I LEAVE ON THE 19th! Whoa. That is only like 11 days away! I can’t believe how the time has flown by. I’ve been preparing for this moment ever since last October. I have had people ask me… “so are you ready?” And I’m not exactly sure how to answer that question. I feel like, in all honesty, there is no way to prepare for a ride like this. I have been biking a lot and trying to mentally prepare myself, but I still get crazy emotions running through my head. Sometimes I’m anxious, sometimes scared… nervous… other times I can’t wait to leave and am so excited I can hardly stand waiting any longer!
Right now my biggest fear is PACKING! I have to fit all of my stuff into a small little green bag that will ride in the trailer. All of my bedding… extra bike stuff… building clothes… everything! I honestly will be able bring about 2 MAYBE 3 outfits for the entire summer! I don’t know how I would have room for any more! Oh man…. You might see a post that just says… “I miss my clothes!”
The other night some close friends were able to pray with me for the trip. That God would give me strength on the tough days and that he would provide fellowship along the way. Most importantly we were able to pray that I would be a light and that I would not lose sight of God’s plan for me in this huge journey he is sending me on; that he is Lord and he will provide for me and protect me. It was perfect timing to have people pray for me. I ask people to pray for me and sometimes I feel like it is just a request and there really isn’t a response. The other night, God totally responded. I am so thankful that he has provided friends who are so supportive in what I am embarking on. I received and e-mail from a friend who said she was going to pray specifically that I would find someone to have accountability with along the way. Someone that knows the Lord. I am so thankful to have such caring friends. To have such a loving God.
Today Jacob Ridley, Aaron Ridley, and I got 58 miles in! It was a great ride! Check out how it went in the video! :) the link is the route we did in Vassar, Frankenmuth, and Millington.
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/mi/vassar,%20frankenmuth,%20millington,%20otter%20lake,%20columbiaville./179127601594379417
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don't worry you're not the only b&b'er who feels that way! i keep getting anxious... then excited... then nervous... then excited again. :)
ReplyDeletei'll see you on the 20th!!!!