Latest from Wellington, KS: Tues, July 28, 2009

Thanks to all the family and friends that have emailed and left blog comments. These touches are my lifeline. I can't find the words to communicate how deeply moved I am by all the support and prayers.


Its obvious to all this has been a life changing event. Not only have Sandy and I had to deal with learning a new health care regime but we have had to "re-boot" our life plans. And as I have always had as a caveat as the saying goes "Lord willing and the creek don't rise" always has to get tagged on to our human plans.

I crossed another major stage of life this week as I say goodbye to my motorcycle. My brother is coming to get it. He lives very close to the BMW dealer in Savoy, Illinois and I know he will care for this wonderful exotic machine like it was my own. It is no longer safe for me to ride. I have set a personal challenge though - that is to regain health and fitness to the point I can work again. When that day comes, then I can go get another motorcycle. In the meantime I have great memories and am fully engaged with managing our affairs and trying to get healthy.
I have had good feedback about how so many of you enjoy the pictures and I want to thank my daughter Leah and her husband Tim for all the time and effort they are putting into keeping the blog updated. What a great family I am blessed with and I admit to being especially attached to all the grandchildren. Each one is my favorite!
For all my Boeing friends - you'll all be pleased to know (I sure am) that the e-manufacturing patent was awarded and I have the coveted plaque now announcing the award from the US Patent & Trade Office. I reckon that certifies me as a geek! Getting the patent awarded took approximately 8 years.
So on we go with the journey and what is around the next corner I don't know. But I was always all about the adventure - and the stories - so I reckon this qualifies.
Stay tuned - Gary