When I came into this thing we call Project Appleseeds, it weren't long before I began to think on how long I would serve. I settled on eight years. It was an easy choice, as that was the duration of the War for Independence and I figured if they could do eight years - so could I (especially since I work only on a one-way range, with plenty rest, food and water).
Well, that time has come to pass. My first event was January of 2007 and I began instructing in early 2008. So, by my simple math I have served my eight year "enlistment", discharging my duty fully.
Trouble is, the ship is not only still sinking, but is clearly sinking faster than when I signed up. How can I conscience abandoning my mission when it is so far from completion? How can I abandon the people I talked into joining me (as most of my early mentors did to me - an utterly crushing disappointment)?
The answer is simple, I cannot abandon either the mission or the "men" standing at my shoulder. I cannot do to my fellow Appleseeders, what my early mentors did to me - walk away and leave them to do my job.
Appleseeding is NOT a hobby to be applied only when it is convenient to do so. We don't call it a "Mission" for fun folks! So where do I go to "re-up"? O0
Let's Roll!
Congratulations on a productive 8 years, my friend. You are an inspiration to many.
Quote from: PHenry on January 18, 2016, 12:19:51 PM
When I came into this thing we call Project Appleseeds, it weren't long before I began to think on how long I would serve. I settled on eight years. It was an easy choice, as that was the duration of the War for Independence and I figured if they could do eight years - so could I (especially since I work only on a one-way range, with plenty rest, food and water).
Well, that time has come to pass. My first event was January of 2007 and I began instructing in early 2008. So, by my simple math I have served my eight year "enlistment", discharging my duty fully.
Trouble is, the ship is not only still sinking, but is clearly sinking faster than when I signed up. How can I conscience abandoning my mission when it is so far from completion? How can I abandon the people I talked into joining me (as most of my early mentors did to me - an utterly crushing disappointment)?
The answer is simple, I cannot abandon either the mission or the "men" standing at my shoulder. I cannot do to my fellow Appleseeders, what my early mentors did to me - walk away and leave them to do my job.
Appleseeding is NOT a hobby to be applied only when it is convenient to do so. We don't call it a "Mission" for fun folks! So where do I go to "re-up"? O0
Let's Roll!
I would say that you are more commissioned than enlisted. The original Latin root of the word commissioned (commissio) means entrust.
Well said, PHenry.
Keep up the fine work Sir, and thank you for all you've done and do.. I can relate to your sentiments.. Huzzah to you sir!
O0 BeSwift
I am pretty sure you just "re-upped" yourself.... O0 :wb: ~~:)
Keep up the good work, because the cause is worthy, and there are many more Americans to ... EDUCATE! :sos:
I will see you repeating this in another 8 years...
Huzzah!!!
Huzzah! - Huzzah!! - HUZZAH!!! PHenry
Love 'ya, my brother..The floggin' will continue till the "MISSION" completed. &)