5 am post

The title says it all - yes it is 5 am and I am blogging at this ungodly hour of the morning because I couldn't sleep past 4 am and have already dressed and applied my "biking cream" - yes that means butt cream and am ready to join my sweep team to set up for breakfast. They are all still sleeping, it seems.

Speaking of butt cream, you know how important it is when you find yourself having conversations with people you just met 4 days ago about the best application techniques. My church friend Shannon Foster was right 5 months ago when she told me you lose all modesty when it comes to this necessity on a long bike ride. Sandy and I have applied it behind a tree and in the gear truck when necessary.

I have found 1 drawback to traveling through Canada - my cellphone is on roaming charges. I realized that only after I had liesurely chit chatted with my family the other day. Now our calls are short and sweet. Well, better check if any of those sleepy heads are up yet. I am looking forward to visitin Niagra Falls in 2 days - they have a tour for us to go on.

Hey, before I forget, John from Holland (darn those last names I can't remember) wants me to say hi to his wife Mary. We ooh and ahh each time he pulls a little hidden "love" note from you out of whatever camping item he's using. He found the one in his travel kleenex yesterday and several before that. He admits to liking them and you too, of course.

I also want to thank you for praying for us as we continue. We feel the power and peace that comes from knowing how many words go to God regarding our safety and the success of this Bike Tour. Thanks especially to Nancy Hoffman and Pat Stinson, our prayer partners from church.