After suffering through the month of June with mid to lower back pain, the day has come. A new month has come...the time to ride again. If I leave now, there's a slight chance I can still accomplish my proposed route mentioned earlier. I won't be back until late August, but I cannot not think that far ahead. I must keep my focus on the day at hand, on the hill at hand...making my way to California and Lake Tahoe. Each perfect circle is one stroke, one further glimpse down the road. I can do this. The Lord has given me strength. My back is not completely healed, but I must leave at some point. All this sitting around has numbed my wits.
Folks far and wide have tried to scare me, discourage me, causing me to rethink my actions, rethink my route. But, alas, I am stubborn. Yes, the heat will be unbearable at times and the hills unforgiving, but the Lord is my light in the dark places. He is my salvation. With all the crazyiness on social media these days, I bid you good riddance. I must leave, I have to leave...to think, to ponder, to enjoy.
This is the only thing that makes sense anymore. I have to find a new place to live upon my arrival home, the place of employment is waiting but not with open arms, my dreams and desires are dizzy and my friends are lacking. So, let's go for a ride...to clear my head, to punish my body, to rekindle a flame...
My departure...10:00am July 1st, 2015...wish me luck. Better yet, pray for me. Pray that I will enjoy myself and have a splendid time. Pray that I give glory to my creator and spend time with Him every day. Pray for my health and my strength and my courage. Pray for my courage and will when things get tough. Pray that I stay cool and hydrated through the desert. Pray that I won't lose my wits. Pray that I will keep my head. Pray, pray, pray....thank you kindly.
Enjoy your summer and I will see you down the road.
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