I am stunned by the response of my colleages to the news of  the events of this last Sunday/Monday.

I am posting part of a letter I sent to Ms. Roxie Perry who wrote me a letter of just four words: "what can I do?". She, like so many others, have come to my aid in support and kind words at a time that overwhelms.

Roxy:

Thank you, I'm doing alright so far.

I have sessions for the next two days and will have to save my hands for that task.

I've removed all my guitars, computer,recording equipment, and both PA systems.

I am exhausted, can't close my hands today but I'll lay off trying to

pull my gear out until such time as my schedule permits.

Its tough to see the distruction, the place where I might have lost my life; I lost a 35 year friend to fire once, and lost my little best friend Sunday.

So many unusual decisions were made that set things in motion that I might still

be here to talk about them.

I guess I'm a little numb right now. I am planning what to do next as we speak.

I lost much but have an unrestricted path to the future.

Thanks for caring

Mike

I have yet to access the full extent of the damage; will the hard drives that hold my music work, are the backups intact, are the guitars exposed to the heat and smoke still playable? I have yet to recover clothes, files, documents etc.

I am humbled by the love and hope you show me,

it makes me full inside where emptiness could reside.

Thank you, God bless you all.