The winds turned into our faces at 20 to 25 mph the last 35 miles. The temperatures reached 97% making it a very difficult day. Two big climbs in the last 7 miles also grabbed our legs but the big problem in my group of three men were our feet! The heat from the pavement was so terrific our feet were burning! I gave foot rubs when we arrived!
What started as a fairly easy ride became a hot death march. I tried to ignore the heat and wind by thinking of the kids at the orphanage. Somehow tonight Toto got his call through and reminded me of all the difficulties we have already been through. He kept saying, "Kaya kaya" which means "you are able". The fact that we did many of those things 20 years ago does enter my mind.
But the Word of God doesn't change over time. James 1:2-4 still applies. "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."
The Christian life is not predictable nor are we entitled to tailwinds and mild temperatures! Tomorrow I'm ready for anything including the heat!
Tom
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GO TATAY TOMAS.......
YOU ARE GOD'S GIFT TO ALL OF US HERE AT SANKEY SAMARITAN MISSION, IN THE PHILLIPINES, WHEN EVER DIFFICULTIES YOU'VE ENCOUNTER, WE ARE HERE PRAYING FOR YOU THAT GOD GIVEN YOU MORE STRENGTH AND GOOD HEALTH ,GOD IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,,,KAYANG--KAYA MO YAN TATAY TOMAS.......... WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH TATAY TOMAS...........
SANKEY SAMARITAN KIDS
UNCLE TOM,
WHEN WE READ YOUR DAILY BLOG,WE CANNOT IMAGINE HOW HARD YOUR DAILY TASK,SINCE THE 1ST DAY OF YOUR TOUR,BUT GOD IS GOOD,HE GIVE YOU MORE STRENTGH AND YOUR FAITH TO SERVE HIM,IS A GOOD ENCOURAGEMENT TO US,WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU....AND TO BE A STAFF OF SANKEY SAMARITAN MISSION IS A GREAT PRIVELEGE TO ALL OF US......
THANKS A LOT AND GOD BLESS YOU..
SANKEY SAMARITAN STAFF
Tom -- you'll have a much better time on today's ride to Mitchell, but watch out for high humidity and strong crosswinds!
And "the usual suspects" here in Edmond say:
WAY TO GO!!!
YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!!
Tom,
You are doing so well! I can't imagine all the challenges of the summer heat and wind that you are facing. All that I picture is you smiling all the way! Any bugs in your teeth? :) You are almost finished. what a journey!
Praying for you always,
Lynn and Craig
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