Your greatest accomplishment

JE3146 · 10-23-2008, 09:11 PM

I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done.

I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

Mugen910 · 10-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon.

Congrats to all on your accomplishments.

Da Klugs · 10-23-2008, 09:19 PM

3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie

Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place.

Old Sailor · 10-23-2008, 09:40 PM

Made Bosun on my ship.

and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead!

Skywalker · 10-23-2008, 09:50 PM

Congrats on the sobriety!!!

Mine would have to be being a father to four wonderful children and being married to a wonderful woman, Heather!!!

School stuff and work stuff is for them... They are why I'm the best at what I do!!!

BTW - Nice idea for a thread!!!

mugwump · 10-23-2008, 11:02 PM

As I get older (just turned 40) I realize more and more that my kids are my one truly lasting accomplishment. In the grand scheme of things nothing else matters but their health and happiness. It's led to a real simplification of my life and goals and I find that my life is healthier and happier now that the focus is no longer on just me, myself, and I.

10-23-2008, 11:07 PM

I've spent almost 8 years serving in the U.S. Military. I'm pretty banged up now, but I would not trade in the life lessons it taught me. It forced me to grow up fast and pull my head from my ass, young.

10-23-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done. I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

10-23-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon. Congrats to all on your accomplishments. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-23-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

10-23-2008, 09:40 PM	#4
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,233 Trading: (22)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Made Bosun on my ship. and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

10-23-2008, 09:50 PM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on the sobriety!!! Mine would have to be being a father to four wonderful children and being married to a wonderful woman, Heather!!! School stuff and work stuff is for them... They are why I'm the best at what I do!!! BTW - Nice idea for a thread!!!

10-23-2008, 11:02 PM	#6
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment As I get older (just turned 40) I realize more and more that my kids are my one truly lasting accomplishment. In the grand scheme of things nothing else matters but their health and happiness. It's led to a real simplification of my life and goals and I find that my life is healthier and happier now that the focus is no longer on just me, myself, and I. __________________ Meandering Smoke

10-23-2008, 11:07 PM	#7
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I've spent almost 8 years serving in the U.S. Military. I'm pretty banged up now, but I would not trade in the life lessons it taught me. It forced me to grow up fast and pull my head from my ass, young.