The 35th message from Canada: Personal message today!

Published on 12 May 2015 at 03:01

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Something personal. Every day (if it is possible for the internet) I read all posts and... I want to thank everyone who sends me messages over and over again. Great!

Also, I am very grateful for the help of Han and his wife who recently get some support from my brother Albert with some translation work. It is really more work than I thought and they try their best.

And today I am 48 yers old and I am really proud of it. I dare now to be honest and say that there have been moments over the last couple of years that I almost was convinced not to reach the age of 50. That is different now. Therefore I celebrate my birthday (see the photo as proof)!

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The interview with CTV News and the attention of several local radio stations in Sudbury were nice birthday presents.

Finally, I would like to thank my wife and sons for their support. They are part of a journey that they did not choose. That remains a difficult thing for them (including other family members) to see me doing this for over 3 months, in the knowledge that it is pretty exciting.

I'll celebrate the 12th of May!

Greetings, Michael

 

Han Schomakers, editor

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Sandra
10 years ago

Hi, Michael
Happy Birthday wishes from Red Deer .
You are an inspiration to many people by what you do while totally being yourself .
With the modern technology , we are able to retrace your steps / bike tracks . it's so cool. It's heartwarming to read what nice people you meet along the way and the support from home :) See you in Alberta :)
Have a safe trip and see you in Alberta

tim vanderburg
10 years ago

happy birthday Michael
from tom , coby , tim and family
we hope you had a great birthday and your picture looks like your
having to much fun we miss you and things are to quite without you
even the raccoons miss you
by for now
tim

Robert Guthreau
10 years ago

Happy birthday. Keep those wheels turning.
Your friend from the Rock.
Robert

tim
10 years ago

hi Michael WOW you are doing great i watch you every day and can't
believe the progress you are making
you have a lot of heart keep it up
how your picc hogh

Suzanne Biller
10 years ago

Happy Birthday, Michael! This is such a wonderful thing that you're doing. What an inspiration for all of us who have sarcoidosis!
Suzanne

Ann Foster
10 years ago

Hi Michael;
I hope you are well and the journey to Thunder Bay hasn't been too difficult. Our weather is all over the place. Be safe and consider taking the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg. No grand baby yet. We are waiting excitedly. Love you, Ann