FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2011

H u m b l e T h a n k s ! ! !

Words cannot describe the gratitude we express for the overwhelming

support shown for my cancer benefit. Brenda and I were humbled like you

wouldn’t believe….

For many years, I have participated in various fund raisers throughout the

state. While I cannot personally say that I’ve made them all, we certainly

participated in plenty, plenty. When you get to know the people who the

benefit is for, you realize how valuable your life is and what it means for that

beneficiary to witness a community of love and support. Most who attend,

likely didn’t meet the person, nor will they likely run into this person either

for the rest of their lifetime….but it doesn’t change anything really. Because

what matters most, is that you made a difference in someone’s life. A positive

action that not only helps that person from a monitary point of view; But in a

manner that heals a person’s heart. It lets them know that love is still alive in

this seemingly hateful world.

They say that life is cruel. Well, sometimes, it can certainly be so. But, there

does exist a light of compassion that keeps cruelty in the shadows. It’s there,

but I’ve witness so much love, that I remain positive in my thinking that this

love will always prevail.

We witnessed this…..when one participates in many benefits, you never

realize that one day, you could be on that side of the equation…..and that’s

where I’ve come. Which is why this is all so humbling to us.

Close friends got together and put on a benefit Poker Chip Run on October

23 of this year. It was held at The Armadillo Club in Thibodaux LA. After

registration, riders traveled throughout Houma, Raceland, Lockport areas,

returning back to The Armadillo. Live music provided by Gabe & Blaine,

Whiskey Roads and Classic Whitney. There was a cook-off which provided

food for participants while competing for best dish. All were winners, but

Spahr’s Restaurant took first, the Street Survivors took second and the Gros

Brothers took third. There were many clubs, organizations and independents

who made the run from throughout the area. We were blown away by the

support!!!

There were many great photos taken during the event (thanks Scott Tudury,

Katie Barras and Denise Chauvin) and I figured I’d take my letter from the

editor and devote it to the article while posting as many photos that would

fit, starting on page 7. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have as it

reminds us how special our lives are. Best figures shows roughly 275 bikes

and over 500 folks came out in support. It was overwhelming!!! Thanks to

you all for coming out. And thanks for those who couldn’t make it (and many

of you contacted me to let me know how sorry you were for not being able to

come out). I know your thoughts and prayers are with us, and we wanted you

to know that we humbly appreciate this as well.

There was also tremendous support outside of the benefit. Many family and

friends of the family made donations, and we wanted to make sure that these

folks know how much we appreciated what they did for us. And I’d like to

thank the special friends and family who organized and worked so hard to

put on this event for our behalf.

We recognize the hard work and

effort it takes to put this together

and see it through…..and you

did it with love. And Brenda and

I want you to know how much

we appreciate it. Thanks again to

everyone….thanks for your love

and support during a difficult time.

We are truly blessed to be rich in

friendship. God Bless you!

Till next month,Ride

Safe,Ride Free,but just

Ride!God Bless America,

Our Troops and Their

Families!

Nappy

nappy69@bellsouth.net

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