After enjoying the comfort of our home, sheltered from the weather for the last 48 hours, I am totally at peace with our decision to abandon my record attempt. It looks like the forecast was right, with more rain and winds gusting 50km/hr from the north today. Under these circumstances it is not possible (for me) to break the existing record. That however, does not make it any easier to DNF.
My #1 priority with any event is creating awareness and raising funds for MCF. This GWR attempt continues to do that. The media has been great and we have introduced many new people to the work of Mully Children’s Family. Complete strangers have stopped by, dropped off a donation or are sending one by mail or paypal. Thank you. Our book “When Quitting is Not an Option” continues to generate very positive feedback.
I DREAM BIG and i will continue to do so. It is only when we are willing to risk the possibility of failure/disappointment that we can expand the boundaries that previously defined us. My “big” dreams are not in personal cycling accomplishments, but rather in making a significant difference to the less fortunate. Just because I am not rich (financially) I am still entitled to experience the joy of giving and so are you.
What would our world look like if the ‘worth’ of a man was measured not by what he has, but rather by what he is willing to give up for someone else?
Yes, I dream big.
The things we do for ourselves will be forgotten when we are gone,
The things we do for others will live on. Grandpa Arvid
