When I tell people what I'm doing this weekend, I say he's one of my best friends...
I've only met him a handful of times; he's married with a kid, and I mostly know him through his blog.
Yet, I still consider him one of the best people I know.
He's been more than ridiculously generous with me, for no other reason than because he wants to...but more than that, he always knows when to comment and when to shut the fuck up and he's always supportive, no matter how outlandish and stupid my thought process.
This weekend, I get to see him and his family again. I'm so excited to get on my bike again (hell, I'm excited to see my bike again...it's been in transit since I was in Arizona), and I'm ecstatic to get to spend time with him, hopefully meet up with AJ from the world famous 'Little Miss Runner Pants', and even maybe get to visit with some of the posse members (my friends from when I was growing up; more about that another time).
We're riding the MS150 from Houston to Austin. (Why do they call it a 150 when it's actually 170 miles? Hmph.)
His wife has multiple sclerosis, and when he asked me if I wanted to ride for her, I was honored to have the chance to help. I don't have a lot of money to donate, but I do want to put the word out there. I know there are SO many worthy causes, and I can promise you'll get multiple requests for help (even from me) for lots of equally important issues over the months to come.
But there are people out there who are looking for a charity; they want to help and don't exactly know how. To them, I say...check this out. Look at Greyhound's latest posts. They're powerful and emotional and altogether uncomfortable. But they're true.
Greyhound wants to raise $10,000 to put towards MS research. This is not me raising money. This is me helping a friend who has done more for me than I can possibly describe. So, writing this little post, riding a bike 170 miles (which is hardly a sacrifice), and dedicating my recital to him and his family are the least I can do.
Again, just look at his website, and then if you can...donate.
Yet, I still consider him one of the best people I know.
He's been more than ridiculously generous with me, for no other reason than because he wants to...but more than that, he always knows when to comment and when to shut the fuck up and he's always supportive, no matter how outlandish and stupid my thought process.
This weekend, I get to see him and his family again. I'm so excited to get on my bike again (hell, I'm excited to see my bike again...it's been in transit since I was in Arizona), and I'm ecstatic to get to spend time with him, hopefully meet up with AJ from the world famous 'Little Miss Runner Pants', and even maybe get to visit with some of the posse members (my friends from when I was growing up; more about that another time).
We're riding the MS150 from Houston to Austin. (Why do they call it a 150 when it's actually 170 miles? Hmph.)
His wife has multiple sclerosis, and when he asked me if I wanted to ride for her, I was honored to have the chance to help. I don't have a lot of money to donate, but I do want to put the word out there. I know there are SO many worthy causes, and I can promise you'll get multiple requests for help (even from me) for lots of equally important issues over the months to come.
But there are people out there who are looking for a charity; they want to help and don't exactly know how. To them, I say...check this out. Look at Greyhound's latest posts. They're powerful and emotional and altogether uncomfortable. But they're true.
Greyhound wants to raise $10,000 to put towards MS research. This is not me raising money. This is me helping a friend who has done more for me than I can possibly describe. So, writing this little post, riding a bike 170 miles (which is hardly a sacrifice), and dedicating my recital to him and his family are the least I can do.
Again, just look at his website, and then if you can...donate.
posted by Curly Su at 4/10/2008 07:41:00 AM
2 Comments:
**lump in throat**
No words. We all can't wait to see you again.
So true about Greyhound - you guys have fun out there!!
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