Well yesterday I went for a ride to Scherpenheuvel, that's a place where pelgrims gather.
Once I arrived i went to the chappel and lit 4 candles, one for my parents, one for my inlaws, one for us and one for work.
Lighting a candle is a strong signal where I live. It really comes from the heart.
It was a 70 kms long ride (with lots of hills), and it felt good. Spiritually and mentally.
I know it's a bit different, but the IDEA and the intention is the same.
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04-16-2009, 01:02 PM #1
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04-16-2009, 01:13 PM #2
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I agree... lighting a candle is very powerful..... I've done that before when visiting places.
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04-16-2009, 01:24 PM #3
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My nephew died in an accident right before a double century DH and I were planning to ride. We wore his picture next to our numbers on our backs and another one on our handle bars. It was a very tough ride for me as I was so emotional, but I truly think a part of him was with us the whole way. We honored him several weeks later by forming a team to do the Lifecenter NW walk for organ and tissue donation.
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04-16-2009, 01:26 PM #4
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maybe put a bracelet or something around your handlebars...
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04-16-2009, 01:29 PM #5
remembering to unclip
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You all have great ideas... Keep em coming. I'll let you know what I end up doing....
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04-16-2009, 04:48 PM #6
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I've seen people put a picture of their honoree on a button, and pin the button to their seat bag or Camelbak.
I'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!
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