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EKIN · 01-31-2012, 07:09 PM

Mark I hope you had a wonderful ride today with peace in your heart. The love you share for your wife is contagious. Be safe and know we are all thinking of you on a difficult day.

fbritt5 · 01-31-2012, 07:19 PM

Mark - Make the good memories last much longer than the sorrow. Very nice tribute to your wife. Thanks for sharing. We could all learn about relationships from your story.

Frank

Katoom119 · 01-31-2012, 07:23 PM

Vaya con Dios, mi amigo. Usted es un hombre bueno para amar a tu mujer como tú lo haces.

oregoncoast · 01-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Mark, Chris is watching over your adventure and is smiling down upon you! Thanks for sharing your wife's story
with us.

1P8RIOT · 01-31-2012, 07:44 PM

Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.

aclark79 · 01-31-2012, 08:22 PM

Thank you Mark.

rockymountainoyster · 01-31-2012, 09:30 PM

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field. I'll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase each other
doesn't make any sense.

Vaya con Dios y con la luz de vida companero.

Motomuffin · 01-31-2012, 10:02 PM

Mark...

I wish you all the strength and fortitude to feel all of your feelings along this incredible journey. That indeed might be the hardest and most rewarding part of the trip.
Thank you for your generosity.

IceCreamSoldier · 01-31-2012, 11:52 PM

After following your story I should be prepared or accustomed to your profound ability to share your life. The last post was beautiful. Bless you.

Radioman · 02-01-2012, 05:33 AM

Thanks so much for all the kind and supportive comments.

It was indeed an emotional day as we rode out of Medellin toward Bucaramanga. But it was a good day as I reflected back on the many memories that i have to be thankful for!! As a guy, my emotions are not normally just under the surface like this but with losing Chris I have learned it is part of the grief process. You can either accept this or cover up the pain in many of the wrong ways. I'm not perfect, and have certainly tried to cover up the pain at times, but it never really works

The other part of this is a solo journey for me. Others around me are unaware of my personal story or my loss of Chris, so they do not really know what is going on inside me. Not their fault or responsibility, but it is strange. Sort of like having a secret to yourself. I am clear that my loss is but one, and it is certainly part of life. As the survivor, I am carrying on and will make the most of the life I have ahead of me!

Anyway, riding out of Medellin. Not sure what the big Plumb Bob is .... but rode right under it. Clouds in the mountains....

Had a laugh as we headed into Barbosa, and there was a flock or Vultures flying overhead. After Young James had added his "vulture Killer" sticker ..... we had a good laugh.

Lots of them

Nice ride out through the mountains

Look.... Ladybug is now represented on my side case. She will be watching over me .... reminding me gentle to be safe

Huge waterfall, and trucks with big pipes.

Interesting scenery and people along the way.

We are loaded like the Donkey's

There are motorbikes in ever town, and they use them to move stuff around. It is normal because that is what they have. Of course we cannot believe the one handed riding, or the carrying of big objects.

Cannot stay behind these guys...

James right before he passed the police van

Rode into Giron which is a small town near Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Parking our bikes in the hotel lobby.

We stayed right on the main square but arrived a dark, and not much was open. We ended up buying some groceries and cooking some pasta in the room as James is carrying camping gear!

Was a good long ride today and even with all the emotions was a good day. Communicated with friends from all over about Chris and that made me smile. We have the greatest friends in our lives, and that it truly important while facing difficult things.....

Spinalcracker · 02-01-2012, 06:54 AM

"The other part of this is a solo journey for me."

It may be a solo journey but you have all of us with you.

Jick Magger · 02-01-2012, 11:13 AM

"I'm not perfect, and have certainly tried to cover up the pain at times, but it never really works "

Mark,

I have been following your journey and must say I been captivated by your strength. I lost my father as a fourteen your old and tried to cover up the hurt for a long time. It doesn't work. Your on a great adventure and I think it is working for you. All the best.

"He that conceals his grief finds no remedy for it"

RedRocket · 02-01-2012, 05:34 PM

Hi Mark.
Shiny side up!

Ladybug0048 · 02-01-2012, 07:31 PM

That's great and made me smile because every time you look at it you'll be reminded that I am watching ..... and you know what to do.

MortimerSickle · 02-01-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

That's great and made me smile because every time you look at it you'll be reminded that I am watching ..... and you know what to do.

Hey Bug Sister, aren't you glad he didn't put it on the windshield?

01-31-2012, 07:09 PM	#2176
EKIN Couch Junky Heaven Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Cumming, GA - Close to the Hills! Oddometer: 334	Mark I hope you had a wonderful ride today with peace in your heart. The love you share for your wife is contagious. Be safe and know we are all thinking of you on a difficult day. __________________ "Avoidance of danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing."

01-31-2012, 07:19 PM	#2177
fbritt5 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Albany, Oregon Oddometer: 165	Memories Mark - Make the good memories last much longer than the sorrow. Very nice tribute to your wife. Thanks for sharing. We could all learn about relationships from your story. Frank

01-31-2012, 07:23 PM	#2178
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Vaya con Dios, mi amigo. Usted es un hombre bueno para amar a tu mujer como tú lo haces. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

01-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#2179
oregoncoast Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,278	Mark, Chris is watching over your adventure and is smiling down upon you! Thanks for sharing your wife's story with us. __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

01-31-2012, 07:44 PM	#2180
1P8RIOT Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Carson CA. Oddometer: 317	Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. __________________ A ship in a port is safe but that is not what ships are built for. - Mom I DIDN'T BUILD IT TO DECORATE THE GARAGE. - me '84 Harley FXR 250,000 miles and counting. '09 F800GS YEAH BABY!!!

01-31-2012, 08:22 PM	#2181
aclark79 Rotor Driver Joined: Jul 2008 Location: PDX, Other places Oddometer: 590	Thank you Mark. __________________ Vide, Aude, Tace The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward and wish Experience is not what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him - Aldous Huxley

01-31-2012, 09:30 PM	#2182
rockymountainoyster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Back in the San Juan Mountains Oddometer: 508	Vaya con Dios Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase each other doesn't make any sense. Vaya con Dios y con la luz de vida companero. rockymountainoyster screwed with this post 01-31-2012 at 10:03 PM Reason: Typos

01-31-2012, 10:02 PM	#2183
Motomuffin CSMC Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Oddometer: 480	Mark... I wish you all the strength and fortitude to feel all of your feelings along this incredible journey. That indeed might be the hardest and most rewarding part of the trip. Thank you for your generosity. __________________ must you stay? can't you go?

01-31-2012, 11:52 PM	#2184
IceCreamSoldier suffering somewhere Joined: Jan 2008 Location: "X" cramento Oddometer: 438	After following your story I should be prepared or accustomed to your profound ability to share your life. The last post was beautiful. Bless you. __________________ Adventure begins when your plan falls apart.

02-01-2012, 05:33 AM	#2185
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,154	Thanks so much for all the kind and supportive comments. It was indeed an emotional day as we rode out of Medellin toward Bucaramanga. But it was a good day as I reflected back on the many memories that i have to be thankful for!! As a guy, my emotions are not normally just under the surface like this but with losing Chris I have learned it is part of the grief process. You can either accept this or cover up the pain in many of the wrong ways. I'm not perfect, and have certainly tried to cover up the pain at times, but it never really works The other part of this is a solo journey for me. Others around me are unaware of my personal story or my loss of Chris, so they do not really know what is going on inside me. Not their fault or responsibility, but it is strange. Sort of like having a secret to yourself. I am clear that my loss is but one, and it is certainly part of life. As the survivor, I am carrying on and will make the most of the life I have ahead of me! Anyway, riding out of Medellin. Not sure what the big Plumb Bob is .... but rode right under it. Clouds in the mountains.... Had a laugh as we headed into Barbosa, and there was a flock or Vultures flying overhead. After Young James had added his "vulture Killer" sticker ..... we had a good laugh. Lots of them Nice ride out through the mountains Look.... Ladybug is now represented on my side case. She will be watching over me .... reminding me gentle to be safe Huge waterfall, and trucks with big pipes. Interesting scenery and people along the way. We are loaded like the Donkey's There are motorbikes in ever town, and they use them to move stuff around. It is normal because that is what they have. Of course we cannot believe the one handed riding, or the carrying of big objects. Cannot stay behind these guys... James right before he passed the police van Rode into Giron which is a small town near Bucaramanga, Colombia. Parking our bikes in the hotel lobby. We stayed right on the main square but arrived a dark, and not much was open. We ended up buying some groceries and cooking some pasta in the room as James is carrying camping gear! Was a good long ride today and even with all the emotions was a good day. Communicated with friends from all over about Chris and that made me smile. We have the greatest friends in our lives, and that it truly important while facing difficult things..... __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

02-01-2012, 06:54 AM	#2186
Spinalcracker former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,009	"The other part of this is a solo journey for me." It may be a solo journey but you have all of us with you. __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England

02-01-2012, 11:13 AM	#2187
Jick Magger Exile on Main Street Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Okanagan Valley BC, Canada Oddometer: 540	"I'm not perfect, and have certainly tried to cover up the pain at times, but it never really works " Mark, I have been following your journey and must say I been captivated by your strength. I lost my father as a fourteen your old and tried to cover up the hurt for a long time. It doesn't work. Your on a great adventure and I think it is working for you. All the best. "He that conceals his grief finds no remedy for it" __________________ "Blessed are the Cheesemakers" RIde Report http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...t=Rolling+jick

02-01-2012, 05:34 PM	#2188
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,766	Hi Mark. Shiny side up!

02-01-2012, 07:31 PM	#2189
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,579	That's great and made me smile because every time you look at it you'll be reminded that I am watching ..... and you know what to do. __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

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