Soulart[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 May. 11-13th You know, it never ceases to amaze me the wonderful things one can witness in a lifetime. Both big and small. I’m grateful for every second. This was Con 3 in 3 weeks... I had traveled 56 hours of driving to attend these 3 and I was SOME tired! Yikes. This Con I chose to attend to support and help my friend Trevor in the Northern area of his province. The Outer Rim covers the province of British Columbia and was once a part of our Garrison. Prince George BC has something called Northern Fan Con, and their 3 members are in the exact same position as the members in the area where I reside. Im thankful to Steve 3 for introducing us. Both very separated from our Mother Garrisons, we really are close to one another. Trevor and I had planned to help each other out, and I committed to traveling the 5.5 hours to them to help troop. Excitedly, I did not travel alone! Our own Trevor (Thrawn/Tusken) and Wanda (Jawa) attended with me on a very enjoyable road trip, where we joined forces with other members from the Outer Rim. Immediately this felt like family. The energy was beautiful, calm, loving and excited. Over the course of the weekend, we shared a lot of laughs, tears, and trooped our hearts out. Met some potential new members for them, did some cool things, hugged Sean Astin, and ate a glorious BBQ brisket and corn bread. NUM! I was fortunate to be chosen for a hospital visit Fri morning where the Garrison awarded a young man a medal for his service to the garrison, and not a day goes by that I don’t hear Vader Nicks mantra playing through my thoughts ...”This will be a day long remembered!” Truer words were never spoken. This entire weekend cannot be forgotten. The running of the Hoods, Matt the Radar technician, Sean Astin signing Kelsey’s blaster (“Goonies never say die!”) sharing all the experiences together with strangers that are now family. Seeing Matt in my chrome lady.... damn.... I saw my armor as I had always dreamed it could be! 6’7” and glorious! I fangirled over it! Almost lost my mind with giddiness! I happily let him troop my shift in her, as I remained in IceHeart... Each and every one of these humans are now tucked safely in my heart. A young boy kept coming back all weekend. Each picture taken, having his father donate more money. Every day, and he always checked for time changes at booth. I spoke with his Father a couple times throughout the weekend, but it was hard in armor. On Sunday, I wasn’t in my Director Isard yet when he came back in his perfect Director Krennic. I told him I must have a pic with him. As Directors. As he promised, he came back and we all took pics together. Matt, Nick, Paul, and Phil presented him with his very own challenge coin and the look in the boys eyes was unforgettable. (Again I hear Vader Nick resonating. ) I quickly blinked away the tears as Isard make up runs bad, then went to speak with his Dad. He confided that he has struggled to feel connected to his son. And was astounded how excited Kallum was, and was feeling it himself. Saying they’ve never connected like this before. That as a Dad, he often struggled. I suggested he sign his son up to the academy, and his sons eyes became saucers! He begged his Dad please please! I then joked he himself could join the Legion and rule the Galaxy as Father and Son. We all laughed. Apparently this experience shifted everything for them. This brings me to my original statement of being amazed at the moments in time you participate in. I’ve experienced so many of them with Legion. Today I received a private message via our Badlands Garrison public FB page. (I’m our PR officer and answer all messages etc) there was a message from this Dad. Regarding his time with us. It reads ... “I would like to thank you and the Outer Rim for helping me connect with my son at Northern Fan Con. I didn't have a clue why he was fascinated with Star Wars until I saw his excitement when he saw a storm trooper and he sent us to your booth. I would also like to thank the lady that requested him to come back and get photos done with her in her character. But when your crew gifted him the 501st coin was the best thing I've ever seen. I did send a message to Outer Rim also. I can't thank you enough for helping. We registered with the galactic academy and he is in the process of picking out my character. Again thank you so much.” After more correspondence today, he learnt that I was the lady in red, and I learnt that Kallum is now currently Galactic Academy member 3897, and that coin that was given to him by those few sweet gentlemen of the Outer Rim has become very special to him indeed. I will cherish my time with those members that made us feel so welcome, and I will do my utmost best to get to Vancouver and troop with them again. I miss them! May the Force be with you all. Always With a happy heart, Teresa TK 41307/ SoulArt Badlands Garrison Vader Dave 2dg]f30.heic[/img] ce.jpg[/img] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 Great work thanks for sharing 1 Quote
Poppa73[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 You know, it never ceases to amaze me the wonderful things one can witness in a lifetime. Both big and small. I’m grateful for every second. This was Con 3 in 3 weeks... I had traveled 56 hours of driving to attend these 3 and I was SOME tired! Yikes. This Con I chose to attend to support and help my friend Trevor in the Northern area of his province. The Outer Rim covers the province of British Columbia and was once a part of our Garrison. Prince George BC has something called Northern Fan Con, and their 3 members are in the exact same position as the members in the area where I reside. Im thankful to Steve 3 for introducing us. Both very separated from our Mother Garrisons, we really are close to one another. Trevor and I had planned to help each other out, and I committed to traveling the 5.5 hours to them to help troop. Excitedly, I did not travel alone! Our own Trevor (Thrawn/Tusken) and Wanda (Jawa) attended with me on a very enjoyable road trip, where we joined forces with other members from the Outer Rim. Immediately this felt like family. The energy was beautiful, calm, loving and excited. Over the course of the weekend, we shared a lot of laughs, tears, and trooped our hearts out. Met some potential new members for them, did some cool things, hugged Sean Astin, and ate a glorious BBQ brisket and corn bread. NUM! I was fortunate to be chosen for a hospital visit Fri morning where the Garrison awarded a young man a medal for his service to the garrison, and not a day goes by that I don’t hear Vader Nicks mantra playing through my thoughts ...”This will be a day long remembered!” Truer words were never spoken. This entire weekend cannot be forgotten. The running of the Hoods, Matt the Radar technician, Sean Astin signing Kelsey’s blaster (“Goonies never say die!”) sharing all the experiences together with strangers that are now family. Seeing Matt in my chrome lady.... damn.... I saw my armor as I had always dreamed it could be! 6’7” and glorious! I fangirled over it! Almost lost my mind with giddiness! I happily let him troop my shift in her, as I remained in IceHeart...Each and every one of these humans are now tucked safely in my heart. A young boy kept coming back all weekend. Each picture taken, having his father donate more money. Every day, and he always checked for time changes at booth. I spoke with his Father a couple times throughout the weekend, but it was hard in armor. On Sunday, I wasn’t in my Director Isard yet when he came back in his perfect Director Krennic. I told him I must have a pic with him. As Directors. As he promised, he came back and we all took pics together. Matt, Nick, Paul, and Phil presented him with his very own challenge coin and the look in the boys eyes was unforgettable. (Again I hear Vader Nick resonating. ) I quickly blinked away the tears as Isard make up runs bad, then went to speak with his Dad. He confided that he has struggled to feel connected to his son. And was astounded how excited Kallum was, and was feeling it himself. Saying they’ve never connected like this before. That as a Dad, he often struggled. I suggested he sign his son up to the academy, and his sons eyes became saucers! He begged his Dad please please! I then joked he himself could join the Legion and rule the Galaxy as Father and Son. We all laughed. Apparently this experience shifted everything for them. This brings me to my original statement of being amazed at the moments in time you participate in. I’ve experienced so many of them with Legion. Today I received a private message via our Badlands Garrison public FB page. (I’m our PR officer and answer all messages etc) there was a message from this Dad. Regarding his time with us. It reads ... “I would like to thank you and the Outer Rim for helping me connect with my son at Northern Fan Con. I didn't have a clue why he was fascinated with Star Wars until I saw his excitement when he saw a storm trooper and he sent us to your booth. I would also like to thank the lady that requested him to come back and get photos done with her in her character. But when your crew gifted him the 501st coin was the best thing I've ever seen. I did send a message to Outer Rim also. I can't thank you enough for helping. We registered with the galactic academy and he is in the process of picking out my character. Again thank you so much.” After more correspondence today, he learnt that I was the lady in red, and I learnt that Kallum is now currently Galactic Academy member 3897, and that coin that was given to him by those few sweet gentlemen of the Outer Rim has become very special to him indeed. I will cherish my time with those members that made us feel so welcome, and I will do my utmost best to get to Vancouver and troop with them again. I miss them! May the Force be with you all. Always. P. S. I will upload pics in the am. It’s late. And my eyes think it’s bedtime! With a happy heart, TeresaTK 41307/ SoulArtBadlands Garrison Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Beautifully written Teresa! Moments like those are definitely to be cherished..... Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Quote
wook1138[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 Absolutely incredible. I love this! Now, if you will excuse me, I have something in my eye... . 1 Quote
Dracotrooper Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 Always a lively bunch! And so many frame worthy pictures taken for a great cause! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Stellar job Teresa!!! Many kind thanks for sharing Quote
Coastertk Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 What a great weekend that was. It was nice to meet you Badlanders. Thanks for the update on Kallum. His Krennic was a hit for sure. Can't wait to see what he and his father choose to build for Dads approval. See you guys back there next year. Quote
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