May

Ok, well here we are. I'm just settling in to the groove in my new job with a medical supply company. I work 8-4 Monday to Friday, I like what I do, and it keeps me busy. Speaking of busy, Andy and I have a lot of summer things planned! I just had my birthday, then next weekend will be Mother's Day so I'm traveling up to Bemidji to see Lois, then the 19th I'm going to WI to spend some lovely time with my mom's side of the family, for my aunt Jan and uncle Lou's 50th wedding anniversary & family reunion.  The very next weekend is Memorial Day, bringing 4 days of camping at our friend's farm, then Andy and I are going to be made up as zombies for the Run for Your Lives. This will be one epic weekend. On top of a couple others. Wow.

This is all in lead up to a training ride and the 4-day, heart-string-tugging Red Ribbon Ride. This will be July 19-22 this summer, and this year I've got a partner. Andy and I are going to be doing this Ride together. This is a big year for me because of this, and also because it is the first year I've been back in the US for the Ride since 2006. This year is the 10th anniversary ride and I feel it's going to be a very powerful time. Andy and I are on the Crew, hoping for First Aid but willing to do anything, anything to help.

I would like to have you look at my personal page for fundraising, if you're willing to do anything to help. $5? Anything. I'm raising money to support all the amazing volunteer efforts of those who are willing to give their time and manpower all throughout the year, and most of all to support those Minnesotans suffering from HIV and AIDS who need our help.