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Although Walkin' Jim Has passed away, his note still remains in hopes of bringing awareness that there are medical funds that you can donate to help people like Jim.

A NOTE FROM WALKIN' JIM

Hello Friends --

This isn't my usual Wild Wind newsletter, but I've wanted to let many of you know of some recent challenges. I returned home to Montana in mid-May intent on planning my next long trek and doing all kinds of projects I've had my heart set on. But almost immediately I started experiencing breathing and fatigue problems. The long, difficult ordeal of dealing with our health care system began, and I saw doctors in Helena, Seattle, and Billings with no good answers as to what was happening to me. In July I started getting daily fevers that knocked me further down. Finally, I had a doctor who checked me into the hospital where I stayed for 12 days as they did test after test to halt the fevers. It was there in the Billings hospital a couple days into my visit that I learned that my cancer had metastasized, reappearing in my liver.

Needless to say, things aren't looking real good. I've canceled my touring and am going through chemo treatments here in Helena. I'm hoping (and planning) on getting some quality time returned to me after going through these treatments, but it looks like I'll be on chemo the rest of my life. I would love to have my energy back and be able to do some things I'd like to do in the months (and perhaps years) ahead. After all, I do have l lots of songs I'd still like to record!!

I'm sorry to share this sad news, but I know how important it is to have thoughts and prayers and energy coming my way right now. You all have helped me in that department before and I hope you'll hold me in your light once again.

I also wanted to get the word out about my Medical Fund. This is something I set up several years ago but has been a great help with all the medical bills. A big THANK YOU who have supported me in the past with contributions. Since I won't be working again it is something that will really pull me through with the dealings with health care. You can access it at the NTAF site here or go to my website page about it here.

I'll try to send out a more traditional newsletter next month, but for now I leave you with a quote from a Leonard Cohen song...

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." My life has given me a lot of cracks....and thus, a lot of light to guide my way wherever I may go.

Love and Happy Trails,

-- Walkin' Jim

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