Guestbook

An inspiring and uplifting memorial to my "little" sister, Regi. It appears that this web site will continue to be a work-in-progress supported by those that loved her and were loved by her. This was obviously a team effort. A special thanks to Peter for spearheading the project. Nice job Peter, Holly and John and all those that contributed to this wonderful site. From her "big brother" Kelly.

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As I tour this sight, my heart swells with the love Regi embodied so well. Her light still beams out of her pictures, and the descriptions of her and her work accurately portray her deep impact on so many lives. In deep gratitude, Samuel Morningstar: "I'm bound to thank you for it." N. Merchant

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Wow! What a beautiful walk down down Memory Lane... I will always feel so blessed that my life's path was intertwined with Regi's... so much growth on that path. And so much FUN! Thank you John, Peter, and Holly (Diva), for continueing to share your sweet Regi with us. So much love to you, Kate Biles

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Hello to John, Holly, Peter and Regi! Thanks so much for starting up this wonderful website. I got this great card in the mail today re: this website; after a particularly hard, grueling day at work. I 'm an OT and I work with brain injured adults and though I LOVE what I'm doing, sometimes this work is really hard and today would've been a day when hearing Regi's encouraging words or seeing her smiling face would have really been helpful. I admit, I shed some tears when I saw the card, cuz I realized she's with me always....in my heart. And crying is just what I needed today. Not just from sadness, but joy and gratitude to her, what she's all about and to her wonderful family for continuing her legacy. THANK YOU AND WITH MUCH LOVE, Mari Lynn (ML)

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What a pleasant surprise to learn of this website! Thanks John, Holly, and Peter. Michael Louis

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I must share with you that Regi made a visit to me in "dreamtime" about a week ago. She was vivid, light and "free"! Her legs were straight and mobile and she was smiling and laughing. A great gift to me from a dear, old friend. Thanks for the opportunity to share. In Spirit, Joyce Lynn

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Regi blessed the Redemptorist Retreat Center a number of times with her presence and holiness. Because of her this sacred place, where God dwells permanently, will be an "oasis" for many others who come here for peace. Our prayers now are to her so she can continue to bless us from where all blessings come from. Fr. Chuck and the Retreat Staff

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Thank you so much for putting together this webiste. I can not begin to count the moments that I have thought of Regi, John, Peter and Holly since Regi leftus physically. I always want to write or say hello, but I don't want to intrude anyone's privacy. Regi, together with Rona and Barbara changed my life dramatically in ways that won't make sense to most people. Meeting them in my NDT class in Milwaukee in 1984 was way more than I bargained for. Of course my treatment skills broke forth after this training. But far more importantly, each of these 3 women touched me differently. Collectively they gave me confidence as a clinician. They helped me identify myself as a person, separate from family, friends and co workers for perhaps the first time in my life. Rona helped me discover that I actually do have a sense of humor! Barbara helped me reach my gentleness within. Regi brought out my creativity and playfulness that had laid dormant under years of sadness and hiding. She sensed what was lurking under my surface and directly asked me about it. Sadly, I was never able to completely talk to her about it, but she knew. And that was amazing. After those 8 weeks in Milwaukee I had the courage to move away from where I was. I can never repay any of these women for the influence they have been in my life. Daily, they are in my heart, in my prayers and in my conscious as I treat children and adults in my practice. I miss Regi and Barbara. I love them and Rona, John, Peter and Holly. Thank you again for keeping the healing moving forward! Monica Cioffi

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Regi is only as far away from me as my front door. I open that door, and walk outside in the cold and the blue and the quiet to be with my dear friend. And if I am REALLY quiet, I can feel her. And I miss her physical form. Much love , Elaine McCarthy

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WOW..what a great site. I have had a particularly hard week with patients and life. My soul partner, Michael Louis, left me a message telling me about this site today. Seeing Radiant Regi brought a huge smile to my face and tears to my eyes. The photo gallery is amazing..Memory lane is a wonderful place to stroll. John, Holly and Peter thank you. Regi, you have touched me so deeply and you always twinkle in my treatment room. Aloha, Tina Rogers

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for truly embracing the spirit of all living things... and so gracefully illuminating your pathway on this planet...your light of love continues to shine brightly...and i am grateful...michael m.

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How beautiful to see Regi's smiling face and so much love here. It is the perfect place for our memories and hearts to continue to grow with her. Like so many of you I have had wonderful dreams where our dear friend has come to visit me. It warms my heart. She continues to have such a powerful spirit. There is no one who has influenced me so much as a mom to my son. As a therapist she was an unparalled mentor. As a friend she was (and still is) right to the heart. With love, Suzanne Davis

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What a wonderful way to keep us all connected! The pictures are classic and brought back so many cherished memories! Holly, you never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your song. I think of all of you often and find myself "talking" to Regi when I need advice. The challenge for me is to be quiet enough to hear her response. Love to all....Cheryl Ginther

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John, Peter and Holly-Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. Regi touches me in so many ways and I love the memories. Regi continues to change the way I live my life. Her love and compassion are infinite. All of you are forever in my heart. I am so grateful. M J Griffin

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Thank you for this opportunity to connect. I have often slowed down at work and experienced peaceful gratitude for the "Milwaukee core" and the profound influence, teaching and intuitive healing that has occurred over the years. I have been blessed by Regi, Barb, Rona and Linda over and over. What a team! Thank you John and Holly, Regi's presence is all over the globe. We have Regi quotes posted in our office, and feel her hands and heart. Pam McDowell

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I am blessed to have been in the presence of wisdom. That wisdom was Regi. She has been an inspiration, a mentor, a guide. She had great courage. I am blessed with the memory and the lessons. Thank you for always sharing Regi with us....then and now. May we all meet our life challenges with the glory of learning and teaching. Let us keep the circle flowing. Blessed are we all, Barbara Bour

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2/1/05 Hi Fellow Regi Lovers, It was so great to get the card in the mail yesterday and to get onto the website and feel the love and energy flowing. Getting on the Guest Book and seeing messages from so many people who have also touched my life was wonderful, making me feel the loving connection we all have. Hello to everyone. Although Regi is no longer here in physical form her lessons follow me on a daily basis. As Holly so eloquently stated at her funeral, Regi did not look at life as being half empty or half full, but as being perfect just the way it is. Thanks Regi for all the unconditional love and support over the many years we have been friends, and the continued blessings. Thanks John, Peter and Holly for making this website and the opportunity to maintain contact with everyone. I am looking forward to hearing of the "Regi ReUnion Retreat." Namaste - Vicki Lukert

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I am glad to have got to know Regi in the last few years of her journey here. At first I only saw her challenges, but she challenged me to look deeper. Her poem "the Walkers" really changed the way I see things. In her artwork I see her honesty, magic and joy. Peter, your vision for this website has manifested wonderfully! Peace and Love to all - Don Schiewer, Waukesha WI

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Hi Holly, Thanks for sharing your Mom's website with me. One had only to feel the touch of her hands on their injured body to know that she had a very special gift. She could find my pain and release it in a very unique way. I feel privileged to have met her, and saddened by the fact that I didn't know her better and longer. Mary Louise

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Hallo to our " Special Family" away from Tennessee. We feel priviledged to have know Regi. John, Peter & Holly - we were all blessed to have known such a wonderful, inspiring person. Regi and her Dad (Archille (Kal) Bigliardi) were the Greatest!! May God Bless all you! Don & Barbara Brewer

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It is sooo great to read the thoughts and feeling of those whose lives Regi touched. Peter has really done us all a great favor in getting this site together. Alright, Peter you are forgiven “brown rice day” in Montana. Remember Montana, the horses, the special hill for watching aliens, the Satelite receiver that turned into a alien in the shadows of sunset, the incredibly beautiful children, parents and therapists who courageously followed Regi even into canyons of Montana. Of course I can't come here without a box of kleenix nearby but It has become quite clear to me that these are not really tears of pain or sadness but are the tears of love bubbling up from inside. They always leave me with a feeling gratitude for the life Regi and I had together including the incredible friends we made. There is always a much deeper sense of Regi’s presence and of who we were together and, yes, a bit of loneliness as well. I cannot say that the last few months have been easy but I can say that the lessons I learned following Regi for 20 years have taught not to fear or hide from the emotions of life but to embrace them as a source of true knowledge. I thank you all for the kind words and “Regi stories” keep them coming they warm my heart and I am sure the hearts of any who read them, Love John

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Thank you Peter, Holly and John for putting this beautiful website together. It is a peaceful place. The pictures are great. Regi touched my life in many ways. She brought to me many gifts. She has enriched my life greatly. I am grateful to her and am very happy to be connected with so many of the loving people that are Regi's family and friends. Love you! Chris Cayo

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2/14/05 Oh, how the love shines! I am forever grateful. love and peace, nancy pepe

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I knew Regi a short time, less than 6 months, I helped her with her daily living the last months of her life. She was an amazing woman. I was so glad to have been there for her, as she was so obviously was there for so many others. I was grateful for the open way she accepted me right away as a friend, and I miss her........as we all do! Thank you for the website, I've learned more about my dear friend. Sheri DeAmann

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Holly, I am borrowing from your wonderful poem . . . I'm finding it hard to adequately express my own feelings at the discovery of this beautiful site devoted to Regi . . . "Memories though they hurt at times It's how we keep you alive we will keep on remembering It's what we have . . . " Regi lives strongly in my thoughts and in the lives of many families, children and therapists here in Australia . . . "You shared that love with the world so unconditionally You showed us what life can be . . . " Thankyou to all. Special thoughts and love for John and Holly. Kate Bain

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Thank you so much for this website to be able to learn more about Regi, your family and her many talents!! I attended several workshops of hers and the 8 NDT course in 1988(I think). I feel so privelged to have been able to learn from such an incredible spirit as hers. She continues to have great influence on so many children's lives from her direct teaching, books and other people who teach today her information. I never got the chance to tell her my family named our female dog(A Chessapeake Bay Retriever) 5 years ago - Regi!! Regi was and continues to be a great inspiration. I miss her and Barbara and owe them as well as Linda, Rona and Suzanne Davis a huge THANK YOU! Jill Burkhard , an OT from Indiana

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John, Holly and Peter, Thanks for a wonderful website what a great way to get a Regi hit when one needs one badyly. She forever will be in my heart and her life lessons (all) coming shining through whenever I treat a patient or teach a class. My love to you all... Gail Ritchie

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Regi was the catalyst to my spiritual journey and the planter of seeds for my daughter who now walks a path. I am forever grateful and blessed to have been included on retreats and to have her hands and soul teach and touch Samantha. Namaste, Judy Litrico

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This is a wonderful way to remember such a special person. Regi touched each of us in different ways. For me she taught me approaches to treatment which were so effective and yet so gentle. I can hear her now advising me, "You are sweating too much! Let the kid do the work!". I hear her voice so many times as I work with kids and try to imitate her wonderful hands and calm approach. Isn't it wonderful that she remains with us and continues to influence our therapy? Loved the photos. Carrie Larson

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Holly, I do hope that you remember me always as I will remember you. I never met your mother, but from what I knew of you, she was lovely. I am glad that you are pursueing your MUSIC, your mother will be your inspiration, Kurt and I loved your voice and I will cherish the times you sang for me during my therapy. You were my angel that taught me to like myself and not be so critical and you taught me to BREATHE. I have been blessed knowing you and hope that you will sometimes e-mail me when the spirit moves you. DID you ever finish your special song that you were writing and sang to me, about the water etc. My arms and chest and range of motion are still wonderful, but now the knee has osteoarthritis and I am learning to deal with that, it has made me fatter and lazy, but I am now determined to change all of that. I deserve to be healthy and I will. I Love You Holly and thank you for your Love BETTY SCHANZ eyesofblue@wi.rr.com. The world was a better place when your Mom had you. GO FLY AND SING LIKE THE ANGELS

Thanks to Regi's book, "Improving Upper Body Control". I have been reading it from time to time for helping my wife to relearn her right side. Yesterday, I found out her NDTA article, "Treatment of the Forearm in Central Nervous System Dysfunction" and read with gratitude. Those material are really helpful in our rehab journey.