Life - Wayne Micheal Cosby

 

 

9/16/2020 – Here I am, 2 weeks after breaking the right fibula, and the medial distal right tibia. This trip of bicycling and traveling in the RV has been problematic several times. Since returning to the US from 22 years in Taiwan to help my sister rehab plans have changed several times and have had many moments.  I started going to AA meetings, being a child of an alcoholic.  This has changed me, and continues to do so.  I then drove through covid-19 pandemic to visit my sister in Texas, then to Arizona to visit Jim, then onto Spokane and Seattle to visit my sons.  I set out on an around Washington bicycle trip only to have the aforementioned leg breaks on the third day out.  I didn’t do my prayers, mediation, and yoga and generally just didn’t take care of my-self during this time.  The ride was on road or trail until around Cheney WA when it became packed/loss gravel and rocks…not good going at all.  Since the break, everything happens for a reason, even if a cigar is just a cigar sometimes.  So now I’m contemplating returning to Taiwan, and wonder why…last night two female deer crossed in front of the RV…I’m in Spokane Valley WA around the corner from my son’s house, not a place where deer are expected.  Deer - tenderness, tempered strength, gentle yet determined, love and compassion to name a few – leaving negative patterns, seeking protection in different surroundings and perspectives.  So now I’m wondering what to do…I was getting ready to fly out to Taiwan in a few weeks – waiting for inflammation to become manageable – now I just am not sure – am slowing down the process and praying for Great Spirit to guide me – and hope I get the message.

 

 

Part of the Columbia Basin  Trail

 

 

7/9/2020 -  Arrive Bell Bay camping in National Forest.  The drive up I90 from Spokane Valley was normal, however, turning on the Idaho 97 with a few zigs and zags for short cuts to the camp ground on a two lane paved road that was narrow at times was a little exciting, and caused slow going.  The last few miles to here are on a dirt road, which is well maintained.  It's quite, relaxed and typical North-West. There are plenty of squirrels and chip monks; upon arrive a crow announced its presence.    The ACA of today: Humility is is acknowledging that WE do things well when WE allow Great Spirit to act through US.

The children across from the camping spot I'm in.

7/11/2020 – Being truthful and honest in all affairs results in acceptance of our-selves, which opens the door to serenity, joy and freedom – self enslavement desists.  Last night up on the hill a humming bird was in a nearby tree – joy.  I also met Randy and Carlene from Spokane, who have been coming here for twenty years.  Bell Bay campgrounds, called such because the bay is in the shape of a bell, has gone from dirt to paved roads, except for a couple of miles at the entrance on a back road, on Idaho 97 it is paved.  The addition of a boat dock has at times been problematic, not because of the dock, because of the users disrespect for others at times.  The last few days has been difficult in some ways, being semi-alone, without a ‘time-clock,’ has led to asking questions concerning purpose, how to be of service.  Waiting, for the US that is me, seems to be the present requirement.  When I first arrived at Bell Bay campgrounds it was decided I would be here for days – green meaning growth, which requires waiting on Great Spirits schedule.

7/10/2020 – to be humble acknowledgment of ‘our’ part in all interactions is necessary.