Thank-yous

This is a note about thank-yous.

These aren't in any particular order or gratitude.

These are all simply, thank-yous that I feel I need to share.

Many people have contributed to my being able to take this bike adventure for missions.

This is definitely not a single-handed feat.

So many people have been in the process of this all becoming a reality and carrying out to fruition.

I want to thank the man who donated the recumbent bicycle for this trip.

Some people would think, or assume, that this gentleman would have to be quite rich or wealthy to do to be able to afford such a generous gift.

That could be farther from the truth.

This gentleman has done all of his giving from just the generosity of his heart.

And that to me is one of the greatest character traits that any of us could ever have.

To give completely out of our own desire, our own need, or our own greed.

That is what we as believers in Christ are to do, without hesitation.

I am forever thankful to him for his willingness to give toward this adventure for missions.

The many different bike shops that I have gone to for help, for knowledge, and for encouragement has been an invaluable part of this adventure as well.

Northwest Recumbent Bikes

Gary Dagastine / President

NorthWest Recumbent Cycles Inc.

PO Box. 2070

Post Falls, Idaho 83877-2070

208-818-5491

www.NWRecumbentCycles.com

Gary@NWRecumbentCycles.com

Mark Waters

Backcountry Recumbent Cycles

541-323-3460

www.arkel.ca

Absolutely great panniers. Used them on my ride in 2015. Glad I get to use them again.

Of course, I cannot leave out other people from this list of thank-yous.

Without people encouraging, pushing, and praying with me in this journey, I would probably still be thinking through the possibility.

There's a couple of people I would like to thank you by name.

My children are always among those I need to thank.

Michal, Brendon and Tabitha, Jonathan, Kacia.

Ever since I started planning this bike adventure, they have consistently and constantly been behind every decision.

They have helped me with planning, with finding the right equipment, and with staying on task.

They even laugh at my jokes!

Though he may not know it, my friend Kevin Guinn, who is walking the Pacific Crest Trail, and his wife Becky, have truly encouraged me in this adventure.

Dan and Tani thanks for your encouragement as well.

Others who have biked many more miles than I have, have also been a source of inspiration.

I have read many accounts and blogs of riders traveling the different routes across the United States.

I am thankful for all their knowledge and experience that they have shared in various forms and ways.

I could turn this post into a tome of writing with all the many more thank-yous I could mention. 

Family and friends alike.

Most of all I am totally thankful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has helped me on this life adventure in more ways than I could ever account or write about.

I am extremely excited to begin this trip and to see the divine appointments and conversations that He brings about.

So with all that, a huge thank you to all!

D.