Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
We have mixed feelings of happiness that the task is almost complete and sadness because our time together will be coming to an end.
We have been so blessed by every crew member and rider on our team! All of the different personalities have meshed to form a team full of energy, excitement, laughter, organization, and "get er done" mentality.
Thank you to all of our family, friends, co-workers that have supported us both monatarily through donations and through prayer. this has been an incredible journey that we will carry wit us for life. Many of you have heartd us say that we hate NF and how it affects our children but we are so blessed by the people that have come into ouir lives becsause of NF. This RAAM journeuy is a perfect example of the gifts we have received because of our experience of NF.
Thank you for joing us on the journey.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Half Way There
Ari's Angels is half way there!
Katie helps Steve Kendra take his bike to the car after he and his brother Dan rode a 12 hour shift. We left Taos NM, crossed through Oklahoma, and ended in Kansas.
Steve, Florence, Lesley & Dan pose at the half way mark.
The crew and riders are doing great!
Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes!
Lesley
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Enduring obstacles
What a journey! The team is doing great. Our riders are awesome and enduring a lot. Yesterday, they climbed over 10,000 feet. We encountered elk, porcupines, and DOGS! Bill Edmonds was chased by a dog and crashed after the dog caught him. His shoulder is very sore. He may have a tear in his muscles? But, he is back out there this morning, riding for all of our NF heroes.
Today, one of the follow vehicles had mechanical problems. Connie is at the shop waiting for repair. Hopefully the transmission will not need replaced.
Two of the riders left Taos NM this morning. we will be heading to Kansas where we hear the heat is really though. We would appreciate any prayers for endurance and safety! We are "calling on all angels."
We have passed the 1,000 mile mark. 1/3 of the way there.
Have a great day!
Lesley
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Our ultimate hope...finish the race: The Race Across America and the race to find a cure for NF! We hope, for a brighter future.
Going to take a nap now...
Posted by Lesley
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
RAAM!!!
Headed out!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I'm off to the airport
Me and the family are heading out for our trip! I'm so excited about the race and getting to see everyone on the team.
Thank you all for helping us get to this point. You all have helped me raise over $5,400 and our NF Endurance Team has raised nearly $103,000 for NF Research and still counting! That's awesome. Maybe we will fund the research that finds a cure for NF. What a great birthday gift that would be
Talk to you soon,
Katie