Any cyclist worth his salt who is told he can't ride on a particular day, is bound to start crying. As cyclists there are few experiences more exhilarating than sitting on a bike and pedaling long distances. So when we got up at 4 AM this morning and were told the bad news that we couldn't cycle because of inclement weather, well, it was just about enough to make some grown men cry. But, we followed the rules. Locals tell us that El Centro, CA only gets 1/10th of an inch of rain a year. ElCentro got enough this morning to last 5 years! It was pouring this morning when we got up and even though rain does not generally stop us from riding, lightning will. A steel, titanium, or aluminum bike becomes an easy target for a lightning strike. So we packed up our bikes into a trailer and drove the 100 miles to Wellton, AZ, where I sitting this evening writing this. Tomorrow we'll try again and hopefully ride out to Gila Bend, a distance of about 85 miles.
We saw some great sights today as we took smaller rides in the countryside. Cotton grows abundantly out here, thanks to the widespread use of irrigation.
Thanks for your participation in the opportunity to use this biking trip to provide audio Scriptures for the Kekchi in Guatemala.
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Greetings Doug, Ed and team,
Yesterday we hosted missionaries in my homes from Rwanda and Vietnam. They spoke of the great things Almighty God is doing. Then we took prayer request and prayed that God would bless Doug, Ed and the team that are riding for the missions awareness, funds for audio Scripture recording in two Guatemalan languages to be completed by Hosanna Ministries Faith Comes By Hearing.
Doug we also prayed that Almighty God would continue to give you the strength to "Go the distance."
Guys we love and we are praying for you constantly 1Cor.15:58). Stay strong HE is Faithful
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