Home from Vegas!! Wonderful ride home!! later then expected… Ice Cream party @ my house!! All are welcome!! I will supply the ice cream, you bring a topping!!
Posted by Linda Patterson on the run!!
September, 2011
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Ice Cream Party!!
September 11, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
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Bull Dog
September 10, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
Bull Dog
Reggie called me and I could hear the distress in his voice, “Would you be willing to ride to Vegas with me? My mom is dying and I don’t want to go alone.” I don’t know Reggie very well so I was very touched that he would ask me. I did not hesitate to say yes.
When we arrived in Vegas, we went to see his mom in the hospital. After, we rode to his father’s house and hung out with him for a few hours. The neighbor came out and was checking out our bikes. Fred invited us to come see what he had in his garage!!
When he opened the door, Bull Dog sat there on the garage floor!! Green and bright!! “She’s beautiful!” I exclaimed. “Throw a leg over,” Fred said.
I was shocked!! This man had just met me and he was allowing me to ride his prized possession!! I took her for a spin in the neighborhood and she was a sweet ride!!
Fred and I stood on the driveway, after he had shown me his Harley trophy and collection of license plates and frames.
“I want to find a group to ride with that is a religious group. When I crashed my Bull Dog, I was drunk. I heard God say to me that He had enough to look after without looking after me. I haven’t had a drink since that day.” I was awed that Fred was telling me this. “How long ago was that Fred?” I asked. “It’s been 9 months and I haven’t wanted to drink at all. I owe it all to God and I want to pay Him back.”
Tears came to my eyes as Fred was speaking to me. I had come to Vegas to help Reggie and his family say goodbye to their mother. I threw a pebble in the pond of life. I was willing to put my plans to the side to show up and be there for someone in need. Fred is a ripple.
“Fred, I’m coming back to Vegas on Sept 23. I’m riding with a group on the 24th. They are a religious group!! I haven’t met them yet although I’m sure they are a great bunch of people!! I would be honored if you would come with me and allow me to introduce you to them!!”
Fred’s smile and the light in his eyes was worth a million bucks!!
Funny how life places you just where you need to be and, if your awake and present, you get to see the miraculous connected threads that bind us together!!
See you on the 24th Fred!! I’m excited to introduce you, and me, to Valley Bible Fellowship Motorcycle Ministry!!
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Firework Show!!
September 10, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
Riding across the desert on my Dragon Slayer!! Spectacular natural fire work show!! Lighting!! Wow wow wow!!
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House of Cards
September 8, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
You could still feel the tension, thick in the house. A black cloud of sickness hung heavy in each room. The metallic smell of death was in the air. We lived in that house, each of us, our souls dying.
The last few weeks, after my surrender were pure hell. Funny thing was, I felt totally at peace, deep down inside. I had surrendered. I had made a pact with God. I stopped rebuilding the House of Cards.
A few weeks earlier, my youngest daughter, attempted to take her own life. God knows what kind of hell a little 10 year old must be going through, when her only solution was suicide. I knew then that something must change. I wasn’t really sure what to do, although I didn’t think she was going to survive my life. She just wasn’t as strong as I was.
I tried to speak to my husband about her suicide attempt. He was incapable of discussing it. He took the canoe out of the garage and placed it on his red pick up truck. “When I return, I want my wife back,” he growled. My heart sank as I watched him back out of the driveway.
I called a locksmith and the locks were changed a few hours later. I was desperate and I was running out of options. He kicked the door down when he returned that night. My daughter and I sat huddled together and you could smell the terror pouring from us.
My two step children had left a few months before. They always went to visit their mom in the summer, although this time, they did not return. My 15 year old stepson was breaking the law and getting into major trouble and my 17 year old stepdaughter was pregnant with twins. A part of me was glad that they had made it out safely, although I could see the damage had already scared them.
My husband carved up his arms and wrote me a letter in his blood. He wanted his wife back. The wife who did not stand up for herself. The wife who did as she was told and made no waves. The one who allowed him to not work and contribute to the household. The one who was lost and broken.
She didn’t exist anymore. I’m not even sure where she went. The transformation was sudden and I had been given a strength to make changes that I was unable to even see before. My surrender was proceeded by finding myself on my knees, praying to God. Knowing He had no time for the likes of me. Believing that He may be real, although I had done so many bad things, He could never love me. “God, I don’t know if Your real and I don’t know if Your out there, but I’m gonna step off the cliff and I’m hoping You will catch me.” Right then, I stopped, surrendered and stepped out into the unknown. I’ve never looked back, my life has never been the same.
When the police came, I knew to tell the truth. “He has a AK47 in the room with him,” I whispered. They told me that if I could not get him to come out, they would evacuate the street and bring out the swat team. The bomb squad had already arrived and the street in front of my house, was full of police cars.
I wondered, what did God have against me to create so much drama. I knew I had made a few mistakes, although I never screwed up this badly. I regretted enlisting His help now!! He had made a complete mess of things… or so I thought.
I could spend the rest of my life, giving back to God and I know I will never be able to repay even a fraction of the gifts He has given me!! I thought my life was over, 13 years ago today, little did I know, it had just begun!!
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From Leather to Lace!!
September 3, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
Had a beautiful ride this morning!! The air was crisp this am and then warmed up nicely!!
After a refreshing nap, donning a dress; I’m headed to a book signing in Beverly Hills!!
Not my book signing yet!! Although soon it will be!! Ha ha
I think I will chase the moonbeams tonight again!! Who wants to join me??
Moonbeams!!
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A Star is Born??
September 3, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
So… If you caught the Chattin in Manhattan interview with Garth and Kim, Chick Gab Chick, you know that my Dragon Slayer captured Garth’s heart!! She has a way of doing that… Her siren song plays awfully loud… Garth’s infatuation with my Dragon Slayer caught the attention of some other folks also… Do you think a star might be born?? OMG OMG OMG I better wash her chrome!!
We have a very important meeting next week!! Keep us in your prayers!!
A star is born!!
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Riding the Moonbeams!!
September 1, 2011 by Linda Lee Patterson
The weather was cooler this evening. I wore my fingerless gloves and my fingers got cold.
The moonbeams were calling my name and my Dragon Slayer wanted to roll!!
The nice thing about riding after dark… Sweeping into the curves, scraping her floor boards, hard!! Sparks fly!!
I wonder who’s heart she captured this eve?
It’s almost the weekend and I’m sure we have more adventures ahead of us!!
Sweet Dreams my Dragon Slayer… I will visit you there..
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