Mark,
Just when I thought you were crazy already, you decide to bike across America! As I have watched the videos documenting your journey, I can see your determination and desire to serve and make life better for those in need. What a unique gift you have. We Kansans are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you the best in this ever so important endeavor. Also, I wanted to let you know that I mentioned this “bike ride” to my mom, we decided that this sounded a little Gump like, you know, Forrest Gump “I was runnin’!” However, the biggest laugh came when I saw your bus mechanic and his look highly resembles Gump. Anyway, you’re such an inspiration and have made a huge impact with your cycling.
Take care,
Denne’

Clay,

Hey Bro. I logged in to say keep up the good work. Make Monroe / West Monroe La. Proud my man. God bless and I pray the Lord increase all of your efforts to provide for the widow and orphans. God Bless. Whit Bass

Looks like you had a blast with those guys. I like the shirts too! They look pretty sharp. Take care Mr. Schultz!

Denise

Great day-Great kids and Mom-Great video Mark! Those guys will never forget this day and I agree with Mom that a seed was firmly planted in thier hearts today. Its amazing how all these different situations come together to make this tour one that is so memorable and inspiring-Praise God thats for sure! I wonder if you realize just how much positive affect you not only are having on the cause and the kids and widows that this ride is all about but how your actions tremendously affect all those that are blessed to hear and see what you are doing. It really is something Great! Keep riding Mark and as you near the end of this tour although there will still be much to do, Victory is at hand my friend and its been a great blessing in my and my family’s life to watch and listen to you and all those that made this happen. We pray every night for you guys so stay strong and thanks again for allowing us to be a part of it all! God Bless
Your friends and brother and sisters in Christ
Tim Patti and Alese

What a great ride! it was so great to see some kids out there with you!

The weather looked beautiful and everyone looked so happy! the kids (and mom of course) did a great job riding with you and the shirts were really nice.

I hope you are doing well today I am praying for you.

With love,
Tamee Shea

What a heartwarming ride you had yesterday. Way to go McCoy family!! Thanks so much for being with Mark on the ride. Mom McCoy, it looks like your boys are perfect examples of what adoption can do. The love was shining through all of you!! You are all so blessed!

Mark, you are getting so close to finishing this ride! Keep on pedaling! I’m sure your heart was touched by the McCoy family. Loved the shirts - they were awesome!

God bless all of you and I am praying you through everyday!

Blessings and Hugs,
Chrissy

I couldn’t wait for Monday to get here so I could check on your progress. On Saturday, I asked my husband, “Where do you think Mark is today?” (Our computer at home isn’t capable of getting on the blog.) Then to find out you rode 200 miles on Saturday. Incredible!

Thank you to the McCoy family for sharing in your journey. It was powerful to see you with the boys at the end of the ride knowing you all had been orphans. Isn’t our Lord wonderful? He is Father to the fatherless.

Blessings to you all!

mj

Mark & The McCoy Family,

This was a very good experience for all of you. It shows how God works in mysterious ways. Mark It was so good to see you ride with a family and take time out to be a honorary member for the day. McCoy Family you are so great for doing this and you all are so blessed.

McCoy Boys, You are so lucky that Your mother picked you all out in the orphanage. She is one Lucky woman to have all of you. I hope you all have had a wonderful experience and I hope today did plant seeds in your life so you can do work for our true Daddy. The Lord!!!

Mark, Keep going I know you can do the rest and thanks to God for keeping you ahead of schedule, so that you can ride on beautiful days.

All My Prayers and Love,
Linda & Matt Moerchen

Mark-

How awesome to have a family ride with you today! Especially having the opportunity to ride with orphans that have been blessed with a family!

Arlene, Damian, Kristof, and Arek what an aweome family you are! Thanks for raising so much money for orphans and widows! It’s great to see that you are giving back to other orphans in need. Your mom is blessed to have 3 handsome, loving boys in her life. Arlene- thanks for being such a great role model and teaching them so young to help others. “Dare to do great things” is such a wonderful motto! I’m sure this will be a memory they will never forget!

Mark- you have touched so many lives- you are a gift from heaven!

Keep that positive attitude

Love also to the 3 stooges -Clay, Christian and Eric- stay funny and keep taking care of Mark. You all are a blessing!

I pray for continued blesses from above.

Marilyn

Hey Mark,
I’m glad to see that you had some company again, after that long ride by yourself the other day. You’re doing a great job and you are so close to the end of your ride. I don’t know what I will do with all of my free time after you are done with your ride. Everytime I get on the computer, I get on your website. I will miss being able to watch these new videos everyday and see what new exciting experiences you had. You are such a great guy for working so hard for all of those people in need. Good luck with the rest of your riding and I will be praying for you. Thanks again for giving us all the chance to ride with you. I know that I will never forget the day that I got to ride with you.

Dayna Floyd

“Dare to do great things”!

Right on Moma McCoy. And you can’t do great things unless you are willing to leave your comfort zone.

Thanks Mark, Eric, Clay and Christian for leaving that dreaded place called comfort and for doing great things for Christ.

Here is to a strong finish and the next journey!!

Love,
Steve

Hey Mark, Clay, Eric, Christian!

Wow! You have come such a long way! It’s amazing when you sit and think about this journey of yours (His)! From the toughest days and struggles, through the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation, to the gift of new friends made, and the treasure of old friends (and new) to stand beside you. To know that you are answering God’s call to your heart and on your life, and to realize He has never left your side. Priceless.

Terry

*Psalm 91:1&2 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in him will I trust.

Mark,
We rode with you on Mother’s Day, in Arizona. We have been watching your blogs regularly, and are so proud of all you have done since we saw you! You have overcome so many obstacles, and are raising money for those in need. We think back to our ride, you had a week or so under your belt then. Over a month later, and you are still going strong! The Lord is using you well.

When you are in Phoenix for your fall concert, we’d love to have you speak to our Fellowship of Christian Athletes group!

Finish strong Marc! You are almost there!

Way to go McCoy family. I wondered how Mark and your mom was able to keep up with the younger 3. They took the power bars. If only we could have some of the kids energy. I am happy for the McCoy family for adopting the 3 brothers. WOW! Sorry, no quote from the calendar today. Mark what happened to that sub??? Someone eat it? Hummm. Being it’s Monday and Clay is suppose to pull something from his beard, I was happy to see he let the kids shine in the spotlight, and the sub did not come out. Keep up the great spirits.
Sweettlc

That is great these boys and mom were able to ride with you all! Great job boys!! I knew the day was coming soon, as I have read some of moms posts on here saying it would be soon! You all did a great job today. YAY!! the fact that they were once orphans themselves makes todays ride even more powerful.

I was woundering if we could some idea on what all is planned for the last ride of the tour? What all is planned as far as a celebration and things go? And will you do a last blog of the celebration festivities?

Way to go Mark and McCoy family! WOW! The boys and Mom did awesome! I don’t think I could do 30 or 39 miles!! Way to go!

Mark & Team

Thoughts and prayers continuing from my parents and me over here in the Great White North! We love you! KOKD!

Yeah, I was wondering too, about the final ride and festivities of the celebration? Please let us know what’s happening there?

Love ya!

Helen

Hey Mark it’s Bekah (BooCloud) Netherton from Indiana!

I really enjoyed the video today with the McCoy family! Looks like they had a blast with you wish I could have been there too! Sure would have been fun to travel with ya! I will be singing “Letters From War” this Sunday at my church. I’m proud of what you are doing to help little children that don’t have mommy’s and daddy’s. Bye Mark!

Love,
Bekah and Mommy & Daddy
The Netherton’s from Indiana

39 miles, great job guys. Love the shirts too. Looks like something that I would make. What a blessing you are to raise that kind of money for the widows and orphans. Good Job!!
The sub riding in the back of your shirt is too much!! HA! Yummmmy!
Loving and Praying for you all!!!!
The Ross family

-May your unfailing love love rest upon us, O Lord,even as we put our hope in you. (Psalm 33:22)