Glenda again – Ken had a rough night but then he was able to sleep until noon. I went to breakfast with the family here and brought him back some food. He spent the afternoon relaxing and we went to dinner at a friendly seafood restaurant. We stopped to gas up for tomorrow where we were recognized again from the news, which made Ken feel really good…his message is getting out there.
This evening was sad to say good bye to our family here…they have been so wonderful to us and Ken even gave Dave a cigar (he only shares those with special people). Thank you very much Dave, Dona and Jonathan…we will be back as soon as we can (NOT via wheelchair next time).
Ken is feeling better and is ready to get back to business tomorrow.
18 comments:
Ken
Proud of you buddy. You are one tough hombre. You're succeeding in bringing ALS out of the shadows, and for that all of us with this monster disease owe you a debt of gratitude.
Stay safe and well.
Howard McCarthy
Ken & Glenda
You are a testament of 'courage and determination' and I want to personally 'thank you' for bring awareness to ALS with the Rolling Over ALS Tour.
I wish you both continued success in your tour, but above all stay safe and well.
You are a HERO in my eye's.
Take care.
Jo-Anne Taniwa (Northern Ontario, Canada)
So good to hear from you guys....hope the antibiotics do their job on the sinus thingy!!
I still am in awe of your courage and determination and I'm sure it has to be contagious to those who meet you along the way.
Keep the strength....good wishes several times a day from this chickie in Gulfport FL!!
Ken,
Hope your trip is going well. I look forward to seeing you in D.C. on Sunday. I will call Glenda on Saturday when we get to the hotel. I have been following your blog.
Joe
Ken, glad to hear from you guys and looking forward to meeting up with you in Arlington.
Take care and be careful out there!
Bill Hamley
Your endurance and tenacity is amazing. Praying for safe travels and renewed health as you continue.
THank you for helping to bring awareness to this awful disease. We are all so grateful
Beth
CALS to Ella
Ken and Glenda,
You're the best in wheeling around the country educating everyone about ALS! Glad you laid the law down, Glenda, and got Ken to take a rest. Get the sinus meds going, and don't let the #@!+ get you down!
Thanks for what you're doing,
Kathleen Bachand
Lynn asked me to post this for her.
Dear Ken and Glenda,
What an impressive and inspirational journey you are taking. You are surely making a tremendous impact on ALS awareness. Feel better!
Lynn Schneider
Ken & Glenda,
My family and I thank you so much for your courage in doing this! It is difficult enough to live daily with ALS without traveling in your wheelchair for the long hours you are, and then having to "deal" with ignorant people on top of it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and I am so comfortable knowing my husband, PALS Jim Doyle, is also with you on your awareness trip for ALS! I purchased 2 sets of magnets and he is "riding" with you, every mile you travel! He died 4/8/07 but his spirit is still with us every day. Keep up your strength and God be with you.
Sue Doyle & Family
Ken and Glenda,
Thank you for your strength. I will be praying for you. Continue with the blog so I can travel along with you.
Ken and Glenda,
I am still trying to decypher the cryptic journal title. I mean I thought you were in the South and at least the jerk could have added a y'all.
I was getting worried when you had not posted for a bit, but I can certainly see why. You guys have had your hands full and you continue to amaze me with your guts.
Happy to see the press and TV coverage and happy to see all the ribbons on the van and trailer.
I pray the bad weather today misses you. Be safe and be careful, y'all.
Chuck
Ken & Glenda,
Hope you're doing well - where the heck are ya?!
I know you have to both be exhausted, but you're almost there - Keep Looking Up!
What an unbelievable accomplishment for you to have made this trip. Hang in there and finish it in style and don't let all the buttheads get you down!
Look forward to seeing ya back in T'Ville soon!
Praying for your strength - you already have the courage!
Love ya both,
Brian
Well Ken I hope you led your caravan into Arlington National Cemetery and then into Washington DC, in front of the White House and on the candle light ceremony that I see was rained out.
All of us are so proud of your journey on behalf of each and all of us with ALS.
I bet it will be good to get home though. Best wishes my friend.
Chuck
Ken
Glad to have both the honor and priviledge to roll the last couple miles with and the rest of the group. Now enjoy a well deserved rest. I'm glad that your efforts were recognized at the breakfast Tuesday.
Bill Hamley
Ken and Glenda,
It was a thrill and an honor to have met you both at Advocacy Day in DC. Your spirit is amazing, the stories hysterical, and you have a wonderful and amazing family.
I WILL see you again next year and am working on getting you on the field at Fenway.
Chris (Northern New England Chapter)
Congrats on MAKING IT!!!!! Just saw the video on U Tube, thanks for giving those of us at home a chance to see it!!
I'll volunteer for the next years ride if you are gonna do this again, and I mean that seriously.
Pat H, aka Gulfportgal, Gulfport, FL
Sometimes the bravest soldiers no longer carry a gun, the most dedicated astronauts soar from a wheelchair, and the toughest fighters never step foot in the ring.
Pat H
I am so proud to know you and Glenda and I thank God for your indomitable spirit. Thanks for fighting the fight for ALL of us... Lots of love, Claudia
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