My first handcycle ride happened sixteen years ago this month.
It wasn’t the smashing success I imagined. If you’re interested you can catch the story of Exordio Somnii and The First Ride from previous posts.
My first bike looks incredibly primitive by today’s standards. I purchased it from Jody, a paraplegic with an incredible attitude. One day I went to his shop to ask about some adjustments for my new bike. The wind made opening the door a bit tricky and when I finally managed to get inside I said, “It’s not easy to get in here today.”
Jody was working on some sort of equipment. Without even looking up he replied, “C’mon, Rich. It’s not always about being easy.”
It’s not always about being easy
I can’t imagine how many times I’ve thought about that statement. In a culture where everything seems oriented toward comfort and convenience, the things that matter are not about being easy.
I guess I’m pondering this because we’re talking to people about joining FRONT RANGE FREEDOM TOUR. Somewhere in the conversation we always encounter “I’m not sure I can do it” or “this sounds hard.” Sometimes it’s the ride itself, the physical act of cranking 60-70 miles per day for eight days. Sometimes it’s joining a new community, sleeping and eating in churches with strangers. Maybe it’s sacrificing an entire week, or perhaps it’s fundraising and talking to people about the ride and the cause.
The FREEDOM TOUR isn’t a bike ride; it’s a mission trip. You don’t do it because it’s easy, but because it’s hard.
You do it because you want to find out if you can do it.
Can I do the training? Can I raise the funds? Will I face the fear, trust God, step out of my comfort zone, dream a God-sized dream?
If I wanted easy I’d stay home with my recliner and TV remote. But things that matter aren’t always about being easy.
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