~Motorcycle Videographers~

Friends - Update

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am okay. I realize that days/weeks/months away from a motorcycle forum of friends, especially as much as I commute, is cause for concern for an extended absence. Since losing Rick this season to a motorcycle tragedy, and after going down while at DG2, I should be more sensitive to making a regular post just so that everyone knows that all is okay with me. I appreciate your concerns and prayers for my health and the health of my family.

I want all of my friends here to know that I care for you, and pray for you and your families daily. I love all of you guys, and look forward to future rides, conversations, and fellowship with you. I need to tell you this, because life may not allow me another opportunity to.

I appreciate your kind words, concerns, and array of comments left for me. Some are serious, some are silly, some only you and I know the meaning and may seem odd or inappropriate to some. Some I did not understand, but allowed them anyway. They never wavered from being anything less than expressing your personality, humor, or nudging someone else's, and for that I have laughed and appreciate your input.

I appreciate your respect for me, knowing that I am married with children and keeping that in the perspective that it should be, hoping that you appreciate who I am and know those that I care deeply for. I want to leave an impression with people. That I will be your friend no matter what differences we may have between us. I want to hold true to a comment that I posted in one of my rides in NOLA about friends. That "Some of the most important friends are the ones that you may not ever see again".

May God richly bless your life and be with you always. I could never know the true meaning of love and friendship without my personal relationship with the Creator. Motorcycling has brought me closer in that relationship than any other. That is why I love to ride so much.

Don't ever forget the laughter shared with friends. I know I never will. Thank you for being my friend and allowing me to be yours.

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