Day 37
Mi = 45
Our day began at 4:45 am — up early to catch the Ferry by 6 am. We watched the sunbeams of the sunrise burst over Lake Michigan as we pulled away from the dock. Matt was reminded of how he felt a few days ago as the boat rocked back and forth and back and forth across the rough wake of the lake. When we arrived safely and Matt and Jonathan located their stomachs again, we had an early lunch and headed out for a half-day of cycling. It was only a few miles from the tourist town of Muskegan, where the ferry docked, to a paved bicycle trail that took us right into Grand Rapids, where we would be staying with Barb’s college roommate. Well, we flew through the trail, but it was a LOT slower as we attempted to find her house. Two wrong turns and a $5 map later, we found directions that would navigate our way to her house.
Her name is Maureen, but Barb calls her “Mo” for short. She offered us our four favorite things — shower, dinner, ice cream, and sleep. She has an old house that has been completely renovated and modernized. Totally cute! Want to buy it? :) Check out Re/Max for 655 Gladstone in Grand Rapids, MI.
Here’s Barb calling her hubby: 
July 24th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Hi Aunt Laureen and Uncle Matt, I miss you and Edward does too. When will be coming back? I miss you Aunt Laureen a whole bunch.Edward does too. We went camping too at Yogi Bear in Lancaster. If it dries up today we’re going to the 4H fair. I’m having a good summer are you? Do you miss me?Can’t wait to see you. Edward is being his usual self which is trouble. Love Chase and Edward
July 24th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hi Guys,
I am so proud of all you are doing. We can hardly wait to see you back home. In the mean time please remeber to contact Shelly George when you get close to her area so some R&R.
Keep up the good work, and God Bless you!
All our love the George Family
July 25th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Hi Guys,
So glad to hear that everyone is doing o.k. I really love reading your daily adventures. Keep going and God bless.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Hey Jonathan: Your mom and Grandpop just stopped by with a beautiful baby boy in a stroller! Could not wait to hear how you all are doing and she told me about this website. I bet you are not missing G-Boro! Your mom said you are hoping to find a job and I suggested you might be interested in American Eagle as Lindsay works there and LOVES it! Cannot beat the 40% employee discount and often it is raised for limited times to 50%. Let us know if you might be interested and we will pick you up an application. We are very proud of you and will keep praying for your safety!! Take care, Mrs. Snyder
July 27th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Hi,
You guys are doing a great job. Just came back from watching the Ironman race in Lake Placid. You are so much tougher than they are. Keep on biking! I’m praying for you.
Mike Leone
July 29th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Looking for updates-none to be found. Keep your spirits up-remember why you are doing this! God is smiling down on you! God loves a cheerful giver!