The Car Giveaway

Today, I woke up intending to do some riding on the bike. However, after sleeping in until almost 10:00 am (which I didn't mean to do), the weather forced me to change my plans. It was too cold this morning to ride so I postponed it until the afternoon - hoping to fit it in once it warmed up.

Also, today was the day that Troy and I decided to give the twins their new/used car for their 16th birthday. It's a Ford Taurus that used to be owned by our Grandmother Johnson. So the afternoon was spent cleaning and getting the car in tip-top shape. Troy and his wife Stacie were selfless, generous, and loving enough to give me their car after having it transferred into my name in order to give it to the girls for their sweet sixteen. In the phase of life that I'm in, and for the unconditional love that they have for their nieces, Troy and Stacie showed me their continued Christ-like love in their generosity to my sweet girls. I will never be able to express my gratitude to them and to the Lord for always being faithful in His provision for me and my family.

Throughout this whole life-changing journey that I've been on, I can now look back and see just how the Lord has continually had me in His loving hands and watched over my every move. I'm still learning to totally and completely put all of my faith in Him in every aspect of my life. However, it's this journey that He seems to be using to draw me closer to Him.

On a much more unimportant note, I DID get in an intense 45 minute bike training session in this afternoon before all of the "reindeer games" started. It was nice to be out with no music, no other riders, and just my thoughts and prayers. The weather was a little on the cold side, but overall it was nice to be back out on the road. I rode just under 15 miles and if you'd like to check the stats, click here.

Tomorrow is swim practice at the complex. I'd like to get in a short ride as well, but that may be wishful thinking with church involved.

Today was a great day! I'm a blessed man and a happy and proud father!