Today was a different day than any of the others. It was nice to not have to be up at 5:30 to be riding by 7! I found where the locals eat for breakfast and enjoyed eating some real food. We went for a “short” (seems like it after what we have done this week) ride of 51 miles from Delta to Eureka. Mike and Taylor’s neighbor came out and rode with us on his mountain bike with slicks and I still couldn’t stay up! I purposely hung back to keep my heart rate slow, to get ready for the ride into the Huntsman Cancer Institute tomorrow. We had sunny beautiful skies and little to no head wind. We sure could have used that yesterday some!

After yesterday, I am quite sore and was definately the hardest day of the ride. My back side hurts; I am sunburned; my lips are chapped; my face is windswept, but all that aside, after this ride tomorrow, I get to go back to the comforts of my house and family and life can get back to normal. Cancer patients don’t get that luxury. So, this week has shown me a glimpse into what they face every day. I hope to keep that attidude in my heart always.

Some additional thoughts about this week.
1. I think after this week, I feel that I can conquer anything. Some of you know that I was laid off from work a few weeks ago and have the added attitude that if I can do what I did this week, that finding a job can’t be as hard as this. Having someone say ‘no’ are just temporary set backs.
2. The surroundings. I have immensely enjoyed hearing the birds and wildlife and scenery (minus from the Utah border to Delta) from this ride. It has been a great thing to hear things at a slower pace that you would miss from being in a car.
3. The week spent with Jeff, Larry, Mike and Taylor has been an amazing ride and the experiences we have shared together will create a bond that will last forever. No one else can have those without being on the whole ride.
A thank you to all of them for their help and new found friendship.
4. Judy and Jim. Without these 2, this ride would be impossible. Period. A special thank you for all their patience and willingness to help us.

Enjoy. Another Groundhog Day tomorrow, leaving Delta at 7am to Huntsman.