1 Year Anniversary of my demise - June 20th

My how time passes. It was just a year ago I had a life changing event that for all practical purposes, this blog should have ended in tragedy. It was a fateful day that had so much planning, preparation, excitement, passion, dedication, love, support, energy, spirit, honor, commitment,trust, integrity, emotions all rolled into the day of what was to become a journey of a life time. The one thing that was not with me was fear. I had already cast that out of me once I had rediscovered my ancestral roots and prayed for their spirits to guide me. Listening to Native American Music and learning about my bloodline connection from my mothers side of the family gave me the strength to overcome that challenge. For that, I thank my brother Bob. Going back and remembering my many relatives who served in the military as heroes also helped drive away fear. It was all about family heritage that guided me to take that journey that I accepted to test my endurance and spirituality we all find ourselves doing at some point in our lives.

On the very same day I set my course to test my will and spirit, it all ended within 6 hours on my journey. A day that changed many lives and touched mine to the soul. I can reflect back now on the time it took to heal my physical wounds and let go the mental ones. I am at great ease knowing that I survived that accident with the help of many spirits that were watching over me. I most likely had a conversation with some during my state of unconsciousness. I have also forgiven the person whom I never met that hit me from behind. The event that day also changed her life as well I'm sure.

So it's on this anniversary that I give many thanks to family and friends who supported me before and after my crash. Make no mistake, it's the love of family and how we honor and remember our ancestors that has the ability to change our course in life. There really is a reason for everything, we just have to find it in our hearts to understand them and make peace with it.

As the saying goes, "Live to Ride, Ride to Live"!

That was a 1976 Bicentennial Edition 1000cc Sportster. Picture circa 1981 at Buras, Louisiana