I may not test this week

[IcemanSK]

Hello All:

As most of you know, I plan on testing this week for my 3rd Dan. I found out today that my wife's favorite cousin died today at 58 years old. Arrangements haven't been made yet, but we might need to go to South Dakota this week instead of Florida. I can test anytime. Family is first, always.

I'll letcha know as I know.

Please pray for the family of Don Livesay.
Thanks

[Carol]

Hello All:

As most of you know, I plan on testing this week for my 3rd Dan. I found out today that my wife's favorite cousin died today at 58 years old. Arrangements haven't been made yet, but we might need to go to South Dakota this week instead of Florida. I can test anytime. Family is first, always.

I'll letcha know as I know.

Please pray for the family of Don Livesay.
Thanks

You and the family will be in my prayers. :asian:

[shesulsa]

Prayers for the family and you.

:asian:

[bluemtn]

I'll keep the family in my prayers.

[exile]

Iceman, I'm so sorry to hear this. Will be thinking of you and your poor family...

[cali_tkdbruin]

Sad to hear the news. Irrespective of everything, you're right, family always comes first. My condolences. Good luck when you're ready to test for 3rd... :asian:

[terryl965]

Iceman family always comes first if you need anything let me know.
Terry

[morph4me]

Iceman,

I'm sure that you'll pass your test whenever you take it, you're right, family always comes first. You and the family will be in my prayers. :asian:

[matt.m]

Iceman,

I am here to tell you with all sincerity that you and your family have my deepest condolences. Take the bereavement time, the test can wait. When it comes to family, that is the most important period.

Take care my friend.

[TKDmel]

Iceman, I'm so sorry to hear about the family situation. You have my deepest sympathy, and will be in our prayers.

[Jonathan Randall]

Condolences.

[Lisa]

Hello All:

As most of you know, I plan on testing this week for my 3rd Dan. I found out today that my wife's favorite cousin died today at 58 years old. Arrangements haven't been made yet, but we might need to go to South Dakota this week instead of Florida. I can test anytime. Family is first, always.

I'll letcha know as I know.

Please pray for the family of Don Livesay.
Thanks

Family is always first. Having gone through a death in my close family recently I wish you and your wife a safe trip. My thoughts with the family.

Lisa

[Kacey]

My condolences to you and your family. It's good to know there are still people out there who have their priorities in the right order. Testing will wait until your family is taken care of.

[Laurentkd]

your family will be in my prayers as well

[wade]

OK, I know that I am going to burn in hell for this but my suggestion, Iceman, do the test if you can. Yeah, I know I am cold, so what? When I am dead and in the ground I won't really give a ---- about anything. The living, on the other hand, still worry about a lot of small things. Get the test out of the way and move on. You can always grieve tomorrow.

[IcemanSK]

OK, I know that I am going to burn in hell for this but my suggestion, Iceman, do the test if you can. Yeah, I know I am cold, so what? When I am dead and in the ground I won't really give a ---- about anything. The living, on the other hand, still worry about a lot of small things. Get the test out of the way and move on. You can always grieve tomorrow.

Thank you all so much for your condolences. As of this moment, we're still planning on making the trip to Florida for the test.

It's funny, all of my martial arts friends (with the exception of Master Wade) agree that the test can wait. But, my wife's father & other family members are saying, "go take the test & have fun!" (My FIL went so far as to say, "Don would have been ticked-off that you missed your opportunity to do this now."

My dad learned a phrase from his dad that he passed on to me. "In life, there are only two things you need to do: visit the sick & bury the dead." As morbid as it sounds, it was a very important thing to my dad. It has colored my work as a minister, hospital chaplain & social worker. It very important to me that people know we care when they hurt the most.

I'm not sure what will happen this week, but I appreciate your concern. (Master Wade, I appreciate your thoughts as well. The decenting opinion is always valid.:asian:)

[morph4me]

IMO you have your priorities in order, you put your family first. Your family knows and understands and has expressed their opinion. You are fortunate to have family that understands how important martial arts are to you and supports you. Whatever you decide will be the right decision, supported by your loved ones, and you can't ask for more than that.

[Shaderon]

It sounds like your family supports you and cares for you very much.

My feeling here is that they would feel that they kept you from the test, if they hadn't have said this, I would be saying "the test can wait", but supporting someone when they need it includes honouring their wishes even when they don't seem to make sense.

I can't tell you what to do, but in those circumstances, I'd take the test, they might need the good news to boost them!

Whatever you decide, good luck and take care. Safe journey.

[avm247]

Condolences to you and your family.

[Miles]

My condolences to you and your family.

Miles

[IcemanSK]

Well, we're headed to Florida after all. The funeral won't be until Saturday at the eariest, so we're headed to Florida. More than likely, my father-in-law & sister-in-law will head to South Dakota to represent this part of the family.

Thank you again for your concern.

[Last Fearner]

As most of you know, I plan on testing this week for my 3rd Dan. I found out today that my wife's favorite cousin died today at 58 years old.

Please pray for the family of Don Livesay.

Thanks

:asian:

Consider this, Tom. Perhaps your wife's cousin couldn't be there in Florida to see you test, but now he will be with you!
:angel:

Pray for God's will to be revealed to you, and he will put you in the right place.
May God keep you safe, and keep your family strong!

CM D.J. Eisenhart

[Tames D]

My condolences.

[Laurentkd]

Well, we're headed to Florida after all. The funeral won't be until Saturday at the eariest, so we're headed to Florida. More than likely, my father-in-law & sister-in-law will head to South Dakota to represent this part of the family.

Thank you again for your concern.

Wow! I am just glad your decision is finally made. I find that I feel much better once I know what I am doing, regardless of what path I chose to go down. I hope you feel you have made the best decision for your wife and your family, I am sure you have as you obviously did not take any of this lightly. Good luck to you, I am sure you will do great!! Try to have fun!!

[Bret Hinds]

Family first! Good luck on the next, I will pray for you and your family. peace be with you.

[terryl965]

Well, we're headed to Florida after all. The funeral won't be until Saturday at the eariest, so we're headed to Florida. More than likely, my father-in-law & sister-in-law will head to South Dakota to represent this part of the family.

Thank you again for your concern.


Tom you will always remember this test more so than all other knowing he will be with you in spirit. Good Luck on the test

[Lisa]

Well, we're headed to Florida after all. The funeral won't be until Saturday at the eariest, so we're headed to Florida. More than likely, my father-in-law & sister-in-law will head to South Dakota to represent this part of the family.

Thank you again for your concern.

Good Luck Tom. Travel safely and know that we have your family and you in our thoughts.

Lisa

[shesulsa]

Meant to be, it was!

Good testing, man! Let us know how it goes.

:asian:

[tkd_jen]

Sorry for your loss and good luck on your test. I am sure you will take the necessary measures to get focused and do awesome!

BTW, what part of South Dakota? Just curious since I am in ND.

[matt.m]

Tom,

Good luck on the test my friend. I know you will pass with flying colors.

[exile]

Tom,

Good luck on the test my friend. I know you will pass with flying colors.

Ditto Matt's comments. But even though we all know it will be great... we want to hear it from your mouth that it indeed went well! Let us know as soon as you can, eh?

[wade]

Yeah! Me too! It's getting kind of hot down here.