(September 16, 2015 at 11:38 am)MTL Wrote:(September 16, 2015 at 10:13 am)lkingpinl Wrote: Ten facts:
1. I was an all-state Track/Cross-Country runner running 5K in 15:42, mile in 4:19, 2 mile in 9:17
2. I received a full academic scholarship to University of Michigan
3. I have swam with Dolphins, stingrays and sharks
4. I didn't become a Christian until I was 18
5. I have been to all of the continental states
6. I own 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 horses
7. I grew up in a very abusive (physical/sexual) home
8. My mother died when I was 8 (she was 27)
9. I like "chick flicks"
10. My bucket list features "take a Lord of the Rings Tour in New Zealand" http://www.newzealand.com/us/lord-of-the-rings/
Bonus: I've bowled a 300 game 4 times (one sanctioned)
I'm very sorry to hear about your home life growing up,
and about the passing of your mother. That's extremely sad.
however, by the rest of your list, it sounds like you are embracing life to its fullest.
And you have the good sense to like animals.
That's only the tip of the ice berg. His story is pretty amazing.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh