Leaving on a Jet Plane/Acknowledgments

My endeavours have finally paid off: on Thursday of last week I was finally awarded for Spring 2009 at Texas Tech University, allowing me to finally go to school without the worry of not having the financial support I so desperately need to continue my education. There might have been serious consequences had I not done what I was supposed to do on time; although now everything finally seems to have fallen thoroughly into place once and for all. I am to be living in a residence hall there as well; very close to the English and Philosophy buildings, and but a short walk from the Library, Student Union and Music buildings. I couldn’t have asked for a more appropriate setup, praise God Almighty.

I am firstly and foremostly thankful to that Great Providence who has commissioned me to continue the Great Work. To Him, I can only render my hearty thanks and gratitude for the practically miraculous endeavors that have transpired here lately. 

I am thankful to Scott Stallings for the many hours of counseling and support that I needed before undertaking what has become a very stressful move from home. I have appreciated all the benefits of our friendship–the music, the conversation–that I couldn’t wish for anyone else more appropriate as a best friend.

I am equally thankful to Frank Newmyer for giving me the love for myself I thought I would never have and the appreciation for life and its wonderful gifts. Frank taught me that nature is the original element; an offshoot and foretaste of the higher realm, and that we must only be in the way nature intended us to be if we are to be successful at anything. He loves me not because of my looks or my personality, it is for me intrinsically.

I also would like to thank my Mother, who tirelessly has reinforced me over the years the value of a purposed life and the importance of an education. She is my hero because of her selfless devotion to not only her family but the betterment of society and of all people everywhere. Without her, I don’t think I could have ever gotten here.

I would like to thank Ryan as well. Although lately we haven’t gotten along all too well, he has stuck it out with me thick and thin and has been the greatest influence in my quest to master my physique and its cultivation. To him I can only promise more progress and gain, for all the gains now have given me the solid success and victory over all things.

There are so many other people I wish to thank in the space remaining in this account of my life: Peter Holyk, for being a good friend despite obvious mistakes, Cameron D., for loving me unconditionally, to Lennard Whittaker, Esq. for his meritorious service and compassionate attention to my own precarious situations, to Bryan McElhenney in Austin, Texas, for his kindness and generosity over the years, Duane in upstate New York, for his humor and conversation, Sergio Godínez and Blanca Olvera for their love of music and its power to unite cultures and break culturally enforced barriers, Peter Garland for his advice, admonishments and immense knowledge of American music, Brock Evans for his immense and tireless love of me, and all my friends, past and present, who have helped me achieve what has been a long wished-for reality. Thank you, everyone, for the gifts, cards, letters, car rides, dry shoulders, extra towels, free pizza, groceries, clothes and accessories that you have sent. I couldn’t have done it without all of you.