Purpose Quest

This is my last hour at DisneyQuest until I return a month from now. Monday I will leave for Indianapolis where I will join my FCBA family. They have completed 7 of the 10 weeks of this year’s cross-country adventure. I’ve been following their blog  and Facebook posts, and they have had quite a time of it. It isn’t outwardly apparent from the writing, but my FCBA veteran eyes can read between the lines to see the mountains and valleys of chronic fatigue and pain the elements inflict on the body, as well as the overwhelming joy of camaraderie, hospitality, and beauty this experience has to offer.

Many express their initial motivation for such an undertaking as purely selfish, but in short order find impetus from the essence of the cause. What starts as a personal quest to traverse the continent by bicycle suddenly becomes a much greater purpose. Despite meticulous, almost infinite planning, we experience far beyond anything anticipated. Not so much from the endless miles, but from going into the communities along the way to lend help, only to find we receive more than we can ever give.

My bike I renamed "ASsTROBLASTER" in reference to Buzz Lightyear's game, and the pain I typically experience during these long rides. Asstroblaster has been shipped ahead, with a bit of "Toy Story" paraphernalia. I'm not sure what theme I'm going for here, but to quote Buzz, "To Infinity, and BEYOND!"
       Ok, so it's just Indianapolis to Portland.

Thank you for your help toward my fundraising goal.