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I would like to extend a special thank you to all those who took the time to email letters of appreciation. Some of the names and email addresses have been deleted for privacy at the request of the sender.

If you see "(*Garry; with a comment)"  written in this GREEN font color, in the middle of an email, please note that these are my comments. The purpose of these comments are to clarify the email sent to me.

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Liz and her friend Judy came to the Connecting Circle. Liz had just lost her husband Joe, who came through with loving validations and messages. During this session it was with just Jill and me, Sylvia was at a workshop.

-----Original Message-----
From: Liz B.
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:00 PM
To: garry@hyp4life.com
Subject: Thursday's meeting

Hi Garry,

After a few days of contemplation I am writing to thank you and Jill for, I guess, just doing what you do!
I have come away from the experience feeling really good, like I have moved to a calmer place. Some of the anxiety over whether or not I was doing the right thing, or whether Joe would "approve" of the choices I have made since he has been gone has been lifted.
I feel that decisions about "things" (like to give away a TV) don't matter. Some answers have come about Kimberly, Mark, the gift yet to be given and perhaps, even the tattoo have been solved.
I feel very peaceful - very much like a weight has been lifted. I would like to make an appointment for the next available Thursday circle for myself and one other person. Please make sure Jill is available - I really like how you work together. It seems like you really compliment each other. You seem to get the facts and she deliver the emotion.

(*Garry: In a follow up E-mail from Liz)

Garry,
I have decided to take your advice and wait a little longer.

Yesterday was my birthday. The first one since Joe died. I knew it was going to be difficult but it was much worse that expected. I felt very alone. On Thursday you described the way in which Joe would come to me at some point and, naturally, I hoped that he would show me that he was with me in some way. I am seeing a therapist weekly for grief counseling and he says that I am doing better at this point than any patient he has ever had. I function perfectly fine all day out in the world to everyone's amazement. But at night, alone, at home I am a mess. And yet, I feel that I, we were tied together in a way very different than most married couples. I have always felt this way. We talked on the phone every day for 2 years before we ever met. It's very interesting what you said about this not being our first life together. I would like to have a little more information on that.

By the way, do you remember Jill said there was a "Mark" who was helping me? I don't know why I didn't make the connection until now. He's my therapist Mark. I think I was thinking of the financial guys: lawyers and brokers and such.

Thank you, Liz

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Louise is the mother of a friend who had smoked for many years and is now an exuberant ex-smoker in one session.

From: louise mesmer
To: garry@hyp4life.com
Date: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:59 am
Subject: 2 weeks ago today 8/6/2009

Hi Garry

I really must tell you, you have helped me in more ways then just the quit smoking

On July 23rd I came to you. My son Kurt had given me your name and I truly believed this would be the one thing that worked.
I did not believe anyone else thought it would work other then Kurt and Tricia. I had quit soo many times before.

Here is the story I think you will find interesting.

After I left you I really felt great. Normal reaction would be to light up before I turned the corner, but I had truly no reason or desire to.
Later that night, I wanted a cigarette but by time I really wondered if I should go get some, I no longer wanted it. AMAZING. The next day while cleaning out the car, I found a cigarette. I laughed because I forgot to bring a garbage bag outside. I went into the house and true to my stupidity, put the cigarette on the counter, got the garbage bag and went back to cleaning.
Somehow my dang dogs got loose. After a stressful hour and half finding them, I got them home and as I was walking through kitchen picked up the cigarette. I lit it but never dragged on it to puff. I then looked and thought holy macrel what am I doing? I put it out.
That cigarette has since been taped to my computer with big red letters going down it saying NO so I could see it daily.
We drove up north and I listened to the tape (twice) I had to work online once I got there and the wi-fi was really slow. Getting stressed I took out my favorite "Garry Cig " (*Garry; I make plastic cigarettes for my clients) and was good to go. My 2 grandsons were in their camper next to us and could see me working.
Apparently, they thought I was smoking and said something to their mom. She came over to the window and started laughing when she saw what I had in my hand. She told me that when the boys said I had a cigarette in hand that she told them some people use it like a crutch to get through and as long as it wasn't lit, I am still considered quitting. Then She called the twins over to show them what they were looking at and they both said good going gramz

As I said I am 2 weeks into it. I have had a lot of stress these 2 weeks some which I know my husband expected me to go buy cigarettes and yet thankfully because of you I haven't .
I listen to the tape at least twice daily. especially while hubby is driving on our long ride north.

Today is my second week and I took my reminder cigarette and flushed it. I amazingly have absolutely no desire and I must say I do rely on listening to the tape to keep me from wanting.

I have a friend that is a chain smoker coming for a 10 day visit. I have informed her there is no smoking in my house anymore. I will let you know how that works out.

Garry I cannot thank you enough. I am feeling better about many things. I cannot believe that if I was still smoking the stress I have had would been more intense.
Yet not smoking I am actually taking things with " a grain of salt "
I must also tell you . Physically I am having less pain in my spine then while smoking.
Many people told me that the cigarettes contribute to the pain, but in truth I never thought that possible. OMG it seems to be true.

Thank you again

Louise Mesmer

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Marisa is a college student who was looking for a hypnotist to help with some issues that were confusing to her. During our first session, we found the source of the issue, but I could not help but talk about a “feeling” I had about her brother. When she told me he had passed away, I told her about our “Connecting with Loved Ones Circle”, which she and her sister came to soon after and had an interesting connection.

-----Original Message-----

Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:55 am
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject: Hi Garry!!

Garry, 

It’s been awhile since I have been in, to have a session with you and I can't wait to come back! I'm going away tomorrow for the week to Connecticut for school registry review and hope to meet with you again soon after I return, within the next two weeks…

I just wanted to send you a sincere thank you for everything that you have done for me. You have been a godsend. When I was looking for a hypnotherapist I was hoping to find someone who I felt comfortable with and I felt I can trust and I knew right off the bat from our first conversation on the phone that it was going to be worthwhile...

Even with a 45 min drive! haha.

The psychic workshop [*Garry; Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit Psychic Circle] was really good for my sister. I love the fact that you, Bill, and Jill were all working at the same time picking up on different things and can interpret messages in different ways.

At first, my sister and I weren't able to understand exactly what was coming through, but little by little the puzzle pieces started coming together and you brought us some confirmations that proved that you were connected with my brother… You described his personality and his circumstances perfectly!.

You have connected with my brother several times and I cannot explain how thankful I am to have found you. Every time I leave your office I leave with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart that everything is ok. I really look forward to seeing you again Garry I hope everything is well with you.  I would like to pick up where we left off last time and work it from there...

Love Always,
Marisa

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Emily is a professional dancer who came for Past Life Regression Therapy to understand why she was having such a difficult time dealing with relationships with family, other people and herself.

-----Original Message-----

From: Emily
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 12:27 AM
To: garry@hyp4life.com

Hi!

I have been busy since our session. But I wanted to give you some feedback. I was quite tired for a day or two. All I really wanted to do was to sleep. Recently, there was a disappointing event in my life, out of the blue, which made me believe that the book “Celestine Prophecy” and my appointment with you was designed with the best timing. I have been awfully calm, centered and in good spirits, which is very unlike the usual self that I have grown used to.

[*Garry; The following refers to the Past Life Regression memories Emily had]
The man I was married to, in that lifetime, seemed to be a lot like my father. I didn't want to say it at the time because I was not 100% sure and I don't want to plot people in. But the more I thought about it, the story or the experience became clear. He was very cold, very stern and a very responsible person. He had to devote his life to protect his country. That was his responsibility and all he cared about. And what I felt as being neglected and abandoned then, is very similar to the way I feel now…. Funny thing is, I can still use the exact same words to describe my father, but with a much more calm attitude and less anger. 

I just want to share this with you and let you know how appreciative I am. It's new for me to start feeling that I am at peace with myself. Not about love or hate or what I have to do to deal with the nonsense and headache that people cause me. It's accepting myself, knowing that I am good enough, and that I am loved and not alone. I have never been able to say that genuinely before!

I am looking forward to seeing you again, maybe around summer.

Best regards,
Emily

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Naha is a graduate of Juilliard and a professional violinist in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She has been on many auditions throughout her career, starting in Middle school through The Juilliard School along with professional auditions and they were always extremely stressful for her. Using PARTS Therapy, we found where the source of her audition anxiety stemmed from and using self-hypnosis and positive visualization techniques, her anxiety was eliminated.

From: Naha G.
Sent: 2/22/2009
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject: Thank-You!

I recently had the distinct pleasure of working with Garry in a hypnotherapy session to help me with performance anxiety. As a professional violinist in my 20's taking a number of auditions a year in the hopes of building a satisfying career, my time with Garry gave me some very powerful tools in my pursuit of success. The winners of these auditions are not only the most musically prepared, but those with mental toughness and who can stay calm. Garry showed me an effective process to bring out the best of my performance ability, in the most, high-pressure of circumstances. He also sent me away with a clear understanding of how to practice these techniques on my own for continued reinforcement. I would highly recommend a session with Garry for anyone who struggles with performance anxiety in any form.

Naha G…
Violinist, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Alumni of the Juilliard School

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Lisa is a friend who had brought her younger son to me for stress management and academic performance. Her older son, Mark was a smoker and although she wanted him to come for smoking cessation he wasn’t ready to quit. I explained to her that, as a parent we always want our children to be healthy and of course not smoke, But… unless Mark wanted to quit, hypnosis wouldn’t… couldn’t work. The decision to quit MUST come from the smoker alone. Her son decided to quit and over the 2008 Thanksgiving holiday we had our one and only session. This was her recent email addresses to every smoker out there.

From: Lisa
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 03:02 pm
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject: My son, Mark

Happy New Year Garry,  

My son is an ex smoker !!!

In 1995 my father-in-law died suddenly of lung cancer. He left behind his family including two grandsons’ ages 6 & 3. The 6 year old swore he would never, ever smoke. He tormented other family members about their smoking saying how it killed his Pop-Pop and he didn't want it to take them too.

That six year old is now twenty and smoking. I confronted him about it last summer. Afterward, he wanted and tried to quit by using the patch. He actually was smoke free for a few weeks but then started up again when he returned to college.

Just before Thanksgiving I noticed he had a cough, it may have been from a cold but his coughs always sounded exceptionally bad (croupy) even when very young. It made me think how he would sound in a short time if he continued smoking. It made me think of his Pop-Pop. I talked with him and asked if he still wanted to quit and how seriously did he want to. He said he did, so I told him about Garry's success with hypnotizing smokers and he agreed to give it a try.

I called Garry immediately. Because of the time constraints with being away at college, Garry made an exception to meet with my son on a weekend.  In the meantime, Garry was writing his Smokers Blog and my son read it. He came to me after and said it is as if Garry was writing about him. He could relate to every single thing Garry spoke about. He was excited for the session day.

The day came. I took my son to meet Garry then left the two of them shortly afterward. Three hours later my son called from his car outside Garry's office. His exact words to me were "Mom, I can't stop smiling! I can't explain it. It was so weird but I know it worked." He came home, we had a family dinner and he talked nonstop for 45 minutes about the whole experience. There were tears and there was laughter. I will never forget his words at the end of his story. "This is too easy, EVERYONE should do it! I can't believe it is not publicized more!!"

When friends heard what he did, they didn't believe it would work. Some actually teased and tempted him but he didn't care, he didn't fold. He did not want a cigarette at all! Right before he left for college that Sunday night he said to me "Something in my bedroom stinks Mom."
I went in and knew immediately that the "smell" was from the clothes he had been wearing prior to his session. I told him it was the smell from cigarettes. He replied, "Garry said my sense of smell would improve drastically. He was right. Gross! I smelled like that?!"  

There have been two situations since his session that certainly tested my son's strength of not having a cigarette. One was on Christmas Eve. He was making his three hour drive home from college after a snow storm in order to spend the evening with relatives.  He broke down an hour away from home. The three hour drive took ten hours, two hours of which was waiting on the side of a highway for the tow truck to arrive.  

He finally made it home safely. After a while we asked if he had a cigarette. "I thought about it but No. I truthfully did not have the craving to have it." That was the proof that he could go on without ever having or wanting another one.

It is now just about two months that my son has been smoke free. When he comes home from college, he is no longer hesitant about giving me a hello kiss. No more cigarette smell on him. I see that sparkle of pride in his eyes every time he kisses me, hugs me or stands next to me. He certainly is more affectionate. I have even seen a silent look saying… "Thanks mom!"  

Some may think “oh it's just two months; he will probably start up again”. I pray you are wrong. And if I am, I am confident that Garry will be getting a phone call from my son that time around instead of me.

If you are a smoker, the parent or friend of one and they are willing to quit, please take them to Garry. The thing to remember though is that they have to be the one to want to quit. If you make them, it isn't the same.

Lisa 

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Kathleen came for private sessions after an “Introduction to Hypnosis” workshop. She has some concern about motivation and her self esteem. Her letter explains perfectly how hypnosis really works. Her description that the effect of hypnosis “doesn’t just pop” is very important to understand. The change may be immediate, but more commonly it is a subtle change in your view of life. Comments in bold are by me to show an important point.

From:   Kathleen Fitzgerald, Staten Island, New York
To:      garry@hyp4life com
Date:   Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:53 am
Subject:  Re: Comments - Questions to Garry:

Hi Garry! 
As you know, when we first met I was leery of you and the whole hypnosis process.  I had heard of hypnosis in the past, always had a strong belief in the power of the subconscious mind, but didn't know if hypnosis would work for me or if you were the person to make it work. 
If you remember correctly, in the group hypnosis, (Garry; "Intro to Hypnosis Workshop" at the ISD in Sparta) I wasn't one of the people who was easily hypnotized.  But at that time I felt like I had exhausted all of the other "cures" and was luckily, smart enough to know that we are lead to the right people at the right time.

At that point I felt like I was stuck; that no matter what I tried I just couldn't seem to get myself out of the rut I was in and move forward.  Something was blocking me and I had given up trying to figure out what it was, and decided to just try and get unblocked. 

Because of my background, I did not trust you easily, but throughout our first private session I was able to feel your caring, compassion and understanding, I knew that it was genuine and I began to believe that I could actually trust you.  You went out of your way to make me comfortable and to answer any questions I had, no matter how long it took.  It took us a while, but each session I was able to go deeper and deeper. 

I hadn't been through hypnosis before, so I didn't know what to expect afterwards.  I hoped I would walk out of your office, feeling like a different person.  Well, that didn't happen!  In fact, our first session was so emotionally charged because there was so much to be released, that I probably felt worse afterwards.  So then I figured that the reaction would be delayed.  For the next few days, or weeks, I think I kept waiting for something to "pop"!  I was waiting for there to be some big, significant lightening strike type of change.  It wasn't until enough time had passed after the session that I was able to think and look back to how I felt then, that I realized that the change had occurred without me even realizing it.  (Garry: BOLD print for emphasis)

That I was feeling better, more level, more empowered, less negative, more capable and better about myself and life in general.  With each session, the process became easier, and I felt better and actually "forgot" how to feel the way I did before!  Now, when I talk to people about hypnosis and they ask me how it works, I tell them that it's hard to explain; that you just sort of feel a "shift" and it's almost imperceptible, but it's there. (Garry: BOLD print for emphasis)
I would recommend hypnosis, and you, to anyone and everyone. 

Since our sessions, I've definitely overcome some of the blocks that were holding me back in the past and have moved beyond some fears that I've carried with me for years. 

Oh my God, I just remembered!  I never told you that I LEARNED HOW TO SWIM!!!   From the time I was a child, I lived with an anxiety and lack of confidence towards swimming, as you and I had discussed.  But after a few hypnosis sessions I began feeling like I could accomplish whatever I set my mind to.  I started taking swimming lessons and in September of 2008, at the age of 51, I swam my first full lap in an Olympic sized swimming pool (or any pool for that matter) to the welcoming cheers and hugs of my coach, and I know I wouldn't have done it without you!  That confidence has stayed with me and grown, and since then has allowed me to walk through many other new endeavors.

I am so grateful to you, and to the hypnosis process.  It's comforting to know that hypnosis is always available to help with so many different issues, big and small, and that it's a safe, effective and effortless process.  It's like having a good friend that I can always count on! (Garry; Thanks Kathy, I could not have phrased it better!")

Thanks for helping me to break through!  I'll be back!

Kathleen

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Stephanie A. is the publisher of “Natural Awakenings” Magazine www.naturalawakeningsmag.com who came to the “Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit” Circle. She was connected with her Grandfather and experienced firsthand, the joy, excitement and wonder that a psychic/medium reading brings.

From: Stephanie A.
Sent: Wednesday, December 10,2008
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject: Thank-you!

Hi Garry,

I just wanted to thank you, Bill and Jill for an amazing session yesterday.  Mary and I have been buzzing all day, rehashing our experiences with even more things "clicking" into place.   (*Garry; Information given during a reading may not necessarily be for the person it is given to. It is often validated the next day by a friend or relative who hears about the reading and are amazed that the reading was actually for them. Thus the “sitter” delivers the message themselves … another way that spirit works)    We have told many already about what our experience was like and there much curiosity as expected.  Let's stay in touch, I have a feeling we will be chatting and seeing each other again soon.   All of you have wonderful gifts that bring so much joy and we would love to help all of you share those gifts and yes, as Bill says" for just a little more than the cost of a movie and popcorn. "

Hugs and gratitude,

Stephanie

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Alejandra is a psychotherapist who came for hypnosis to relieve the fear of public speaking that had troubled her since childhood.

From: Alejandra
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 02:57 pm
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject:  thank you

Dear Garry,

I want to thank you for a wonderful hypnosis session. It was so therapeutic! I left the session feeling a sense of profound peace and integration. You helped me understand how my fear of public speaking stemmed from a series of events in my childhood. I had not been able to make those connections on my own -- this is a classic example of why therapists need therapy too! I'm glad I chose to explore hypnosis to heal this phobia. Since that session I have not experienced the overwhelming panic I used to feel at the mere thought of speaking publicly. (But I still plan to return for a booster session to be certain it's completely eradicated.)

I also want to thank you for taking the time to thoroughly answer my questions and concerns with a sense of warmth and kindness. You are a terrific hypnotherapist AND teacher. We spoke of insurance limitations and how psychotherapy licensing could augment your private practice. I think you are already a sensitive, empathic listener and have an innate intuitive capacity for emotional attunement to others. This is a gift that cannot be taught in school but which lays a crucial foundation for good psychotherapy training. Great teachers have this gift as well. Something tells me that an important part of your journey is to teach people about the art of hypnosis. A major reason I contacted you is because your website is so informative and clear. I did not see others like it. Then hearing you talk about hypnosis in person made time pass so quickly. Not many teachers can do that!

Just finished listening to the tape and was pleasantly surprised to hear portions I had forgotten, such as your instructions on how to go into hypnosis on my own. I find your techniques and the entire process fascinating both from a personal and therapeutic perspective!

I look forward to returning for my booster and will be contacting you in January. Hope your holidays are wonderful!

Sincerely,
Alejandra

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JoAnn came to the “Past Life Regression Workshop” on 9/28/2008. You can read about this workshop on our blog http://hyp4lifellc.blogspot.com/

-----Original Message-----

From: JoAnn
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 09:13 pm
To: Garry@hyp4life.com
Subject:  Past life regression session 9/28/08 testimonial

Hi Garry,

I attended your past life regression workshop today and had a profound experience I want to thank you for. First, I have to say, that I wasn't even sure that I was actually being hypnotized until the emotions came through. I could hear everything around me and could still feel my body. I felt awake, yet relaxed and fully in control of myself. So much so, that when images started coming I wasn't sure if they were from my subconscious or actual past life memories.

The exercise you led us on was to remember a past life that pertained to current life issues. The images I saw were fleeting and I felt could be generic. I saw myself as a young woman in very early colonial dress. I saw a pilgrim man. He looked just like a pilgrim on a Hallmark card, so I doubted the validity of the image.

What came through is that he was my husband in that life, and a person of power in the village we lived in. I had the impression he was a governor or judge, something like that. I was found guilty of something, perhaps witchcraft, heresy or adultery. I felt that I was innocent, just misunderstood. My husband delivered the sentence, which was shunning and excommunication. I had to leave the village and all of my family and loved ones for the rest of my life. I was very in love with my husband, looked up to him almost with a sense of worship and was devastated that he believed the "others" and not me. That he could shun me. The coldness I saw in his eyes when he delivered the sentence thoroughly shocked me. The full force of the emotions I felt at that moment in the past life came through, the utter horror, disbelief, betrayal and love destroyed. During this point in the session, I began crying uncontrollably which is something I just don't ever do in front of other people. The emotions were so strong I couldn't stop crying for about 20 minutes during the session and that was when I knew for sure that you had successfully hypnotized me. In that lifetime, I lived out the rest of it, probably 40 or more years totally alone. Completely shunned, and I died alone in that lifetime.

How it pertains to this lifetime is you had us look the person from the past life in the eyes to see who it is in this life and it is my present day husband. Everything, all of the strife and distrust I have in my present day marriage became perfectly clear. He had shunned me in a past life and I had not forgiven him. In this life, it is I who shun him. I've never trusted him, to the point of appearing paranoid. I've always wondered why I married him and now I know... 
1 - To learn to forgive him, 
2 - To experience the flip side of the lesson of being shunned, as I have become the one who shuns.
3 - As you said at the workshop; before each incarnation we contract with other souls, (souls we have unconditional love for in between lifetimes when we are out of physical bodies) to role-play together during incarnations to help each other learn lessons. Out of unconditional love for each other, we actually agreed to put each other through this hell. Pretty funny if you look at it like that.

Anyway, I've told my husband of this session, forgiven him and he's forgiven me as well. I suspect our marriage is about to improve. 

One more funny detail. When we asked our higher selves permission to remember a past life my higher self said "Are you sure you want to know?" in a tone that sounded dubious, almost sarcastic, and I said "Might as well get this over with, bring it on." At the time, I felt that was my conscious mind, that my higher self would never express doubt, so I didn't believe it was real at that point.  

Thanks again for a very cathartic experience. I look forward to attending another one of your workshops.

Sincerely,
JoAnn __________________________________________________________________

Mary Ellen and Michael came to the Connecting with loved Ones Circle, after Mary Ellen came with her friend Alita. There is no such thing as coincidence; it seems that the timing for their session was perfect.

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From: Mary Ellen
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 10:55 am
To: Garry Gewant
Subject: Better late than never!

Hi Garry,

I hope you remember me and my husband Michael. I came to one of your readings with Alita and then again on April 8th with Michael. I wrote to you afterwards but the email was returned - I must have made a mistake with your email address. Anyway, I never re-sent the note and I feel terrible about that. What happened that night in April was truly remarkable! Michael still talks about it. His father was the LAST person Michael would have wanted to hear from but the messages he received through you, Bill, and Jill were amazing. The things your spoke of could not have been guessed at or made up. Michael truly needed to be there. Also, he is relieved of a lot of old guilt arising from the fact that his cousin took his own life. He is convinced now that it had nothing to do with him. I was surprised and thrilled that my father (who I only met twice) and his father were sitting at a bar together - taking credit for Michael and myself getting together. They were both alcoholics and the two of us met at an AA meeting!

At the end of our session, Michael mentioned that his sister Mary Jane was dying of lung cancer. Immediately Bill said that she was very angry. This had been no secret at all...she was extremely angry since she realized there was nothing more that could be done for her. Michael was reassured that their mother will be there to greet her when she passes. Mary Jane passed away that weekend following our visit with you. I know that Michael was able to deal with her passing in ways that probably would not have been possible if we had not met you that week.

Garry, Jill and Bill, we thank you and hope to see you again soon.

Mary Ellen