Time to Start Packing
Finally a few pictures.
Here is Shelley and myself, trying hard to look like cyclists. Tomorrow is our 25th wedding anniversary. What a blessing Shelley is to me. I will miss her company greatly while away. I know that already.
Just below is a picture from the area we live in. Chilliwack has a population of about 80,000, and is nestled in the Fraser Valley. There are lots of country roads to cycle on, and this one of the areas I was by this past weekend.
People ask if I'm ready to go. Well, almost. I've cycled close to 3,000 klm (1,800 miles), been to lots of spin classes, I'm happy with my bike, and need only to buy a few minor equipment/clothing things. So I'm in the winding down of the training stage and am looking forward to the "real thing". Do I really know what I'm in for? Not 100% . Even with all I've done in the past year, the trip will be quite different. I have an idea from reading the 2005 blogs etc, but until I'm on my bike 6 days a week, sleeping in my tent night after night, etc, I won't really know. It made me think about a small piece of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, 13:12a. I know Paul wasn't talking about the 2008 Sea to Sea bike tour, but it still comes to my mind "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully". But I do know I will be in good company with all of the other cyclists and I know the Lord is with us all.
So Seattle, here we come. Only a good week to go. It'll be nice to get started, and then it's one day at a time. A different way to think for sure.
2 Comments:
Happy 25th Anniversary Randy and Shelley!! May God spare you for each for another 25!
Hey Randy and Shelly,
On the occaision of your 25th wedding anniversary, and for the next 9 weeks here is an Irish blessing for you:
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until you both meet again, May God hold you in the palm of your hand!
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
May God hold you both in the palm of his hand!
Another bit of advise from a fellow tourer: From experience I've found that cycle touring is more of a mental practice than a physical one. From the outside it looks insanely physical - and of course it can be. But it's a head/heart game. Just like the game of life (so to speak ... life is of course not a game)... attitude is everything. Being part of a team of brothers and sisters, and with the prayer support of many, I look forward to hearing of your exploits!
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