Comments on: The End of the Road

By: Lenny Van Buskirk

Lenny Van Buskirk — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:12:46 +0000

hey,
I have been wrapped up in other things you reached DC on my birthday, you guys rock! The part about the guys raising money that live in a homeless shelter, didn’t surprise me at all. I was able to work at one here in Rapid City, many times the poor aren’t the ones living there. It’s the business men on the board, poor in Spirit! For who cam be more poor then him who lacks compassion for a fellow image bearer. I brought up a need that was there and a board member’s response was,”Jesus said,’You’ll always have the poor! So why should we do more!” Kind of taken out of context, don’t you think? Anyway, congratulations you guys, way to go. Oh and I knew you would make it, there was a VanBuskirk involved! God Bless you each and everyone!

By: Marsha Pursley

Marsha Pursley — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:30:29 +0000

What you have written brings tears to my eyes. The media paints our country with strokes of dark and gloomy colors. It is good to hear from someone who has seen the glory of color through the people who live in our country. You saw the hearts of true Americans that live out a REAL life unlike what we see on television. Thank you for sharing your journey and giving the rest of us hope. May God continue to bless your ministry.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:57 +0000

A few words come to mind when I read this, but I think the one that hits me the hardest is inspiring. That’s what you and the rest of the bike team have brought to this country and beyond, as well as a lot of other things: inspiration. Hope. Love.
Ya’ll have really let God work through you, and for that, I want to say thank you.

God bless,
Emily

By: Makeda Pennycooke

Makeda Pennycooke — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:08:22 +0000

Don, thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you. It has been incredible to share it with you and extremely inspiring. I’m back on bike after 10 years not even looking at one. The first time I got back on, I thought about you and the team and was challenged to keep going despite an unfortunate run-in with a wooden pole. This ride across America has definitely created multiple stories worth telling.

Blessing on you and the entire team.

By: shauna

shauna — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:11:34 +0000

around 3 pm my time on Thursday I looked at my watch. I remembered having read that around 6 your time, it would be over, and I got such a sad and big feeling for all of you. This was wonderful, thanks for letting me live vicariously through you as I rode just a mile and a half to work. Thank you for reminding us what I’d always susupected- that this country is a safe and loving place, that we humans are way more love than fear.

Amen, brother. Hope to see you in Hollywood soon,
Shauna

By: Fortuitous Bouncing « man.of.depravity

Fortuitous Bouncing « man.of.depravity — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:16:02 +0000

[…] Don Miller made it to the east coast yesterday as a part of his trip for Blood Water Mission. He and his friends raised over $200k on their trip. Such an awesome idea, I wish I could have gone. […]

By: Wally

Wally — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:01:12 +0000

Thanks for taking us with you Don, it was awesome to see the generosity of our country!

By: Margie

Margie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:36:37 +0000

Don,

During the past 7 weeks, our prayer community, of nearly 300 people, have been praying for you and the team. I’m fairly certain many don’t know who you are… but… they’ve been praying. And, on behalf of this team of prayer warriors, I have to say that we’re very proud of you all. I hope one day you’ll come back to Mars Hill and unpack another story or two with us about your journey. It would be an honor to sit at your feet and listen.

Grace and Peace,
Margie

By: shemaiah

shemaiah — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:14:50 +0000

When I saw the picture of you in front of the Washington Memorial I got the chills. Reading this was amazing. I m going to link to this from my blog and home to get you a few more bones for your cause. I m so proud of you!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:59:39 +0000

Thank you so much for writing this and sharing your trip. Thank you for stepping out and making a difference, for trying something new and getting the word out there about blood water. Thank you for careing for people who you’ve never met. Its been a joy to check this blog daily and I’m kinda of sad its over. What a great story you’ve told

Congratulations to the whole team for making it. You guys are amazing. What fun stories and memories you’ve made.

By: Charlie Lowell

Charlie Lowell — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:14:36 +0000

What a beautiful reflection on this journey, Don!! Thanks. We truly weren’t made to be alone. I’m proud to know you all, and to have rode a mere and humble 12 miles with you (with a long break half-way). I will certainly miss these daily pictures, posts, and mostly the journey it’s been to follow along….

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:55:04 +0000

Don…Thank you for letting so many participate in this with you. It has been a fun 3 months, from watching your bike preparation, hearing about your training rides, reading all the journey posts, seeing the pictures, having the opportunity to actually interact some with the team, and now its amazing it is all about over. But thanks for sharing. I am learning to love people I have never met. Blessings to you.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:55 +0000

Yes, truly amazing. And an honor to be able to follow you virtually.

I liked what you wrote about the country. I have had a change of heart for America since being in DC. And I can relate to the camaraderie with others I would normally not mix with. What a priveledge, an honor, a blessing. I am just so happy for everyone, and proud. And of course very happy for Blood Water Mission. I want to see that face of the America you described more often.

I, like Kyle, have also asked myself “What have I done?” A lot of little things are going on in my life that end up connecting to where I think (and hope) God may be bringing me. Ride: Well Tour, and your books have played a small part…amazing to me how God uses it all…even my geeky, embarassed feelings that came from meeting the group yesterday is being used.

Thanks again for sharing with us.

By: Dorothy Bowen Klass

Dorothy Bowen Klass — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:11:31 +0000

I love the way you express your thoughts. As I suspected all along, our country has a great heart.
Dot

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:20:16 +0000

Rock on, Don and team! So excited for the experience you’ve had. Thanks for sharing with us!

By: Judy N

Judy N — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:43:52 +0000

I’ve been checking in almost every day, too, and even though I barely know you, I am so proud of you and your team. Congratulations on something you will never forget! And praise God for the wonderful people along the way, the $, the presence of the Spirit. Yahoooooo for you. Jump in that Atlantic with joy!

By: Melissa Szydlowski

Melissa Szydlowski — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:07:36 +0000

I’ve been following your trek via Twitter, and it’s been quite enjoyable, not to mention amazing! Congrats on making it all the way, and for such a great cause.

By: Trina

Trina — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:39:50 +0000

Thank you for so generously sharing your experiences, giving of your time and sacrificing your body. The ripples dance far.

By: lori hudson

lori hudson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:18:12 +0000

Don and Bicycle Team,

What an amazing journey!! God is good all the time.

It made me want to go across the US in a car.

Blessings to you.

Lori

By: Stretch Mark Mama

Stretch Mark Mama — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:02:01 +0000

That was well written, especially the first paragraph. I had to read it twice. It’s like maybe you should write a book about that, or somethin’.