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I’m On My Way!
By Scott | April 18, 2007
It is Wednesday evening and as I write this I am on my way to western Nebraska. In approximately 14 hours I will be heading down highway 26 from Henry, NE to Scottsbluff/Gering. People have asked me if I’m nervous. The answer is obviously YES, but my most frequent answer to the question is “Why should I be?”. There is no doubt that tomorrow morning, I’ll lace up my shoes and start my “shuffle” to Omaha, and I am looking forward to it.
The drive west has been eventful so far. Since leaving Omaha, we (me and Andy Biben, my lucky first volunteer) met my mom Jane at the Grand Island exit and ate only the best pizza in the state, Papa Ray’s from Hastings. It may just be the ultimate nutrition for what I am about to do. I’ll let you know tomorrow. We said our goodbyes after about 30 minutes and continued on toward the sunset. Around Lexington I looked in the rear view mirror and what to my surprise do I see but a little green Toyota Corolla. As the car came closer, I realized it was my in-laws Connie and Dolan on their way to Colorado to visit my sister-in-law Jamie and her kids Jake and Hannah. I am telling you that if these are the kind of omens I can expect the rest of the trip, this WILL be a success.
The ultimate surprises came last night and this morning. After a meal at the Cheesecake Factory with my family, Stacie, Jordyn, and Kolby last night, I arrived home to a sign that said “Run Forrest Run! Go Scott Go! You can do it!”. You have to know that I can be pretty emotional, so you can imagine my response. I was pleased to find out it was well wishes from my neighbors Tim, Lisa, and Cole. I proceeded to pack up the van with way too much stuff for one guy and came back into the house to a beautiful, wonderful, awesome poster board card from Kolby with some very encouraging words. Keep in mind the emotions. I gave Kolby a hug, re-hydrated and went to bed. Upon waking this morning I was pleased to find yet another inspirational card and message from Jordyn. I got to thinking just how easy it is to take for granted gestures like these. I’m telling you, I am one lucky man.
If you are reading this it means that the Dell laptop and Sprint wireless connection card are doing their jobs in far west Nebraska, which means I should be able to keep the blog updated daily and you should be so luck to read it.
Thanks! Until Tomorrow….
Scott
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April 18th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Go get em Scott! Keep us updated on the run. Will be thinking about you over the next few days knowing what you are doing….Chris
April 18th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Go Scooter Tooter! I am one proud sister!!!!!
April 19th, 2007 at 5:35 am
Just read “I’m on My Way!” this morning! At this time you are either just getting on the road or will be shortly! You’re on a mission with a mission! Will be looking forward to the daily updates! Mom
April 19th, 2007 at 7:07 am
Scott;
We are all very proud of you at Boys Town. Thanks for taking on this enormous task to benefit our kids. This is really a cool undertaking, and we are all following your progress vicariously. Good luck, and break a leg.
All best,
Stan Struble
BT Aftercare
April 19th, 2007 at 7:34 am
Best wishes Scott! On behalf of Pro-Ware, we all wish you good luck. We had a discussion yesterday on it is great that you are doing this. After all, most of us would only run if being chased!
April 19th, 2007 at 7:41 am
What an incredible undertaking! Your hometown friend will be anxiously awaiting your next entry! The Nicolarsen family is cheering you on!
April 19th, 2007 at 7:56 am
“Run Scott, run!! Here at Boys Town we are right behind you all the way! If you get close to hitting a wall, just go around it or climb over it because nothing can stop you from finishing! Thank you again for what you are doing for these kids at Boys Town! Go Scott, Go!!
April 19th, 2007 at 8:41 am
Hi Scott, I’m Barney Hill, class of 1973. I love what you are doing. So just, “Run Scott Run”
April 19th, 2007 at 9:19 am
Hi Scott, I;m Bob Curtin , Class of 1958 and a member of the Boys Town National Alumni Board. On behalf of the Board and all Boystown Alumni keep up the great work that you are doing. You make all of us PROUD. GO SCOTT GO.
April 19th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Scott,
I hope your enjoying the beautiful country out there in the pan handle. Don’t forget to yell at the cows. They don’t get many city visitors. You’re in my prayers for a strong first week.
Tim
April 19th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Scott-
Your Girls and Boys Town family is very proud of you. Be strong and take strenght in knowing are prayers are with you.
April 19th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Hey Scotty-
I can not express, with words, how what you’re doing makes me feel. Pride, love, admiration, inspiration, and yes even jealousy are a few words that come to mind but they are just words. My wish is that I could give you a big bear hug. You know the kind…the kind of hug that squeezes you so tight that hearts seem to speak to one another and somehow say that everything is perfect…..You know what you’re doing right now, especially with all the tragedy that is going on in the world, in some way makes me feel at peace. I day dream of all the beauty you’ll see and the freedom you’ll feel. My hope for you is that through the struggle of achieving your goals; you’ll be able to see the beauty around you, the history of the landscapes, the sunsets, and God’s music, nature, in perfect rhythm with your feet. Enjoy this Scotty. You may or may not do something like this again, even so there will never be another first time. This is just the beginning and at the end is just the end. What counts is what’s in between those to points. Make the most of it! I hold no doubt that you you can do this. God Bless Scott…I love you, Danielle
April 20th, 2007 at 8:32 am
I am a good friend of Annnett’s. She has shared with me many things of her birth family. I am excited for you and wish you well on your journey. May God watch each step and be your guide as you travel through his wonderful world on your “special journey”.
April 20th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Scott,
From reading your blog its sounds like you have a great support team. Be safe and good luck.
Ed Flanagan
April 24th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Scott,
My mom just started forwarding this to me. Way to go, this is absolutely AWESOME. Although I can’t run due to my knee and heart, my spirit is with you. Keep it up! Think of you each time The Lost Dutchman Marathon runs in Apache Juntion, AZ!! My prayers are with you.
RUN—-SCOTT—-RUN or should I say Forrest!!
Leslie-(your cousin)