"And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time."
-t.s. eliot
My mom still had the radio in the car set to 101.3, hoping to catch my interview the day before with Mark and Steve of KUUL-FM. To her surprise she heard, "And now we will talk to Donna Triplett, the grandmother of Brian Triplett who we interviewed yesterday." She turned the volume up and listened to my grandma chat about my travels. One of the radio guys said she sounded like a typical grandma. The other host said she sounded like the sweetest grandmother in the world.
The best part of the story: When my mom called my grandma to tell her she had caught the interview on the radio and to congratulate her, my grandma responded, "I didn't know that was on the air. I thought they were just chatting with me." My grandma became a local celebrity without even knowing it.
So I'd like to take this time to thank my family for being there for me throughout these past eight months, even if it's had to be through e-mails and surprise phone calls. Not only couldn't I have done it without their support, I wouldn't have done it without their support. Thanks for understanding I had to go check out the rest of world to confirm the Midwest is the best place on the planet.
Thank you also to my friends who have done their best to keep in touch with me. I know it hasn't been easy. I'm also very thankful for all the new friends I've made all around the world in 2007. I hope to see you all again some day.
I love you all.
-brian
2 comments:
Brian, my favorite student, it is so good to hear that you are following your dream. I always knew you would go far in life!! It seems like only yesterday that I had you in class. (I am still young, though! HA) You look good and I am sure you are still just as nice!!!
I am teaching special education at West High School now. Would love to visit with you when you get back. Take Care of yourself and keep living your dreams... Love, Mrs. Verdon
I've been following your adventures...every new blog is a way to live vicariously through your travels!
I saw the Times article with your grandma's picture in it...a very nice story. I know your family is proud of you - thanks for letting us all share in your quest with you!
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