Tuesday, August 5, 2008

journey

earlier tonight, i went on my first training ride for the LA Tri since joining Team Soren.

as i clipped into the pedals, i started to think about my journey - and then accepted that this isn't about me. it's about him. this boy i know. so full of life, as yet untainted. so full of promise, as yet undiscovered. so full of potential, as yet unrealized.

chris, ezra and i will combine forces on september 7th in his honor. our strength will be his. one will rise and fall with, under and atop the waves; the next will charge hard and pedal the streets of the city, from west to east; and the next will charge hard on unforgiving concrete. all for him.

soren, as we join you on your journey, i offer these words i know your grandmother would love -

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.



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