Sleeping in wasn’t a problem since I’m not on the cyclists schedule anymore…is there really a 5 a.m.? We indulged in the terrific breakfast, washed everything down with a few coffees and then set about packing up our bikes (Andrew’s and mine) into the truck. By the time all was said and done it was around 11:30 and both Andrew and the pregnant one (Janessa) were complaining of hunger pains so we set about finding a place to eat for lunch to keep them quiet.With full stomachs we headed to the Fifth Third Ball Park were the celebration rally is to be held. All the cyclists gathered in one area and watched as 1,000s of people filed into the park….my estimate is around 5,000 but I could be off by one or two. During our theme song, Do Something Beautiful all the cyclists and support team filed into the stadium.
The four cyclists that had to leave the tour because of injuries were all present at this rally and it was noted that even with our injuries none where so serious that we couldn’t attend the rally (thanks be to God for this). Tyler Buitenwerf gave a moving testimony and summed up what the goal of the tour is all about. Thanks Tyler, your words moved many and you represtented those injured very well.
Shane Claiborne was our main speaker. He has written several books, ‘Jesus for Presdient’, ‘The Irresistible Revolution’ and ‘Living as an Ordinary Radical’. He entertained and challenged us all at the same time. His life style may not suit the ‘average’ person but one should sit down and evaluate from time to time the questions…are you following your calling?’ ‘How can your light shine in today’s world?’ If you read any of his books you’ll get a good idea as to where he’s at.One of my highlights was hearing our fellow cyclists, Kyle Meyerink from Halfmoon Bay, BC perform his original song that he wrote on the tour, ‘Hear Our Cry’. Kyle, you’ve been keeping this talent of yours hidden, so glad you decided to share your gifts with us today. It was a blessing.
We decided to forgo the dinner and peloton meeting tonight and instead our heading home to Canada (I’m writing this as we travel so I can post it as soon as we arrive home). Personally I’ve walked more and stood more in the last two days then I’ve done in the last 2 ½ weeks. So it’s time to get home and rest up. Wednesday will come soon enough.
Till then, take care, Cynthia
3 comments:
HI
Wonderful that you were able to participate again. I continue to pray for your health and recovery!
All the best
Gerald
Hi Cynthia --
It was good to sit and talk on Saturday, to see and hear how God has been healing you over these past weeks, and to meet Ralph. How amazing that you were able to do the entire Saturday ride.
It is great to hear that you are ready to rejoin the tour in SW Ontario. (Hurrah for flat lowlands!) We look forward to seeing you ride into London on Thursday, the Lord willing, once again a part of that cloud of pedalling witnesses.
Hi Cynthia,
I am glad to hear you were able to ride with the others into Grand Rapids. We have been praying for your and the other injured cyclists. I also want to thank you for speaking about Kyle Meyerink. I forwarded your blog to his parents (my brother & sister-in-law) so they could hear that he was a blessing to others. I read your blog as well as others just to get a different view on the day. Thanks again. Elly Meyerink (wife to cyclist Fred Meyerink) Hope to meet you in NYC!
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