Ok. So this will be the last blog associated with Ride For The Wish. I'll be using another site to individually blog not connected to Wendie's Wish or this ride (Though that may be the content of the occasional entry). None of that is really important to this post outside of I hope you continue to read and not be completely bored with my now boring life.
Yesterday was surreal for so many reasons. Firstly, from an athletic standpoint, it was a pretty big sign of how far the three of us have come in the last month. We put together two back to back 100 mile days and yesterday we were flying. Coming into the park our fireman escort had to put his sirens up because we got up to 40 mph...on our bikes....awesome. Secondly, I can not even begin to explain to you the excitement and chills we got riding into Georgetown yesterday. Pretty sure Davis captured it on camera and there was a pretty epic fist bump that happened between Cameron and I. I will never forget what it was like to follow a firetruck all the way in to San Gabriel with my two best friends and for that memory alone I am forever grateful.
And guys, this community is awesome. There were more people there than I could have imagined and for every person that was there there was another that wasn't because it was July 4th weekend. The best part was all of the people I DIDN'T know and had to be introduced to. That says a lot of each of those people because watching me pedal in and almost pass out due to caffeine over dose isn't as exciting as it may sound. Not to mention tights are not flattering for these legs people. Don't worry they won't be making an appearance any time soon.
I also really enjoyed getting to meet the people we have been so lucky and blessed to help. To walk by your sides through your different battles has been the biggest blessing of this journey thus far. To hear some of you call me a hero was humbling and eye opening. Wrong. But humbling. I promise I'm still just a kid with a few crazy ideas and the time to make it happen. That being said, I do love each of you.
AND SO MANY THANK YOU'S. The Best Sign Group in Springdale, Arkansas for doing an awesome job on banners and promo. MinuteMan Press for putting all designs on the trailer, truck, and pamphlets. Emmert Productions for doing video and taking care of us riders. Ben Decker and his kick butt designs that you people love so much (seriously this guys is awesome). All our sponsors who I can't actually name each of you because apparently more and more checks came in while I was gone. The community and donors who made the trip a reality and also make Wendie's Wish a reality on a daily basis. The Sun for covering our story and all the news stations along the way who wanted to interview a kid who stumbles over his words like a newborn giraffe. A FAMILY LIKE NO OTHER. Seriously I could not do what I am blessed to do without the love and support of the best family in the world.
Lastly, my riders. Cameron and Evan have been by my side for the last two years and I can always count on them. Sure, after a month I'm sick of these dudes, but I love them to death. I will never forget the hell that we went through together and how it felt to ride in with the two of them and see the faces of everyone. You guys are an inspiration to me, and your friendship surpasses all of my angry feelings toward you in the last month, I promise.
Alright, I'm wrapping this up I promise (I have a movie to catch AND I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY THIS SUMMER). The Lord has blessed me infinitely in this trip, in the journey thus far with Wendie's Wish, and with friends and family that love me. To each of you that have been inspired, I'm glad I could play a tiny role in that. But I challenge you to use it for loving and serving others. I'm no hero and I never will be. I'm awkward, selfish, and often inconsiderate (seriously ask my girlfriend, she's been gone for two months and probably still knows these things to be true). So, thank you again. This has been the biggest blessing and honor of my life thus far.
Glad to be home. Eagle Never Dies.
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