bucket list

A few years ago the hype was all about the movie, "Bucket List". Honestly, I don't remember the details of the movie. However, like most who saw it, I was prompted to dream about the things I wanted to accomplish before I die. Last year, my oldest sister and brother in law, Cherie and Rob made it possible for me to check off one of things on my bucket list. A motorcycle ride in a side car with Delsie.
It was a moment I would never forget. Delsie loved it. A few times I choked up from emotions that were overwhelming. A memory to cling to when times got tough. Mission accomplished. Check mark on my list.
This year, our kind, new friends called again to see if Delsie and I would be interested in another ride. Cherie didn't have to ask me twice.

Today, Delsie and I traversed through the beauty of the fall colors in the 70 degrees October day. It was breathtaking. Simply amazing. I loved it. I think Delsie did, too.

As much as I dread having ataxia, it's moments like these that I am thankful. Having FA forces me to make a "Bucket List" and having it, blesses me with people like Richard and Karen with motorcycle rides in a side car.


I anticipate the day I can make a huge check mark next to the words on my list "A cure".