I
am a 44 year old retired biker. I was disabled in a bike
accident. It was a bad one. I died 3 times that night and
God kept sending me back as hard as my body was trying to
quit. I have put a great deal of thought into what God wants
me to do with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th chance he has given me.
Of
course the obvious reason is for me to be there for my Family
and be the best Husband and Father I can be. Not to take them
for granted and to always put them first instead of being
selfish with my wants, thinking I deserve the things I want
because I worked hard.
The
not so obvious one I just came to realize is to help other
families that are going through the same thing my family did.
This was brought to my attention when Bill Light and Dale
Jenson that are friends of mine went down within 2 months
of me getting out of the hospital.
What
I thought my calling was, was to buy some Road Gremlin Bells
and to get down on the ground and tie them on the bike for
them. I did this for a while, then I realized this made me
feel good, but made the Bikers that didn't know me nervous,
in some sense. That I understand. It was almost like preparing
them for the inevitable. That is not what my intentions were
and it started making me feel bad, so I stopped that.
Just recently Johnny and Laurie Taylor were on their way home
from Daytona Bike Week. On March 4, 2007. A simple tire blowout
that layed them down, killing them both. Leaving behind 3
beautiful kids, with no parents. How hard is that to imagine
what those kids are going through. I can't even come close
to imagining it.
I
was hit by an underinsured motorist and got nothing in monetary
help. I had some friends up in Inglis at "Scooter Haven" a
biker country club, throw a benefit for me. The benefit was
great. Thank You Gracie, Chriss and Anthony. My favorite band
played too, thanks Skynn and Bones.
My
family struggled then and still is, now that I am unable to
work gainfully. Brother Johnny and Sister Lauries family have
no help from insurance at all to help them at least get by.
A tire blew, how can you get help from that in anyway?
That
accident has made me realize that by not handing out bells
to at then strangers, but always family of The Same Interest.
I should try to help the families with their benefits. Although
it doesn't help with the pain of loss, it helps take some
of the other worldly pressures off. Sad, but the electric
company doesn't give a DAMN about our losses, only our money.
Then, most people including myself always thought this. "Man
I bet they got a ton of money for that happening, at least
they are set for life" BULLSHIT. My brother, Bill, Dale and
myself didn't get shit. Only more troubles, for our families,
now Johnny and Lauries family are added to us. God Bless their
Souls.
Because
of Bill, Dale, my True family Brother Mike that was killed
and most recently Johnny and Laurie Taylor. I am dedicating
all my efforts to help Fallen Bikers and the Families of them.
I do not have money to give, but as I have found out in this
past week it is easy to pick up the phone to call people,
to ask for gifts for the Benefit prizes.
I
don't know if all this makes since to everyone that reads
this, just keep in mind, it's for the Families like mine,
and that I feel this way.
If
you are in the position to help with Benefit items. Drop me
a line and unfortunately when the need arises, I will contact
you for help. NOT for ME. True benefits. Proof flyers will
be sent upon request.
Thanks
for reading this speal of self awakening; I hope to hear from
you, not for your need of help, but for your ability to help
others.
God
Bess You all, and be safe. I am sorry I have to throw this
in. I wish I always wore a Helmet. Sorry, not a sermon. I
didn't wear one, now I see the need through my experience.
God Bless.
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