Ready to go

I’m off to Grand Rapids in the morning, and my body and mind feel ready.  We made it back early from camping, and I’m about halfway finished transferring camping/biking gear over to my Sea to Sea pile.

I’m so thankful for you and your support; it is so encouraging and motivating to have your support!

I’m so thankful for your prayers!  If you are a praying person, please pray each day this week for safety, for good weather, for positive attitudes and for a sense of community among the riders I join.

I’m so thankful for my family.  They have been so supportive, and Rob has been a phenomenal coach and bike mechanic (he’s working on my bike right now!).

I’m also thankful for all the wealth we live with, often without recognizing it as wealth.  When I think of all those who live in poverty, I’m shamed by my inattentiveness to our luxuries, and I’m proud to be part of an organized ride that this trying to change the cycles of poverty for many.

Training update: I've hit 2,000 km, with the last hundred at Grundy Lake (good ole' Highway 69!).

Fundraising update: Your generosity has brought me to close to $4,500.  Thanks again,

I’ll try to update my blog on the ride when I can get to public libraries. 

Bettie