Letters from Teachers (December 1998)

Dear Friends,
Enclosed is a cheque for $40 for subscription to V.F.J. for 1998-99. I like the new format and size. The tips on teaching are very helpful. Justin’s articles always make one think and then follow.

Regret I couldn’t make the last conference. Canadian money situation makes it a little rough. Hope to come to St. Paul if I could get some assistance financially. I only teach small classes of seniors who get special rates. Any help would be appreciated.

Hope you are all fine at the office. Thanks to Roberta for filling in and doing a great job.

– Gordon Wade
Edson, Alberta, Canada

Greetings fellow T’ai Chi Chih Teachers.
I thank all of you who gave to the scholarship fund. Because of your kind donations I was able to attend this year’s conference. I learned many things and enjoyed spending time with the T’ai Chi Chih community. I am enjoying teaching and sharing my new knowledge from the conference with my students. I express my great appreciation and gratitude to all of you.

Namaste.

– Phoenix Meridith Wilson
Covington, KY

Dear Lois and TCC Loved Ones,
This is to have you omit all my addresses from the Teachers’ Directory except for [the New Zealand address].

I am not teaching organized classes any more. However, I practice TCC every day! I moved from Medford, OK October 24, and became a resident of New Zealand — that is now HOME.

Thank you for all the pleasant and cherished memories. You will be most welcome to visit us in Napier. May your Chi, Joy, Contentment and Wisdom increase with each New Day.

– Theda W. Gillespie
Napier, New Zealand

The new VFJ looks great! I enjoy reading all these wonderful T’ai Chi Chih stories, poetry, experiences of healing you compile in a pleasing way. Lois, we use your directory at the [T’ai Chi Chih] Center regularly and so often use it in class to locate teachers for relatives, friends, etc. Thank you for your hard work as well as the effortless effort.

– Connie Hyde
Albuquerque, NM

. . . I would like to declare myself as an “active” teacher, please. Lately, I’ve been feeling so much “chi” flowing that I’m sure “you-all” must have had a conference recently!

– Ellen Greyson
Santa Barbara, CA

I have begun a waiting list for individuals who are interested in Teachers’ Accreditation here in NJ, scheduled for August 1999. So far 23 have expressed their interest and are currently working with a mentor.

– Sr. Antonia Cooper
N. Plainfield, NJ