175 Miles

This afternoon Patrick finished up is bike ride. This is the third year he has participated in the MS 150. It is a ride where all donations benefit MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Most people ride 150 miles (hence the title "150") but as most of you know, Patrick is not like MOST people. There was also the option to ride 100 mile the first day and then 75 miles the second. So that is of course what he chose. So, being the supportive and loving family that we are, we loaded up and headed to Cleveland to welcome him as he finished. It was very hot this afternoon but that didn't keep us from watching him finish. So, this morning the kids and I made posters and then we were off. We picked up some McDonald's for an early lunch and were ready to watch him come in. (Nothing like McDonald's while watching all those riders come in! I felt kind of guilty.)

Jordan with her poster waiting for Patrick at the finish line. Isaac with his poster.
Jordan and Isaac standing at the finish line waiting patiently. And yes, Isaac held his poster upside-down or side-ways the whole time.
Patrick with Sydney after lunch.

Patrick with the kids right after he finished.

And Patrick didn't ride this race alone. One of his good friends Tony rode with him. They have been training together this summer and I think the training paid off. Here is a picture of them after they finished.

And finally a group picture of the Gallegos Gang.

So, here is to another successful MS 150 (or 175, whatever you want to call it!). Way to go Patrick, you did a great job.

Love Ya and God Bless, Tara G.