Dear Friends, I had a small miracle occur the end of summer. I got well. After complaining to doctors about increasingly endless fatigue and shortness of breath the last few years, a new doctor found the problem. I’ve had 4 infusions of iron and am feeling very well again. I’m not 100%, but 80% is […]
John Calvi’s address at the 2024 Reedwood Forum Recorded by the Reedwood Friends Church on November 20, 2024 (via Zoom)1:05:02
Quaker author John Calvi was interviewed about his March 2024 article, Carrying Light to Need. Recorded by Friends Journal Quakers on March 8, 2024 (via Zoom)16:29 View more information from Friends Journal
The 39th Beethoven Letter Dear Friends, Thank you for your kind and generous support over the years. This keeps me going in all ways. Your good care via these pragmatic gifts are the bread and butter of my life and a delight to receive. Thank you for years of including me in your generosity. Writing […]
There have been times in my life when someone just took me away and suddenly my burdens were less and my hopes increased. Sometimes in small ways and, not infrequently, in wonderful and large ways. My Uncle Sheldon took me away on a camping canoeing trip in my very dark early days of family violence. […]
Dear Friends, I am turning 70 and celebrating 40 years in the work of helping people to heal from trauma. It’s humbling even to write this and even more humbling to know it’s all been possible due to your support. I am awash with gratitude. Thank you for this long ride together! My education began in the rape […]
John answers questions from viewers. Recorded by New England Quakers on August 9, 2021 (via Zoom)37:03
Dear all, My thanks to the very many people who have been in touch with good care and strong support during my illness. You have provided a tremendous foundation to encourage hope and wellness from all the circles of my life. Thank you. I am grateful & honored. And I am a little bit better. Along with all your […]
Dear All, I’m probably not dying. Not right away, not anytime soon. It may be years. But I’ve been disabled to the point where I can no longer teach or use my healing touch. My healing gift has become greatly diminished. There is no consensus among my doctors. It’s mainly fatigue and shortness of breath […]