Congrats! I love reading these kinds of stories.

but I got back in the saddle and didn't walk
Right on!!!!

How do you all avoid the sore wrists?
Are you bending your wrists much while you ride? Often I find myself beinding my wrists outward, especially on the drops, and that can lead to wrist soreness. But congrats on 30 miles!! How long have you been biking? It's great that you have already built up the stamina to go that far.