Week one’s in the books–195 miles and still going.
Here’s a video wrap-up of some thoughts as we pursure this big dream together..
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10 thoughts on “What In The World”
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Rich,
I’ve decided to watch/read Rich’s Ride with my husband who has ALS. As we watched your What In The World video, I could SO relate. My husband and I have known each other for 16 years, but we’ve only been married less than one year. My husband was diagnosed with ALS almost five years ago. We went through a very turbulent spell the last couple of years. We had fallen in love some years ago, before he became ill. Because of his illness, our love was intensified to a point that he insisted I become his wife. Wow! I knew what I was getting into and it was a very tough decision. Since our wedding, of course I’ve had What in the World moments. But I KNOW the answer to that question…I KNOW that God wants me to express my love for Him through caring for my husband. And I know my love for my husband stems not from pity but a real love–one formed before he became ill. So, yes, Rich you are important to me and my husband as we follow your journey. As a writer myself (sort of) I love your words. God bless you and give Monte a pat for us! Love, Sharon and Ken
Hi Sharon–Monte say thanks for the pat. I say thanks for your courage. Hope changes what’s possible.
HI Rich as soon as Lesley Martin’s e-mail came I bought your
book and am following your journey!!I am letting classmates
know what you are doing that don’t have a computer!
God Bless You and keep you strong.
Rochelle
Rich,
I really appreciated your comments on “what in the world” because I guess I felt like your ride was larger than life – at least larger than my life. I guess now I feel more like a brother to you now. So hang in there, brother! and I will keep praying for you!
Warren
Rich,
You are quite a philosopher. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.
Gary
Thanks Rich.
I definately had a moment like that last week (I’m guess right around the same time you did interestingly enough). My first thought was to scramble and change everything that I was doing in my life. But your right in that its never a good idea to make decisions in those moments. Also, I think the hardest part is staying in that moment. Not distracting yourself or just explaining it away with good “Christian-ese” but actually being in that painful moment and letting God speak truth.
Pain is gain, right?
I’m proud of you and Becky. Thanks for your good words today.
God Bless,
Mehgan
Good Morning Rich! Funny, I woke up this morning with a “what in the world” moment. Not sure why but it’s a fear that I believe the enemy drops into our mind, even when things are going well. It’s like what in the world is going on, something bad is bound to happen. I appreciate your advice about not making decisions in those moments. You are so right. I think it’s a perfect example of Gods timing and our impulse to hurry up and make a decision. Waiting for God to gently deliver his plan is always wonderful, but sometimes we miss it because we jumped when we were suppose to wait. I know God never creates the anxiety that a “what in the world” moment creates. So we just need to be wise enough to remember that in those moments and take a breath, pray and continue on anticipating God’s sweet spirit that will gently guide us. Thanks for your inspiration and your wisdom!!
Bret & Cindy
Remembering God’s true character–that’s the trick, isn’t it? Thinking, not reacting emotionally. Gotta get better about that.
Thanks for the great attitude and the leadership you are showing today. I especially enjoy the helmet camera, it lets us see what is going on. Thanks, We are praying for you and Becky. God Bless,
Roger Hageman
I have had a lot of those “what in the world” moments in the last couple of years. Mile 20 of first marathon, middle of dissertation, mile 20 of second marathon, dissertation defense, mile 20 of third marathon, first week on new job, middle of first class this fall, three o’clock in the morning this morning. I think you learn a lot about yourself when these moments come. If you don’t have the vision, mission and goals you mention then these moments can be devastating. However, if you know where you are going, or at least think you do, God often has a different path than I do, then you can learn a great deal about yourself and God.
Amy and I are able to look back at many of these moments and with the perspective of time are able to see God’s hand in so many of them. You also never know how these moments will impact others, some you don’t even know. This makes it a little easier to push through the new “what in the world” moments.
Yep, God can even use us. Cool, huh?
Proud of you and thinking about you all the time.