Whirlwind of a week

 


We have had  a whirlwind of a week leading up to today's departure.  From the dress rehearsal with Tour of MN cyclists a week ago Monday, to getting ready for departure today the week was packed with activities. We are meeting at The Nevis Muskie at 10:00, with Scott cycling from Nevis to Hill City today; about 70 miles.  Just in the last week we had a lovely kickoff with friends at Mark and Betty's, a cook out with our Eastside church friends of Celebrate recovery, a neighborhood (indoor) potluck at Brad and Debbie's, to the Nevis kickoff and ceremonial ride start yesterday.   We soaked up the love, encouragement and HUGS.  We are so thankful. 

Today is the day!  It's start time.  So hard to believe that in a few hours Scott starts his 11,000 mile cycle journey!  We are excited, nervous, relieved, and overjoyed.  We are especially thankful.  

Scott feels "compelled" to do this.  He is stage 4 prostate cancer. As Dr Kwon states, the cancer is still there but it is "sleeping."  Scott is still being treated with Lupron.  This makes what is already a challenging goal of 300 miles a week even more challenging.  Plus, we will deeply miss family and friends, but still we MUST do this.  As Scott states when he shares his story, "I want to honor the life God has given me and honor Benny's life."  "I want to do something special with my life and talk about those things men don't talk about."  He wants to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer and schizophrenia.  www.milesformoney.org  He truly is doing that with this journey.  GO SCOTT GO! 

If you are in Nevis, Park Rapid's area come pedal with Scott today.  Tomorrow we will be in Duluth stopping in at Rotary club both Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, then already into Wisconsin.  Help raise awareness by sharing our blog and our mission.  Donate online to zero prostate cancer and/or schizophrenia & psychosis alliance.  www.milesformoney.org.  Thank you! 



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