Sunday, June 11, 2006
09.06.06
Seven years ago
today
we rolled our tour van
in the desert
just outside
Needles, California.
Fedj our devoted sound guy
Steve Luxenberg our brilliant guitarist
Angus
and i
all sustained severe injuries
in an accident any of us were lucky to survive
yet
somehow
we all did.
And here i am
seven years on to the day
almost to the hour
passing by that fateful spot.
Our worlds were turned upside down
shaken and stirred.
It's over
i thought
as the dust settled.
It wasn't.
i give thanks
for our lives.
i give thanks for the multitude of humans
who played a part in our rescue and recovery.
The passers-by first on the scene
the two men who pulled me from the wreck
those who were there covering us with blankets and reassuring
the crowd that walked the side of the freeway
collecting our earnings from that weekend
as they fluttered away
the woman who stood over me
one hand on my head
the other reaching to the sky
as she cried out
Lord God ease this man of his pain
the emergency crews who arrived and took control
the nurses and doctors at the hospital in Needles.
i remember moans and cries of agony coming from the other blokes
in adjoining rooms
as i lay there that day
with little news of how
bad
everyone was
while tests were done
operations begun.
Just me
and my imagination
to still.
i remember with gratitude
the crew who air-lifted Angus and me to Vegas
the doctor there who put Angus' neck back together
our friends and family who rallied around us
doing what they could to ease us back into the land of the living
and the reality
that everyone else had continued to inhabit.
And Kathy
Leslie
Libby
and Leila
four fans who made it their mission to connect all our fans
and
ultimately
have us make music again.
Today
right now
as i ponder
i find myself thinking
how insignificant our lives are
really
in the middle of this wide desert
let alone this immense universe
but life is a gift
and i feel
we each have an obligation
perhaps
to make our individual lives
as big as possible
And every day
and each moment that passes
where we don't do one thing
take one step
think one thought
that makes us a little better
a little bigger
is an opportunity lost.
We can't force change in anyone
but ourselves.
All there is to do
is to inspire
by example
our selves
and maybe others
And keep holding hands.
h
today
we rolled our tour van
in the desert
just outside
Needles, California.
Fedj our devoted sound guy
Steve Luxenberg our brilliant guitarist
Angus
and i
all sustained severe injuries
in an accident any of us were lucky to survive
yet
somehow
we all did.
And here i am
seven years on to the day
almost to the hour
passing by that fateful spot.
Our worlds were turned upside down
shaken and stirred.
It's over
i thought
as the dust settled.
It wasn't.
i give thanks
for our lives.
i give thanks for the multitude of humans
who played a part in our rescue and recovery.
The passers-by first on the scene
the two men who pulled me from the wreck
those who were there covering us with blankets and reassuring
the crowd that walked the side of the freeway
collecting our earnings from that weekend
as they fluttered away
the woman who stood over me
one hand on my head
the other reaching to the sky
as she cried out
Lord God ease this man of his pain
the emergency crews who arrived and took control
the nurses and doctors at the hospital in Needles.
i remember moans and cries of agony coming from the other blokes
in adjoining rooms
as i lay there that day
with little news of how
bad
everyone was
while tests were done
operations begun.
Just me
and my imagination
to still.
i remember with gratitude
the crew who air-lifted Angus and me to Vegas
the doctor there who put Angus' neck back together
our friends and family who rallied around us
doing what they could to ease us back into the land of the living
and the reality
that everyone else had continued to inhabit.
And Kathy
Leslie
Libby
and Leila
four fans who made it their mission to connect all our fans
and
ultimately
have us make music again.
Today
right now
as i ponder
i find myself thinking
how insignificant our lives are
really
in the middle of this wide desert
let alone this immense universe
but life is a gift
and i feel
we each have an obligation
perhaps
to make our individual lives
as big as possible
And every day
and each moment that passes
where we don't do one thing
take one step
think one thought
that makes us a little better
a little bigger
is an opportunity lost.
We can't force change in anyone
but ourselves.
All there is to do
is to inspire
by example
our selves
and maybe others
And keep holding hands.
h
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i thank the Lord that He carried you thru your pain to be the blessing that you are. Your music helped carry me thru the loss of my sister and to remember to hold onto the little things i love.( the anniversary of her passing was June 7th, that week i had a dream of the band having to face the past head on, perhaps there's a truth you must wrestle that will further your mission.
love, mercy, grace, peace, and forgiveness. May God lead your way into all truth.
love, mercy, grace, peace, and forgiveness. May God lead your way into all truth.
# posted by 
: June 12, 2006 7:11 AM
: June 12, 2006 7:11 AM
I read this after a very bad day at work that reminded me to keep focused on the things that are really important in my life. It was the 2 month aniversary of my Dads death. He never got to do what he dreamed of doing with his life because he was forced to do other things. I told myself after he died I wouldn't end up like that. Reading this story especially on this day reminds me to stay on track, be thankful for my life and not be afraid to live my dreams. Your music helped me to get through this and you really keep me going. Thank you. You are a Bastard for making me cry at work though. Dianne in Milwaukee
# posted by : June 13, 2006 10:28 AM
: June 13, 2006 10:28 AM
After reading your words, I find I am without any of my own. Having all of you in my life - a blessing for which I am grateful.
xo
Leels
xo
Leels
# posted by : June 13, 2006 10:58 PM
: June 13, 2006 10:58 PM
oh, you made me cry.
i remember wondering why you all were suddenly out of the circuit, and eventually hearing the rumors of the accident. so very glad to have witnessed your survival and the joy of your return to the wider community. your music is such a beautiful gift to the world. many thanks gentleman, for sharing your hearts with us all.
-BearGirl
i remember wondering why you all were suddenly out of the circuit, and eventually hearing the rumors of the accident. so very glad to have witnessed your survival and the joy of your return to the wider community. your music is such a beautiful gift to the world. many thanks gentleman, for sharing your hearts with us all.
-BearGirl
# posted by : June 21, 2006 1:41 PM
: June 21, 2006 1:41 PM
Your music has always been honest, real and passionate. However the past few years it seems to have taken on a new life – breaking boundaries, releasing the illusion of barriers, more of a variance between the depths and the heights, questioning and yet reassuring… it seems as if your dance between life and death brought you even more fully into the present, into what is real or “so unreal”. Your faith, your determination, your honesty and integrity are inspirations. Thank you for sharing your story, your wisdom, your courage, your wit, and yourselves with the world. The world is a better place because you are wise enough to listen to your souls and courageous enough to walk your talk. Keep on keeping on.
Your very presence proves the wise words of Goethe who said, “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it, Begin it now.”
Wayfarers, as you continue your travels of beauty and integrity I wish to send you a blessing from a lovely book – “Anam Cara” by John O’Donohue. It’s on p. 160. I do not wish to infringe on copyright laws, so perhaps you will choose to look up the whole verse at some point in time. It begins:
“May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work that you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.”
Peace,
Sue
Your very presence proves the wise words of Goethe who said, “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it, Begin it now.”
Wayfarers, as you continue your travels of beauty and integrity I wish to send you a blessing from a lovely book – “Anam Cara” by John O’Donohue. It’s on p. 160. I do not wish to infringe on copyright laws, so perhaps you will choose to look up the whole verse at some point in time. It begins:
“May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work that you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.”
Peace,
Sue
# posted by : June 24, 2006 7:44 AM
: June 24, 2006 7:44 AM
Your music is an inspiration to countless fans the world over. Having lost a child, I know how precious each moment on earth is. Your music helped me through my grief and reminds us all to take care of each other.
Don't sweat the small stuff, Carpe Diem and most importantly...
Keep the world turning! :)
Don't sweat the small stuff, Carpe Diem and most importantly...
Keep the world turning! :)
wow...i had no idea any of that happened! i am glad you guys made it out ok and for sure someone was watching over you that day! the gods were on your side! good kharma will come to those who deserve it and i believe you guys put out so much great kharma it only right that you came as far as you did! you are reaching out to people and pulling them together with music! and to me music is the key to everything! so keep on spreading the love and togetherness you bring...itll always be there! love you guys and hope to see you soon!!
# posted by : July 19, 2006 6:17 AM
: July 19, 2006 6:17 AM
WOW....you guys have come a long, long way. Glad to hear you are doing so well and have recovered after such an horrific accident. Hope to see you when you play back in OZ.
All the best from 2 of your very original HASH & GUS groupies!!
Melissa P & Nicole S (MCAE)
All the best from 2 of your very original HASH & GUS groupies!!
Melissa P & Nicole S (MCAE)
# posted by : August 18, 2006 6:38 AM
: August 18, 2006 6:38 AM
didjnjosh,
i am praying for you and your family. Love your mother, simply love her. In her borrowed words, "inspire by example". Read her poetry or books she always wanted to read, play praise and worship music for her, sing to her, bake her something, make her something, take her something from your heart. Watch your favorite movies together, tell her jokes, seek the Lord's face to supernaturally heal her, pray for and with her, listen to her wisdom.
ps brother, i am praying for rain for the farmers in oz.
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i am praying for you and your family. Love your mother, simply love her. In her borrowed words, "inspire by example". Read her poetry or books she always wanted to read, play praise and worship music for her, sing to her, bake her something, make her something, take her something from your heart. Watch your favorite movies together, tell her jokes, seek the Lord's face to supernaturally heal her, pray for and with her, listen to her wisdom.
ps brother, i am praying for rain for the farmers in oz.
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