We leave tomorrow from Faith Chapel (after the 10:45 service if you live around San Diego and want to come out) and head up almost 80 miles to Anza Borrega State Park for our first night (we’ll be camping! And this is…no joke…my first time ever sleeping outside).
Today we went to the Pacific Ocean for photos and to actually “begin” the Pacific-to-Atlantic ocean trip. The cold water splashed up on our bikes and I can’t believe that in just two months we’ll be rolling our bikes into the Atlantic ocean.
I was told to expect the unexpected on this trip – and that has been so true, even in our few days of training. I wasn’t able to ride our full ride today and instead drove our support van (with gigantic trailer!), but that’s just one part of the trip…being flexible…letting my plans and expectations fall away when they need to for the benefit of the team (or in some cases, our own health).
This is an area I need some serious growth in, so I am trying to learn to welcome the unexpected instead of become discouraged by it. How I let it affect me also affects my team.
Thanks again for all the supportive tweets, comments, and the like…they play part of the energy that keeps us going.
I’ll probably have internet again later next week, so until then…
Please enjoy this song our team has created especially for you. I believe it truly speaks the heart behind this trip.
Get a Kleenex out because this rap will bring tears to your eyes….
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15 responses to “Riding my Bicycle All Around the USA”
I have no doubt that you’ll have an amazing summer with some amazing encounters along the way. You guys will be in my prayers… and I’ll make sure to donate too. It’s amazing what even a dollar can do in the right hands. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
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I think this is so great, best of luck to you!
Really? you’ve never slept outside before? As long as the bugs don’t eat you alive, you’ll love it!
I love the cycling tan i.e. white feet with low sock line. I wear mine proudly. Along with the leg and arm tan. :) My prayers will be with you this summer.
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What an exciting journey to be on. I can imagine you are going to be doing a lot of growing and stretching on this trip indeed. Blessings and prayers going out to you and your team :D
.-= Kristine McGuire´s last blog ..Like a Thief in the Night =-.
Have a great experience, i know you will!
Thanks to the oil spill and the extensive media coverage that’s followed it, my first thought after admiring how well you hefted that bike in the air was to look for tar balls in the water.
How sad is that!
Especially since you’re on the other side of the U.S.!
Oh well … keep flexible, humble, laughing, healthy, and confident!
.-= Linda Stoll´s last blog ..Healing From Hidden Wounds =-.
Have a great summer, Anne.
.-= Jeff Goins´s last blog ..Is the Sermon the Point? =-.
Girl, there is nothing like sleeping outdoors. You may even like it! I grew up camping so – unless it’s cold – I do okay with that. We never stayed at a hotel!!!
Love your picture. Can’t wait to read updates. We’re so excited for you. Thanks for leading the charge.
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Go Anne!!! Enjoy the moment! Isn’t the ocean beautiful!!
Jana
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Will be praying for you and all the team! I “just happened” to turn on certain streets Saturday and couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw your whole team riding down the road. Got to pull over and wave and yell atcha! Blessings to you all and stay safe.
Looking forward to following your around… from the comfort of my own home. :>)
Seriously, though… thanks for the inspiration.
-Marshall Jones Jr.
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loved it. And good luck to ya Mrs. Flowerdust. ;)
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Saw a picture of you and Chris (and someone else) in the latest Blood:Water Mission e-newsletter. Lookin’ good, girl! :) So glad for how this journey is forming you, physically and spiritually. Ride:Well, dear! Love you!
As I was driving to work yesterday you and the team popped into my head and I prayed for you. What an adventure. Be safe!
.-= Jenna B.´s last blog ..30 Things in 30 Days – Day 26 =-.
Something that my sister instilled in me is to view each unexpected event as an opportunity and each inconvenience as an adventure. Nothing can inconvenience God’s plan for us! Best of luck on your trip.
.-= Kymberly´s last blog ..ONE PRAYER – UNSTOPPABLE =-.