Life Spoke

Hey man-
I saw your story in the Asbury Park Press and I just wanted to wish you luck on your ride. I just got back home to Manasquan after riding from NH-BC, and let me tell you a secret: peanut butter... tons of calories, small, easy to find at pretty much every gas station. Good luck and enjoy your ride, I've got you a beer in Manasquan when you get here if you want it.

-brendan
 

This morning I am thinking about Drew. I am thinking about his grandma (whom I never met) and about Brian (whom I never met) and about Dan (whom I hope to meet) and about my friend Celeste (died of a brain tumor) and my brother (leukemia survivor) and my little friend Julia (leukemia survivor) and about the ever-rising number of children with cancer. I am thinking about our air and water and soil and how clean it all once was. I am thinking about all the good people in this country that want things to be better and don't know how to make a difference. I am thinking about Chris Edwards and Vicki Walker, local people that are running for public office because they just can't stand to see what is going on. I am thinking about Val Hoyle, a local 'soccer mom' that is now chair of the Lane County Democrats because she just couldn't stand to see what is going on. I am thinking about all of the people that meditate for peace. I am thinking about the Interfaith Worship Service that has met on the 11th of every month since 10/11/01, to celebrate diversity of devotion to the Divine. And I am thinking of Drew's legs spinning spinning spinning around and around and around as he clicks off miles. I am thinking about Drew's rhythmic breaths and blinks. I am thinking about how all of these things are connected.
 

Corey and I never have been so glued to a blog nor did I ever understand what a blog was. Drew we are both thinking of you and your cause. You really are making a difference and are on a journey or 'survival'. Enjoy your time; 1/3 of the way through and the rest of the way will be a breeze. Let the wind be at your back and the sun show on your face

neston and Corey