Reeling and Healing Midwest Blog

Peace before us,

Peace after us,

Peace under our feet,

Peace within us,

Peace over us,

Let all around us

Be peace.

There is a Life Stream that flows to you, and this is a Stream of clarity,

a Stream of wellness, a Stream of abundance…and in any moment, you are

allowing it or not.  What someone else does with the Stream, or not, does

not have anything to do with how much of it will be left for you.  This

Stream is as abundant as your ideas allow it to be.  -Abraham

Because of RHM I have new friendships outside my comfort zone.  Also, I have learned to become one with the river.  Not to count the number of fish caught, but to think like a trout and present a fly that might be somewhat natural for the liking of one finicky trout.  Aside from fishing, I think about all the wonderful memories we share on and off the water.  Can’t wait to get together again!  Life is short,  but I’m thankful for the powers that be that brought RHM into my life.  Fish On Always!  Love ya, Linda

For weeks now I wanted to drop you a note but could not put into words what the retreat meant to me.  So here they are…Nature, Love, Laughter (lots of it), Awkwardness at first…Water, Fishing firsts, Bread, Life, Wally, Volunteers, Guides, Caring, Stories, Roomies, Sharing, Meds, Future, Knots, Hard Work, Food, Tired, Brookies, Joy…and Fish On!  Love, Joan

Dear Reeling & Healing Midwest,

Thank you for such a nice gathering of fishing people and most helpful guides.  Although I only felt a couple nibbles and didn’t hook one trout, it doesn’t matter to me.  What a wonderful way to cast one’s troubles and worries aside, to totally relax and take in our beautiful state and its rivers.  Thanks for all you do!  Wishing you the best with all future retreats.  I’ll be at another Reunion Retreat for sure.  Fish On!  Carol C, Big Rapids, MI

Dear Reeling & Healing Midwest,

Just want to send a great big “Thank You” for the wonderful weekend.  I needed it so much.  It was amazing.  The team of volunteers should be commended for a job well done.  I will share this sweet treasure of these retreats with the survivors I meet and do my best to encourage them to attend.  May your work continued to be blessed.  With loads of gratitude and love, Marsha

Dear Reeling & Healing Midwest,

Thank you for encouraging me to attend a New Participant Retreat in 2010. I had a blast and will be your fishing buddy for years to come!  Fish On!  Aileen L.

I was not sure what to expect at the retreat, but my limited expectations were blown out of the water. Not only did I get to learn the sport of fly fishing – which I always wanted to try – but I discovered things about myself that I will take with me always as this experience has changed my outlook. I am hopeful that I have made some lasting friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. Thank you all for this experience – it was wonderful and made such an impact on all of us. – 2008 Participant

This retreat has been refreshing to my soul. I was able to leave all stresses of home there. All cancer survivors should be able to experience this. – 2008 Participant

Thank you for a memorable and refreshing time. The memories will always be with me. Thanks for all you have done for me. I cannot remember the last time I was treated like a Queen. – 2008 Participant