Monday, 06 July 2009

  • Sunday July 5th Day 70 Current City...Medart, Fl

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    Today's Blog Sponsored by the Best Western Hotel in Medart, Fl.

    For me it's always easier to say hello then good bye. Today was one of them. Not easy to leave new friendships and such hospitality. I must bring Nyle out here to see what others feel about his Dad. Leave is what I had to do. But first some things needed to get done. Prepared and packed early enough. Even though I knew I was losing one hour after the first turn of the day. Thats right Mexico beach is right on the dividing line of the 2 time zones. Michael made a great breakfast. I made coffee from the press. I love the press.

    Kim slept through it all. Michael, Kim and Kevin all great people. I will always remember my time here. I have to!! After what happened later you will understand what I mean. Anyway on with todays\ride and happenings. I left before 7:30am. I had a long day ahead but felt confident I could get the job done. My legs feel sore but other wise ok. There is still some fight left in me and them.

    Making a left turn on route 98 south I reminded myself to stay focused on each mile. I can't get to far ahead not can't get home any faster then my own ability. I am really hoping to be home Friday but that seems unlikely. More like Saturday and no later then Sunday. All depends on my ability and the weather. I was reminded quickly how beautiful the area is. I also remembered my last time here. After 30 miles I passed Appalachia. The birth place of the ice machine. It was so hot I could have used one to jump in. Instead at another stop someone filled a bucket with ice for me. After it melt some I took off my shirt and soaked it in there. I put the shirt back on and it was cold. It helped. I wasn't feeling good when I arrived here. Felt better when I left. I stopped at this same place 3 years back.

    I needed to keep going and I did. As the turn toward in land it began to boil. I was really feeling it. I kept thinking about the 4th of July spent with new friends. I though of my Mother. I though of my son. Before I knew it I was closing in on Medart. But something was getting in the way. A huge summer storm was approaching. Could I make the last 7 miles without getting killed by lightning. After last years experience you would think I have learned. Nope!! I make a break for it. & miles with the sky turning from light to night. The winds kicked up. I knew after the first mile I was in trouble. I had one last chance to turn back but kept going. I got soaked but otherwise was ok.

    Now I am not sure how this happened and it never has before. I was at computer with camera in hand. I must have dosed off pressing some buttons and realized after I awoke the pictures from the 4th and 5th were erased. it broke my heart. I took some great pics on the 4th. At least the memory will always last. Also I know other pics were taken and once they are sent to me I will have them posted. I was really down.

    I am getting closer to arriving home. Nyle is very excited. He is making plans to do stuff with his Dad. All I want to do is rest. I think my son will win. But before I arrive there are more miles to bike and awareness to create. Remember the final mile is not the end but another beginning.

    Kim writes:

    I can only imagine the demands that your journey puts on you.  You have strength and drive beyond definition.  You've come and gone and for that I am sad for me but happy for you for you are one day closer to home.  I look forward to the next time we see you, hopefully with Nyle when the only mission you will have is to enjoy days at the beach with no sore legs and hanging out and of course, some Killer Seafood.

    Mandy Bandura commented on your status:

    "Yeh you have done alot of people proud and given me some peace because i know not just myself have tried to speak about this disability, you just did it in a really big way by going around the world. wow you are a true inspiration to me!! Thank you!!! Soon you will see your son that is a great thing!!"

    Amber Doherty commented on your status:

    "you are truly famous in my eyes Glenn SO PROUD OF U!!!!"

    Todd Miller commented on your status:

    "For those that have epilepsy, or live with someone that has epilepsy we truly wish we could do more because you are doing it.  69 days ago when you started this journey it must have seemed like an eternity before you could see the finish line.  Well once again you have given us all hope and words can never explain how tankful we are.  God bless and may he be with you on these finial days"

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