The past week or so has been really difficult for the team. The terrain is beginning to roll and the roads and maps have been difficult causing much frustration and irritation. However, even with all the struggles they've faced, we've all carried on with our daily duties and have made it here to Indiana.
I know I've asked before, but I'm asking again for prayers for the team. After this week, I think some of the team is realizing that they're just over halfway done with this tour, and the terrain will only be getting more difficult. I know they all need encouragement, so your prayers would be appreciated.
It's getting difficult remembering why we're out here biking (and in my case sometimes, driving) day in and day out, so also pray not only for the refugees in Thailand/Burma that we're biking for, but that we as a team would remember them and their struggles that are far greater than our own. It's so easy to lose focus of the whole point of the trip, so pray that we stay focused on the long, tiring, days.
Blessings,
Sara
Found these cute hitchhikers on the way out of Minneapolis.
"Hey, let's go jump in the Mississippi River." "Okay!"
Sharon took another fall, but she's tough and still in riding condition so she keeps pedaling on. :)
One of the hosts in Eau Claire and his awesome dog.
Wisconsin traffic
Sometimes long days turn into really fun adventures that lead to legit Mexican food in the middle of nowhere.
The van has seen a few dirt roads lately
Went for a run along the river in downtown Green Bay. That sunset was even more beautiful in person!
The team got to bike past Lambeau Field on the way out of town.
Bike path on the way out of Green Bay
The same bike path turned to gravel, but that just made it even more fun today.
Wisconsin corn for days and days.
Rode with Shelby and Andy from Green Bay to Plymouth. Such a fun day and ride!
Awesome bike shop/coffee shop in Sheboygan.
My host home in Plymouth, WI had a llama. A LLAMA!!!
Host home "parents" in Plymouth. Loved them!!
Driving support from Green Bay-->Milwaukee meant stopping in this pretty little lake town for just long enough to walk out on this pier to take a few pictures.
Riding this bike paths into Chicago
Sometimes rides in the rain can get a little messy, but at least we had laundry this night!
Sunday morning breakfast with these two in Chicago. A little talk of world traveling adventures and our mutual love of Disney World made for a great start to the day.
Church in Chicago. I can't speak highly enough of this church family! They took us in at the last minute and I've never felt so at home. They went above and beyond welcoming us into their community and I'll never forget them.
A little Sunday sightseeing in Chicago with the team
The ever beautiful Chicago
Short ride to West Lafayette meant Chipotle for lunch and a little adventuring around town visiting the Purdue campus and a local bike shop. Oh, and checkout these three unintentionally matching people. They will temporarily be referred to as the triplets.
Meet Sophia. Walking through downtown West Lafayette I saw a student out with his bulldog. Naturally I had to ask if I could pet it (go dawgs!), but instead of saying 'yes,' he picked her up and threw her in my arms to hold. She attacked my face with kisses and it was perfect. :)
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