Today we rode 107 miles in 7 hours, averaged 15 mph. We started off the morning averaging 19 mph for the first 20 miles or so. After that the side wind picked up and we slowed done quite a bit.
After we had passed through Browning, Montana, the landscape really opened up and we began to see large fields. I still had some energy at that point so as I became inspired by the view and burst into song with what I am sure was a fairly unique version of “America the Beautiful”. We have definitely seen spacious skies, waves of grain (not sure if they were amber or not, looked green to me) and mountains, but they weren’t purple for sure.
Anyway, I am singing this song with passion and zeal for my homeland and it suddenly occurs to me that I am riding with Paul, a Brit and Arek, an Armenian from Lebanon. They didn’t share my sentiment but seemed to be entertained by my spontaneity and interpretation of a time-honored classic. I am thinking Ray Charles/David Crowder-ish?
Tonight at Cut Bank Community Church we shared our program with a lady named Carol who is walking around, not across, the U.S. She praying as she goes for the nation to turn back to God. The thing that is particularly notable about this journey is that she is accomplishing this task with one prosthetic leg. She walks 15 to 20 miles a day, planting a wooden cross every mile. She plans to complete her journey over a period of several years. It was quite challenging and a blessing to meet her and talk with her about her passion for God and for our country.
We also met some kids from Chewelah, WA who were there to offer VBS to the elementary children of the community on behalf of the church. We had a great time getting to know them, encouraging and being encouraged by their commitment and availability.
Thanks for your prayers. We have been protected and safe over the many miles.
Dan
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