Praise God for good days! Praise God for any day! I could not imagine delivering babies for 30 hours. Poor Kate, that has to be rough also! Keep up the good work brother, you and crew are in my prayers!

Mel

Praise God for Kate and winds from the west. Praise God for a great crew, strong legs, a good bike, better tires, good food, Route 66, downhills and uphills, tourist attractions, a strong voice, the ability to speak, the ability to serve, God’s faithfulness, the internet, blogs, solid relationships, wives who get us and support us, the team in Monterrey, God’s call on us to serve the orphan and widow, the response of the saints in giving, hot coffee, cold soda, and the bearded guy!

Cool story just in. Fort Worth Christian School’s third grade class held 3 bake sales for you and the James Funds Orphans. These cool kids just sent the James Fund a check for $300. There hope for you today Mark is “Happy Peddling” and many thanks for all you are doing!!

If you get a moment on the next video, could you shout out a word of thanks to the third grade class at Fort Worth Christian School. They are warriors with us to serve orphans and widows in need. We can make sure the teacher plays it for the whole class.

Love you all,

Steve

Hey all!!! Just checking in to say that Im glad that all is going well. Praise God- he is faithful!
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always-no matter how busy we get!
Love the blog with the teepee, its nice that you can be roomies with other goofballs.
Your’re doing a great thing for these children. Its so sweet that you have a picture of the little girl on your bike. They are all so blessed to have you do this for them.

Also, we figured out how to use the movie maker so we’re going to work real hard on getting the video finished that we promised you years ago. We hope to get it to you soon and hope that it comes on a good day when you need a good laugh!
We love you and are supporting you all the way!!
“Ride Mark Ride” (Run Forest Run) HA!!
God Bless
The Ross Family

Hey Mark and gang! Prasing God for all the blessings you are receiving along the way……new tires, west winds, Kate, sunshine, angels in your path, great team members who care for you. You are blessing so many with this journey, but the blessings you are receiving are ten fold…….Love ya brother…hang in there….Jen

Hey Mark!
I am so glad to see you had another great couple days out there on the road and in concerts. Praying for you, Kate and your team. I want to tell you, that my parents, who are truck driving here in Canada are praying for you also. I told them about your tour last night, when they were here for the day and they said to let you know that they will remember you in their thoughts and prayers as you journey along across the country. Thanks so much for your continued faithfulness to God’s calling on your lives. God bless and keep all of you richly. Love you! (((hugs))) from your friends in Canada.

Hey Mark and Gang- Thank you Lord for another great biking day! Wow- Those rolling hills were a sight- thankfully the wind was working with you.

Mark how wonderful to personally think of your wife Kate in front of all us viewers. Glad that Kate is so loving and serving helping deliver children! I am especially thankful that she supports your bike across America for orphans. I know that God is the center of your relationship!

1 Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Thanks Mark and crew- for sharing the good Lord’s love across America! Keep your FAITH in the Lord strong and His love will shine on

Love to all,

Marilyn Sullivan

Mark,
You are so sweet…..what a loving, genuine “shout out” to Kate! I can’t imagine how much you 2 are missing each other! Any chance Kate’s going to come out and ride any with you?

You certainly made the BIG hill look easy….YOU THE MAN! Wanted you to know that Little Miss Bekah sang “Everything To Me” at church yesterday and I read a portion of an interview you had done about why you had written the song. We dedicated the song to our HERO, Bekah’s birth mom and Bekah brought the house down! We are working on getting a DVD copy of her singing so that we can send it to you.

Sure would love to be able to provide you & the crew a home cooked meal when your’e passing thru Indianpolis if there were any way possible!!!! Blessing to you all!

In His Service,
Sarah Netherton – Bekah’s Mom
Hoosier Cloud
Greensburg, IN

Hi Mark:
So encouraged to see your ride going well, and to see how God is bringing the focus back to those orphans & widows.

I’m looking forward to biking with you in June. Should catch up with you in Chillicothe, MO on June 10th, then bike with you to Springfield, IL.

I just found out my Trek bike (donated for the ride by friends) is finished being refurbished. Meanwhile, I completed an 80+ mile ride on Saturday on my mountain bike. The second half of the trip reminded me of one of your early rides with that stiff head wind. Man, there were times when it felt like I was standing still. Toward the end of the ride, had a few aggressive drivers who weren’t “biker-friendly”. But I made it– praise God!!!

Hey, if you get a chance, details are at myspace.com/rhregal. You can also link that site from wibi.org.

Keep pressing on– blessings bro!!!

- Rob Regal, Family Friendly WIBI -

P.S. – Hi to Jeff R. Appreciate your help in planning the ride!!!

Hey Mark!!

We are so proud of you at UNC.

You know we’re taking good care of your Kate for you!

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven”. Matthew 5:16

Shine on brother – shine on!!

- Jules

Hey Mark!

You cannot imagine how many lives you are touching. They are even playing your music on secular rock stations here in Daytona Beach as they comment on your ride. My kids are getting the morning update from Christian radio on the way to school. There was an incredible turn out for the adoption seminar here on Saturday. Your work was mentioned. My kids are so very proud of you. You would never know they are not related to you or that they’ve never met you personally. Keep up the incredible efforts. You are doing a great job and God is going to bless your work mightily. We’ll say an extra prayer for your wife who must be missing you terribly right about now. We are so looking forward to your next musical engagement in Florida. God willing, we’ll be there. In the meantime, thanks so much for the showing us the courage we need to face the giants in our lives everyday!
“I pray that God fills your hearts with dreams and that faith gives you the courage to do great things” (Mark Harris).

God Bless You,
Annie, Cassidy and Justin Elijah

Mark,

Your voice for the fatherless is spreading. These blog comments, notes and giving we are receiving from across the USA, the church hearing the call to act on behalf of the orphan and widow. The Spirit is moving and your voice is being heard!

God has anoited you for this moment and this cause.

Take care, stay strong!

Love,

Steve

Mark,

Praise God for the west winds and another good day of riding! Keep up the good work. You are a special person and many, many orphans and widows are going to benefit from this work of yours.

You and Kate must miss each other tremendously, but it is obvious that your love keeps you close in your hearts.

May God continue to bless you, Kate, your crew and everyone close to you! Keep on pedaling!!

God Bless,
Chrissy
Illinois

It just warms my heart that you are spreading the Good News through our country and our country really needs it. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray GOD gives you strength, endurance, good weather, and safety.

In Christ, Jean

Mark, We’re glad you are well, we are praying for you ,here in southern California. It is great to see you getting a-hold of the road and the routine. We hope you continue in good health and positive spirits. Remember pace is everything! our best to you,we continue you to follow the journey.All our love to you! The Altieri’s,Chris Diana,Aaron, Patrick and Collin, From Quartz Hill,Ca..

Dear Mr. Schultz,
Sounds like you’ve had a great day! Two states down and still going. Just be careful not to do too much. I would like to hear more songs from you and see you in the future. (so, please stay safe.)

“I am holding you by your right hand – I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I am here to help you.’” Isaiah 41:13

Wherever you are at today, God is holding you by the hand and guiding you. Through your struggles and your pain – God is right there for you. No matter what, God is there for you, He is holding you. Whatever you go through, God says not to fear because He is right there and that He always keeps Him promise. Also remember that God is always here to help you.

“God is holding you – He’s got you by your hand
He will guide you – through His special plan.
When the storms of life come
And when the weight is too much to bear
It’s okay
For God is holding you!”

May the Lord bless you today in a special way! In His Arms, Leanne

Mark, I am also a cyclist. I love to ride…never across America, but it sounds like fun. I am so glad to see a fellow cyclist on the road! More than that…..that you give God the glory for your ability and drive! May God bless you truely…and you wife! Love your music….even you ever need riding partners…let me know! There might be some crazy christians here in VA. that could help you out, LOL
Sandra

Mark- “Even though the horse may be blind, don’t be afraid to load the wagon.”
Skins

praise the Lord! Cheers to Kate for what she does too. I’m a nicu RN from way back. Gotta love those residents! Keep pedaling for the Lord! As always…lots of prayers!