So my life pretty much just went to crap... [Archive]

mojocaster.com

11-25-2009, 03:49 PM

Tonemeister69

11-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Dude, I hope this isn't as bad as it sounds.

Mojo/thoughts sent.

msr13

11-25-2009, 04:00 PM

I hope things work out for you. Best wishes.

desceneisvals

11-25-2009, 04:03 PM

Hope everything works out.

onemind

11-25-2009, 04:09 PM

The kids will make it alright, You're a good Dad and that's job one.

edgewound

11-25-2009, 04:13 PM

... in one day.

However, I am thankful for the time I spent playing the piano with my kids last night, teaching them a couple of songs and laughing my butt off with them.

Bottom line: you can't beat music and kids when you're down and out.

Keep a lip upper stiff...hope you get through it.

Kids are great to hang with....keep laughing...it helps.

dankayaker

11-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey Mojo . . my prayers are with you . . . .I hope it passes and all becomes well.

Frankee

11-25-2009, 04:21 PM

Man, hang in there.

Whatever it is.......I'm glad to see you were able to post something positive.

clemduolian

11-25-2009, 04:25 PM

mojocaster:

Two books for you (or anyone): Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl and When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron.

Children and music are great healers. Those things and the two books mentioned above have gotten me through what I first thought were unbearable, impossible and unfathomable events/things/times.

You'll survive and thrive. Happy Thanksgiving.

gClem

Mikey2201

11-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Hi Mojo

Hope it all works out for you. Sending good vibes and a few prayers your way

phoenix 7

11-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Hang in there, Mojocaster. Whatever is going on in your life now, I certainly wish you all the best.

ford

11-25-2009, 04:36 PM

Best wishes.... when I'm feeling really down, a great comedy or action shoot em up always makes me feel a bit better.. at least for a couple of hours..

Scumback Speakers

11-25-2009, 04:38 PM

Sorry to hear life took a dump on you right before the holidays! I was there last year, for sure. Keep a good thought, if you can! Mojo sent!

oldschoolguy

11-25-2009, 04:39 PM

Man o man.

jhvox

11-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Hey Mojocaster,

So sorry to hear things are rough at the moment. You've put a lot of good karma into the universe with your videos and square dealings (I'm loving the Godin I got from you). It will come back to you, it just takes a bit of time.....in the words of George Harrison, "all things must pass."

Dave Shoop

11-25-2009, 04:49 PM

Things run in cycles, hang in there. Good Luck. A friend of mine just "gave up". please hang in there , it will get better.

8mileshigh

11-25-2009, 04:52 PM

You can be healed if you are sick...

iamdavea

11-25-2009, 04:54 PM

Stay strong Mojo! And I already know you're strong because you were able to put the crap on the back burner for a while and simply enjoy your kids. You'll get through! Best, Dave A.

Jim S

11-25-2009, 04:56 PM

I don't know what this is about but +++++++ vibes to you, sir.

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Thwap

11-25-2009, 05:06 PM

Good wishes Mojo, you've always been a positive influence here.

I hope it works out well...quickly for you.

A-Bone

11-25-2009, 05:12 PM

I am sorry to hear that a portion of your life has taken a bad turn, but as others have suggested, hang in there and know that we are all pulling for you.

bluesdoc

11-25-2009, 05:18 PM

I know what you mean.....

mojocaster.com

11-25-2009, 05:20 PM

I appreciate all the kind words, support and mojo sent...

I don't want to spill my guts here, because this is about music, not my personal tale of woes... and so was this thread!

I was just trying to reach out to others who may be having trouble, and showing them one way that really lit up my day and lifted some of my worries. My kids are everything to me, and I love spending time with them. I always end up a pure winner when I do, even if what we do is not going to amount to much... it's great for us.

And to add music to that equation, and to see their smiles and the fun they have sitting with me on a simple piano bench, spending time together, playing London bridge is falling down 250 times in a row until we get it right... it's pure, pure joy.

And thanks for the book titles, I will look into them! :)

I am a fortunate man in many ways, and you guys just showed me yet another one. You don't know how appreciative I am of that.

Ken I

11-25-2009, 05:36 PM

Hope everything works out OK for you. Your positive attitude and enthusiasm here tells me that it will.

Marshalls Law

11-25-2009, 05:39 PM

Good luck man. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

todd richman

11-25-2009, 05:44 PM

Mojo, sorry to hear this news but keep your head up. You have the kids and you are one of the good ones. Best wishes.

pedalcr8z

11-25-2009, 06:06 PM

Mojo, keep your chin up sir your a class act to do what you do for us hacks! Please promise to post a ripping riff of London Bridge on your Thorn through your Swart! Your kids will love it too!

mojocaster.com

11-25-2009, 06:28 PM

Mojo, keep your chin up sir your a class act to do what you do for us hacks! Please promise to post a ripping riff of London Bridge on your Thorn through your Swart! Your kids will love it too!

ha ha, I may just have to do that! :D

Neer

11-25-2009, 06:34 PM

My kids are everything to me, and I love spending time with them. I always end up a pure winner when I do, even if what we do is not going to amount to much... it's great for us.

I certainly can relate to that with 3 little noisemakers in my house. Kids remember the oddest little things you did when they grow up--I know I do, some not so pleasant. That's why my job is to keep it together.

pedalcr8z

11-25-2009, 06:38 PM

ha ha, I may just have to do that! :D

We're holding you to it MoJo, go ahead show us those nads!;)

mprvise

11-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Way to look at the positive man! I hope you can put the "crap" you are dealing with behind you soon.

Road King

11-26-2009, 12:29 AM

Prayers and best wishes coming your way brother. Love what you do, and the good vibe you send. Chin up man, bad things have a way of fading for the most part. Good things (like those babys) are what it's about.

looper309

11-26-2009, 01:45 AM

A book entitled "Peaceful Mind" has helped me a lot, it brings in the practice of Mindfulness to your daily life. Helps us catch those bad thoughts and say to them "you're banned from this place." Very practical.
This too will pass.

Dillow4092

11-26-2009, 01:48 AM

Mojo,

Stay strong bro, keep a clear mind. I hope things work out for you. Prayers sent!!

guitarstan

11-26-2009, 06:23 AM

Hang in there brother. :rimshot

Good thoughts comin your way.

v-verb

11-26-2009, 06:25 AM

Hang in there Mojo...

bluesjuke

11-26-2009, 06:59 AM

Hope your 'Mojo" rises' quickly.

Prayers for your peace of mind and resolution.

emilio

11-26-2009, 07:03 AM

hang in there, Mojocaster, prayers sent.

MusicMan7

11-26-2009, 07:08 AM

I hope everything works out okay. Sounds like you have a good attitude.

Tone Disciple

11-26-2009, 07:15 AM

Good wishes Mojo, you've always been a positive influence here.

Ditto on that. You seem like a great person Mojo, so hang in there and know that you have a lot of people that have not even met you wishing the best for you!

mad dog

11-26-2009, 07:16 AM

Mojo:

Music is balm for the soul. And in my experience, many of the people who truly care about music also care about each other. So here's hoping things get better for you, and that you have even more things to be thankful for.

MD

Thor

11-26-2009, 07:29 AM

Sending you good wishes and postive vibes during this difficult time. It's great to hear that you can still appreciate life's simple and important joys (your children and music) and even keep a sense of humor up.

Been there before. The good news is that, as an early poster noted, this too shall pass.

Maybe a few more photoshopped pics of you sitting in with some hall of fame heavys might be a distraction (I know I love 'em).

Happy Thanksgiving,

Edward

Millul

11-26-2009, 07:48 AM

Stay strong, Mojo! You have 'Stache power by your side!

mge80

11-26-2009, 07:51 AM

Good wishes and all the best to you, Mojo.

I am alive today because of my two children. I have no doubt about that. So, you already have some mighty powerful magic working in your favor.

Rattles

11-26-2009, 07:53 AM

Keep a positive attitude. Things will get better.

Blueswede

11-26-2009, 08:03 AM

Always be thankful for the small things in life......and for your kids. I know that mine have really helped me through the tough times. And the tough times will pass....they always do. Be strong for them and your strength will carry you......Be Blessed!

heady dude

11-26-2009, 08:09 AM

Things will turn around for you man.

Franklin

11-26-2009, 08:09 AM

Hope things look up for you mojocaster. I agree about jamming with the kids, soak up every second of it!!

The Kid

11-26-2009, 08:11 AM

Prayers sent man.

PUCKBOY99

11-26-2009, 09:02 AM

This has been the worst year of my life, with a separation & pending divorce, but my 3 girls keep me grounded & every moment shared makes me smile.

Your positive attitude just made me smile too.

Be strong my friend & keep your chin up & know that you're not alone ! :beer

FFTT

11-26-2009, 09:13 AM

This is my 3rd year getting through the holidays with just my girls jumping between
my place and their mother's.

Now with two in college and one just married, I finally have time for music.

Just gotta get my old butt out of this chair. :-)

Caretaker

11-26-2009, 09:19 AM

We all go through crap. Day in, day out. This year was not a good one. Mom`s bout with lung cancer, then a staff and urinary tract infection, then pneumonia. My arthritis and most recently a bout with what I think was swine flu(worst I`ve ever felt in my life). I was out of work for 14 months and was forced to sell a lot of things to stay afloat. Sis has nerve issues in both hands and needs usrgery. It just keeps coming and we keep fighting. You`ll get through like we all do. Just don`t give up.