Ride with a Purpose 2010 Day 2

What a whirlwind of a ride today! We met for breakfast at 8 am but didn't leave right away. It had been raining most of the night and still going strong at time to hit the road. We loaded up everything and prayed for requests from home and for safe travels then left in the rain. We had discussed (ok, the guys discussed)earlier about going a different route to try and avoid some of the wet stuff. It rained hard for the first few miles and then we ran out of it. That's when the sun came out and "dried up all the rain, and the itsey bitsey spiders all came out again!" It got hot quickly so our clothes dried and we weren't wet anymore.

We traveled in the sunshine and blue skies for the rest of the day. We made our way to Andersonville National Cemetery and POW Museum where Ms Christy's grandfather's recorded stories of his POW time were told by him. It was a special time for her and I will let her tell her story of it's meaning in her way and time. The museum was awesome and touching. If ever you have opportunity to visit, it's definitely worth the trip. Our time was short there but we did have opportunity to drive around in the Cemetery. I have some gorgeous photos and will post them asap.

The museum and cemetery closed and we headed for parts, Columbus, GA, for our rooms for the night and dinner. The ride was a bit grueling and exhausting. My seat hurt and my head was itching like crazy from the helmet! I was miserable so I bailed and rode in the air conditioned truck with Ms Tammy.

What is it about the heat that just sucks the life out of your body? We are tired and calling it a night a little bit early and then it's up pretty early to get the Harley shop across the street by 9 am and head to Odis and Marsha Mooty's house. I can't wait to see them again.

Despite the rain and the summer sun, it was a good day. Any safe day on a motorcycle is a good one. Our path changed from the way we thought we'd go to the one with the bright shining sun. Pastor Gary says sometime we have to change our pathway to get to the good stuff. The Lord will let us stay in the rain--we could have kept our original plans and stayed wet all day--or we could move in another direction and find blue skies. We moved and are happy with the results!

What else does the Lord have in store for us on this trip? I don't know but I know it will be good. God's plans are always good :) Pray for us. We're praying for you!

Father, Thank you for a change in plans and sunny skies! You are the one we depend upon because "it rains on the just and the unjust." You know the beginning from the end. Thank you for taking such good care of us! I love you, dear Lord :)

Suz