Dont Hesitate ....

[John Bannister]

I woke late this morning, I guess I needed the rest and as I took a personal day work was not beckoning. As I sat down down in front of my PC and opened my mail, i was bombarded with REDUSER notifications regarding my post. As I started from the top and started to my way down the list I burst into tears... My wife thinks I am going mad. The truth of it is I could never have had imagined the support and honest feedback I have received from the members here at REDUSER. There are no words, all I can do is express my deepest gratitude, not only from myself but my family also.

John, I really appreciate your willingness to share wisdom and experience from such a difficult situation..

Your welcome Paul. Thank you for your kind words..

Good words John,

I spent so much time in the Hospitals thru out my life, I can't even recall if I actually spent more time out or in??

Cat Scan, got me about 7 times... Yeah, not wishing that to any one i like either...

KETCH, it is interesting what your (my) impression can be of people. I have always enjoyed your posting and from what I know about you, you are a very successful, self made man. From all outward appearances I would have never guess what you have been through and what you are still coping with...your a true inspiration to me. Thank you.

I hug my wife and daughter every chance I get because I know there are no guarantees in life. We could be here for fifty more years or 5 more minutes. I don't want any regrets, and I want to be a good dad and a good husband.

Sounds like you have what is important already at the top of your list...Thanks Steve.

I hear what you mean. I just spent two days last week as Reducation to realize that the time is now for me to make that jump as well...

Adam...you have no idea how much I have been trying to get to REDUCATION. I remember I was heading to Vegas a year or so ago to see Jim unveil the Epic. Man I moved mountains to get the money sorted, time off work and made my reservation with RED etc. On the morning I was set to fly out I was involved in a car accident resulting in the cancellation of my trip....I was fine physically, but destroyed emotionally, I almost tried to hitchhike my ass over there. I have been trying to get to REDUCATION ever since...it will happen one day. You have been, you now have all the "tools" GO FOR IT!

Looking forward to hear from you shooting with Epic and/or Scarlet.

...It will be the "click" heard around the world! ...lol. Thanks Lauri.

Ketch is also very inspiring as he lived through hell and came out of it maybe "weak" in body but strong in spirit!

Amen to that, thanks Patrick.

That's why everyone needs to read my signature... Think about it and do something with it.

Certainly my intention...thanks Erwin.

drink a lot of fresh juice from vegetables and some fruits.

Sound advice Dan...I have the fridge full of V8 as we speak

You keep positive, keep a goal in view and get treated, get well.

Thanks Scott

Keep your mind open to all methodologies of care for your body...

Absolutely Kalani, my niece is a naturopath...she is already on my case. Cheers mate

.... if the South Island figured in any way in your short film idea let me know, If I can help in any way , no matter how small .. you got it.

Brent, Cheers for the kind words mate, but you should really be more careful about what you post...there are several locals I wanted to look at in the south for the Toll House....what are you doing tomorrow j/k But on a serious note, if you in the industry, I would love a day in the life of ------------- I appreciate it!

John, to keep dreams in perspective it is always good to stop every once in a while and appreciate
family, friends and everything around us, They will be the ones to share accomplishment and failure with, but before anything health comes first.. thanks for sharing and get well.

Thanks Luis, wise words

I have a wooden sign on my office wall with these words on it: "Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow, Live Today". If you adopt that as your mantra you'll sail beyond this challenge quickly.

Steve, I should have quoted your full post, so much said in just a few words. I have taken many Mantras from this thread, I have curtainly added this one in Note also. I respect your work and attitude a great deal, thanks for your words

It's worth checking out if you're celiac or gluten intolerant as wheat gluten consumption can cause liver disease.

Cheers Graeme! I will have a good look into this and see what transpires

John, I don't even know you, but being part of RedUser it's like you part of another family, the RED family.

Antonio, never a truer word spoken mate. The Team here at read are like no other, I give thanks everyday for finding this forum and for some of the great friends I have met and those I will go on to meet in this community.

Ah, man... Say it isn't so. So sorry. Wishing you all the best.

Jeff, Thank you, you are another member I have come to admire a great deal.

A speedy recovery to you, John. Slowing down is a good idea. Enjoy your life the way you want it. Kids, a family, sounds like a real good point to start from

Cheers Felix, I appreciate it!

....if there is anything you need help with don't hesitate to get in touch, from your posts you seem like a great guy and Im sure here are more than a few kiwis willing to offer what assistance they can in getting your dreams rolling, illness or not.

That cold beer sounds awesome...however my Doc not to mention my liver would be pretty pissed if I took you up on the offer ....I am however looking for some REAL exposure to the industry Craig, if ever you find yourself working of a project and wouldn't mind someone looking over your shoulder and drinking your coffee ....you know where to find me ...I can do AKL in 3.5 hours

I was given a termination date not too far into the future, less than a year actually..

Tom, wow I found this an emotional read...my heart and wishes are with you sir. I will not give in to this thing no matter what the course and I am not about to roll over and die just because some tells me too F@#K that. I will not be going down without a fight Tom no fear on that. I Prey your own prognosis is good mate, do keep me posted and thank you for your kind words


To all ...Thank you.

 

[Anthony Vu]

Awesome post John! Your post brought a lot of people to share their stories and simply show the hearts of REDuser. By far one of the most inspiring posts on I've ever read. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

 

[Raphael Varandas]

John best of luck... follow your dreams and keep calm. The rest is already written.
The light will follow you. Cheers

 

[Marc Fisher]

John - I wish you a speedy recovery. Your post and the response has been greatly moving. M

 

[Steve Wake]

John,
Life, like a good movie, is all about handling the transitions. You're clearly a class act. Best wishes.
Steve

 

[Carlos Dueñas]

Thanks for sharing. The best of lucks

 

[Rob Ruffo]

...to do what you really want to do.

I spent my morning in a CAT scan machine, and although it was an interesting experience, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone I actually like. Diagnosis, Liver Disease, although to soon to tell what causing it OR what can be done about it, Many more blood tests and urinalysis to come ... this week will prove to be interesting. When I got home this afternoon I was pretty bummed so I just lay out in the spring sun for a while. All the kids where at school and the wife was at work, so I enjoyed just slowing down and listening to the world around me for once. Several BIG things need to happen in the coming new year. I decided I need to put more effort into showing my family how much I love them. I decided I need to get out of the job I am in (for my health) and find something else asap. I decided that no matter what, I have to follow my dreams.

There is a saying that goes "Its not tragic to die doing what you love, the tragedy is going through life never having tried it." It looks as though the Scarlet that I have been waiting for for some time and my little independent Film will be put on hold for some time until all this medical crap is taken care of anyway, but I also made the decision today that no matter what, I want to shoot RED and I want to own a Epic or a Scarlet and call me stupid, but I will do anything in my power to make that happen. Anything.

Why am I sharing this with you all? cause if your sitting on the fence I am encouraging you to jump. Jim is right EVERYTHING in life changes...EVERYTHING. Don't hesitate, back yourself and do it! Life is short, do what you love!

+100 000 000

I wish you a quick recovery.

 

[John Bannister]

Awesome post John! Your post brought a lot of people to share their stories and simply show the hearts of REDuser.

Thanks Anthony! it certainly was not my intention, but I could not have hoped for a better result

The light will follow you. Cheers

Cheers Raphael, those lights are my kids

Your post and the response has been greatly moving. M

Marc, I appreciate that, thank you!

John, Life, like a good movie, is all about handling the transitions.

Indeed Steve, and its how you time them and make sure they fit with the story ....I am still working on that cheers mate.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers Carlos !

+100 000 000

Glad we see eye to eye Rob, thanks mate!

 

[Malvin Ng]

Get well soon