Wes: I could see your big smile and happiness in your words. I am so happy you got to go and you enjoyed your day. Great, God is good. You have come a long way, just wait until next year.

Hugs, Jan

Believe In Miracles And SOAR

WOW!! Nice time to be so close to the Main Event. Your mind had to wonder what if... what it would of been like to be there pedals pumping You have come so far and your success in getting there and witnessing your passion in action was no less an achievement for you than theirs is for them. You let nothing stand in your way of being there. WOW!! I know how your going to hate this but I am willing to take the risk... Wow you made it!!!! Film has immortilized it. You were there That too is an achievement that few can approciate but those of us who have not allowed our lives to be stripped of the things we love. Not if there is even a chance of trying and tryin again can help relearn . I know I have limitations and many things I may never do again, I remember falling whiile tryin to get to my walker and resigning myself to life in a scooter Afraid to fall again When summer comes to the Rockies I will find a way to get to the boat and get in I will get on the ATV when no one is looking and I will use my cane to clutch and away I will go and everyone will yell and scream how I cant be trusted and dont I realize I could have been killed. But I will be living life to the very fullest and I will dare to take whatever risk I must to make whatever dream I have my reality. You RODE your bike again and that took no less effort than they gave. You are asurvivor. Like Lance !! My guess is it takes one to know one **wink wink** Way cool.

Oh Wes,

I'm so so glad you decided to go. What a thrill that must have been for you to finally get to see first hand the cyclists that you've followed over the years. Look forward to the pictures.

No wonder you were exhausted! What a long, exciting day for you!! I'm really glad you got to do something memorable.....

The writing was great-- made me feel like I was right there with you. Love!!!!!!

You should write a book. You have a gift (like mom) for drawing us in. I love you, bubby Sounds like you had a day to remember. I can just feel the smile on your face.

I am sitting here all teared up again. I seem to be getting emotional every now and again remembering where you have come from in less than six months. Your writing made me almost feel like I was there too! I am so glad you got to fulfill that desire. I know you were thinking last fall that you may not get to do it. God has been so gracious to you! We may often wonder why things happen to us and even to the point of becoming a bit bitter momentarily but then we recall how things could have been so much worse! For you, a real dream has been realized. I know you sounded tired earlier when I talked with you but isn't it great to be tired from doing something so special! What an experience this was for you and the group that was a part of your special time! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures too!

your writing and description made it seem like I was there, WOW! I was able to visualize it im my mind. Glad you got to go...you rock!