[TPIN] An Important Lesson for trumpeters and invitation

[James Klages]

You are invited to attend the session called "Healed" at 11:00 A.M. on June
1 at ITG.

In my opinion this could be one of the important lessons to learn.

In life situations arise that are considered without remedy. In my case it
was coming down with Multiple Sclerosis. In others it can be family
situations, or financial. The list can be endless and you can fill in the
blanks to describe what hopeless situation holds one back.

I was cornet soloist with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band
and had played solo's with the band on national and international tours as
well as on radio, television, and at major music conventions. We had a new
home built, a young daughter, a good church, and social life. I could think
of no higher musical position for what I wanted to do. (For "Pete's sake" it
had been the band of John
Philip Sousa! I had the opportunity to play several times for John Philip
Sousa III.)

I was medically retired from the band. We lost our house. We had to move
cross the country to live. My health deteriorated as time passed. (One time
I had to use a golf-glove with Velcro to hold the trumpet so I could even
play Beethoven IX.) I lost the ability to play piano at all and found that
with years of practice could not at all. If I played a major scale in half
notes f the keyboard, I would strike wrong notes. With great effort and
patience I continued to play trumpet but several times each year would not
be able to use on hand or the other well enough to play with ease. I would
fall down every day while walking.

Several years ago I was helped in a way that was not expected. I take no
medications. I make no extraordinary efforts to maintain my health. This was
so unexpected that a documentary is being made about it- "Healed!" The
session is not only for people with M.S. but for all.

A couple of points to gain include

There is hope.

There is a solution.

The Lord is faithful.

Often the way is not easy often because we don't know how it will turn out
in the end.

The cost to families is often as great as or greater than to that those
suffering illness.

*The doctor who helped me will be at the session to answer questions.

I hope to meet you at the session.*

*Jim*



-- 
Dr. James L. Klages
Professor of Trumpet
School of Music
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 73034