[Leica] Slightly OT

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (tedgrant at shaw.ca)]

Phil Forrest TOLD US:
Subject: Re: [Leica] Slightly OT

Hi Phil,
I'm not going to repeat your post. But I am going to give you great praise 
for baring your life and the fortitude of still fighting for what you 
believe in and want to do! LETTING IT ALL HANG OUT? That takes guts to 
continue trying for the job of your heart....... never easy, even when times 
are good.

Unfortunately it's always easy to second guess later in life what seemed to 
be the best choice at the time earlier.

Like who in the photographic world would've  considered or even thought it 
possible "photojournalism" and other factors of photography would be in the 
"RAT'S NEST MESS" it is today compared to only a few years ago?

It's even more admirable of you, a veteran of your military forces......... 
"Still having to fight for a job after hanging ones life on the wire in the 
name of your country."  Yes job wise is tough all over regardless of ones 
background. But I've always felt those who put their lives at risk in the 
name of their country should get first shot for the opportunity to get a 
job.

Not sure what the answer is to correct your situation as I don't believe 
there's an easy fix!

But as hard as you've told us what life has been. Obviously you have the 
heart, mind and soul to stay the course and fight the good fight to win! My 
gut feeling? You will! No it's still not going to be a cake walk in the 
park! But you the person writing your post isn't a quitter and I'd put money 
on you kicking ass and coming out a winner.
Nope, still not going to be an easy task. But within your words and 
explanations of the past, underneath it all is a winner.

Lot's of folks in the crew are cheering and saying a prayer on your behalf. 
You maynot see us but we are here giving support as much as we can.

Good on you lad for hanging tough and fighting on. You will win! Simply 
because I don't see a quitter in your words no matter how tough a time 
you're having.

All the best.
cheers,
Dr. ted