Well, in just 4 short weeks, I'll be attempting to ride across Alabama. I was so encouraged by my ride today, that is until I realized I accidentally reset my tripmeter to kilometers! Bummer! I sure didn't got as far as I thought. I've learned much so far. Like how to put my chain back on when I wreck (twice), how to confront a male pickup driver who tried to run me over (he got a well deserved dose of Yankee), that the raised reflectors on the road are fun on a mountain bike and downright dangerous on a road bike, that hitting a patch of sand at 20mph will make you skid in a hilarious manner, and last but not least, how to stop 3/4 the way down a hill and wait for the light at the bottom of the hill to change to green, so I can pick up speed to make it up the next hill. This last one is very helpful!!!
As much fun as these lessons are, it's even more important that I keep my focus on the truly important, which is helping Alabama's poor have adequate, safe housing! I want to be His hands and feet! We've had a lot going on personally lately, so I've been a somewhat disconnected from working with ARM. I guess my bike training counts, but I don't want to miss ways to reach out and actually help people. If we all inspire someone to help just one family, then in turn that someone would inspire another person, we could start a domino effect! Thank you for being a part of this endeavor with me and being a part of Team Lontz!! Together we will touch the lives of the families that ARM will help THIS SUMMER!! :)
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