Monday, August 12, 2013

Through Toronto.

So, we made it through Toronto today.  Safely.
That's a big deal, since the greater Toronto area is the most populated area in Canada.
We got some reminders today about life and death.  Reminders that spoke volumes as to how fragile and important life is.
On the negative side, we passed an accident scene in which someone had driven through a guard rail into Lake Ontario.  The accident happened several hours before and officials had yet to recover the vehicle or its occupant.  Either way, someone lost a family member there today.
On the positive side, my cycling friend Len got the news today that his brother had received a double lung transplant - he suffered from pulmonary fibrosis.  He might not have survived until Christmas;  now his prognosis looks good.  At the same time, his gain means another family also faced loss, as the availability of healthy organs means that another family faced loss.
I know that when the tour began, I asked for prayers that God would use us, not so much for our personal safety.
I'm amending that today.  Our lives on bikes can be so fragile.  Pray for our safety.
We'd like God grace to get us to our destination and home again - safely.

1 comment:

  1. Great news for Len's brother and yes Harold, also sad for the family that gave that gift of Life/Lungs. We continue to hold you all in prayer for safety in these remaining two weeks. Enjoy the Ride!( Carrie's sister )

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