Holla from the outlaws Polka Dotta. By Jeni

Well if you haven’t read the blog Wanted… then you must. JD said it very well. No need repeating the wonder Officer “Dork” Maningo who decided to COP and Attitude with the CAUSE. Dude?!! Seriously.
I felt my Daddy today. It was a very emotional day for me. I miss him so much. He was my biggest cheerleader. I think I would have made him so proud today hanging with the BOYS. 106 miles 21.6 MPH. That is flying. He was under my wing. I sang him a sweat song as I looked at Scott Shuey’s Bike ontop of the Van…. Lauren I hope that one day you are able to see the impact that your dad has had on us. I don’t know him… I never knew him… I wrote him a letter, I read your Mom’s blogs and made several comments to your Dad’s. It is not easy. It doesn’t ever get easy losing someone as special as your dad. But I can tell you this… the feeling I had today, can not be replaced. I know my Dad is always with me. In my heart and his Spirit, his Drive and Dedication are things he drove into me. So as we pull into the transitions, and as we all read comments from our friends ( Scott B, Sherry, Joe J., Joe B., Sherry, John H., Yogi, Leah, Sue, Dane, Alan, Tom, Morgan, Nicole, Melissa, John D, John S., and Stan. You all keep us going. You make it enjoyable to ride for people here with us that are fighting and for people who have lost the fight but placed their marks in our hearts.
I am so blessed to have friends and family that understand this mission we are on and the true purpose. I am looking forward to what ever the weather holds for tomorrow. Why… because God has me here for a reason. After 119 surgeries, I know why I am blessed to challenge my body this way. To make a difference for others who cant right now. You know what? I am going to think about 2010. And what the ride will be like next year. Because this year is the BEST!!!