Thursday, 17Jun10, (Rest Day), SLC, UT
Today is a “rest day” for us. Boy is my body grateful for that!
I woke up early after a good night’s sleep and we’re looking forward to particpating in a local blood drive hosted by the LDS Business college and ARC.
Last night we had an interview with Hikari from the Deseret News … she is an amazing young lady and has a lot in common with Adella.
This morning we will be doing another “live” phone interview with KZST 100.1 FM in SR, CA., with Brent (the DJ) at 6:50 A.M.
As I take a moment to reflect on the “experiences” of this trip … I must say how grateful I am for our family, our friends, and the blood donors who saved my life! (Without the “blood donors” none of this would be possible.)
So for those who are reading this post … don’t forget to say “I love you” and give a “big hug” to those closest to you … sometimes they are overlooked in the “hustle and bustle of a very busy life”.
I want to thank ABB and the staff leaders for the amazing support they are giving to all of the cyclists of this incredible journey we are all sharing … Michelle, Alex, Gerard, Judy, and Pam you are amazing!
To our fellow cyclists on the big CCC 2010 … thanks for sharing your incredible talents with us … it inspires Adella and I to become better cyclists, better friends, and we are grateful for each of you because you teach us something positive.
To Ken K … it was heart-warming to see you back on your feet last night at “route rap” after your crash … it was obvious to me that many prayers were answered and as I watched you walk into the room … tears of joy, welled up in my eyes.
As I think about this life changing experience that Adella and I are sharing this summer … a quick thought about families as given by Henry B. Eyring:
“Our most important and powerful assignments are in the family. They are important because the family has the opportunity at the start of a child’s life to put feet firmly on the path home. Parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles are made more powerful guides and rescuers by the bonds of love that are the very nature of a family.”
Henry B. Eyring, “Help Them on Their Way Home, Ensign, May 2010, 23
Well that’s it for now … we’ll check in later.
Well it’s later so I’m checking in now … on our rest day we met up with John, PR director with ARC in SLC area.
We attended a blood drive at the LDS Business College which was very successful … their goal was 30 units because it is the summer and 50% of the students are away from school … yet, I think they are about 42 units donated … not sure of the final count yet it was a very successful blood drive and a happy day for Adella who was able to visit with a lot of students and teachers. We even were able to visit with Matt (who introduced Adella and Gail to what the school had to offer) also we had a chance to visit with Pres. Larry Richards of LDSBC)
It was a nice day and to enjoy it more … check out the pictures that Adella posted on Facebook.
Thanks for all your support.