Mission 2012 The Grand Loop

Day 1 return to the road 2012 has been an unbelievable journey. Health challenges have kept me grounded for essentially 6 months. Now recovered, after much prayer and discussion, it was determined that I was up to this 5000 outing. So after a sleepless night, I was kick stands up at 5:30 am. My night vision is still a little challenging, but the daylight broke just after I crossed the Red River. It was like breaking in a new bike, as I have not ridden a loaded bike for 10 months. Thanks to Trip, my equipment is performing as designed. And I was surprisingly comfortable with all aspects of the ride. I started feeling free about the time for my second gas stop at the Kansas border. I started giving tracts out at gas stops, again something I have not participated in for many months, and I realized how much ministry I have been missing out on. Through Wichita, the weather broke and I looked to the sky and prayed" thank you Lord for protection from other motorists and the elements, I know you have the showers to cool things off for me, Thank you Jesus". I received just a few droplets on the windshield, and the moisture kept temps pretty much below 100 all day, in fact, it was in the 80's around noon. Tim told me it was well over 100 in Kansas yesterday, 10-15 d cooler today for my ride. Luck or blessing , you know my pick-Blessing! 4 gas stops and I made it to Grand Island by 4pm. Tomorrow is a big day, ending at Wyatt's ! Thank you Lord!

The final day of the mission

The desk clerk started out our day on a good foot, he put out the cereal early so we could eat and be on the road by 6:30, about 40 minutes before sunrise. Doc and I blasted through the first two tanks of gas. Leaving Nebraska, we were in and out of Kansas quickly and Oklahoma was a blur. I always expect problems in OKC on Sundays as this has been my experience, but today God spared us any issues, and it was a smooth run home. Again, we were able to hand out some material thus allowing us to participate in the tract ministry every one of the 14 days. Home for a Christina's dinner and wow.......more reflections to follow

On the road again

My new mustang seat helped make this a good day in the saddle. The old Corbin fit my old body, but in this new temple Ggod has granted me, II clearly fit better in the new Mustang. This is the first time I have not had a stabbing back pain on this ride. I really love the ride from Sturgis to Grand Island. There are a couple of good routes and both are relaxing. As is my practice, i was able to pass out a couple of tracts in the course of the day. Riding with Guy is always a gas and we had the added pleasure of being with Rick and Stella. Dock came up from Dallas to meet us for dinner, so we had a bikerchaplain reunion of sorts the last night out at the local steak house, the only night I ate steak on this trip. Tomorrow will be a hot one.

To God be the glory

The Final day of Sturgis

I can't loose the camp analogies, but it was like the last day of camp. After church we packed up the sound equipment and said some early good bye's to folks leaving out. The day was most excellent and the ride to Deadwood was perfect. Then on to Sturgis for dinner and another concert and tract/bible distribution. I had several great discussions and handed out a reasonable number of tracts. Rode back to camp with a new friend from Western Missouri. The packing has begun, everything goes back on the bike for the 1150 mile journey home. It is my prayer that all my notes will help keep the number of God's truths revealed over the course of these days, fresh in my mind.

Praise God for His Grace

Downtown Strugis

Clearly this is experience for me is church camp-esk. Pastor G from Daytona preached yesterday and he encouraged us to wear the armor of God. Eric turner's music is spectacular, I have been a fan since I first heard him last year at lake irvine. With rain in the area, it was a short ride through Spearfish canyon. The full throttle band played in downtown sturgis and yes I actually went downtown at night. That was a first, we handed out tracts and listened to the band. God was good, as the storm front skirted
Us and I stayed dry all the way back to camp. Tomorrow is the last day of this, I have already received a notice that work has produced issues in my absence. We will have a crazy week next week, but for now am attempting to focus on the ride and mission. I hope to savor tomorrow.

To God be the glory.

Sturgis a day of rest

Only at Wyatts Hideway in Belle Fourche, can the campground be full, and filled with respectful people that allows for great sleep.  I awoke refreshed and had coffee and breakfast with Guy, Ron, and Kent.  Broke camp in a flash and headed to Rapid for the BFC rally.  Church started at 9 am, and we had a sweet time of worship.  After lunch I went to service my bike, Pro-Pad stood solid behind their warranty, and I received a new horn.  Then, a new seat for the new body God has given me should make the ride home more comfortable.  Later it was back to Wyatts for a visit and dinner.  Wednesday was relaxing and full of the sights and sounds of Sturgis.  
  
God is awesome!

Glacier Park

Glacier National Park

Prayed and Broke camp then headed to the harley shop, arriving there by 9:04.  God made himself real from the very beginning of the day as the screw held and the tire made it to the shop.  We road with flashers on at 50, as I expected a blow out all the way in.

The fella's at the harley shop were friendly and busy on this particular Sunday morning.  They got my bike right in and 1.5 hours later we were rolling.  A short day but an exceptional ride through the park.  We made camp early and had a great dinner.  

In the course of the day we had the opportunity to have several significant conversations and pass along a number of tracks.  We have also had the chance to pray with several who needed prayer.  

What a blessing to travel and get to know Chaplain rich, as well as the long and meaningful conversations with Chaplain, Mike.