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Awe thanks so much. I really appreciate your kind words and your well wishes. Maria

Thanks so much for the well wishes. And yeah it’s been surreal but I’m praying that the worst is behind me! take care Maria

Hey everyone, As most of you know I haven't been able to play the guitar since I was diagnosed with a hand injury on Feb 19th after injuring myself on Jan 29th but being misdiagnosed. After an MRI and surgery it was revealed that I had a complete and total separation of one of my ligaments in my left hand. I had surgery on April 3rd but still can't use my hand. 5 days after my surgery I wrote a song on a mini Kinnor Harp using one hand. I tried to use it like a guitar lol. I tuned it to D major. I was sitting on my couch resting with my dog when this song fell out of me. I hope you like it. It's called "His Light" . I recorded a couple of weeks ago! thanks so much for watching! Maria

awe thanks very much. I'm trying to be positive because I do know that God has a plan for me!! Thanks again for all your well wishes!! Maria

Thanks so much for thinking of me~~! Maria

Ha you are right. I guess I never quite looked at it like that. BUT I'm hoping it's also proof that adversity can be conquered with a little luck a lot of prayer and good doctors lol!! thanks for the advice. Yes I started ot where she made me that new brace. baby step stretching exercises... take care Maria p.s I did start an on line music theory class which I'm enjoying very much!!

Thanks so much for caring. and yes it does take my mind off of it quite a bit between the extra hours I'm not home and the prep time!! Thanks again Maria

Hi everyone. Sorry it’s been so long since I posted unfortunately the ligament was a complete and total separation (rupture) this has caused a much longer healing time after the surgery on April 3 where he drilled into my bone and used an anchor to attach the ligament I had to be in a hard cast for a month Then he buddy taped my fingers and the OT said I can’t stert strength training until after it heals which can be now additional two to 4 week’s She made me a special molded brace so that it protects it and thank God she did as someone in church leaned back last week when they should have been kneeling and I saw stars even with the brace I see the surgeon again on Jun 1st bur God is good and I started a new teaching job 5 days after my surgery so now I teach 4 days and 2’nights before it was only the 2 nights so it keeps my mind off of what I can’t do and boy do I miss playing guitar but if it was my right hand I wouldn’t be able to teach (write on board etc) so I guess at this point in my life in a strange way it’s a blessing okay just wanted to catch up and I think of you all often and can’t wait to talk about playing guitars again in the future Maria

hey everyone: I didn't get the news I wanted but I got the news I expected. Next Tuesday I will be going in for surgery to repair the torn ligaments. He said the MRI showed a complete separation of the ligament from the bone. He said he will roughen up the bone. Drill a hole in it and attach an anchor and that will hold the ligament to the bone so it can heal. The swelling is fluid that built up and that is a big indication as well that it's not healing on it's own... It's going to be a long time before I can play guitar and I'm truly sad about that. It's been over 5 weeks since I played (and 8 since I hurt myself ) it's going to be at least two to three months more...... So next tuesday April 3rd if you could say a little prayer that it's successful that would be awesome. I know it could be worse but i'm just feeling a little blue today. I'll get used to the idea and be fine... Take care and thanks for being my friends for almost 7 years!! * I joined aug 2011 wow ~~ Maria

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. I LEAVE TO GO TO THE DOC IN ABOUT 45 MINUTES...REALLY HOPING I DON'T NERED SURGERY...WILL FIND OUT SOON!! MARIA

thanks so much..that is a blast from my past. I used to love that song as a child!!! thank you! waiting to go to doc about results!! Maria

oh you guys are all welcome!! glad you found it useful! Maria

Thanks so much...counting the hours... Maria

Hey I've heard of that. Yes, When I find out if I need surgery etc and what is wrong,. I may try that. Thank you! Maira

Oh Dan, it's nothing compared to all you went through. But I so seem to be accident prone these last couple of years...and yes St. Vincent will be there...holding my good hand I hope. (someone said they let the spouse in if they don't have metal on etc) Take care Maria

oh boy!! that is something. Well I'm not looking forward to the MRI but I'm looking forward to figuring out how to fix this so I can play again..that is the WORST part about all this....in my life when things go awry I always had my guitar...even when I couldn't sing for 8 years...I had my guitar.... So i'm hoping to know a lot more on Monday when I see the doc again Maria

Trying to use this time without the use of my left hand to work on the right hand. This is very basic but it works. My brain needs arrows I guess lol. I did well for the first time in my guitar strumming when I got to the lesson in Steve's Learn and Master Course But I found this little one page sheet and it's nice to jump back in and have it assessible right away (I think because of how good Steve taught me!!) Enjoy! OH it's from Scott Sharp's Fretboard toolbox IT's under the free stuff tab! https://nebula.wsimg.com/7938c08dc6cd8a338b50cf97faccffbd?AccessKeyId=C1E7D514CF889C0FFAA2&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

thanks so much,. I can't wait for the MRI to be over and find out what has to happen so I can play guitar again.... Take care Thanks for the well wishes Maria

Hi I seem to be a bit of a mess.... so I wore a brace for the last 4 weeks hoping the injury to my left hand would be healed.. The injury happened 7 weeks ago but I was misdiagnosed. I couldn't play guitar or uke this whole time....(after the correct diagnosis and most likely did damage for the 3 weeks I played with the torn ligaments)...saw the hand surgeon today. Said I need an Mri and possible surgery..... MRI scheduled for Friday... I know it could be worse so I'm trying to be positive but today I'm pretty bummed.... Maria Maria

wow cool beans!! thanks for sharing. That guitar is sweet!! Maria p.s how do you embed the video so it's not just a link like mine? thanks Maria

Hey Dan, So great to see you here. I was wondering when you would show up!!! Glad you are back! Thanks so much for watching. and Yes, I'm so glad to be playing again too. AND you are so right about the resources and i'm gonna add "instruments" lol~~ Take care Maria

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it! Maria

awe! You are so nice to say that. I'm so happy to be back amongst such nice people!! You are very encouraging. In fact it gave me the comfort to try another one. I just did a cover song I posted in the open talk forum! Thanks again Maria

Thanks so much I really appreciate it!! Maria

Thank you so much Cindy! That was so nice of you to say! I’m so glad you felt the feeling I had doing this! Maria