Had a great night’s sleep but my kit was still wet.. it was like putting on a wet swimming costume or wetsuit!
Got underway by 08.30, it was again windy but my route took me down many back lanes so there was some hedge cover.
By 9am my first appointment was before me. An old farmer Peter was busy feeding his cows. We did morning pleasantries as I rode past but just felt to double back and have a chat. I helped him feed his cows and after ten minutes and hearing the headlines of his backstory he asked what I was doing? Once I explained he outlined some family pain he was still carrying. I asked to pray and he accepted prayer and shared about his own faith. Such an honour to share Jesus into these tough situations. Please do pray for Peter.
I continued the 40km to Mullingar and with my wet gear strapped to the outside of my panniers I was creating a drying wind! I stopped for a coffee and scrambled eggs on toast. Sat on the street in the sunshine was quite different to yesterday.
My journey continued towards Athlone and then onto The Green Way a 40km section of disused railway converted to a bike track. It was flat and easy riding.
As I came to the end of the Greenway, a young chap on a touring bike asked where I was going. It was another divine appointment. This guy had had some struggles but as I shared my testimony and prayed for him he explained he had a friend who was a pastor… his journey continues.. as did mine. I was only 6 minutes from my hosts home in Athlone followed by a home cooked dinner at a friends parents house. A fruitful day. For His glory.