Well, well, well. I don’t quite know where to start. It is over and the emotions poured out as we arrived at HCI. It was truly an amazing trip with too many people to thank. I must thank the Bountiful Mazda team and the work they did. I also need to thank Golden, Kenny, Jeff, and Nate. They are four friends of mine that came out and worked and froze on the road as the rain fell. We had rain, thunder, lightning, and wind. We had tail winds and head winds. I truly believe that Mother Nature saved her best for last. Unbelievable is all that I can say.
My nephew Jordan rode with us from his house to HCI and I could not have been prouder of him. He hung right in there and excelled.
Taylor rode like a champion today. He was ready for the challenge and rose to the occasion. I can’t say enough about how he worked and rode.
To Jeff, Larry, Don, Jim, Judy, and Janet; thank you. That seems shallow, but it is from the heart. You don’t do something so immense alone. Many people were involved. Kathy, thank for the food and your home. Thanks for going to HCI. Thanks to Cami, Mom, and Aunt Janice for coming down and seeing the mayhem. Travis, thank you for following and trying to come over. Family is important to me. Thanks to all of you and the messages that you have sent, texted, voiced, etc. Those keep you going.
I was asked about next year, but I am so mentally and physically wiped out that I can’t even thin about it now. My greatest wish is that money will be raised and this horrible disease can be done away with. That can happen.
Last thing; Lance Armstrong was right: It’s Not About The Bike. It is about better treatments, solutions, and options for cancer victims. I only hope that my little effort contributes to the cause. Thanks for reading and hopefully donating.


June 20th, 2009
mnelson
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Mike, I meant what I said about our friendship built on suffering, trust, and success together. I’m there for you when ever, where ever.