Rest day in Boise- Sea To Sea 2008

It feels so good not to be on our bikes for a day. We really appreciate Sundays and know why God created Sundays as a rest day. Last night Hank went to bed at 830 PM and woke up this morning at 9am. He was falling asleep in the car when we were riding home from the restaurant. So he went to bed and feels much better today.

Our celebration service was co-sponsored with Valley Life Community Church which is an RCA church here in Boise area and the Boise Rescue Mission which assists homeless people and people who have had addictions . Pastor Tom Katz gave the message on Peace as one of the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit. He shared with the story of Jesus and his disciples in the boat and how Jesus calmed the sea when the waves threaten to overcome the boat. He reminded us that we are never alone and God the Father is always with us no matter where we are and his angels surround us at all times. We do not need to worry or be afraid.

We also hear the testimony of John who testified to Christ redeeming his life after 15 years of heavy methadone use. He shared with us about the benefits of Celebrate Recovery Program and encouraged people to get involved in their own communities with this program as it has a powerful affect.

We enjoyed our lunch at the park and meet various people from the community. Some people were biking by saw all the bikes and wondered what was happening. They appeared to be very interested in what the church was doing and wanted info about the tour and the local church. Who knows how God will use the service in the park to draw people to him.

Joan shared with me her experience at the Rescue Mission the previous evening. You may recall Joan and I stopped at a rest stop along interstate 84 two days earlier and we meet a number of people including several women who were very interested in what we were doing. Well one of those women showed up at the rescue mission as she is homeless and has no place to call home. Her name is Lovey and she told Joan she has no family. Initially When Joan first saw her, she thought she looked familiar and likewise for Lovey. It was providential that Joan had the opportunity to serve Lovey in this way and make a real connection about what the tour is all about. Pray that Lovey may find her way home to God and find a community here that will care and provide for her.

I also heard about Len Reimersma ride on Saturday. He really enjoyed his ride as he got a chance to play golf for an hour. He told me how the group he was cycling with needed to use a restroom and went into the golf course along the road. He went in and told the guy how much he is missing his golf and it would be neat if he could play. Well the manager said this was just the right day as some equipment representative were there demonstrating equipment and they would have a chance to try this out. So Len and his fellow cyclists got to hit golf balls for an hour and each got to keep one golf ball. I wished I could have taken a shot of this so people in Willard, Ohio would know Len is not just biking.

Hank and I are really enjoying our time with Matt and his family. It is truly a treat and we feel blessed to have this time together. Matt will be driving us back to camp about 6am so we can get a early start. Thanks so much Matt and Sherie for the comfortable bed, great food and great wine. This time refreshes our bodies and souls.




Gerald Krabbe from Calgary as 2005 cyclists joined us for a day cycling with his son Joshua. He is in the middle Bob and Evonne Dystra two former support staff who drove truck and help cook food. Worship service in Julius Davies Park downtown Boise.



Cyclists checking the internet and this is the media trailer and truck that pulls our satelite which sits on the back of the pickup truck. Today it was working great as there were no mountains close by to block the signal.