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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

  • Monday December 1st... 29 days until 24 hour bike event

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    My heart is with my Son and the epilepsy community. I have though taken a moment in my life to reflect on how I've become the man I am. Don't think for a second apart of me wants to get right back into the game of awareness. I needed a break but would have never taken one. This was perfect. The timing right on. With the gravitational pull to more reasonability looming I will be recharged to give double. First thing though is one more day of going back in time.

    Howard and I went for coffee. He left for work and the boys all said goodbye as they left for school. It reminded me of Randy and Jeffrey. My brothers. The three of us getting ready for school.

    Mark picked me up and we went to breakfast. Names of yesteryear were flying around like bullets on a western movie. Mark and I have known each other since 1967. I see now that there will be people in your you will know longer than members of your own family. Death will do that.

    He then drove me to my elementary school. J Hampton Moore. I walked in and asked to walk around. This my last time to do so. I stood wondering/tearing how could this be. I looked down to my kindergarten class. Walked down the isle of the auditorium. Pledge the same allegiance to flag.

    I then went to Fels Jr. High. Now a high school. I walked into a uncomfortable feeling. Here I struggled with my identity. My thoughts scattered with the only outlet being sports. In reality they should have kept me here until I was ready for high school. I saw a face I remembered. Mr. Skokal. He remembered my name. We spoke at length over many names and years that have gone by. I was there in 1973. This will be the last time.

    I then went to see Robin. We haven't seen each other in years. I was really glad. We went over the years between highschool and 83. She actually has known me form going out with my friend Jeff. Then later on Howard. Not the Howard though I stayed at. I have forgotten to mention Rhonda. She came to the reunion. Was not in our class. We though were together for a summer. It was great seeing her. Robin and Rhonda are friends.

    It was time for the airport. There a little mix up with a flight change. All was good though.

    Time to say goodbye. I am thankful to know who I am. Time to say hello. To who I've become.

  • Sunday November 30th 30 days until 24 hour event

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    Well after being up for a day I couldn't keep my eyes open. I was lethargic the entire day. I hadn't had alcohol like that for months. Now it will next year till my next drink. Well maybe a little red wine. Howard and I went to breakfast without his family. The silence was nice. He has three boys and they are a wild bunch. Lots if fun. After breakfast I came back and caught some football on Tv and slept. I worked on destinymaker and took it easy.

    I went to lunch. Then back to sleep. It's all I could do. Bob called twice I couldn't even call back. My eyes would open to see who was calling (maybe Nyle) and then poof closed. They wanted to meet for dinner and I couldn't move.

    Howard's wife Melissa made a great Salmon dish for dinner.

    It was right back to laying down. I started to think about how last night was a turning point in my life. I was seeking attention as a youth and never really got it. Here I went shying away from it and it was placed upon me through a respect I've earned. Reason being when you arrive and the door of the event closes behind you one arrives with a visible message. Years will separate  But never sever the bonds and truths of the actions exhibited by others. I was truly taken back not only in time but feelings. I was sitting and watching Bob and Daryl. Laughing how much they make me laugh. I forgot how to laugh and unable to remember love. Years in Florida have left me drained.

    Events like last night answer up many questions. There were some I wanted to see and hardly noticed. others who I thought would forget remembered me well. I meant something to people. It's what I've aspired to do well before my life here. I think tomorrow I will reminisce as well.

  • Saturday November 29th... 31 days until 24 hour event

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    I have returned! I turned back the clock 30 years. I was reminded of my life before I turned 18. I attended my 30th high school reunion. I feared not being remembered only to find how others have written my childhood in their life's play. I feared seeing how old I've become in the faces of my friends only to find just how young we still are. The names have not changed, Bob, Daryl my 2 best of friends growing up were able to share one more night of absolute laughter. We weren't just laughing at what was. We were still able to crack each other up. To see the reaction from others upon my arrival is something I will never forget, just like the childhood sometime I wish I could. Is it a burden to have such a memory as I. Others such as Jeff, Phil, David, Ricky and many that will go unnamed I was thrilled to see. To see Lea again was awesome. The crush I had on her back then was great to relive. She in returned said the same. How could I have not seen that. She is as beautiful today as then. Paula, Pearl, Lucy and many other girls I have known for over 40 years. I am so happy I attended.

    Leaving Florida I was nervous. Nervous to relive many great moments and of course to be reminded of some I just wish I rather forget. That is life though. Mistakes are made, things are said but it a day like this to forgive and forget.

    I arrived and Mark Rein picked me up at airport. He if you al have been reading for months is a lifelong friend who has done great work helping me with DestinyMaker. We drove over to Howard's where I will be staying. Howard is Wendy's brother who I dated in 1983. we have been friends since. Howard and his Dad actually came to my wedding in 1991. We all are great friends till this day. I am so proud of Howard who turned his life around and now has a beautiful family, home and business. Well done kid!

    It was time to go. go to my 30th reunion. Who would greet me? Remember me?

    After the reunion Bob, Daryl, Lea, Phil, Cheryl all met up for breakfast. I have been up for 26 hours. Well the good thing is I know I can stay up for my 24 hour event.

    I really had a wonderful time. It is possible. It's possible to go home. I am glad I did.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

  • Friday November 28th 32 days until 24 hour bike event

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    I am going to my 30th reunion. I am really happy to have booked the flight. I will be seeing many who have known me for 40 years or more. Like others I am sure there are a select few who you really want to see, some that you could avoid and many you won't even remember. The only thing I fear is realizing just how old I am.

    I had a light day on the court and in the gym. I will now be on a short vacation until Monday night. Starting Tuesday I will begin "24 hour bike event's bootcamp" The training will be intense so a couple days of nothing will be good. Starting Tuesday there will be no looking back or second guessing. I will get the job done.

    I will also spend next week tidying up destinymaker's charity situation and operational aspects of the bike event. There is lots to do and I must get it done.

    I am curios to see how history will be written by the others who have remembered me.

    There is one beautiful woman named Lea who I really look forward to seeing.

     

     

     

     

  • Thursday November 27th...33 days until 24 hour bike event

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

    Thanksgiving is always a little tough for me. Nyle stays till 2 pm then goes of with his other family. This leaves me alone for dinner. Yes a bit sad. I though not depressed this year as some others. I was happy that Nyle was also. I miss my family on this day the most. My Mom would always have me over. I miss her dearly.

    After tennis I had lunch with Nyle. Then when he left I worked on cleaning apartment. I spent time on destinymaker and the 3 things I do every day. I worked on web page www.destinymaker.org. I also worked on facebook group and event page.

    I am calling out to families where siblings both have epilepsy. If you or if you know of anyone please contact me at once. it's for a very important research project which could unlock the mysteries of epilepsy.

    Will I go the reunion. I will decide tomorrow morning. As of right now I would say it looks good that I will.

    The Eagles had a big game and as I thought McNabb also. The Eagles won 48-20!

    I met someone. Unusual I know. No further comment until it deserves another. Stay tuned.

     

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  • AgentLH
    Hi Glenn, We are routing and praying for you as travel for this Fabulous Journey, this Sensational Cause. Give us a heads up before you reach the Georgia Border. You have made some fantastic friends and connections along the way. You are almost there ! Nyle is so proud of you ! And so are We ! We a
    • Posted 7/4/2008 10:57 AM
    • by AgentLH
  • stefaniedockery
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I thank you for what you are doing, we can all make a difference for individuals with epilepsy (like your son Nyle and my daughter Mykala, and all the other sons and daughters) one person at a time. What you are doing is taking the one person
  • LeanneW
    WE are all supporting you Glen. You are my thoughts and prayers as you continue on your journey of hope and education. Hope to catch up with you in Toronto area. Do you still like muffins? Leanne Moore, Fort St John B.C.
    • Posted 6/24/2008 9:52 PM
    • by LeanneW