Tim Bishop's Blog, page 11
August 28, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
I am so glad I was the recorder on this ice bucket challenge! Tim is a good sport and always likes a challenge. Dumping ice cold water on his head was NOT on his bucket list, but he always keeps his commitments. When Bill Schade of Marlborough, Massachusetts, challenged him to join the hoopla to raise awareness of ALS, Tim didn’t waste a minute! We often have to improvise on our bicycle trip, so we chose to use ourCamelbak for the ice bucket!
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August 27, 2014
Prayer for a Generation
August 25,Day 54 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
Stopping is hard to do, especially when our goal is to bicycle across the country and finish in a timely manner. But sometimes you just have to stop, look, and listen. And that is exactly what we have done during our extended stay in Sioux City, Iowa. We have also caught up on our sleep and our bodies are thanking us for that!
Our Friday night “date night” was looking better than ever. We rented a car and headed north to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We...
August 25, 2014
Surviving suicide
Have you considered the full effect of suicide? It goes far beyond the loss of one person’s life, potential, and dreams. The following guest post by Rick Cook offers another perspective.
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When we look back at our lives to discover how we got to where we are today, we likely recall people, events, or days that shaped us and altered our plans or course. A small number we would call “life changing,” so dramatic, drastic, or horrific that we are forever changed. We can never be...
August 22, 2014
God’s perfect timing
August 21, Day 50 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
For the past several days, including the last few that we bicycled, I have noticed swelling and pain in my right calf. Of course, I ran to the Internet and diagnosed my problem: a stress fracture or shin splints.
Well, I was wrong. We scheduled a Tuesday appointment for an orthopedic doctor in Sioux City, Iowa, where we had bicycled to on Sunday afternoon. The appointment was at 8:30, as I was hoping we could get back to the hotel, check out, and be...
August 21, 2014
Coasting to a rest day
August 17, Day 46 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
On a bicycle tour, as in life, some days are easier than others. Today was one such day.
A much needed sleep in a bed last night after two consecutive camping nights served us well. We bicycled back toward downtown Vermillion for the 10:45 service at Grace Baptist Church. After the service, we engaged the pastor, the youth pastor, and a few others on the work of TheHopeLine. The pastor then invited us to lunch. When you have eight children as this p...
August 20, 2014
Not a chance encounter
August 16, Day 45 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
“Beep, beep, beep,” echoed the alarm at 4:30 a.m. through the confines of Big Agnes. It was pitch dark outside as we proceeded to pack up our belongings and head to Yankton to pick up various packages awaiting us at the post office. Why did we leave so early? Three reasons come to mind: the post office is only open until noon on Saturdays, our confidence in our bicycles is lagging, and there are no hotel rooms or camping sites available in Yankton...
August 19, 2014
Never too old to learn
August 15, Day 44 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
After yesterday’s stiff wind and short day, we opted for an earlier start to the day today. We were off toward Pickstown just shortly after 7:30. By 10 am, we rolled over the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River and into Abby’s for breakfast, with 26 miles to our credit. Skies were overcast, yet the wind still relatively calm. We felt justified in our earlier start.
The locals and staff at the restaurant were friendly, courteous, and most interest...
August 18, 2014
Suicide Sightings
In the past week, I have spoken to two teachers about suicide. One was working this summer at a campsite we stayed at in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The other was cycling with me for a stretch after we left Chamberlain. Both of them taught on Indian reservations. There are several throughout South Dakota.
When I mentioned our fundraiser for TheHopeLine and our desire to help prevent suicide in teens and young adults, they both concurred that suicide is a huge problem on the reservations. Both...
August 17, 2014
Fighting the wind
August 14, Day 43 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
We tackled a huge hill leaving our rustic cabin on the Missouri River this morning. Yet, that was nothing compared to the unrelenting wind we encountered as we headed south and east from the Snake Creek Recreational Area. Give me hills over a headwind any day. I love tailwinds. They push me farther than I thought possible. However, with a headwind, even when I want to move, I can’t. Wind is a humbling foe, or friend, depending on what direction it...
August 16, 2014
Return to Big Sky Country
August 13, Day 42 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014
We tore down camp in short order this morning. We’re starting to get the hang of this. I must say that last night was one of my better rests at a campsite on this trip. Yet, it still does not compare to sleeping in a motel with a comfortable mattress. A brief ride into Chamberlain and a stop at their McDonalds would provide an ideal breakfast spot and staging ground for our morning water bottle routine.
First, however, we encountered the Missouri Ri...
