It’s a rest day-Amen. Our bodies need to recoup.

This morning we had to be at the high school to ride 2 miles as a group to our outdoor Celebration Service. It was a good service in the hot sun—great music. All the CRC and RCA churches took part.

I met John & Teri Koops after the service. He is a golfing partner /friend of Uncle Alf’s who has been reading my blog. We played a bit of bingo & he knows my sister Jane in Downs, Kansas. They’re related to many in that area and have had grandchildren attend Dordt. I think that’s great—making connections.

When I went into the gym to store my bike for the night I noticed the mail pile. They told me yesterday that I didn’t have any—and I did. Bless you all. Cara Horstman, I loved the notes & the colored pictures from you, your brother & Sam Westra. (My husband also thanks your family—for the great care you give him—as well as the others who take such good care of him.) The card from the office, the letter from Scott, the postcard from Marv—all so encouraging and very appreciated.

Thanks to Ann & Steve Parker—I had a woman work on my muscles today—I feel better already. I’ll sleep good tonight. We start the second stage tomorrow and welcome new riders—pray for Sheryl to settle down—she’s a bit jumpy & nervous until she gets the first day under her. Please pray for us all—especially the new riders & the ones that are leaving us. Keep praying.