tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89664101831999122652024-02-20T02:24:32.737-05:00Lakeshore Pregnancy Center's Ride4Life Cycling to raise awareness
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Lakeshore Pregnancy Center. Visit lpcenters.com for more information.Maria Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03149027040459997058noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-47560352702550338302017-09-24T16:27:00.001-04:002017-09-24T16:27:22.879-04:00DAY FOUR<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">DAY FOUR & FINAL</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-I6JXwi9qY/WcgP1CcOmCI/AAAAAAAACmc/Utdi4UDIWUgohP0QGOJEC1g6IH95QwIUQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-I6JXwi9qY/WcgP1CcOmCI/AAAAAAAACmc/Utdi4UDIWUgohP0QGOJEC1g6IH95QwIUQCLcBGAs/s200/IMG_4430.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Leaving Ludington along the lake was </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a beautiful way to begin our final day of riding. Up toward Lakeshore Drive and down into Pentwater past the Power Plant and Bass Lake. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A mama deer and her fawn greeted us along the way along with many other deer and a few dancing squirrels. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Distance: 74 Miles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Average Speed: 14 mph</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time: 7:35 am-2:45 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Total Trip Distance: 363 Miles</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were ready to get home though and we pushed through to make it happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we arrived back into Norton Shores and Maranatha Bible & Conference Center, we were greeted with cheers and an ice cream reception. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remember that even though we are home, our goal of $35,000 has not yet been achieved. It's not too late to join the team with your gift! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thank you all for coming to cheer us in, support us along the way, and pray daily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you Ride4Life Team 2017! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rock Stars!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Day Three 2017</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Heat.</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Hills.</span> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Headwind</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Day three began in Traverse City at 7:32 am and ended at 6:05 pm. It was a long hot day with lots and lots and lots of "hills". In this heat they feel more like mountains. See below for the stats on the total elevation. YIKES.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We started with hills right away as we cane </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">out of Traverse City </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and up the Silver Lake Road hill </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(12% grade). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Any of our past riders are feeling the burn as they read this. It's a doozey! There were many more like that - especially the one coming into Benzonia. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today was also the day the deer stood still. There was no running involved. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We came up on her in the middle of the road and she dared with a stare down. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we got closer she decided the apple tree across the road was more inviting and sauntered off. Wish we were quick enough to take a picture. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another beautiful sunrise as we crested the first of MANY steep climbs. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">More cold wash clothes to get us through the heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Decomposing rode kill almost killed us with their smelly selves today</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Benzonia "hill" - 20% grade - straight up. ugh!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The redeeming part of the uphill climb is the decent. (30-45 miles per hour on the way down!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was a day of bikes. Those with engines may have been wiser. We met dozens and dozens along the way. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Breaks with beautiful views. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had the first flat tire of the trip. We are grateful that it was discovered as we were leaving our lunch stop. So it could be fixed in the shade, under a shelter rather than in the heat alongside the road. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If Garry leans to the right, you're gonna want to lean to the left. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If a car speeds by your riders - get his license plate #.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you want to be amazed, come SAG with us a behold some incredibly determined cyclist. We stand in awe. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Elevation: 2,900 ft.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Average Speed: 13.9 mph</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Distance: 94.1 miles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hills climbed: innumerable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Top Speed: 45.5 mph - Way to go Rocketman (Tom)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We just received news of our total funds raised so far. <b>$17,619 </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you everyone who has joined us on this ride. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You are all just as important as those of us out on the road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you haven't joined in, there is still time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Our goal is $35,000, let's reach it together!</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Keep praying for us as the heat is really taking a toll. Another hot day tomorrow. We would love to see you at the Welcome-Home-Ice Cream-Reception at Maranatha Bible and Conference tomorrow around </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2:30 pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">DAY TWO IS COMPLETE! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All day long we fought the heat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The first 20 miles were somewhat cool, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">but oh, how welcome was the pool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Who would have guessed this second day of fall,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">would set a record for the hottest day of all?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Lots of porcupines met their demise today.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We don't know if it was heat or simply their delay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mile after mile we pedaled on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">through Cadillac and far beyond.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Up hills and around innumerable bends,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Eventually we knew, it had to end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Indeed it did after mile ninety-five,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and we couldn't wait for that refreshing dive.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After cooling off, to dinner we ran </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(not really ran - since we can now barely stand).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We're here to express and perhaps even beam, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As we say thank you for your part on this team.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We pedal, sag, and ride mile after mile,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">but together we save lives and make people smile!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Highlights of the day:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Feeling God's presence throughout the day.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Moomer's Ice Cream Traverse City - (We thought about you Don!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Splash pad in park where we ate lunch! Even the spray of it was amazing. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">More cold wash clothes - life savers! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Deer pounding across the the road in front of us</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Safety because the deer ran across in front of us.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Praying for Rich at our first break in LeRoy. </span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ministry in LeRoy - prayed for RIch.</td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Time: 7:30 am-5:00 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Average Speed: 14.8 mph</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Elevation: 2,800 ft.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mileage: 91 miles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Extra stat: 33,000(ish) pedal rotations </span>(according to Cindy's pedameter) </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MOOMERS - Great way to close out the day.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Keep praying for strength, we so, so need them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Tomorrow were off from here to Ludington.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-38398848973285051272017-09-21T22:02:00.001-04:002017-09-21T22:03:38.105-04:00Day One Ride4Life 2017<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">From left: Shelley, Tom, Cindy, Garry. What a team!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Off we go! Day ONE and the plan is 103 miles! Who would have thought that on the first day of fall temperatures would top out at 90 degrees? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Ride team left by around 8:30 am after a great breakfast provided by our other support team! Thank you Janelle and crew. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In case you have not yet met this year's team we have:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cyclists: Garry, Shelley, Cindy, and Tom - along with the </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">SAG crew - Diane, MaryAnn, and Carolyn </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh, and if you don't know what SAG is - Support And Gear. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(And yes we may sag a little as well.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>The "highlights" of the day...</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Check out the beard, <br />it's riding like the wind. </span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Paths paved with squirrels, raccoons, snakes, skunks and all varieties of critters who unfortunately made the wrong choice. (sorry no pics)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Shamrock Inn and their hospitality (White Cloud). Because clean bathrooms and air conditioning was much needed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Motorcyclist riding like the wind. Well, his beard was anyway! WOW!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Rolling Hills with shade and water breaks waiting at the top.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Top of hills - taking a break</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Bike paths with some shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Bike paths covered with fall leaves...pretty but disguised the pot holes the snowmobiles left behind last winter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Ice cold wash clothes saved the day...ahhhhhh</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A cool pool waiting at the hotel. Total body plunge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Stats of the day...</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Time: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Distance:104.5 miles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Average Speed: 14.7 mph</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Elevation: 2,300 ft.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Temperature: 90 degrees</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pooped riders: All of them!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Keep praying! Keeping supporting! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's not to late to join this ride. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">GIve now...Pray now.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-25238280548413956232017-09-18T13:06:00.000-04:002017-09-18T13:06:33.738-04:00Meet the 2017 Ride4Life Team!<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif;">This is a big week for our Ride4Life team! Both new and returning riders and SAG members are excited to be taking off on their 350 mile challenge. Leaving on Thursday, and returning on Sunday, this year's ride will follow a beautiful loop through the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. Please join us in praying for the safety and strength of our 2017 Ride4Life
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<u><span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Cindy
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I am excited to be
participating in the Ride4Life. I became aware of LPC and the Ride4Life several
years ago when a coworker, Diane Meyerholtz, participated as a support person
for the ride. After contributing to her support, this is my second year taking
up the challenge to participate in the ride and raise my own support for this
very worthy cause. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The pro-life cause
has always been important to me. I worked almost 40 years with special needs
children and their families, and I feel that all lives are special. When an unplanned/unexpected
pregnancy occurs, that baby is also special and deserves a chance at life.
Raising a child is not easy, and as a single parent for many years, I realize
that at time the extra help and assistance is needed. By doing this ride, and
raising support, I hope to make a contribution and provide assistance to the
young women choosing life for their babies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Garry Markvluwer<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I have lived in Holland all my life, graduating
from Holland Christian High School and Hope College. My wife, Sheila, and I
have two children, a daughter Leah and son Tyler. I learned about Lakeshore
Pregnancy Center in 1999 when my wife started working in various aspects of the
ministry. For the first few years, I was a casual bystander with limited
involvement. This soon changed as I began to volunteer at some of the events
and experienced the positive impact the staff and ministry were having on the
community. Today, I Ride4Life to help Lakeshore Pregnancy Center raise funds to
continue operating its five centers located in West Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Please join me in holding up the staff and
volunteers in prayer as they serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Every day,
they are fighting for the life and souls of the unborn, and they are ministering
to the needs of the men and women who find themselves in an unplanned
pregnancy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I came to LPC in 2007 as a volunteer and have
served in a few different positions in the ministry before becoming the Holland
Center Director. I am reminded daily of the pain and hurt others live in and am
blessed to be a part of the hope LPC offers.
My husband Terry and I enjoy worshipping and serving at Hope Reformed
Church in Grand Haven. We both enjoy
music, and anything in the great outdoors! However on a quiet day you many find
me in my sewing room whipping up something new. I have 2 children and 5
grandchildren that bring great joy to my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Westrick<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I have a great
passion for cycling and have been involved with several pregnancy centers over
the last seven years in the West Michigan area. What better way to put the two
together than to ride for LPC? I can’t remember how I heard about the
Ride4Life, but I finally made the jump this year and decided to ride – making this
my first year participating. I am really excited! I can’t wait to challenge myself
on this ride of 350 miles. What better motivation than riding for life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I tell people that
I cycle for relaxation and the enjoyment of silence and the many smells (maybe
not the cow manure and road kill) and landscapes that I pass. They think I am
crazy for saying riding 100 miles is relaxing, but hey, what can I say?! It’s
my way to clean the mind and get away from behind the desk and the busy world
we live in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">In my free time
when I am not riding or working, I volunteer at Holy Family Radio and St.
Isidore Church helping with IT. I am also an active member of the Knights of
Columbus and choir at St. Isidore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Carolyn Doyle<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Carolyn is the Executive Director for LPC and has
been involved in the Ride4Life for the past 7 years. She routes the trip and
leads our SAG Team and Riders safely on the route every year. She is an
excellent team leader and her leadership plays a vital part in the Ride4Life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif;">This is my fifth
year with Ride4Life, working on the SAG team. I have a servant’s heart and love
making the life of each rider easier.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">On a personal note,
I am married to my wonderful husband Mark. We have three adult children, and
seven grandchildren. I love spending time with the grands and the kids. For
hobbies, I love camping with Mark, biking, and kayaking. I love reading and
scrapbooking in my down and alone time. My faith and relationship with Christ
has carried me through many a storm, and He is my Rock and my Foundation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I really enjoyed my years as an elementary
secretary with Zeeland Public Schools.
But, retirement now allows me to spend more time with family and
friends, volunteer and travel. <span style="background: white; color: #212121;">I'm
excited to be helping for the 4th year as part of the SAG team to help raise
money for Lakeshore Pregnancy. It's an opportunity to raise money to help
those facing an unplanned pregnancy.<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Janelle Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908114739186673757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-1437014720022381332017-06-26T14:08:00.000-04:002017-06-26T14:08:19.451-04:00Kick Your Training in Gear<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Considering joining the
Ride4Life Team at the Holland Hundred? Here are the event details and a great
training plan to get you moving!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Date</span></i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: July 15, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Registration</span></i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: $35.00 fee if done by July 9. Register at
http://www.holland100.com. Ride packets will be available for pick up on July
14 at Herman Miller’s Greenhouse location on 16th Street.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Departure Location</span></i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: The LPC group will gather at 6:45 am at Immanuel Church, 325
104th Ave., located just south of 16th Street across from Ride Point Church. We
will depart at 7:00 am and ride as a group and hit at all the break stops,
including the famous pancake breakfast!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">THE BASICS</span></i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: Try to ride at least 3 times a week. The “total mileage” is your
goal for that week with the “long ride” comprising approximately 50% of the
total. If your bike doesn’t have a cyclometer with an odometer, convert the mileage
goal into a “hours to ride” goal assuming approximately 15 mph. (For example -
Week 3’s goal would be a ride time of 4 hours with/a long ride of 2 ½ hours.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">IMPORTANT</span></i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: Drink 8 ounces of water or sports drink each hour of activity to
stay fully hydrated. Also, be sure to experiment w/ energy foods and other
fuels before the day of the big ride.Make sure you bike fits well and is in
good repair. Consult a good shop if you have fit questions. Have fun, ride safe
and be careful!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Week 1: Mileage goal- 60 / Long ride- 30<br />
Week 2: Mileage goal-66 / Long ride- 33<br />
Week 3: Mileage goal- 70 / Long ride- 40<br />
Week 4: Mileage goal- 80 / Long ride- 44<br />
Week 5: Mileage goal- 84 / Long ride- 48<br />
Week 6: Mileage goal- 90 / Long ride- 54<br />
Week 7: Mileage goal- 102 / Long ride- 60<br />
Week 8: Mileage goal- 118/ Long ride- 66 <span style="color: red;"><THIS WEEK! </span><br />
Week 9: Mileage goal- 126 / Long ride- 72<br />
Week 10: Mileage goal- 140 / Long ride- 85<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Light", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"> **You do not need to have ridden a full
100 mile day to finish your 1st century. The adrenaline of the “big day”
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Janelle Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908114739186673757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-18441201774528029252017-06-19T15:46:00.002-04:002017-06-19T15:46:44.299-04:00Log the Miles - All Week Long<div class="MsoNormal">
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6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location:
Holland Community Aquatic Center - 550 Maple Ave. Holland, MI 49423<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 30-40
miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Tuesdays</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> </b>Host: Velo City Cycles</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location: Velo
City Bike Shop - 26 South River Ave. Holland, MI 49423<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 20-30
miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Wednesdays</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Host: Main Street Bicycle Co.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location: Upper
Mac Trail Head - 1300 84th Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 15-30
miles</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Host: Rock’n’Road</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location: Turks
of Holland - 977 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 25-35
miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Thursdays</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> </b>Host: Rock’n’Road</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location:
Rock’n’Road Grand Haven - 300 N. Seventh St. Grand Haven, MI. 49417<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 20-42
miles</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Host: West Michigan Bike & Fitness</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Departure Time: 6:30pm</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Location: West Michigan Bike & Fitness -
215 Central Ave. Holland, MI. 49423</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Fridays</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> </b>Host: Velo City Cycles</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
8:30am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location: The
Good Earth Bagel Shop - 14 E 7th St. Holland, MI 49423<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 1
- medium pace<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Distance: 30
miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Saturdays</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> </b>Host: Macatawa Cycling Club</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Departure Time:
8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Location: West
Ottawa High School athletic lot - 3685 Butternut Dr. Holland, MI 49424<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;"> Pace Groups: 1
- medium pace</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Distance: 40
miles to Grand Haven and back</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Janelle Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908114739186673757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-42919825248885609982017-06-14T13:58:00.003-04:002017-06-19T15:47:31.563-04:00Come Ride with Us<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">To prepare for Ride4Life, the team enjoys several fun group
rides together. We would love to have you join us at any of the rides below, even if you’re
still thinking about participating in Ride4Life. After a few rides with this
group, we’re convinced you’ll take the leap! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-table-layout-alt: fixed; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 0px;">
<tbody>
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<td style="border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Date / Time<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Distance<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">June 21<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Start Time: 6:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Location: Upper Mac
Trails, 84<sup>th</sup> Avenue, Zeeland, MI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">We will join Main
Street Bike for our first group ride. The route will take you on paved roads
south of Zeeland with a return to the picnic shelter at the Upper Mac trails.
You are welcome to stay for a light snack following the ride.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">25 miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">June 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Start Time: 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Location: LPC
Holland Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">We will ride to
Saugatuck State Park and return to the Holland Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">25 miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">July 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Start Time: 7:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Location: Immanuel
Church, 325 104<sup>th</sup> Avenue, Holland, MI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">The Holland Hundred
is a key part of the training plan for the Ride4Life. There will be lots of
riders on the course doing various distances. We will ride together and hit
all of the break stops, including the famous pancake breakfast. Please see
the details and training plan on the reverse side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">100 miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">July 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Start Time: 6:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Location: Cross
Country Cycle, 345 Douglas, Holland, MI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">We will ride to Kirk
Park and return to Cross Country Cycle. Captain Sundae is located next door
and we can get some ice cream afterwards if anyone is interested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">30 miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.25pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">August 12<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Start Time: 8:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">Location: LPC Grand
Haven Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 4.5in;" valign="top" width="432"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">We will ride to
Spring Lake and follow the Grand River with a return to the Grand Haven
Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">25 miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 107%;">This is what we have
all been training for as we begin the Ride4Life. There will be a group
breakfast to send off the riders. Families and friends are also invited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janelle Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908114739186673757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-5525033542993986902017-06-05T16:23:00.000-04:002017-06-05T16:32:52.212-04:00Join Ride4Life 2017!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Greetings Riders, SAG,
Family, Friends, and Supporters, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and get back on your saddles - it’s that time of year again! Details for
Lakeshore Pregnancy Center’s annual Ride4Life are taking shape, and we want YOU
to join us! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ride4Life is a group
bicycle ride with a purpose. This year, we are hoping to build upon last year’s
success with a shorter format that appealed to more participants. We will be
spending 4 days (September 21-24) riding throughout beautiful Michigan while raising
funds to support Lakeshore Pregnancy Centers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Will you please
prayerfully consider participating in this exciting and challenging fundraiser,
as well as share the details with anyone else that might be interested?
Together, we can bring the message of LIFE to the families that we serve!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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frequently asked questions regarding Ride4Life. If interested in participating,
or for additional information, please email events@lpcenters.com. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ARE THE DATES OF THE RIDE? </span></b><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The
Ride4Life 2017 is scheduled for September 21-24. Location of departure and
return will be determined following the finalization of this year’s route. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This
year’s route will be a 350 mile loop through Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We
promise you a scenic route through our beautiful state on a combination of
biker friendly roads and bike paths. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We have
had anywhere from 8-16 Riders and 3-5 Sag Drivers. We have 2 vehicles that
carry all of our supplies and our Mobile Unit is one of them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A road
bike is recommended although we have had some tandem bikes and a few other
varieties. Your bike must have front and rear lights and a mirror (some prefer
the mirror on the helmet). The important thing is that you can do the ride and
keep at the pace of the group. We provide a team jersey but the rest of your
bike apparel is your responsibility. No one is ever allowed to ride without a
helmet. Everyone brings an extra set of tires and tube. LPC covers repairs that
need to be made along the way and our sag vehicles carry tools, more tubes, and
bike pumps for whatever is needed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We ride
together always. The pace averages anywhere from 14- 20 mph depending on the
wind and terrain. That is why the group rides are required so we figure out a
good pace for the whole group. The most efficient pace needs to be met each day
so we are not on the bikes longer than needed. It’s nice to be off by 5:00 and
we try very hard to make that a goal. Each day is unpredictable, though, with
breakdowns, blowouts, and meltdowns (just kidding!). You need to be prepared
for everything that can get in the way when it comes to all the possibilities
that are out there each day that can potentially cause a delay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Riders
that represent LPC are asked to raise $2500 to cover their cost to ride and
raise additional funds. All meals, lodging, and transportation are provided on
the trip. Some people choose to bring some special snacks they like and money
for snacks along the way at the convenience stores but most times you will find
our snacks sufficient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We
schedule as many group rides as possible throughout the summer and a few
meetings as well. We try to combine the meeting with a group ride to take up as
few nights as possible. The meetings are mandatory and you must do at least 5
group rides throughout the summer. We also do the Holland 100 as a group, which
is Saturday, July 16. You can get a good feel as to where you are in your
training by doing the group rides and the Holland 100. We have found that the
more we ride together prior to the trip the better we function together on the
ride itself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif;">WHAT
DO YOU DO AT NIGHT AND WHERE DO YOU STAY? </span></b><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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depends on the day, and how late we get in. We always eat together either in a
restaurant or around a meal prepared by our SAG. We also discuss the next day’s
route etc. and then have devotions as a group. If there is a pool and hot tub
at the hotel even better! Sometimes we go do an activity together but most are
happy to have a little time to rest and connect with family. We stay in decent
hotels, nothing fancy, but we strive for clean and efficient and with an
included breakfast if possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ready to
ride?! Email or call Janelle Kelly at event@lpcenters.com or 616-396-5840 x30. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui light" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Janelle Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908114739186673757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-59979270201341661932016-09-25T21:04:00.008-04:002016-09-25T21:11:28.943-04:00Day Three 2016<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The morning greeted us with a chill but we were ready to ride our final day. After breakfast, prayer and a devotion we reminisced a little and shed a few tears. We ride for such an important reason and the realization of this hit us this morning. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We are so grateful to be a part touching lives by riding a bike. We ride so that those working in the centers, schools and churches, can continue to love people as they face difficult decisions regarding their pregnancy. We all play a role and ours is to Ride for Life! We are honored. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Thank you all who have "ridden" with us in prayer, support, text, emails and filling in the gaps while we were gone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We were on a mission to get back home to our family and friends but wanted to take in every moment of this day. We chatted, dodged porcupines and various road kill, pointed out more flocks of turkeys and loved when the sun finally broke through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Garry and Kelly were our protectors on the road. We thank you both for your leadership, joy and steady pace! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We jumped onto the trail in Hart. We were thankful to get off the road and out of the headwind we had been fighting all morning. </span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCC2261OEDs/V-hyIacV6zI/AAAAAAAACA4/RXkDHHnrRLAIW5Xaao67jpEEXNUWuxEPACK4B/s1600/IMG_3497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCC2261OEDs/V-hyIacV6zI/AAAAAAAACA4/RXkDHHnrRLAIW5Xaao67jpEEXNUWuxEPACK4B/s320/IMG_3497.JPG" width="240" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We stopped for a quick break in Shelby and then on into Montague where Diane had lunch waiting for us. We were very well taken care of by one another. It is amazing how quickly a group of eight people can become such a great team in three days. You all rock! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Just before arriving to see our families we stopped for just a few minutes to prayer together and say a tearful goodbye, knowing that once we get back - family becomes the priority! We love all that came out today to cheer us in. What an amazing greeting! More tears and a little more ice cream. Then loaded up our cars and went on home to shower and rest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As of today, this team and all of you reading this, have raised close to $17,000 in three days. Thank you from every mom, dad and child! Thank you from every staff and board member, and thank you from the bottom of each of our hearts. We could not have done it without you. We would love to see the total reach at least $25,000 this year. If you are moved to give, please do so...it's not too late. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Again, we thank you all and go team Ride4Life 2016. I am so proud of you all!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The morning greeted us us with a gorgeous sunrise followed by breakfast burritos and other power food to send us off for a day of riding. Each morning we meet for devotions and prayer in the parking lot and today we were honored to meet Jeremy Smith, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">the Track and Field coach at </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Spring Arbor University. After witnessing our time of devotions and prayer he introduced himself and asked who we were. We told him what doing and why we were riding. What a blessing to meet strangers in a parking lot and yet have the same hearts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We made great time today, team rode like the wind. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">We encountered some hills early in the day but the scenery was worth it. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The route took us east out of Ludington and up into Free Soil. A big "thank you" to the lady at the Marathon station in Free Soil for the use of the bathroom. After riding 27 miles first thing in the morning, it was much needed. Thank you for your kindness! (Ah, the things you take for granted). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Some highlights of the day were;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. More great conversations on the rode. The day just flew by. The SAG team can usually here the riders coming before they can see them. It is so fun to listen to the "rode chatter". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Lunch in Manistee at a beautiful park on the beach. (Sorry to past riders - we don't know how we missed this in the past). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. After the face plants, nose dives - whatever you want to call it, I just call it hysterical; Kelly decided to take a swim, we all waded a little and then headed back to the hotel for dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dinner was moo and cluck (or as some call it, steak and chicken). One more walk to the city park for sunset pictures, into town for ice cream and coffee (Staci is the best! She too loves coffee). We huddled up for a group prayer before sending everyone off to bed. Thank you all for your prayers for safety (we NEVER take those for granted). Prayers are so needed when on the rodes, for protection and physical strength. We are a strong team because we have strong Prayer Partners storming the gates of heaven on our behalf. We feel it! Thank you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One more day. See you at the finish line! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-74642721236659583722016-09-23T21:48:00.002-04:002016-09-23T21:49:34.004-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSNInCaPdW8/V-XP2J1C4ZI/AAAAAAAAB8I/c3Wr3sIw4V0SchtaLJfflNSCqMoGXf_0ACK4B/s1600/IMG_3370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSNInCaPdW8/V-XP2J1C4ZI/AAAAAAAAB8I/c3Wr3sIw4V0SchtaLJfflNSCqMoGXf_0ACK4B/s320/IMG_3370.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The day began with a great breakfast prepared by some of our favorite people. Thank you so much Gary Feenstra, Janelle Kelly, Mike VanDrie, Sharlene and Linden Lade, and Amy Aernouts. You all rock! </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Around 8:30 am the Ride4Life team took off on our 250 mile journey. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All smiles now and believe it or not, they still had smiles after completing </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The day was beautiful riding weather. We are grateful for the protection, cloud cover, and often experienced glorious rays of sun shining through the rain clouds. Along the road, or running out in front of us, we saw 4 deer (one big buck), a kamikaze snake (as Kelly calls him), lots of turkeys, hawk, and geese heading south. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Most of our breaks were along some beautiful body of water. We live in a gorgeous state. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Coming into Silver Lake was a highlight as the white dunes rose up in front of us. Other than one dead end road (sorry guys!), we went with very few mishaps and for that we are grateful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here are a few quotes from the day:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> "To clip or not to clip, nah. Let's just tip over." - says Staci twice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> "To train or not to train." - says Shelley once - "I think I will train form now on, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> "Wooooow!" - says Kelly, every time we saw the water!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Another highlight came while stopped for a break in Pentwater. A curious man asked why we were riding. We told him we were riding for life, for women and men experiencing unplanned pregnancy. We explained that we extend love and compassion while they grapple with their pregnancy decision and provide support throughout the process. He immediately asked if he could donate to the Ride. Thank you dear sir, for catching the vision and for loving life with us! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our ride came to a close today right around five o'clock, once again, along Lake Michigan in Ludington. We ate together at the hotel in their commons room. Jon grilled hamburgers and brats (thank you Sherry and Craig for the burgers). Dinner was served at 6:00 pm and then we all walked downtown for ice cream (we missed you Don!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So everyone is heading off to bed now and ready for another day tomorrow. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">See you all then. Keep praying and don't forget to give if you haven't already! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The 2016 Ride4Life Team! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-11899009303869786272016-09-21T17:14:00.001-04:002016-09-26T11:31:53.847-04:00Meet the 2016 Ride4Life Team! <span style="font-family: inherit;">It is that time again! A fantastic team of riders and SAG drivers are geared up and ready to tackle Ride4Life 2016. This year brings a new route and new faces to the Ride, and participants are sure to develop deep friendships, fond memories, and a heartfelt passion for the mission of life on their journey! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our team will be leaving on Friday, September 23rd and will be covering 250 miles along the Lake Michigan shore in 2.5 days. We would like to introduce you to our 2016 Ride4Life team, and ask for your prayers and support and we get ready to ride! </span><br />
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<u><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cindy Rockwood<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am excited to be participating in
the Ride4Life. I became aware of LPC and the Ride4Life several years ago when a
coworker, Diane Meyerholtz, participated as a support person for the ride.
After contributing to her support, I am now taking up the challenge to
participate in the ride and raise my own support for this very worthy cause. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The pro-life cause has always been
important to me. I worked almost 40 years with special needs children and their
families, and I feel that all lives are special. When an unplanned/unexpected
pregnancy occurs, that baby is also special and deserves a chance at life.
Raising a child is not easy, and as a single parent for many years I realize
that at time the extra help and assistance is needed. By doing this ride, and
raising support, I hope to make a contribution and provide assistance to the
young women choosing life for their babies. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Garry
Markvluwer<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have lived
in Holland all my life, graduating from Holland Christian High School and Hope
College. My wife, Sheila, and I have two children, a daughter Leah and son
Tyler. I learned about Lakeshore Pregnancy Center in 1999 when my wife started
working in various aspects of the ministry. For the first few years, I was a
casual bystander with limited involvement. This soon changed as I began to
volunteer at some of the events and experienced the positive impact the staff
and ministry were having on the community. I Ride4Life to help Lakeshore
Pregnancy Center raise funds to continue operating its five centers located in
West Michigan and I welcome your financial support.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please join
me in holding up the staff and volunteers in prayer as they serve as the hands
and feet of Christ. Every day, they are fighting for the life and souls of the
unborn, and they are ministering to the needs of the men and women who find
themselves in an unplanned pregnancy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kelly
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My wife Gwen
and I are longtime residents of Allendale and own VanTimmeren
Greenhouses. We are the proud parents of
three grown children, a daughter in law, and one precious grandson.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a
believer in Christ I value a ministry like LPC to give caring non-judgmental
support to those at a critical crossroad in life. Our church home is Watermark in Grand
Haven. This is my second Ride4Life venture, and I am excited to be a part of this awesome team. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shelley came
to LPC in 2007 as a volunteer and has served in a few different positions in
the ministry before becoming the Holland Center Director. “I am reminded daily
of the pain and hurt others live in and am blessed to be a part of the hope we
offer.” Shelley and her husband Terry
enjoy worshipping and serving at Hope Reformed Church in Grand Haven. They both enjoy music, and anything in the
great outdoors! However on a quiet day you many find Shelley in her sewing room
whipping up something new. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren that bring
great joy to their lives. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have had
heart for Lakeshore Pregnancy Centers for quite some time now as my second mom,
Amy Aernouts, has been involved from both a volunteer standpoint and now heads
up the Mobile Medical Center. The passion she has for the ministry is evident, and I’ve shared in that in small ways over the course of her tenure. The
opportunity to ride in the R4L has been something the Lord and I have been
debating about for a few years now. The distance and commitment seemed fairly
insurmountable until this year when He said, “Ok fine, Staci, I’ll shorten
it up this year. But you have to do it.” So, here we are. I’m absolutely
thrilled and equally panicked about the thought of riding 250 miles over the
course of a few short days, but I know that whatever I might view as impossible
is made possible by Him. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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rally cry around eternal hope is what I can subscribe to most. My life has had
its fair share of twists and turns but in all of it, I fully trust that the
Lord is weaving a tapestry of something good; something that can be to His
glory. What I can say with certainty is that aside from the gift of that
unending grace and promise of goodness is that my greatest accomplishment thus
far is my 10 1/2 year old son, Connor. He is such a beautiful reminder of what
my own childlike faith should look like and how my Father continually loves me
despite those moments I may consider myself a disappointment. And finally, why
the people at lakeshore pregnancy centers can be so impactful. With love from
the right people, we get to see what Jesus looks like here on Earth and I
wholeheartedly believe that we can be vessels of that tenderness and grace to
people who may find themselves in a difficult place. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a number of reasons. But mostly? I ride for life, and life to the
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the Executive Director for LPC and has been involved in the Ride4Life for the
past 7 years. She routes the trip and leads our SAG Team and Riders safely on
the route every year. She is an excellent team leader and her leadership plays
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Ride4Life, working on the SAG team. I have a servant’s heart and love making
the life of each rider easier. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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my wonderful husband Mark. We have three adult children, and seven
grandchildren. I love spending time with the grands and the kids. For hobbies,
I love camping with Mark, biking, and kayaking. I love reading and scrapbooking
in my down and alone time. My faith and relationship with Christ has carried me
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enjoyed my years as an elementary secretary with Zeeland Public Schools. But, retirement now allows me to spend more
time with family and friends, volunteer and travel. </span></span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm excited to be helping for the 3rd year as
part of the SAG team to help raise money for Lakeshore Pregnancy. It's an
opportunity to raise money to help those facing an unplanned pregnancy.</span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was a reminder that this ride is so much more than taking a 700 mile bike ride. It is about doing life together, valuing all life and being Christ to everyone we meet along the way. Unexpected conversations of life, redemption and God's love. That's what this ride was really all about, that is what pregnancy center ministry is all about, that is what Christianity is all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Moses and God are talking. Moses says, "If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways...The Lord replied, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here..."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So off we went in His presence. Leaving Glen Arbor with Ludington as our destination. He did indeed, go with us and at the end of this day, we are resting in Him just as we have done throughout the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of the highlights of the day, after pedaling up a 2 mile hill, was the scenic outlook at the top overlooking Arcadia and Lake Michigan. It was absolutely wonderful to see this little refuge. We stopped for a break and once again, met a few people their who were both curious and supportive of what we were doing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was not only a day of hills but also one of unseasonably warm temperature. The sun was a blessing (no rain other than on day one) but it did add a little heat to the challenge. No real complaints though, it was a beautiful day overall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">On we rode into Ludington, got into the hotel and jumped into the pool. We enjoyed our final meal together in the community room . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It has been a great week. One more day and approximately 80 more miles. Thank you all - cyclists, SAG, family, friends and supporters! You have made a difference in so many lives in this one short week. Thank you all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">See you around 4:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 26th at Maranatha Bible and Conference Center for the picnic. </span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-55252197522315915712015-09-24T22:05:00.004-04:002016-07-07T13:49:18.204-04:00Day 6<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We felt every prayer today! They were needed as we covered many miles and some rough narrow roads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Around Torch Lake was peaceful and calm, through Alden along the lake in the sunshine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We dropped down into Traverse City and grabbed the bike path all the way up into Suttons Bay. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lunch was </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">in a peaceful setting on </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">the bay after riding about 55 miles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We are celebrating the new total of over $70,000 raised by the entire team (team Alma and team LPC). We have become one united team and thank each of you for joining in! It's not too late to add to that amount and become part of the team. </span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-65779396691550789702015-09-23T22:44:00.000-04:002016-07-07T13:52:10.762-04:00Day 5<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another amazing day. Mackinaw to Bellaire:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">just over 100 miles.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-ehvjtoD0M/VgNehvHoqxI/AAAAAAAABaM/P8_mNDh5cZ4/s1600/in%2Bthe%2Bsun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-ehvjtoD0M/VgNehvHoqxI/AAAAAAAABaM/P8_mNDh5cZ4/s320/in%2Bthe%2Bsun.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The challenge was: How big do you believe God is? The bigger God is to us the bigger He will be in us. So let Him be large in your life today! Watch for Him in creation, in each other, in those we meet along the way and in those who are spurring you on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">When we look for Him, He is faithful to be found by us! We found Him today in so many ways and places. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* In the woman from Wisconsin who stopped to ask what we were doing and gave $10 to The Ride. She worked at a pregnancy center near Apppleton, WI and was thrilled to cheer us on. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thank you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* In the prayers that felt so tangible from each of you (or supporters, readers, friends and family). We needed them and love feeling them surrounding us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* We saw Him through the Tunnel of Trees - spectacular!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* We saw Him in the Widerness State Park - picturesque!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* We saw Him in the hills, the sky and the weather. The weather is the weather! (ask Don about this quote). The weather has been glorious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">* We saw Him in each other; encouraging one another when the hills seemed insurmountable, when we got weary, and when this 100-mile-day seemed daunting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He is definitely a BIG GOD. And as the writer tonight, He was BIG in everyone's life today. I witnessed Him first hand in each team member all day long! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each day Mary Ann and the RV SAG team write a verse on our daily Break Board (a scripture or inspirational thought written on a white board at every break). Today one of the verses </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">on the Break Board </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">was from </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Isaiah 40. It was shared again by Bob at the end of the day, it sums up our day so beautifully. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We feel it necessary to share it with you tonight: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; BUT those who hope in the Lord WILL renew their strength. They WILL soar on wings like eagles; they WILL run and not grow weary, they WILL walk and not faint."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We DO know and we HAVE heard! He IS everlasting, our Creator who never tires. We experienced that from Him today. He GAVE strength and power today through difficult hills and many miles. As we placed our hope in the Lord our strength WAS and is being renewed, we have and will continue to soar like eagles. We will not faint. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To close tonight we close thanking each of you! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-1040462237069780642015-09-22T23:46:00.002-04:002016-07-07T13:53:42.449-04:00Day 4<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After watching a gorgeous sunrise we rolled out of Rogers City around 8:00 am on the bike path along the Lake Huron shoreline. </span><br />
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Beautiful! At the end of the trail we stopped for a photo opp at the 40 Mile Point Lighthouse. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aj2mz-wOUes/VgIXry_u4_I/AAAAAAAABXs/xsmLCpxLEX0/s1600/lighthouse%2Bpic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aj2mz-wOUes/VgIXry_u4_I/AAAAAAAABXs/xsmLCpxLEX0/s320/lighthouse%2Bpic.jpg" width="212" /></a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: right;">While there, we struck up a conversation with a nice elderly gentleman who was busy restoring a boat on display on the grounds. As we talked about the history of the lighthouse he offered to give us a "quick tour". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: right;">We </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">accepted (it was not tour hours) because he was so sweet and we were a honored to be offered a private tour. </span><br />
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Once we got to the entrance, he muttered to himself that he may have forgotten the passcode for the alarm system. Sure enough...he forgot it and set off the alarm! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A bit panicky, he went to his truck to get his phone, called a friend - she didn't know it either but gave him the number of someone who would. Another elderly man arrives on the scene but he doesn't know the code either. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are now wondering what we have gotten ourselves into. This "quick little tour" has now taken almost a half an hour and we still haven't been inside! We did not have the heart to abandon him so we waited patiently while the alarm was still buzzing away. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He finally reached someone "in the know" and disarmed the alarm. Soon there after another man arrived after being dispatched by the police. Oh man, now we are in trouble! No...he left realizing it was a false alarm and the people dressed in weird bicycle clothes and funny shoes were not going to be a threat! We took a quick tour and went on our way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All the while, our poor RV SAG crew is rushing to get breakfast prepared, thinking we could show up at any moment, not knowing that we were waylaid by a good hour due to our lighthouse alarm ordeal. </span><br />
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We want to stop a minute here to recognize this wonderful threesome on the RV. They have worked tirelessly to keep us fed, fueled and watered. They do it with love and we are so appreciative of all of their effort!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nice scenery and another beautiful day. We arrived in Mackinaw around 2:30 pm after traveling about 60 miles. It seemed good to get into our destination early. We decided to jump on the ferry and head to the island </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We have a long day with lots of elevation tomorrow. One hundred miles into Bellaire via Cross Village, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Ellsworth, Central Lake and finally Bellaire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our day began with 39 degree temperature, fog and early construction. The road was literally torn out and we had ride through sand/dirt for 3 or 4 miles. Sherry joked that she snuck out the night before and re-routed us just to slow Bob down! Joe Albers thought maybe Don was the culprit knowing we would all need new fillings in our teeth after all that rattling. Whatever the reason for construction, we rode on in hopes that the roads would soon improve, and they did! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The roads soon were filled with rolling hills (Cedar Point can't beat these roller coasters). </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While going up can be challenging, the down hills were tons of fun! So much so that we flew past one of our break stops. BLAKE and the SAG team had to pack up, meet us a few miles down the road and set up all over again. Thanks SAG team. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today we have officially peddled from "coast to coast" - Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. It was a great to come up over a hill and see Lake Huron's sparkling water reflecting up at us. We are in Rogers City tonight and have over 300 miles behind us. We saw more gorgeous scenery, more dogs (one not so lucky - one of us ran over it; his/her name is being withheld until the family has been notified). We think the dog made it through the ordeal but he rolled, yelped and ran for cover!) We are not sure if the tire tracks still remain but we do know that no cyclist was harmed during the incident. Well, maybe there were some tears shed, but he/she is okay. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fortunately, for that dog (there were many today) he was NOT among the other road kill witnessed today: turkeys, skunks, raccoons and porcupines. </span><br />
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I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t seemed to be a good day for story telling on the road. Each time the SAG team waited for riders; they were heard before they were seen. And any time the riders passed by, the chatter was constant. Great to hear and great to be a part of sharing life together on the road. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are happy to report that there were NO flat tires today and very little to slow us down (other than the initial "road out" construction zone. (which by the way, when asked, "How long is this construction", the road worker holding the "SLOW" sign (like there was another speed to go on a "road like that") replied, "Oh, it ain't long at all, not very far". Ha! Easy to say when NOT riding a road bike. YIKES. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All in all, these few photos; the smiling Sag team, no-hands Jim and the smiling rock pretty much sum up our day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy riders, happy saggers, happy w</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ind at our backs, happy sunshine, = happy day. We can feel your prayers pushing us along the way.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-89385424882719343692015-09-20T22:42:00.001-04:002016-07-07T13:59:01.507-04:00Day 2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16pt;">We gathered in the hotel parking lot at 7:30am and began with an inspirational chat from Jonna and Carolyn about being “all in,” no matter our job in life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16pt;">We jumped on a bike path along a river, which ran through and out of Big Rapids. We were immediately humbled by the gifts of beauty God had laid in front of us. Peddling along the water, we rode in and out of banks of thick fog. We passed deer and and other wildlife as the sun continued to rise in the sky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;">After </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;">breakfast, we jumped back on the bike path where we spent most of the morning. Our afternoon (and early evening) was spent on much busier roads. This required much more focused riding to ensure everyone’s safety. There were many times we were averaging about 17mph while traffic went flying by.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;">We were only met with polite drivers but this was a great test since we haven’t ridden many times as a full group.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 21.3333px;">We learned that we are a strong, tight group of riders who work well together…what an added blessing!</span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-58046068533591885492015-08-18T15:53:00.000-04:002015-08-18T15:53:15.234-04:00Kickoff for 2015! <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Ride4Life 2015 is on! Our riders are training hard, our SAG drivers are planning our meals and break stops, and everyone is working hard on fundraising. The ride departs in one month on September 19 for a week. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our team will cover 700 miles in one week around Michigan. We would like to introduce you to our team and ask for your prayers and support as we get ready to RIDE4LIFE!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sherry Hoppen</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sherry is a longtime employee and volunteer for LPC. This is her 6th Ride4Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don Wickstra</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don is a former LPC Board Member and volunteers for many events at LPC. Don is riding for the 5th time in the Ride4Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jonna Lubbers</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jonna is an avid rider with a passion for life. This is her 4th Ride4Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garry Markvluwer</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garry is joining us for the 2nd year in a row. Garry and his wife are very active at LPC. Garry raises funds for both the LPC Golf fundraiser and the Ride4Life. Garry is a strong leader on The Ride and his leadership on the road is so valuable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shelley Hollar</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shelley is the Holland Center Director and is participating in the Ride for the 2nd time as well. We missed her last year, due to surgery, but she is back and we are so thankful she has healed and is able to ride!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Joe is a first time rider for LPC. His wife is a director at LPC and has done the ride twice and now it’s Joe’s turn! We look forward to having Joe join us this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Joe is also a first time rider and new cyclist as well. His involvement at LPC started with his mother-in-law Sherry and he has always stepped up where needed. Thankful that Joe is riding with us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bob is riding for the Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County in Alma, MI. He has been training hard and we are happy to have him be part of the group! Bob’s wife Desiree is the Assistant Director of that center and it is so great to see how he shares the passion for what his wife does every day. Thank you to the Alma Center for hosting us for dinner on the first day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jim is also riding for Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County and is their Board President. He is very passionate for the pro-life cause and cycling. He is honored to support the Center in Alma and we are thankful he is joining us this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are so excited to host this collaborative effort as our two centers come together and Ride4Life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carolyn is the Executive Director for LPC and has been involved in the Ride4Life for the past 6 years. She routes the trip and leads our SAG Team and Riders safely on the route every year. She is an excellent team leader and her leadership plays a vital part in the Ride4Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MaryAnn is joining us for the second year in a row. MaryAnn is a whirlwind at break time with snacks and whatever else we need to have ready to go. She gave lots of hugs to sweaty riders whenever needed as well. So glad she is back for another Ride!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Diane is also back for a second year. She is Carolyn’s sister and together they make sure we know where to go and make many of the decisions on the road for the team. She pitches in wherever needed and we so appreciate her!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Terry drove our Mobile Center last year and is back for another Ride and bringing his wife Kay along to assist this year (or to keep him in line!) Driving that big RV is not an easy task, but when the riders come around the corner and see the bus and SAG team waiting, it is indescribable! They know that means a break from the bike, a bathroom, and some good nourishment. We are so glad that the Agal’s are both going this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So that’s the team 2015. Who is not mentioned? YOU! Your support in prayer and giving means so much to LPC and this team. Commit to send a word of encouragement via email or text to someone throughout the ride. This can make all the difference in a day and getting through those last few miles or a tough day in general. Please pray for us as the final preparations are made as the Ride4Life approaches. We ask that you pray for good weather, safety, and funds to come in, as well as for the family members we leave behind, so many things to be in prayer for! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8966410183199912265.post-34646384862256941972014-10-01T19:52:00.000-04:002014-10-01T19:53:58.994-04:00Ride4Life 2014 Wrap UpWhat a great wrap up to our week, we've raised over $106,000 dollars! Money continues to come in to help us reach our $115,000 goal.<br />
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And do you want to feel like you were on the Ride with us? Watch these awesome videos created by our riders, Val and Ivory. Thanks, ladies! These are great!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Arriving home after riding 700.5 miles for life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Along the route we experienced many great moments and a few surprises. Fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls were delivered to us at our break in Pentwater (thanks Tebos family), friends cheered us on with signs and cheers in Shelby and then came and</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The colors we amazing but we were all ready to get home. A final break at Duck Lake State Park, a final ride along the shores of Lake Michigan and two stops in the last 10 miles to change flat tires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We then got close to the thing we have all been riding toward the past 8 days...the finish line. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we were round the bend to the cheers of our families and friends we knew it had all been worth every mile. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With banners waving, horns blowing, and tears flowing we rode into Maranatha having completed our goal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just before arriving today we made a quick stop for a final picture and to say goodbye to one another knowing that once we saw all of you we would not want to be drawn away again. </span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type: none; margin-top: 1em;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we stood praying over lunch in the park in Manistee today, the bells of a nearby church began to play this song - He Leadeth Me. It gave all of us chills and a greater awareness of His presence among us. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A cool morning greeted us but as the day went on the sun warmed up everyone. We have experienced minor glitches but it has made us pray even harder and become even more dependent on God.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we mentioned in part one of today's blog, we made great time today and decided to ride up the lake to take in more of the scenery. (Yes, we love our bikes!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have been blessed by the amount of funds and awareness this trip has raised. We know that this trip is not really about us, it is about the ministry of Lakeshore Pregnancy Center and TOTALLY about God and His love for Life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The funds raised to date (and it's not too late to contribute more) equate to one life saved every 8.28 miles we ride! </span></div>
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