You'll have noticed a serious lapse in updates, and I wanted to apologize; computer access is limited, so twitter has been the best way to find out what's going on.
Sadly, my update today is a somber one, and will be fairly short.
One of our leaders, Paige Hicks, passed away this past Tuesday around 1:30pm Central Time when she was struck by a truck carrying an oversized load as we rode from Winner, SD to Martin, SD. We were riding alone together, as we were fulfilling our position as "sweep," which means we were the last 2 riders of the day with the responsibility of making sure everyone gets to the host site okay.
More information can be found here, including a full summary of what happened and what will happen.
A newspaper article can be found here.
Thank you so much for your support and prayers -- our group has received messages from people all over, including many we have never met.
We will be attending Paige's funeral in St. Louis, MO on Monday, and then meeting back up with our route in WY in order to make it to Seattle on schedule.
We all have some decisions to make, but I think our Bike & Build family is the best place to be right now; our bonds are very special ones, and ones that will make healing a much more bearable process.
Much love always. Stay safe. Please keep Paige and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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You are also in my prayers, Brittany, as well as Paige and her family. I know there is strength in your group and a shared destiny you wish to fulfill. I admire your determination and wish for the wind to be at your back. My daughter is a bike and builder and she has, as well as all of our family, been pulling for you from afar. God Speed!
ReplyDeleteBrittany, I hope you enjoy Washington. You guys are a tremendous group and you make me proud to be a B&B alum after all that you have done this summer, especially in the face of tragedy. Ride on!
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