Yesterday, after we arrived home from church my husband says to me, "I want to go to the store today and buy you a bike so we can go on a family bike ride."  I knew this day was coming but somewhere in the back of my mind I kept secretly hoping it wouldn't arrive.  Dh has been teaching ds to ride his bike.  This is not as easy for ds as other kids because he is legally bling in one eye.  I guess a part of me kept thinking because of this I would never have to worry about these family bike rides.  It isn't that I didn't want ds to learn to ride his bike, but I just didn't want to ride one. 

Well, after lunch yesterday we headed to our local Walmart and picked up a new bike for me.  I can't say I was excited.  I approached this moment with much trepidation.  We chose a bike that was not too expensive and headed off for home.  I knew what was coming next.  Once we arrived home it would be time for the "family bike ride".  What was I to do?  I wanted to submit to my husband and I knew this would make great memories for my children but the other side of me wanted to say no.  It had been over 20 years since I had been on a bike. Maybe this is all a dream and I will wake up soon.   Before I knew it we were on our way.  My Dh lead the way and we did have a good time.  He took us through the back roads in our neighborhood and we stopped at my friend's house for a quick visit, then we headed back home.  There were a few times when I wanted to just give up and walk but I knew I needed to perservere.  It worked out well and I know there will be many more such fun times.  As I sit here today writing this post there are still a few body parts complaining~oh! what to do with the flesh! LOL

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Jun. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

I'm so glad everything turned out ok and you were all able to enjoy yourselves!

Thank you for the comment and blessings to you!

Miss Jocelyn

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Jun. 6, 2008 - Good for you!

Posted by homeschoolhighlites

I've never been that fond of bikes either!

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Jun. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Bethany

I'm so glad you persevered....I'm proud of you :)
And I was so thrilled when you stopped by!! Come by and surprise me again :)

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Jun. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SavedSinner

I'm so glad you ended up enjoying the bike ride it's such a blessing to be able to enjoy doing things together as a family. I just got a bike too. (Well I got it in February but the weather wasn't so good so I only just started using it.)

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