So, what's the family up to?

[kenbass4]

Okay, so let?s see how concise we can make this:
 
As some of you are aware, in 2009 my wife became critically ill, and was put on a respirator for 3 weeks. The first week, the doctors basically told me that she wouldn?t make it. She proved them wrong. The process of keeping her alive had its own issues, and she was left with 22 large, seriously infected wounds that caused her extreme pain. In the winter of 2010, she was readmitted to the hospital for surgery to assist in the healing of her wounds. At one point some of her vitals dropped to the point where they again said she probably wouldn?t make it. She (again) proved them wrong. In the process of all of this, I learned how to treat stage 3 wounds, how to conduct physical therapy, and how to navigate the healthcare system (STAND YOUR GROUND!!)
 
Her wounds are now all healed, she can walk with assistance (currently a walker, but she?s making progress with a cane) and her outlook has gotten much more positive. We celebrated her birthday at the end of last month by going to the ocean (the Marin Headlands for those in the Bay Area) and she is again enjoying getting out of the house.
 
Through this whole process, I?ve definitely learned what is truly important, so you may have noticed that I don?t post very often, although I do still enjoy lurking quite regularly.

[cozmik_cowboy]

Rough couple of years, Ken; hang in there, man.
All in all, we're doing OK.  Neither of my scheduled classes at the community college got the requiste 10 students registered, so I'm just subbing K-12 this semester (which is a pain in the ass - in college classes I can act like an authority, but subbing I have to act like The Authorities, which doesn't sit well - but it actually pays better than the college); the lovely & charming Mrs. Cowboy is still a Customer Service Manager, but has changed industries; #1 son & wife have moved to Kihei, HI - they're surfing a lot, & he's started a business refurbishing wood furniture; #2 & Mrs. are in Denver - he's Coordinator of Scholarship Programming at a community college, she's an architect; #3 & his squeeze are in Skagway, AK; she does daycare, he works construction, rents a shop where he pursues his dream of saving the planet through pedal power by building & selling bicycles out of salvaged parts, and plays drums, guitar, and lap steel every chance he gets (today he promised to send me some tracks from his current project.)
 
Peter

[terryc]

Okay here goes...
Divorced, my daughter Jessica is a graphic designer and works as an Art Director for an advertising company in Dubai, she got engaged to Scott in Bali in Dec 2010..they are both having a great time of their lives in Dubai.
My son Phillip lives with me, he is studying Music technology at University and is a bass player too. Last night we had a great discussion about Jaco as he has to do a 10 min presentation on 'Choose a musician who has made an impact on the jazz world'..well it had to be Jaco didn't it.
My partner Shona who has her own place is a great person and has a grandmother in Rothes, way up in Morayshire Scotland..whiskey everywhere so I cannot go wrong!!
Apart form a little hypertension and frozen shoulder which disappeared 18 months I am in pretty good shape.
In a great band with whom are great people to work with( that has been a long time coming!!) so everything is pretty good right now

[5sicks]

Mama's in the kitchen, Daddy's in jail, Sister's on the corner sayin' Petunias for sale. I'm in trouble; my hair's caught in a machine and we all live in a yellow submarine. Gospel news rhythm & blues...

[David Houck]

Just now getting to this thread and wanted to say ..
 
to Ken, that I'm glad to hear the good news on the progress to date!
 
to Edwin, happy birthday!
 
to Bill, Emi who?
 
and to everyone, thanks for sharing your stories; this is a really nice thread to read, and to reflect upon.

[richbass939]

Nancy (wife) is hanging in there being a mom/spouse, helping her brother manage his small business, and helping her scattered husband launch a small business.
Adam (17 year old son) will be leaving in an hour for the state DECA (HS business club) competition.  He enjoys it and does well at it.  Also, DECA is loaded with college scholarships, so I hear.  He's taking a bunch of HS-college dual credit courses and makes good grades.  Hopefully, he'll have a fair bit of college knocked out by the time he graduates from HS in 2012.  He is a talented musician on several instruments but doesn't really have a passion for music right now; oh well.
Scott (13 year old son) is involved in middle school sports, makes great grades, is totally into playing drums, and is very talented at metal drumming (we have all become very familiar with Metallica, Slayer, and Disturbed).  He found the instrument that he is passionate about and is diving in.
Rich (self) is keeping his head above water being a dad/spouse, working his day job, applying for a patent/starting a small business, and trying to find a little time to play music.
It doesn't sound like all that much but it keeps our days filled.  All in all we are a reasonably happy family and are doing well.
Rich

[afrobeat_fool]

Well, well. I have taken a page from Edwin's book. I am back to school. I have started a masters program in Physical therapy. In one year I will have my License as a Massage therapist, and certification from Titelist to work on pro golfers. In two years I will have my degree in P.T. Summer of 2012 I will be starting the Rolfing program down the street from Edwin in Boulder. My intention is to use my CBS connects to get on the PGA Tour as a therapist before I am 45. I made this decision due to less gigs coming my way.
 Jacquelyn and I are a month from our 1yr anniversary, and we are considering going back to San Fran. Don't know if we will get back to the Mothership, but... She is doing well, working as a therapist for infants and pregnant mothers. And we are closing on a house next month. Whew!  
Oh yeah, I also cut my hair
 
Nick
 
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