if they don't forward it, but at least you know I though about you! (for what THAT's worth!)... Anyhow...I just wanted to let you know that I am still praying for you...and I know you are just surrounded with folks who are nice and want to help you...and I bet with a good attitude, you will end up inspiring all of them! Hang on, Moses...it's gonna be ok! God bless you, Teena Barker
Good morning to you. So i am told i can not bring anything else into your room,i know attack of jens stuff, i simply going to only bring me. Yesterday missed you i kind of had a runny nose and ended up chrismas shopping for you all day . Aloha to you Pammy boy do we miss you lots ,i know you had to return home to your children and husband it was a absoulute joy and pleasure to have met you and have you in our healing group , you by far with flying colors are our favorite, you just have it some do some dont you do ... I truley still wanted Tanzell to do all the moving ,since he made his statement that your room was the most stuff he had ever seen in someones room ha ha you are just so very much loved ..It is 630 and i am thinking oops not functioning yet i must gather myself ,then i am of to see you my love .. It isd cold here in the morning i need your heated warm presense to warm me up . mo i want to let you know! how much i care for you ,and what you mean to me, words can not begin to explain. I heleped my girlfriend with her bead work for a craft fair it wasd something different , my eyes are so sore from the time consuming and paitece of bead work ,i am nmot sure if i like it ,I like the instant gradification and getting to see a finnished product ,after the fact my back feels hunched over and i can not see 0ther than that maybe i could like it . Hey pammy i would like to e mail but i let the in the room journel so i will next time.To everyone out there may the joy and peace be with you this chistmas and through out the year ,god bless and angels watch over you always...jen
Dear Moses, Jen, Cherry and Hawk, I just wanted to thank you for inviting me into your lives. It was both an honor and a priviledge to care for you all. Hope all is going well and things are improving every day. How is the breathing going Mo? Are you ready to get out and work on your tan yet? Had I still been there, we would have found a way to get you out doors. Are you eating? Something better than blue applesauce I hope. You are going to do great things. You have a wonderful family that I grew to love and respect. Hang in there. You're going to do great. Love you guys, Pam Johnson
MOSES~ :) May God Bless You and Keep You Now And Always! I wish the very best for you & more. I hope your thoughts are positive and your prayers answered. Life is so short, so please enjoy each day, no matter what. Easier said than done, but do what you can. Obviously your family & friends Love you ever so much. What an awesome gift! Much aloha to you! Stay strong...A new friend from "DirtyVegas"...*Judy*
Big Mo. I think I remember Mo as Big Mo because as a little kid growing up on the Big Island, Mo was always the tallest and oldest. But I come to realize why he was always Big Mo, it wasnt his stature, it was his spirit, bigger than any body god could have given him. His spirit could not be contained by his strapping young body, Moe has a way of touching people, drawing people into him. He was always so loud without having to say anything, somehow if Moe was there everyone would know, His life force so strong you could just sense him. His laugh so full of life that people around would smile even if they had not heard the joke. Moe had always been a big brother to Koa, Caleb, and Satchel, but growing up with moe he was everyone's big brother. He gave us all something to strive for, a mold to some how form into, a model of how a man was to grow up and act. Well Moe. It has been probably 6-7yrs at least that we have seen each other. But I ask of you to be all of our big brother one last time and be our model, our guide on how to take such tragic news of a most tragic event, and show us that nothing can break you. Maybe your bones, yes bones can be broken, but not your spirit moe! Life is kept within your soul, your spirit. You are a truly unique person Moe and your laughter makes the birds stop singing. allow us to be your crutch to help you heal. Take our love, the love that you have shared with us, all of us, through so many years. Allow us to return this love, that you have shared with us, with our words our thoughts, gifts, prayers. Even though thousands of miles separate all of the great people we grew up with in Kauai and then to the Big Island love is limitless eternal and only grows and we are all going through this with you and your family. Know that as memories stay with us forever, so does the love that we shared with one another. The way you shared your life with us Moe has been a true blessing, and we ask you to feel us sending our healing energies your way moe. We ask for the healing of your body. but most of all we ask for the healing of your soul and spirit, for the big bro every kid wants to be, and for the child every family wishes for. WE ALL TRULY LOVE YOU MOSES. Love you Hawk and Cherry your Godson Zachary Delbex-Smith. Koa, Caleb, Satchel take good care of yourselves and the family we all need you to be strong. (702) 647-5966
HI MOSES SO DR.D it is I am really happy about the changes that have been made , i really can not beleave how much different things are being run at palace .MR.tanzell is wild you know those southern men ,you do not seem to have a problem with him ,sometimes i do but thayts just me . Now Pammy onthe other hand ,i simpley love her , also the fact that she saves premature babies ,or you know she works with them. I get it no wonder i love her ,she makes me feel so , so like a little baby ,yet we have such wonderful talks. I am making her something special for her to take home with her on sunday. What she did was really touching and never will i forget . Anyhow i thought i would say hello to since i am taking some jen time much needed i think my brain was spinning from lack of sleep in the icu once again i commend you , go mo go yeh . The outside is getting radical with the strike ,you i truly do miss our nurses .ugh i am simpley delerious ! ,BREATHE BABY love jen
Hi, Moses. We've never met, but I heard a lot about you and your family from Ann-Marie. Ever since she told me about things, I've been thinking about you and praying for you. You know that saying, "God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform." No one may understand, but there's a purpose--so hang in there, keep fighting, and continue to discover and explore life! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. John Thawley in Sacramento
Hello Moses, I am so encouraged with the good reports. It sounds like you have awesome support. It is always good to know others have experienced what you are going through. I just return from Kauai today, we were very sad to leave, we spent alot of time on the North shore, I went there to learn about you! Our first meal on the island was at Tahiti Nui, It was awesome. I bet you are anxious to return to your friends and space. It is magical there, but it was obvious missing a soul, yours. Cheers to you for persevering, You will find your self through this Moses, Merry Christmas, Sharla from Oregon, PS, i'm going to apply for a Job at Wilcox, maybe we will work together some day.
Hi Moses it is me jen well well my sweet heart you are doing so good I know how hard it is. I can not belive our wonderful fabulous nurses are on strike, but they must stand firmly in what they deserve and they very much so by all means get what they are asking for. All those I will fill you in - the nurses here are all on strike, but thank god they or should Isay the state flew in nurses from out of state so our beloved mo and all the other paitents are being taken care of. So really wonderfull things have been happening moses is working so hard. Iwill let cherry fill you in. back to queens for this gal .mo i love you and fill you with st
Dear Moses, Even though I haven't written until now, I have been praying for you since I heard the 'news'. First Andrea emailed me , then Annette and Fran. Today I went to the web site and read some of the messages to you from some I know and some I don't. The pictures brought me back to happy times, it was so good seeing you there surrounded by the love of family and friends. That is how I picture you now. Surrounded by that same love. Today, I hope you are a little stronger. I hope every breath you take gives your body the power to heal itself. I will continue to pray for you all. May every day be a little brighter, may every burdon be a little lighter, just to know that so many love you and are praying for you. Love to you, Moses. Love to all. Sal, Donna, Jeracah, Salena and Ember Licata
Light shines through a raining gray cloud. A rainbow grows and brightens. Every color is made of shining love- love that is surrounding you Moses. Your smile is a shining star in my mind. I think about you everyday, remembering the wonderful times I have had with you and your beautiful family. Your smile, your love and always caring brotherly friendship toward me fills me with joy. Every memory is a treasure to me. My eyes fill with tears when I read your home-page, so much love, wishes, prayers and memories. Mo we all love you so much and are all praying for you! I am reading every bit of your home-page, thanks so much to those who are making it possible. Moses I am sending you power, let your body be filled with strength, let there always be love and laughter all around you. My love to you Mo, Cherry, Hawk, Koa, Caleb and Satchel. With everlasting love and friendship, Aurora
HI MOSES,I AM thinking about you , but then again when am I not .Sorry I DID not see much of you today i had forgotten that I had told my girlfriend that I would help her with her daughter and friends to do hair and makeup for there ball of some sort ,anyhow it was fun i felt like i was 16 again . we listened to music and figured out what up dos the were going to have ,i flipped the one little girl out with her dark lip linner , i was having then i gathered myself knowing that this was not about me it was all about her and making her feel good ,so Tiana at the end was really happy with her look not to mention so was her 80 year old grandmom .I can not belive that it is dec already , I remember thus time last year ,thank you for helping me move and set up the tree . I would also like to let you know i was not trying to be hard on you moses ,you just have to realize that the rotation and percusion is good for you ,this is most good ,simply i only wat what is best for you . I can not wait to see you this morning i am going to rock your world , so my angel of delight soon our eyes will see each no words be sopoken ,i know why you can handle when i go on and on why because like it or not truth is you talk way more .. i love you ta ta ... see you this morning love your pumpkin
We are keeping you close in our hearts and hanging on to every bit of news as your breathing improves. Cherry and I continue our daily contact and my admiration for your mom and Jennifer continues to grow. They are so amazing and so are you. I heard you've been breathing up to 3 hours entirely on your own. That's awesome, Mo, keep it up, keep breathing, keep focusing on taking those deep breaths - then you can move forward - and we all want that so badly for you. Over Turkey day we thanked the powers that be for your presence. We really felt you with us as we gathered. We love you. XXXOOO Ann-Marie, Malia, Leilani and the gang
HI MOSES YOU THINK I WOULD OF FIGURED THIS THING OUT BY NOW ,NEVERMIND THAT ANYWAY I SIMPLY CAN NOT SEE TO WELL CONSIDERING THAT YOU HAVE KEEP NE UP FOR THE FEW LAST NIGHT S, YOU KONOW HOW MUCH I LOVE THAT I HOPE YOUR SORE THOART HEALS ,TO MUCH SUCKING . OH WELL SCOTT WAS REALLY NICE TO YOU I KNOW ,I KONOW, THEY ALL WANT US , HEY I DID LAURNDRY TODAY MEANWHILE YOU GOT IT GOOD FROM THE HEALING HANDS GO GET UM MO ..I GOT SOME NEWS I LOVE YOU AND WE SHALL PREVAIL THIS IS AS HILARY FROM MANA MANA SAYS THIS IS A LESSON HE HAD TO LEARN YOU KEEP UP THE STRONG POWER ,VISION YOURSELF WHAT YOU ARE DOING I CERTAINLY KNOW I CAN VISION THIS ACT REAL CLEARLY WHAT IS UP WITH ME OH I HAVE BEEN WITH YOU MY LOVE . EVERY MORNING YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR THE 8 MILE CD SHIT NITS A M M FRENZY ,WE HAD ALL THOSE THANKS TO YOU SO HOW IS MY SINGING DAMN I AM GOOD MAYBE I WILL BE A LEAD SINGER YEE HA ,I KNOW I SOUND LIKE BUT I SIMPLEY JUST C! ARE WHAT OTHERS THINK IT MAKES YOU CRINGNE AND LAUGH SO IT MAKES ME HAPPY . REMEMBER THIS ALL ABOUT YOU AND YOU AND YOU MOMOMOMOM IT IS SIMPLY TIME TO TAKE MEDICATION IT IS A GOOD THING OUR BODIES NEED IT TO HEAL LOVE UM HUV UM .I AM ABOUT TO PUT THE TURKEY IN FOR HAWK AND I PLUS WE ARE GOING TO SHARE WITH ALL THE KIND PEOPLE OUR RESUCE TEAM LOVE LOVE JENNIPHER HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL
MOSES MOSES MOSES ,TAKING A BREIF BREAK FROM THE ROOM. YOU KNOW I RARELY GET A CHANCE TO GO TO YOUR WEB SITE ,SO AS THE LAUNDRY DRIES I JUST COULD NOT HELP MYSELF I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN ON AROUND MY MIND. SCOTT AND HAWK JUST TOLD ME YOU HAD TWO HEALERS FROM THE HEALING HANDS THIS AFTERNOON YEH YOU RESPOND SO WELL TO THEM. I AM SO SPACED OUT FROM THE LAST COUPLE OF NIGHTS WITH YOU ONCE AGAIN YOU KEPT ME UP ALL NIGHT LONG I AM NOT COMPLAINING I ENJOY ALL OUR TIME SWEET THING. I WAS JUST WONDERING WHY I HAD A HEADACHE THEN I REALIZD THAT I AM DYING MY HAIR. LAST WEEK I WENT FOR THE CHERRY COLA ,SEACEARTLY I JUST A HUGE FAN OF THE WONDER WOMEN HERSELF , CHERRY YOU ARE THE BEST I COMEND YOU FROM THE BOTTON OF THE EARTH. LAST WEEK WAS A REALLY LONG HIKE TO HANAK! API G ANDG ,THIS IS THE BEGINGING OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY HIKE DOWN THE NAPLI, HEY WE ARE READY WILLING AND GEARED UP FOR THIS JOURNEY YOU TWO BABY. I DO BELEAVE THAT THE REIKI JEANIE WILL BE JOINING US THIS EVENING, CHERRY SAYS SHE IS JUST A LITTLE WIZERAD, LEAVE IT UP TO MY SISTER SHE DOES KNOW HOW TO FIND PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED. JONQUIL MADE IT RELLY CLEAR TO HER HOW YOU NEEDED PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS OFF. JEANIE WENT TO A GATHERING OF 100 HEALERS IN WAIKIKI AND SHE REALIZED HER GIFT HAD BEEN PASSED DOWN FROM HER GREAT GRANDMOTHER. SHE MENTIONED YOU DEVOUGHERD HER UP YOU DO HAVE THAT UNCANNY ABILITY TO DO SO TO WOMEN. NEVER THE LESS SHE REALLY ENJOYS HEALING YOU WITH HER REIKI. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO PRINT UP THESE PAGES TO READ TO YOU TONIGHT WHEN I REALIZED THERE IS NO PAPER OH WELL WE HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD AND YOU MOST CERTAINLEY HAVE ALL THE LOVE IN THE UNIVERSE ON YOUR SIDE . NOTE TO MYSELF GET SOME MOVIES FOR TONIGHT. I LOVE YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE TOO FOR ALL THE WONDERFULL REDIMING QUALITIES THAT WE ALL SEE IN YOU FOR YOU SO MANY.... UNTIL JENNIPHER
Dear Moses, I wrote a note to the email, and then I read some of your letter from friends and family. They moved me so.......I felt that this was an event, a life changing event, and as the notes comfirmed it is! I've never been to Hawaii, but I sense that you radiate that Hawaii spirit that I so long to experience. You go DUDE!, as we say in Oregon. You've got what it takes and the family and friends to support you all the way. Aloha, Sharla
Hi Moses, My name is Sharla and I live in Oregon. While I was searching the net for an upcoming visit to Kauai I found your story. I am very sorry to hear about your accident. As a Physical Therapist Assistant I have worked with many young men such as yourself. I know it is difficult to go through, but I also know that God only uses the truly STRONG young men for this mission. You are now in a position of great influence. Especially on the youth around you. You seem to be a compassionate young man, at least thats the story your photo's show. Stay strong through all of this and look for the opportunity in each day to make a difference in someone's life. People will stop and share their stories with you now, and they will listen to what you have to say. Also listen closely for the messages others are sharing with you. These messages will be passed on through you to those who need them. God Bless you each every day. Sharla 541-659-6599 I'll be on Kauai from November 26-Dec 4 if you need some help or someone to talk with who has seen many families go through similar situations.
Mo Whats up....I always remember your upbeat attitude everytime I would pass Zelo's or come in to visit...this sucks that this had to happend to you..crappy things always have to happen to good people...All of us are praying for you and miss seeing you @ Tahiti Nui...Get better & we love ya..Kehau says hi too....Kawai Holden
Moses- We miss you so much at work. It will never be the same. The customers who have come and gone over the years miss you. As i do. I pray for you everyday and for your family. There is a terrible void at Zelo's and that is you. We will never be the same and I miss you here more than you will ever know. Take care and I miss you tons. Love - Sharon Ballbaronz
dear Moses- with a name such as that how could there be anything but good things coming your way- I am an old friend of Hawk and Cherry from north shore days and have met you once some years ago at your home- I have been on a healing journey for some years now- it was a wake up call and though it has been challenging and alot of work it brought joy and the appreciation for life to my being- some of us are called in greater ways to be of service and help others- I have been an inspiration to people who know me cause of my tenacity and perseverance- I was very active previously and have spent a few years barely walking cause of the depletion of my neurological system- it has caused me to turn within and expand my spiritual awakening in other directions rather than expending all my energy on physical action- turn within, dear Moses and utilize the life force that flows in the appropriate channels for you at the moment- for the moment is all there is- and keep smiling and l! augh when you can laugh cause life is a test and will challenge you and your emotions- you are so lucky to have your loving family and people who care- I care cause I care about people and have compassion for those who are called upon such as I have been to truly open our hearts and experience the agony and ecstasy of this lifetime...my thoughts and prayers are with you....andrea cronrod
Hi Mo, I just wanted to send my thoughts. I was looking through my photo albums and came across some photos of you and the gang of our friends hanging out at Waiakea High. I wish you the best speedist recovery. Take care one day at a time. Love Maile
Dear Moses ---- Hello! This is your old Auntie Penny. I just got a letter from your Nanny last night about your accident. Though I dont have a computer, I really wanted to send my thoughts and wishes to you as soon as I could, so I am borrowing the computer of a friend of mine to send you my love. Please concentrate on healing and know that all our prayers are supporting you . It is so good to see all the pictures of you on this site! You are such a handsome man! But I knew that already. I will send y
Ta ta , chow bella my love thank you for your beautiful Huge spirt . I am on my back to the campus area to meet up with hawk pa and koa ,then I will be right by your side my angel of delight. Your love heals me and Everyone whom you met and know. I have loads of strengh and power for you always. You have it baby , and you know it. The healing process has begun. The universe And the world are your family. om shanti love love jenny.
Hi moses I am so very proud of your strengh determination, courage, bravery, attidude,you are truly an inspration to us all. Moses I am with you everyday and truley am amazed. You keep up the hard great journey or as you said ' it is going to be a battle' sweetheart Ihave on my combat boots and ready for the front lines. You have the universe with you. Let your intuition guide you follow that guidence directly and fearlessly. Our inner light is the way to our greatest power. As I continuely say to you vision yourself and the healing process. I know Iam driving you crazy day after day then again you are so happy and you light up like the shinning brightest star that you are , when Ii walk into your room. All my love jenny
Hey, Mo...been dreaming about you again, and those dreams caused us to seek out a tiny Tara to grant you mercy and fearlessness and a tiny Ganesh to clear all obstacles from your path. Andy made a little koa platform for them to sit on and Uncle David found the perfect sunrise shell to brighten your day. I put it all together with some pink kahelelani shells to sweeten your journey and sent it off to you today. When you see it, know that it may be small but carries within it all the healing power in the universe, along with the prayers we say for you with each breath, to return to us, fully restored as we know you will be, in god's good time. We love you and are with you each moment, in heart and soul when we cannot be there in body. Auntie Fran and Uncle David
I'm saddened to hear of mo's injury. you are all in my thoughts & prayers. bob shapley
dearest grandson... i've never felt to far away...a wide sea between us...nor as close in my heart as i have since your accident. you are planted deeply there, and this sudden turn in our family life has truly made me get religion. for such a spill of prayers MUST be listened to. "Luck" might seem an alien word to you right now, but you do have it in spades, in the love and strength of your surrounding family, and this larger clan who embrace you daily. i send you all the healing love i can gather...and that is a world-full! one day i'll give you a hug again. feel it now! nanny
To The Hawk Family and all the incredible, loving people who surround you.....what an overwhelming testament to the power of love and support of family, friends and strangers. I have been keeping abreast of Moses'condition, and can't help but feel the love and hope along with the breathless, drowning feeling that you, Cherry describe. As a parent of young adults, it is a tragedy that none of us can imagine. It is impossible to find the right words sometimes to express faith and hope. All of the "Good Wishes" written so far have helped me as well find the words.
What spirit,hope,faith,love and joy....coming at Moses and all of you, mother, father and brothers, from across the Universe! You are blessed. In your darkest hour there is this light of humanity pouring its heart and soul out to you, Moses, Cherry, Hawk, Koa, Caleb and Satchel.
What dreams/visions may be realized by all of this only Moses knows. It is a buried treasure. All we can do is wait in patience, wait in grace and pray that God's will be done.
I haven't seen Moses since the early days on the Big Island. Rosey and Kolo tho, have shared extended family stories over the years. I know that you have seen Debi and Aura recently as well. So although we have not been in direct touch, indirectly the family life story flows out.
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt wishes for a successful recovery for Moses. Continued love and support to all those involved in Moses' care. To those who have put this beautiful web site together, what a pure expression of love! How else to conquer the pain, but with alchemy.
The human spirit lives in all of you, dear family, old friends,new friends.... such a positive force for hope, it will have a definite effect. Give yorselves and all those who surround you a big hug. Stay strong sweet Moses...UNLESS THERE IS OPPOSING WIND, A KITE CANNOT RISE. with love, Teri Green
Just read about you on our website www.sciwire.com (best websource about paralysis & research) and I wish you to hold on, not to give up...I know how you feel right now-but there is much more hope now than it was 7 years ago when I was paralysed, with all the research going on in US, Canada, Israel, Russia, China & wordwide. You have lots of Great friends & Family around you. & I wish you a speedy recovery & All the Best to your Support Team. Max Bily quariplegic, victim of crime, Montreal Canada
Hello Moses Kai No'ka'io'lani, born under the Buddah mountain of Lima'huli where kapua have lived for thousands of years,"Pele couldn't have sculptured a more beautiful place on earth for a Keiki of Mana,Aina,& Kai.Konahiki have lived in this lemurian paradise for centuries and where the light of kane-i-ka-wai-ola has illuminated your world,you have walked in the path that many great Ali'i have walked." Your life was truly blessed with mana and aloha Moses,the buddha has watched over you my brother, but no longer will he, now you must become the buddah.The path we journey upon is full of obstacles and suffering,the joy of life & love would not be one without the other, so it is with death, life would be emotionless without mortality. When your journey is done my brother I will be there and so will the spirits of all the Phoenicans who have ever walked upon this earth,and when the light of Ra shines no more we will rise from the ashes like the great phoenix and we shall become one spirit and with our death so too is our awakening. We will travel the heavens as a comet,the spirits of the phoenix will show us the path to the land of Tehuti,there we will walk among the pyramids of the gods once more. Brother
Hi Mo this is from me to you and from our family to everyone. First I want to thank you my son son for staying with us here on planet earth. You are so incredibly important to us, our giant hearted oldest son our joy and gift to know you. And I know our days are full of shadows and the light is dim but it is breaking thru the clouds - impossible to keep bottled up beautiful golden rays that will burst out and turn into a day full of light, and that darkness will be a memory - a battle we won - love our shield and faith our staff! There are many jouneys to come and let them come. Together we will indure and triumph my love. Next we want to thank all our friends who lifted us up to the top above this tragic wave with such love and support that though my body mind and heart had fainted inside you gave us breath when Ithought I might drown right there and then. Our gratitude is endless, our hearts a bit mended and our faith uplifted to go forwared stronger each day. Next we want to thank all of you that have written such incedible stories of hope and inspiration. To see each of your stories is to witness that spirit that cannot be broken but is renewed greater with laughter and so much heart - you are truly amazing! Next to Queens hospital for their doctors and nurses full of dedication and talent and their tenderness with my son. And to our new found friend Jishou Yang who has touched us with a calmness and healing for the body and soul. We are so grateful to everyone and send back our love that it might somehow renew you also .Love mom, dad and brothers - let our prayers be in us like a dance that never stops.
Hey baby! I've been dreaming about you every night, and every night you get stronger. Also, no matter what, you always have a beautiful smile that warms my whole being.I love you and think about you every day, Mo. Kisses and hugs~Genie :)
Hey Moses, Me again just sending - celebratory cyberhugs from across the deep blue - 'cuz I hear and feel and know you are getting stronger by the day. Keep fighting Mo - you'll be outa that unit and off that apparatus in no time - we all love you so much - keep the faith - it won't be easy - but you've been given this massive challenge for a reason. You've touched so many souls in so many beautiful ways and you continue to do that right from where you are - we're breathing with you - and we're beside you, behind you. We're wherever you need us to be . . .always . . . luv, Ann-Marie
Moses... Just another email from me so you will KNOW that I am praying for you daily! Stay strong! Stay focused! And relax... You must be in great hands with all these friends you have...and with God on your side, too! And I am glad you are reading some of your mail...I snail mailed you a card last week from here in NC... And no, we have never met...but I care what happens to you just the same! God bless you, new friend! Teena Barker
moses, you are my man, before of your guileless & stoutheart....you are my hero! & there aren't many, probly because i'm ignorant..?anyway, you are my man/boy/son, & i love you forevernow.your last few years have been full of 'wine, women, & song'...you've been quite the ROGUE, having a good time, and keeping your more angelic nature at bay---now the great spirit is calling you --- i know that you will grow, the wonderous being that you are will bloom, and the rogue will still have plenty of fun...i am ready , for you, with you---for the great dance of a battle ahead..i can hear the music..! all-love for you, your pa, hawk, dad.
Hi Mo - Kip again. Hawk and Cherry tell me you are keeping your spirit up and doing really well. I'm so proud of you that you can have a smile and are fighting to make every possible improvement. No matter if this is a hard journey 'cause I know you can do it and come out a big time winner! Lots of people are pulling for you and loving you and praying for you and thinking of you - even people you don't know. You have touched so many people already in life and I know your influence will grow and you will come to be even more special to even more people. I love you.
Eh, Mo...as soon as you want to look at this site and need a computer, let me know. I have an extra laptop from my office that I can lend you for the duration. It's middle-aged, but it's a terrific Mac i-Book and is fun and easy to use. In the meantime, Uncle David and I are sending you rays of healing pink golden light to surround you, and, hard-heads that we are, arguing with God in your behalf. We love you very, very much, and know, first hand, that you WILL get your life back if you never give up or give in! :o) Auntie Fran and Uncle David
Moses this is your Grandmother Shirley from florida. Moses I expect to dance on that surf board with you in Hawaii. You are strong and beautiful and I love you so much, I will get out there to be with you soon. I will be there with you for your birthday and I want to dance with you on a surf board and surf the seas. I want all the guys there and I want a lobster and you can even serve it to me on the surf board. I know you can walk out of that hospital. You can walk tall like your Grandfather. And guess who will be waiting? Grandma!!!! At the end of the rainbow is a pot of gold and you are my gold on the surf board. Make someone happy and you'll be happy too! Just trust in God and feel his Love. He is your faith, strenght and hope and strenght to go on. Grandmother Shirley is on her kneels praying for you everyday. Grandma Shirley
Nice site, Moses -- very commendable. But where the hell do I click to just e-mail you? And where is a order form for some of the good Hawaiian weed? I only have a minute, but I want you to know that I can already see that you have many of the right things that it takes to not just survive, but succeed as a quadriplegic. No need for me to put down any words of inspiration -- your site already quotes the greatest philosophers who provide that needed perspective and inspiration. I think the only one they missed is "It ain't the meat its the motion." (I like taking credit for that, but it was actually first spoken by Maria Muldaur).
A whole new world awaits you, Moses. You now have the opportunity to reinvent yourself in so many ways. A lot of year old life has ended, but with its conclusion, believe me, a whole new era can begin. I did not choose my previous able-bodied life -- I fell into it. After breaking my neck, no longer able to do most of the things I did while able-bodied, I listed out a set of ambitions, and set out to conquer the world. Now it's a little give and take -- I get my butt slapped around pretty hard by my body that has turned into something of a pain delivery device, but that forces me to rise to the occasion to figure out over and over a way out of seemingly no-win situations. The solutions I find and the things I figure out as I answer the bell and deal with the blows my new body delivers will benefit myself and anyone else with whom I am able to share what I've learned.
Meanwhile, with not being able to do a lot of things I had always enjoyed, I found new interests that I absolutely love. You see, they're just are not enough hours in the day to do all the great things there are out there to do. So I have basically been forced into switching gears and indulging in some of the other things life has to offer. Additionally, assistive technology these days is incredible. I feel bad for those poor suckers who broke their next 20 years ago or so, because we've basically got it made these days. Voice recognition software, killer wheelchairs, the ADA, great parking places and excellent seats at concerts are just a few of the advantages and frills of being a quad. It's not so bad if you rise to the occasion. The first year is something of a Clusterf(), so just hang in there and do your best. After that it gets better. Maintain a good range of motion. Be sure to have the right stretches prescribed to you. Get an adorable service dog and you will always be surrounded by cool, good-looking chicks.
Of course looking at your photos, it sounds like you have all that covered already. You're surrounded by gracious intelligent people who clearly love you and will always look out for you. That's not too bad. My web site should be taking off pretty soon. I think I finally got everything set for it to be placed high on the search engines, which should attract more activity. This will help you, me, and God knows how many others. Stay tuned...
Now for my usual disclaimer -- any sentences in here that don't make sense are probably a result of a mistake with my voice recognition software, or I'm just too loaded to make sense. Go ahead and substitute whatever word will make this sentence work for you.
Best wishes, Nick Danger C4/5
in San Diego
WWW.SurvivingParalysis.com
Blessings to you Moses - my heart and prayers are with you and your family. From the way it looks to me you are a very lucky person to have the loving family and friends to already have a web site to make sure you are reminded that you ARE LOVED and CARED FOR AND ABOUT. I am a friend of Julianne, Zeck and Ryder. I came over last year around November and met Pat and Andy and their beautiful family as well. I don't think we have met but perhaps the next time I am in Hawaii I will be able to meet you. I live in Alaska and right now it is bizarre how the weather is acting - no snow yet, only a smidgeon on the mountains, mostly rainy mist and Fall-like weather. I think the only folks complaining are the skiers. I like to cross-country ski but it's been a few years. My heart goes out to you - you are precious Spiritual Being having a human experience - I pray that you will stay strong in your thoughts and persevere. With Love and Light *** Liz Farber
moses ,my brother this so hard for me your younger bro koa, but i can only imagin how it is for you, i can,t beleive i am writeing too you on the computer feels like just yesterday you would be here in our house, we had so many beautiful days surfing, in the beautiful waves, i know how strong you are my brother and as my tears dry so will yours, i fought when i was close to death lying in a coma for over a month, i am alive when most said i might die, your ahead your alive, just time to fight the tears and smile feel all the love we as a family have,, i am trying to make it over, to see you. i just dont, have much money, i stopped working helping with satch and caleb .. we love you so much you are our big brother and always will be ...you just fight ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, love your brother koa canoe
Dear Moe, I am sending you love and encouragement from my shores to yours. You are a gentle spirit with more love and compassion than anyone I know. I have a very special place in my heart for you (and your family) and am thankful to have you as one of my dearest friends and substitute brother. We go back alot of years and have learned alot about eachother and ourselves in the friendship. Growing together and learning is what life is all about. You have always believed in others, even when they did not believe in themselves. Now it is our turn to believe in you and your strength, courage, humor, empathy and the other wonderful traits that resignate through you, and that these traits will assist you in these difficult times. You, and your family (Hawk, Cherry, Koa, Caleb and Satch too) are in my heart and thoughts. I love you all dearly. Love, Leilani
ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND! my friend, andrea, on kauai, told me your story. just wanted to tell you "keep the faith". i've had two brain surgeries...hang on to your sense of humor...live one day at a time, is my advise to you. much love from kona. shannon rudolph
Moses, I am the father of Glen Carner and a T10/11 para. In July of 1999 I stumbled and compressed a disk, a simple injury that can be relieved and cured in 6 months. As a result of an incompetent physician's misdiagnosis I am paralyzed from the waist dow. The prognosis; I would never have the use of my legs. That to me was unacceptable. First, wherever you got the informatin that there is a time limit on recovery tell them to shove it; they are terribly misinformed. True, the initial swelling will reduce substantially in 12 to 18 months, but that's when the body starts to do its magic. Ask your doctor to explain "recruitment". Through extensive physical therapy, acupuncture and pool excercises I am now standing in braces and have begun to walk, albeit, haltingly. I can push 130 reps on level 3 of a Total Gym, that's 60 lbs. each. It all started to come back AFTER 30 months. If there is any experience that I can share to help you, i.e., bowel/bladder info, etc! ., email me. Remember, life is a grindstone; whether it wears you down or polishes you up depends on what you are made of. Steve Carner
MOSES! Kumar here. Man, I've been wondering about you all these years! Our charismatic leader of the "Haole Clan" back in Keaau school. I'm sorry that my first update on your life has to be under these circumstances. But I'm glad you're alive! I'll be doing my own version of praying for you over here. Owl is living in Honolulu, I'll try to get ahold of him, maybe he'll be able to pay you a visit. You wouldn't believe how buff that guy has become, he's like a gorilla. :) Take care, my dear old friend. Being 2000 miles away, us transplants can't exactly "surround" you, but know you are loved! If anyone wants to get ahold of me, thekumar@newdig.com is the way to go. Kumar Corcoran
Hi... a friend posted this website on a SCI board and I felt compelled to check it out. I've been c3/4 for 14 years and your story brings back flashbacks of my own experience doing time in ICU and rehab! The good news is because of new treatments for SCI, new quads have better chances than ever to get at least partial recovery as the months go by, and even better shots at new therapies that might lead to a full 'cure'. If there was anything I could say for now (10/31), it would be to focus on getting rid of the vent and trach - took me months, but it can be done. Obviously your family loves you very much to put up this site for you. Please get well soon, and perhaps we can correspond again sometime in the future. Take care, and best wishes. :) StarlightAngel
Waz up! I am a friend of Melissa Mitchell (your friend) and have some personal knowledge of what you might be going through. My father who is almost 70 and was paralyzed 3 years ago has now begun to stand. This is occurring despite all of his doctors (the best on the mainland) having given him no chance of ever doing so. You are about to go through some serious psychological shit with this in addition to the physical. Always believe and try to progress because you never know when the next miracle will happen. If you want to email my father he can be reached at bigreel@bellsouth.net. He's a great guy, highly informed about the latest in assistance and treatment, and totally receptive to talking to you. Glen Carner
Dear Moses, You are my oldest and dearest friend. There is no memory of my childhood that does not have something to do with you. I am so thankful that this didn't take you from us, that you are still here with us and that we can still look forward to laughter and friendship. What a blessing you are to all who know you. It has always amazed me that you could be so strong and so sweet all at once. I know you are going through something more overwhelming then I can imagine, and I wish I could wrap you in my arms and share with you all the hope and faith that I have in you. You were born to do great things. I can see it in your actions and I hear it in your voice. When we hug there is a rumbling beneath your skin, something greater dying to come out. I know in my heart that this is part of the greater plan for your life. There are no accidents. Even though it seems unclear at this point, in time you will understand the reasons for all of this. I love you Moses, know that my thoughts and my heart are with you. All my love, Melissa, and the rest of the Mitchells.
Moses, I was in a car accident a year and a half ago which left me a T-5 para incomplete. I was 25 just about to turn 26. I'm not going to lie, there will be a lot of ups and downs. But there is life after a SCI! It seems that you have a GREAT support system. That is a huge plus. I know its hard right now but please think positive. Some people get some return back. Like Kim posted in her email. Since my accident I have some toes on both feet that wiggle and my right foot will move. I can feel hot and cold on my left leg. I can also feel the wind blow on it. My right leg has spotty feeling. A little here and there. The doctors cant tell you that your going to walk again or that you will get feeling or movement back. This is because everyone is different and they would get sued if they gave false hope. please try and keep your chin up. I have to throw in that I have a sister who lives on Maui. I hope to visit her someday. She has yet to see me since my accident. I wish nothing but the best for you!!! With support from family and friend you'll do fine. I will keep you in my prayer. I'm going check on your updates also. Please feel free to email when your up to it. You have a new friend here if you want one. :) Candy
Hi Moses, Wishing you well from Washington State. It's so hard to know what to say without getting too preachy or condescending. I too have a SCI and am a para. It is going to be hard as hell at first, but rest assured, somehow it does get better. You are going to get better. So cry your tears, vent your anger, rage at the world. But mostly let go and roll on. Best wishes. Angela
Hi Moses...be strong..God is with you..my husband is a T-4 para. He was severly injured almost 7 yrs ago (he was 27) working on an oil drilling rig. The first 2 weeks after his injury he couldnt move his arms..he said for him that was the scariest time of his life. The movement and sensation came back to his upper body (about 2 weeks after the accident) . He has no feeling or movement below his upper chest. He is now 34. He is a fighter, yet I know there were many times along this strange journey he felt like giving up. I know it seems hard to believe right now, but one day you will smile and laugh again. Our prayers are with you and your family, stay strong Moses. Karla
Even though we do not know each other, I felt compelled to send you a message. I came across this website through an internet spinal cord injury support group. Just this past summer, my friend's boyfriend suffered a spinal cord injury. I know that his injury has had the "ripple effect" on everyone he knows and on the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that all of you will find continued strength, hope and peace. You, your friends or family are welcome to email me any time at minka777@hotmail.com You are in my prayers! Jennifer
Hi, my name is Kim. I came across the website for Moses and left a message for him and then decided to email you with a few more words. First let me explain why I feel I should email you. I am 22 y.o. and I am a c5/6 quadriplegic. When I was 17, I fell off a horse and crushed these vertebrates. I know what Moses is going through and what his family is going through. This is a very crucial time for him and his chance for recovery. I read that the doctors confirmed the spinal cord is not severed- that is a very good thing, it increases the chance of recovering movement dramatically. I know the doctors explained that after 6 months the swelling in the cord has subsided, which is generally true, but that's usually when more movement tends to come back, *after* the swelling goes down. That's why on spinal cord websites they say you can recover movement even up to 18 months after the injury- and that's a conservative estimate. I was 3 years post injury when I received a good amount of movement and sensation back. I've also heard of longer periods of time. I'm not saying the doctors are wrong because with a serious injury like this they do not want to give false hope, and neither do I, but do take what the doctors say with a grain of salt and don't let Moses or his family lose hope. Another thing I'd like to stress is that his parents be very conscientious of his care- mainly of his skin. Make sure they know that he should be turned every 2-4 hours and if he's unable to be turned he should be placed in a special bed that doesn't put any pressure on any bony part of his body- which there are probably many as he probably has lost a good amount of weight. Quads are susceptible to pressure sores and they can complicate an already complicated health situation. I just wanted to make that suggestion because my mother was very aware of that and made sure I didn't develop one- which would have slowed my recovery dramatically. I'll wrap this up. I'm sorry if I bothered you with all of this. I'm praying for Moses and his family. -Kim
P.S. You might want to do a search for clinical trials for spinal cord injuries at clinicaltrials.gov. There are also some SCI websites like nemobility.com and sciwire.com which might be useful, too.
You don't know me, I came across this page along my travels and I read some of it and wanted to say a few words. I am 22 and also have a spinal cord injury (SCI). I broke c5 and 6. I'm not gonna lie because this is the hardest thing you'll do in life, believe me I've been there. Life does go on though. It won't be the same life but it can be just as great and fulfilling. I know you're scared right now, but just as some of your friends and family have said 'this too shall pass'. you'll get stronger and better, trust me, it might take awhile but it happens. :) If you ever need to talk with someone who knows what it's like to be a quad, feel free to email me when you get out of rehab, I've been doing this for 5 years I know a few tricks. ;)
I'll be praying for you and your family- you'll get through this. Don't give up! -Kimmy
I saw this web site address on carecure.com (SCI website) and wanted you all to know what a great job your doing supporting Moses.Way to go folks!I'm the father of a 24 year old son who is c4,c5 and went thru this familar tragic journey Moses parents and loved ones are now going thru. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially this dear young man. He will get off that vent and things are still early so many things are possible. I wept like a baby seeing Moses story.Because of what we've been thru, maybe I could be of some support and encouragement for the family, I am my sons main caregiver so helping folks is what my life is about. God Bless you all, and know that the love and prayers of many are with you Moses, From a dad in Virginia - Joseph Esposito
I'm the mom of a 26 year old son with a C4-5 SCI, almost 4 years now. What you're dealing with right now is the fight of your life. The respirator is frustrating, but it sounds as tho you'll be able to 'kick' it eventually. A huge step!! I'd like to give you and your family a message of hope; there are researchers around the world right now who are working hard to find a cure for SCI and paralysis. The research is exciting; and more discoveries are happening each day. There are human clinical trials right now to test some of these discoveries. I'd like to invite you and your family to check out a website that is administered by Dr. Wise Young, of Rutgers University in NJ. Dr. Young is the head of the SCI Research project there, and is the most wonderful man on the earth! He's absolutely dedicated his life to finding a cure. The website is www.sciwire.com We have forums for care (medical issues, etc.); caregivers; cure; research; Life; relationships; sports; and leg! islative. I'd encourage your family to at least look at the site. I moderate the caregivers forum, where family members can share hopes and fears and frustrations and triumphs.
You WILL get through this; you WILL have a life, I promise! One day at a time. Jackie
Dear Moses, I believe we have a mutual friend and she told me about you and I just want to add my prayers and best wishes to your many friends and family. God Bless Sandy
Our prayers are with you, the family, and loved ones during this difficult time. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. The Lighthouse Prayer Group
You don't know me and I have never met you, but I have a friend who has a spinal cord injury also, and I found this webpage through your friend Anne-Marie. I wanted to make SURE you know that I am praying for you...and that God loves YOU--unconditionally!!! I can tell by that great bright smile of yours that you are NOT a quitter...so keep your chin up and keep hope in your heart, ok?!! Please take care of yourself...and when you reach the point that you want to email friends, you can email me too, ok?
Moses, you beautiful man, my heart and soul are wrapped around you in an invisible hug that is filled with love. You are are so very important to me: past, present and future. I can feel you gaining strength and wisdom from this experience already. I have every faith in your spirit fire,baby...just stay strong and steady and this too shall pass, leaving you with another amazing life experience to draw on in your journey. Mo,You have touched so many people with you vibrant personality, inquisitive mind and warm, sweet soul, we are all with you right now and always. I love you immeasurably and look forward to seeing you soon. LOVE LOVE LOVE, HUGS and JUCIEY KISSES~ Genie :-)
There are so many thoughts that go through my mind when I think of you. I want to say so much but donīt know how. I love you Mo. You have always been a big brother for me, showing me the good and the bad things in life. Now I am on the other side of the world. But my heart is with you. I wish I could slide over the rainbow and give you a kiss and talk old times. Someday soon - Tobias and I are praying for you. Love your sister Aurora
There is much love and that belief of love which I find in these pages. I add my vibes from among these northern skies for the success of your recovery... all Though we've never met I know of some who hold you in their hearts with love and healing... for that you are so fortunate. Believe in your strengths as your family and friends believe in you. very best thru this chapter of life... and may the pages turn to more joyous tales soon. akadak
You don't know me and I don't know you, although it seems as if I do. I am Lisa Winsett's sister and I feel like I know a lot about you and your brothers from everything my sister told me as you were growing up. I also have three boys, one about your age. We are all sending you our best wishes and our love. Please remember every day that there are so many people who care about you and are sending prayers your way. Love, Maria Langmaack and family.
Hey Beautiful Moses- We're all sending our love and positive, healing prayers to you. I know that your strong spirit is going to pull you through this, but I want you to know that we are here for you- loving you- ever the big brother - you have always been and forever will be the leader of that gang of boys (and a few hardy girls- Genie, Aurora, and Melissa et.al : ) in the jungles of Kapoho...
"...Brothers and sisters pray hand in hand For the great healing wave to come to the land.... Then all of the dreams that the night stole away Will come streaming back on this beautiful day"
I wrote this when we all were praying for Koa so many years ago and our prayers were answered- so I send out the message again, knowing that all the love we have in this big, beautiful tribe will once again guide us out of the darkness and into the light- We Love You TOO MUCH - Julianne, Ryder, and Zeck Koa
Hey Moses, old friend, stay strong. It's been a while since we've seen each other but I want you to know that I always looked up to you and I know how strong you are. You have the support of all of your family and friends and we are all thinking about you and praying for you. Mica Winsett
Moses, you have a HUGE group of family and friends who are all rallying together to make sure you and Cherry and Hawk and your brothers get what you need. Please know we are with you every minute and every step of the way in thought, deed and prayer. I hope it won't be long before you're sitting up and reading all the great messages from your family and friends. Kip did an awesome job setting this up. This will be a great way for you to stay in touch with those you love as you face each hurdle. You are so loved and so missed by so many. I'll be traveling from the mainland soon to hang out with you and your mom. All our love, Ann-Marie, Kermit and Ashton.
Hey Moses, hang in there dude. Things can look tough, but everything changes too. I know you have so much strength inside and there are so many people who love you and who are pulling for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers every day and we look forward to seeing you again. Love Kip and Lisa.