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Author:  mgcain [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:41 am ]
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I joined this forum after finishing up my first build - a kit guitar from US Guitar Kits:


 


It has sycamore back and sides, western red cedar top, rosewood bridge and fretboard, the peghead is veneered with birdseye maple, mahogany neck...It's an OM sized guitar...


It sounded really good.  My buddy shown below has been playing for about 30 years - played with James Taylor and others.  He brought over his Guild D-40, which I am holding, and the two instruments sounded great together...



So the miracle part is this...My wife and I almost lost her daughter to addiction, starting when she was 15.  She battled through it, and has been recovered for the last 18 months.  During her battle, she traded away her own guitar.  The reason I got into this was to build her a new one and restore her musical past.  Mission accomplished! Our miracle is that she is alive today, and she has a new guitar!



...and she's a bit of a ham...



Thank you for looking and sharing our miracle.  And also, thanks to all the folks that contribute on this forum and help newbies like myself.  I am chomping at the bit to start on "Number 2"...


Mitch
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:04 am ]
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Thats great to hear MItch! I'm happy your daughter is doing so well.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Nice guitar!
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:26 am ]
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May your Miracle live on.  Great looking guitar.
Author:  Lillian F-W [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:39 am ]
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Well done Dad.   
Author:  Bill Greene [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:46 am ]
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That IS great. Congratulations to both of you, but especially to her! No disrespect intended to your guitar building (your instrument looks fantastic)...but she's done something amazing, and at such a young age.

Bill
Author:  Bobc [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:59 am ]
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Mitch that is awesome. Thanks for sharing your story here.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Author:  stan thomison [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:17 am ]
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I love messages of hope and overcoming things in one's life. Your a great family and blessed to have your beautiful daugter with you and overcoming. Keep up the good work, as well as congrats on the guitar and keep on building.


Author:  Tim McKnight [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:43 am ]
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Hey Mitch that is a wonderful story! God bless you and your miracle gift(s).
Author:  Don Williams [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:47 am ]
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What's better than that ? ! ? !

Great story, and thanks for sharing it with us.
I've known so many people who have battled addictions in one form or another, and I'm glad to see she's getting the better of it.
Author:  mgcain [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:50 am ]
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Thanks for all the thoughts and comments! Merry Christmas!
Author:  Lab1 [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:56 am ]
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Merry Christmas, Mitch, to you and yours...As a parent of two kids who are just getting through their teenage years , I can totally connect with you.....We experience their highs and lows. We protect them as best we can........With love and understanding we can guide them through...Thats our job.....God bless.......Larry
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:06 am ]
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Mitch my friend it's pretty clear from your pictures that there is a LOT of love in your family!  Merry Christmas to you all.
Author:  jhowell [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:10 am ]
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Mitch--


This was a very heartwarming read.  Thank you for sharing this with us!  Congrats on thehardest job in the world -- being a good parent!


 


 


 
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:49 am ]
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Very Cool
What an awesome gift. I am so glad she is better and happy
Author:  blindreality [ Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:48 pm ]
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What a great gift, Merry Christmas :)
Author:  Dave-SKG [ Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:34 am ]
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I too almost lost my daughter when she was only two years old. Long story but it was totally due to doctor error. I thank God for her everyday and can't imagine what it would be like to be without her. The whole incident actually turned out to be a blessing because it brought us all closer to God. i sincerely hope that that is what God has planned for you as well. We will continue to pray for you and your daughter. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!


Dave
Author:  Dennis Leahy [ Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:23 pm ]
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Mitch,

That was an uplifting story.

I'm sure she knows she must remain ever vigilant. I hope she can always recall the moments captured in those priceless photos - she is absolutely radiant.

Dennis
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