Thank You
An envelope from my sister-in-law and her husband arrived in
the mail right before we left for Oregon.
It was a little bulky and appeared to hold more than a standard card. I’ll get to the bulky part in a bit. The message on the card read, “Life
Adventures Guaranteed, Instructions not Included”. What a great quote! We have not even begun the actual bike ride,
but four-days into the road trip out we have already had surprises and
adventures far beyond what we had imagined.
Some interesting, many beautiful, some annoying, and some that have
completely set us back. But as I said
the other day, “a journey wouldn’t be as fun if it was a straight line.” Similarly, I can hardly expect the beautiful
surprises without acknowledging there will be a few adverse ones.
Brian and I were commenting today that part of what makes
this journey so exciting is never knowing what the next turn will bring. Each day we start our bike ride about the
only thing we know with certainty is that something unexpected is likely to
happen. That uncertainty makes it
exhilarating, and ending the day knowing we experienced it makes it fulfilling.
In the time leading up to this trip I have had an endless stream
of well wishes. Friends and family have
wished me good luck, said they will be thinking of me, and indicated I will be
in their prayers. That bulkiness in the
card – it was a small glass angel and a message that read, “sending an angel to
watch over you and Brian as you ride – to help carry you through each
mile.” I plan on carrying that angel in
my saddle bag at all times; not just as a gift from my sister-in-law, but as a
symbol from all those who have wished me well and are praying for our
safety. Thank You! I appreciate your
thoughts.
Tomorrow the journey begins……
Eve of the Big Journey. Brian and Mark view a sunset over the Pacific and contemplate what lies ahead. |
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ReplyDeleteThe angel reminds me of a bell motorcyclists give to friends when they buy their first (or new) bike...... Ride safe, my friend! ENJOY!
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