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Martial Artist get sick, have accidents, become disabled. This forum will focus on how these individuals cope with their condition while staying active in the martial arts and while living life to the fullest. Administered by Sensei Bill Bauknecht. He's been there and doing great! (You don't need to register in order to post here!)

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Bill is back from his Florida holiday. Hopefully we will hear from him soon. He sent me the following which I'd like to share with you all. gem

1. In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.

2. In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.

3. In second grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you stand up to the class bully.

4. In third grade your idea of a good friend was the person who shared their lunch with you when you forgot yours on the bus.

5. In fourth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who was willing to switch square dancing partners in gym so you wouldn't have to be stuck do-si-do-ing with Nasty Nicky or Smelly Susan.

6. In fifth grade your idea of a friend was the person who saved a seat on the back of the bus for you.

7. In sixth grade your idea of a friend was the person who went up to Nick or Susan, your new crush, and asked them to dance with you, so that if they said no you wouldn't have to be embarrassed.

8. In seventh grade your idea of a friend was the person who let you copy the social studies homework from the night before that you had.

9. In eighth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you pack up your stuffed animals and old baseball cards so that your room would be a "high schooler's" room, but didn't laugh at you when you finished and broke out into tears.

10. In ninth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to that "cool" party thrown by a senior so you wouldn't wind up being the only freshman there.

11. In tenth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who changed their schedule so you would have someone to sit with at lunch.

12. In eleventh grade your idea of a good friend was the person who gave you rides in their new car, convinced your parents that you shouldn't be grounded, consoled you when you broke up with Nick or Susan, and found you a date to the prom.

13. In twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you pick out a college, assured you that you would get into that college, helped you deal with your parents who were having a hard time adjusting to the idea of letting you go...

14. At graduation your idea of a good friend was the person who was crying on the inside but managed the biggest smile one could give as they congratulated you.

15. The summer after twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you clean up the bottles from that party, helped you sneak out of the house when you just couldn't deal with your parents, assured you that now that you and Nick or you and Susan were back together, you could make it through anything, helped you pack up for college and just silently hugged you as you looked through blurry eyes at 18 years of memories you were leaving behind, and finally on those last days of childhood, went out of their way to give you reassurance that you would make it in college as well as you had these past 18 years, and most importantly sent you off to college knowing you were loved.

16. Now, your idea of a good friend is still the person who gives you the better of the two choices, hold your hand when You're scared, helps you fight off those who try to take advantage of you, thinks of you at times when you are not there, reminds you of what you have forgotten, helps you put the past behind you but understands when you need to hold on to it a little longer, stays with you so that you have confidence, goes out of their way to make time for you, helps you clear up your mistakes, helps you deal with pressure from others, smiles for you when they are sad, helps you become a better person, and most importantly loves you!

Pass on to those friends of the past, and those of the future...and those you have met along the way...

Thank you for being a friend. No matter where we go or who we become, never forget who helped us get there.

There's never a wrong time to pick up a phone or send a message telling your friends how much you miss them or how much you love them.

You know who you are, pass it on to someone who you want to remind.

So Send this to all your friends and maybe those who aren't but just watch and see who sends it back.

If you love someone, tell them. Remember always to say what you mean. Never be afraid to express yourself. Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean to you. Seize the day and have no regrets. Most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today and are what it's all about anyway.
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Post by Joe Bellone »

Hi George,

This post is probably one of the best posts I've ever read on the net. Helps keep everything in perspective.

thank you,
Joe
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Post by Van Canna »

What a moving post ! And knowing Bill is to know his heart !

" friendship improves happiness and abates misery by doubling our joy and dividing our grief "

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Van Canna

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Thanks, Rich
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Post by Bill Bauknecht »

Greetings to all!!! Got back from my Florida vacation Sunday afternoon. Had a good time, great weather, especially considering what I came back to. Monday I was in Boston getting all my test done, Tuesday I had a EKG, Wedns. I had a stress test and today had a bone density test. Been real busy. If all these test prove good, it means I can pick up my karate work outs and teaching. Especially important to me is getting back to the torture chamber with Van Art and Bob. The piece about "Friends" that I sent to George really impressed me when I received it from a "Friend". I'm glad George posted it. I treasure my friends in the martial arts. I believe that these friendships have been the closest of any in my life. Why is this?? Is it the comradery we share, the having "Been there, done that" thing? The respect we have for all, knowing what it took to get there and go on?? Maybe this would be a good discussion. Do you all feel this closeness?? Even if we only see some people once a year or so, why do these meetings mean so much?? Friends, like family, are forever. Thank you all for allowing me to be your friend!!!
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Post by Bill Bauknecht »

Van,
As usual you have a "way" with your words. Great post. Am looking for good test results so I can rejoin you in the Torture Chamber next week. I've missed it much. Also looking forward to hearing about your trip south from you and George. Sorry I missed it. Take care.
Bill
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Post by Bill Bauknecht »

Greetings to all!!! Got back from my Florida vacation Sunday afternoon. Had a good time, great weather, especially considering what I came back to. Monday I was in Boston getting all my test done, Tuesday I had a EKG, Wedns. I had a stress test and today had a bone density test. Been real busy. If all these test prove good, it means I can pick up my karate work outs and teaching. Especially important to me is getting back to the torture chamber with Van Art and Bob. The piece about "Friends" that I sent to George really impressed me when I received it from a "Friend". I'm glad George posted it. I treasure my friends in the martial arts. I believe that these friendships have been the closest of any in my life. Why is this?? Is it the comradery we share, the having "Been there, done that" thing? The respect we have for all, knowing what it took to get there and go on?? Maybe this would be a good discussion. Do you all feel this closeness?? Even if we only see some people once a year or so, why do these meetings mean so much?? Friends, like family, are forever. Thank you all for allowing me to be your friend!!!
Bill
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