We crossed another state line, leaving Ohio and entering Indiana. With only a few missed turns, we made it to Carmel, right outside of Indianapolis, where they held the Race to Replace (Austin and I did not participate). Having arrived, we met the Giesels, who offered us a place to stay and a big dinner to refuel.
Today we ride in honor of Will Giesel, the son of our hosts. Will passed away in January of 1999 after fighting leukemia for two years. We never got to meet Will, but his mother has told us a little bit about him. He would have been 10 this year. His slogan was "Will Power Can Beat Leukemia." And though he was quieter than his younger brother, he made some powerful remarks. I wish I could have met him.
~ Tom
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Hey, Tom, Austin -
I see you guys are going well - keep it up. Heading back to Nashville today - I'll be meeting John there.
You guys' blog got mentioned in Chancellor Gee's summer email last month - I checked and you didn't seem to have noticed - so I'm telling you.
See you guys in about a month.
~Dar
You are amazing! We'll continue to shake our pom poms here in Tiffin and follow your journey through your blog. Be safe! You're in our prayers!
Love, the Thomas team
Praying you from one State to the next. God bless you! ~ Sylvia
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed having you stay with us. Hope your ride to Lafayette went well and was not too wet. We will continue to pray for your safety on the roads and that you reach your campaign goals. We will do what we can from Carmel.
God bless you all,
the giesel's
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