Posted by David Peterson on 17 Sep 2006 as General
Many of you have been emailling me asking why I haven’t posted any new tips (particularly in my image editing series) recently.
Want to know why?
Since May, I’ve had a rather debilitating illness called Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome. It’s like Chronic Fatigue, but I haven’t had it for long enough for it to be called that. On top of that, the virus that started it also made me sensitive to Fructose (Fructose Malabsorbtion). As a result, I can no longer have wheat or some fruit.
But the biggest problem has been the tiredness. I haven’t been in to work in over 2 months, and still can’t do a full day at work. So, rather than each photo newsletter taking an afternoon to write and send, it now takes me a few days.
I’m still not completely recovered yet, but am slowly improving each day. Because CFS is a disease of exclusion, the doctors had to run all kinds of tests to ensure it wasn’t anything more serious. And although I’m really glad in my case it’s not, I also know there are a number of my subscribers (and others in the world) that are less fortunate than me. My thoughts go out to all subscribers with health issues. Let’s all get well together!
I’m not saying this to get sympathy (because I know all my subscribers will wish me well), but more to explain the recent lack of updates and delays in answering my email.
But some support by purchasing one of my products would also help :-)
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/book
If you’d like to send your ‘get well wish’, please do so in the comments below, and not by email. Thanks.
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Do hope you are well now, David. Stay well, God Bless
Like many of your well wishers, I want to wish you all that is good..You have done a tremendous service to all of us who have read your tips..I for one just want to say thank you oh so kindly for your tips and genuine interest..
Our world is a better place for people such as you…..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You definitely will make it..
take care
Ed Vincent- Harcourt, Newfoundland, Canada
Some how God must have brought me to this site. I typed in digital photo data recovery and this site came up. I too suffer severely from CFS artritis and FM. I went on a trip that I assumed would be my last to Montana to hunt waterfowl. I had two people join me that contacted me through my website. They ended up being UNDERCOVER GAME WARDENS and tried to build a case against me thinking that I was an unlicensed outfitter. Bottom line is that they were crooked as hell and deleted pictures on my digital camera as proof that they were lying. I have to recover the pictures which I know can be done, but I really need the date and time that the pictures were deleted as some proof that they did it. I have learned by the way that FM is much better when I am stress free. I am sure you can imagine how I feel right now. Can you give me direction on getting full recovery of data from my digital camera? Please help if you can.
i simply love this forum dp. many prayers sent your way.
lori
esther taylor
Interesting post. I came across this blog by accident, but it was a good accident. I have now bookmarked your blog for future use. Best wishes. Esther Baxter.
Hey David,
I never knew all this while cos i was abroad to supervise a project, being out of phase with you.
I don’t care what the name is, what i care about is that Jesus Christ has healed you already.Believe it and see what the Good Lord has done for you.I also wish you sound Recovery and i just do miss your forum but i belive we just started and we’re taking the world of Photography with Your Amazing tips.You are just Great
Hello David! I wish you well and hope you will have your full recovery..Thank you that inspite of your health concerns, you are still able to share your talent and expertise.
i really hope u r well and please teach me a deaf student like me. because of you, i bought a second hand canon 300D in hope I can score a distinction in my digital project for you.
Hope you get well soon. Take it easy, rest and go take a few photos “Very relaxing”…..
GOD bless you.GET well soon
Hi David,
I have never written to you, but I have always appreciated the invaluable information you take the time to share.
I feel like I know you personally, and I really feel bad that you can’t enjoy some of the things you took for granted not so long ago.
Anyway, life has to go on, and I can see you’re the kind of person who takes it by the horns and enjoys it to the fullest.
Be well, be happy, all the best.
Taz xx
Sorry to have learnt of your illness. Take care. Value all I receive from you. I went on to H202 infusions combined with EDTA chelation which literally blasts viruses out of your body by enhancing the bodies own defences. This after being diagnosed type 1 diabetic and told insulin injections for life were my fate. Now no injections and all blood readings normal. Maybe it would work for you to.
Hi David,
I hope that you recover soon.
Take it easy.
Glen
Hi Devid!
Your health is more precious to me than your guidance …..
Get well soon David!
Best wishes for your health, David.
Regards
Mayur
Hi Davie
Hope your feeling better,
Best wishes to you.
Ruben
Dear David,
Greetings! I, too was thinking why the emails from you seem to stopped and when I got your tips coming in again, it missed some of the previous ones.
But anyway, knowing you’re doing fine is a relief for me. Truly, fatigue seem to be the problem of all artist like you and me. We tend to sit on the computer almost literally just to make sure all the jobs are done.
I want you to know David, Jesus had provided the cure. His stripes. He said, “By My stripes you were healed.” Just take it by faith. :)
I hope your desire to share your knowledge, time and effort will continue to ablaze in your heart and that God will richly bless you in all things.
Thank you for being a blessing!
Sincerely,
Alex
Hi David I pray for Your health. Get well soon. Take care
Sorry to return home from our UK holiday and read about your illness, go gently and take good care of your self.
Many,many thanks for all your wonderful tips.
Kind regards,
Ann
New Zealand
We are all our own worst enemies. It takes a rough awakening to let us know we are not taking care of ourselves. Heed the message and relax. We would sooner get less updates than never get anymore.
Best wishes for your health, David.
Very nice site, by the way.
Very helpful.
Cheers.
hi david ,i just came to know about ur illness.i was quite shocked.but now u r out of that phase.MAY GOD ALWAYS KEEP U FRESH AND ENERGETIC AS USUAL. PLEASE KEEP ME GIVING UR MOST PRECIOUS TIPS ON DIGITAL PHOTO SECERTS,ABOUT CAMERA FUNCTIONS ETC.I AM REALLY THANFKFUL TO YOU FOR UR GUIDANCE. PLEASE TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF.
hi david it been quite a while since i heard from you.i have learn a lot from you i will put it to good use. thank for your help. hope you fill better soon God bless. ps all the way from grenada w.i
may DE ALMIGHTY GOD IN HIS INFINITE MERCY PROTECT & GUIDE U 4ROM ANY KIND OF ILLNESS NOW & FOREVER MORE AAAAAAAAAAAMEN!!!
hi,
nice to know that you are back on your feet, but do take care of yourself, updates can wait, may all the gods choicest blessings be on you and everybody with a health problem to cope with, take a break have a holidy and dont forget to mail us the pics, and relax a lot
wishing you the beat in health
sethu
schimalgi@hotmail.com
Hi David,
You have helped a lot of people around the world in your photography tips and emails. I, personally, learned a lot from you. I’m sure we all want to help you get well this time. So, relax and take a lot of rest, we will always be here.
May God bless and help you always.
Ruena
Philippines and Maryland
SORRY is the word to GET WELL !!
say sorry to yourself for that you regret, and things will improve mentally and therefore bodily.
Conscience rules.
SORRY is the word to GET WELL !!
say sorry to yourself for that you regret, and things will improve mentally and therefore bodily.
Conscience rules.
I am really upset to hear your news. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope you have a complete recovery soon
I hope you get well soon, David! As you know, I have PPMS and I sure understand the fatigue stuff!!!
I am still trying to get thru all the tips and videos. Take care of yourself first!! We can wait and wait we will.
I wish you a speedy recovery, David!
Sorry to hear about your illness. Wishing you speedy recovery.
Hi David,
Sorry to hear you have not been well.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Your tips are brilliant and very useful.
Thanks for everything
Regards
Clive
I wish you a fast and healthy recovery, keep well from a big fan of your from Portugal and keep up you wonderful work, its just fantastic,,,, THANK“s
Dear David,
Congratulations on keeping up with all your work when you’ve been so unwell. Many thanks for the tips & hints.
Hoipe that the recovery is swifter than you anticipated.
Yvonne,
England
Hi David, sorry to hear about your illness, I wish you a complete and full recovery ASAP. We all miss you.
But dont push, take it easy and don’t rush! To put it into photographic terms: do it in semi-automatic mode; open the aperture as much as you feel that it is good for you, but let your body and phisycs to set the [shutter]speed.
Wishing you all the best,
Tomi (MTG)
Good to here your on the mend, best regards , Colin
I am glad that you come back and that you are better. Best wishes
mima.
Hey David
Take care and get well soon. Try go on a vegetarian diet for a couple weeks. It may help your recovery.
May the Lord bless you with good health and happiness.