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Ralph and group being prepared for a media moment by Ed Witvoet. Courtesy Marti Du Plessis.

Ralph wants to have me thank all of you for all the mail and parcels he received. He had a huge pile of it he said. It warms his heart to know so many people care about him. It gives him the strength to go on. 

He is doing very well but barely had time to talk to me. He had a full day so far. They worshiped at Ruth and Cal De Witt’s church this morning. So after lunch Cal took Ralph all over the place to show him the wetlands that he is always talking about. He was off to the evening service and after church they will have supper there.

For all of you that were worried about me, the picture with Gayle and Ralph sleeping on the ice was a faked sort of “photo op.” ( I wasn’t worried). 

His bike is holding up really well he said, and so far has not had much problem with saddle sores. He is still riding on the original tires, but not for much longer he says because they are getting pretty worn.

He is looking forward to coming home for one night and to be able to sleep in his own bed. He says that he sleeps well, though, and the Permarest is great (thanks Sue and Bill).

He had run into Pastor Peter already and I could hear him talking in the background.