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  • About Me

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    OLDBIKER

    Male, 65, Married
    IL, USA
    Member since November 26, 2007

    • About Me

      I am and ex-Biker. Addicted to drugs and alcohol for years. rode with 2 motorcycle gangs. I am now a Christian, drug and alcohol free for 36 years, and a minister for 33 years. I am starting my 53rd year of riding motorcycles. Still on Harley's. I am different that most "Professional Preachers" I have tattoos, I take no salary from my church that I Pastor, and I am no-ones judge, and I have learned to love people. Some people here on DS are sometimes intimidated because of my past but, I am the real deal. My nickname is "Pee Wee" but, I am 6 ft 4 in and 240 lbs. I have been remarried now for 35 years to a wonderful woman.

      I am and ex-Biker. Addicted to drugs and alcohol for years. rode with 2 motorcycle gangs. I am now a Christian, drug and alcohol free for 36 years, and a minister for 33 years. I am starting my 53rd year of riding motorcycles. Still on Harley's. I am different that most "Professional Preachers" I have tattoos, I take no salary from my church that I Pastor, and I am no-ones judge, and I have learned to love people. Some people here on DS are sometimes intimidated because of my past but, I am the real

    • Interests

      Grand-kids, poetry, and Motorcycles,

      Grand-kids, poetry, and Motorcycles,

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 19 hugs received, 5 hugs given, 2 journal comments, 1 group discussion post, 1 photo comment

    Thursday

    • OLDBIKER gave sadanger a hug 4:14pm

      Cat, thanks kid, hope all is well with you and that you are happy and at peace in your life. I have prayed…  

    Wednesday

  • Journal

    • reducing "Friends" list

      Mood November 15, 2009 11:59pm

      I am reducing my "FRIENDS" list.  To me a "friend" is one who contacts you, one you responds or corresponds with you, and …

    • 90th Birthday Motorcycle ride

      Mood November 13, 2009 8:04pm

      Last Saturday, I attended a friend of mines 90th birthday party.  I was supposed to play the piano for her but, the place where the party was …

    • Booked a friend for a Concert

      Mood November 10, 2009 3:04pm

      I just booked a friend of mine, Marty Haggard, for a concert at my church next Feb. for our 5th anniversary of our church.  I also called a …
    • The Wall

      Mood November 5, 2009 9:57pm

      ;        The Wall                 There's a wall in our Nation's capital                Made of a special black stone                Some fifty eight thousand names are there                There are two I personally know                 The first name, Laverne Hissong                We grew up a few miles apart                We sang a song in a Christmas play               "We three kings" is how it starts                 The second name, Ronnie Ireland                Was quite a bit younger than I                I've known his family all my life                Why, I ask, did they die                 Each name inscribed was a precious life                With a future of goals and dreams                They gave the ultimate sacrifice                Their lives so short, it seems                 For centuries our people have fought and died                From sea to shining sea                Our soldiers put their lives on the line                For their country, for you, and for me                  My grandfather fought in the Civil War                My brother in World War Two                My nephew a Marine in Vietnam                They were proud of the red, white, and blue                 Our Nations set aside a special day                For our hearts and minds to recall                A Memorial Day, in the month of May                For those who gave their all                 I wrote this poem for Laverne and Ron                Just a writer at the end of a pen                But, I'll never forget the price they paid                I'm glad to have known them as friends.  Note: Every time Veteran's Day and Memorial Day come around, I think  of these two childhood friends of mine who died in Vietnam.  Laverne's brothers live in my home town and Ron's brother attends my church that I Pastor.  I guess my friend dying Monday, who was a Veteran in World War 2 prompted me to place this poem here today.  I preached his funeral today.  He was 95 years old and he signed up for service the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7th, 1941.  What an honor to have known all three of these men as friends. Pee Wee                           …
    • Friend's Funeral today

      Mood November 5, 2009 2:50pm

      I did my friend's funeral today.  He was 95 years old, and old Navy veteran from World War 2.  He and I had became great friends the …

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    • Prayer

      From genebh Saturday

      I found this group...http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/spiritual-but-not-religious/discussions/messages/8476889

    • Hug

      From sadAvery Friday

      It is great to hear you are doing so well :). If I am not online in the next week I hope you the family and church have a great Thanksgiving - XO - Avery

    • Hug

      From sadAvery Friday

      Hi Old Biker, Hope all is well? - Long Time no talk, That was a great story - Thanks
      I have not been on DS in awhile - I am moving forward with my life and feeling good about it but especially over my new job which is as a paralegal for a client involved with a case but also suffers from many mental disorders, so I am a paralegal and personal assistant - it is challenging but also very rewarding. I have many things in my own life that I wan tot move forward with but have put on hold so that I may available for my clients needs - in this respect it is frustrating but at the end of each day I know I am doing good deeds. I still mourn the loss of Ron he is with me me in everything and I rejoice in that, but as you know the loss lingers. I hope you are well and moving forward with your congregation. Please let me know what is going on with you and the family and church?.
      Lots of Love and Hugs
      yours in Christ - Avery
      PS I carry you your pain, Love and guidance in my heart every day and hope the best for you and your Loved ones

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Oct 27, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Had nervous breakdown in 1985. Relapsed in 1995--depression

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      worked
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      worked
      Paxil Working / Worked
      didn't work
      Prozac Working / Worked
      didn't work
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      Married my high school sweetheart who was pregnant by someone else. After baby was born, she turned violent against me. Attempts on my life, stabbings, etc. Had to leave to live. Divorced 1-1/2 years later. I remarried to a great gal and have been married now 35 years.

      Treatments

      Leave Working / Worked
      moved away, got different job, gave my life to Christ.
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Child

      I lost my 37 year old son in a car wreck 3 years ago. It was a terrible, unnecessary death.

      Treatments

      Getting Angry Working / Worked
      With my background as an ex-biker, physical retaliation would have been the answer. This time, I chose legal action
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      I pastor a church, visit nursing homes, etc.
      Music Working / Worked
      I played piano a lot for quite a while after his death. It was like mental therapy for me
      Poetry Working / Worked
      My daughter and I both wrote poems in his memory. It seems as though if you put your feelings in writing, it helps soothe the pain you are feeling
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Only prayer kept me from physically retaliating against the man who killed my son.
      Talking Working / Worked
      I have talked to a lot of people who have been through the same thing. I had co-workers who came to me that had lost sons and daughters. This helped too.
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