Today we had a gentle start to the day. After joining our hosts, St Bridget Catholic Parish, for 8:00 service, we were treated to a scrumptious Knights of Columbus breakfast.
Today marked our fourth (4th) ride day along the 2026 Fuller Center Silver Comet Trail Ride, and the first of two ride days that will take us BACK to the church where we began the ride.
Our ride today took us 50 miles from Cedartown, GA to Anniston, AL. It was very cold this morning, 40 degrees overnight and about 45 when we got on our bikes. But it was sunny and there was no wind. It was not long before I had to start taking off layers of my biking “kit” – first my jacket, then my long pants and heavy socks. This was contrast number one, cold morning to a beautiful sunny afternoon.
God’s creation is so beautiful, but sometimes you have to look closely to see it.
In the desert where Joshua Tree National Park is located, there are mountain ranges and huge collections of rocks and boulders and lots of sand and dry dirt. There are many plants growing in these harsh conditions, such as the Joshua Tree, Mountain Juniper, and various cacti.
These are not the most attractive flora, but they are what you would expect to find in the desert. Yet if you look closely, there are many beautiful small plants and flowers growing amidst the larger plants. I saw many blue, white, purple, and red flowers. I don’t know any of their names, but they are a beautiful contrast to their surroundings.
All of this, the mountains, the rocks, the Joshua Tree, the cacti, and especially the tiny flowers flourishing in the desert, were all created by God for our enjoyment.