After an encouraging send-off from our organization OM USA in Tyrone, GA, a teammate graciously drove us the 5 hours to Tybee Island on the coast.
After being dropped off at our wonderful donated accommodations at the Sea and Breeze Hotel we walked down to the pier where we would start our adventure the next morning. We had butterflies in anticipation of the journey actually happening after so much planning, praying and preparing. We knew we were not ready to the level we would have liked organizationally but were excited to get on the road and work things out as we went.
That was four days and 129 miles ago. We can now say the Refuge Ride has officially and successfully begun. We have been amazed by the generosity and kindness we have already experienced. Someone handed us cold water from their car window as we rode by. Numerous restaurants and hotels have graciously donated food and rooms. People have prayed with us for safety and success in parking lots. People have donated instantly when hearing about our cause, even from their cars while slowly driving by to talk to us. We were invited into a home for graham crackers, bananas, almond milk and prayer. When resting by the side of the road, people have stopped to asked if we were OK or needed anything.
On the downside, we have been chased by 3 dogs. Hopefully that number won't increase too much!
The journey continues. Stay tuned...
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