Its been four years that I have been working with the Shiprock Skatepark project. There have been transitional stages to the project. I have seen two presidents and two secretaries. I have even learned how to work with people and be forgiving. There is absolutely nothing that I would do to exchange for these experiences.
I can recall when filling up gas at the Shell gas station next to City Market after coming back from Red Valley. As I was pumping gas, I would see several youth doing tricks with their BMX or skateboard near the gas storage area. Time after time, I would see this and finally I said I must do something about this.
Seems I have been equipped to do this project because I refuse to give up. I have youngsters who have expressed through written documents that they want to see it completed. Every waking moment, I am consistently thinking about how can I get this project moving forward or who can I recruit to come alongside and help the team.
Now, on the fourth year, I truly believe we are about to begin construction. All the right people have came and went when they did. How far we come! What is awesome! We now have a promo video that we collaborated with skaters and can share the vision with others.
This is an ending of several chapters in my adventures with the skatepark. I am now preparing my actions and words for the remaining chapters. Come join me in these adventures, it will really rock your world!
Peace to you,
T
