My life been defended more by what I do as a Living then who I am. My career has now been over 30
years of long hours but extremely rewarding work. I work in the training, safety, and transportation
industry where I have been blessed in my field that has positively affected a lot of lives others and their
families. I am at a point in my life that I need more of a challenge something that defines me other than what I do for a living. I grew up with a passion for riding horses and was fortunate enough to have them throughout my childhood. I believe that's why I love riding motorcycles so much, but it also gives me an opportunity to do something to get away from all the stress of work. When you ride a motorcycle, you can't be worrying about what's happening at the office or anything else that may be going on in your life other than ride your ride. So, what brings me to this point in my life? I have a particularly good friend Gary Allmond who is continually active in Tour of Honor and loves doing IBA riding. Gray and his wife and wife and I were in Maggie Valley in the Fall of 22 using it is a base camp for exploring that part of the Smoky Mountains.
One night Gary invited Robert Saunooke whom he met through Tour of Honor I believe to dinner with us
at the Casino in Cherokee, NC. When Robert walked in, he was wearing the Mile Monsters Inc Epic Shirt
T-shirt. That's where I first learned about Mile Monsters Inc and the story about the great things, they do
for the DMD kids. It's also where I first heard of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. As Robert was
telling me about the Hoka Hey I thought he had lost his mind to do such a thing. The entire time Robert
was telling me this Gary who was sitting opposite of me at the table was looking at me shaking his head
no. When Robert got up to go to the bathroom Gary was telling me how brutal it was and something I
really did not want to do. I admired what Robert and the rest of the Hoka Hey Riders have done but at
that point that's all it was admiration, and I could not see myself doing that. Don't have a problem with
the riding long rides Its was the sleeping beside the bike I had to wrap around my mind. As the months
went by there was something inside me that continued to pull me to the Hoka Hey challenge.
As I continued to watch the progress that Riot and the other Monsters, in making the lives better for the
children with DMD. I started planning what I would have to do to get my bike ready, in the meantime I
am road with Gary on the Monster 100 and helped him with fundraising. I continued to ride long trips on my bike until I finally could not ignore the call that was drawing me to the challenge. So, the very first day
the applicants or accepted for rookies I made sure I had my application in and was accepted #1189 I’m
determined to finish God willing. Seriously doubt that it would be at the 10 day mark my plan is or more
around the 14 day mark did the finish line. I have been trying to decide between a Veterans organization
or Mile Monsters Inc or both. I collaborate closely with veterans daily and help them get into new
careers so God is calling on me to concentrate on the kids so therefore Miles Monsters Inc. will be my
charity. I hate having to ask for money, but I cannot think of a better cause. Hope to see everybody in
August.
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