Sunday, August 3, 2008

August 2 New Experiences

Today we rode over 100 miles. Seven hours on the bike averaging 14.7 mph. Staying in Cleveland, Ohio at The Nehemiah Mission

Long day!

Yesterday was a first for me because I can't recall being that sick. From 7pm to 9pm last night, it was difficult to know which end to put in the toilet...so i found a paint bucket. Fortunately it was short, thank God!

I am feeling better now and beginning eating and drinking s l o w l y. I am expecting to ride the whole day tomorrow but we shall see.

We heard recently about another group os 7 guys riding 3500 miles coast to coast just a few days ahead of us. All of them have crashed at some point except one. We have had no serious collisions or injuries of any kind and we are very grateful.

With 2 weeks to go, having ridden 3200 miles, we are all feeling a bit run down, physically, emotionally. We will be averaging 95 miles a day from this point on.

We will try and do a better job this last 2 weeks to keep the blog up to date. We really do enjoy sharing this experience with you as we travel from town to town.

Thank you so much to so many for your support through giving and prayer.

Dan

3 comments:

Paula S said...

Dan,
I'm SO SORRY that you were SO sick! Ugh. Terrible. I'm glad you're on the mend now. Won't home look WONDERFUL when you return in a couple of weeks? :) You're doing great; keep up the good work! And have FUN!

Irene said...

Dan & Zach:

Glad you're feeling better. We're making plans to see you in Newcomb on Saturday.

Hope you had a nice visit with Ronda last w/e.

Keep on keepin' on.

I love you, Irene

Unknown said...

Hi Dan ~ been out of town for a few days, just got back in time for Summit and Ronda was filling me in on your health. I am SO GLAD you haven't missed a mile!!! God's grace and mercy are so kind!! I am thrilled that you haven't had to miss a pedal!!!!!!! = ) Missing you here at Summit . . . . don't see you often, but missing you none-the-less. It's been great to have Ronda keeping me posted on you two. It's awesome how great Zack is doing!!!!! Know that I"m praying for you my treasured friend. Say hi to Zack for me . . . .praying for him too!!!! Much love to both of you. Praying for the end of your journey and your upcoming re-entry. See you in a bit . . . . LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = )