16 July 2015

To the person who left the stationary bike by the dumpster:

Dear Sir or Ma'am,

Sorry to have taken so long to post this letter. It's been months and I'm only just now getting to it. I just want to say thank you. I certainly wasn't expecting to find the bike that morning when I took out the trash. Believe it or not, it was actually an answer to prayer. I know the display doesn't work, and the dear thing is on it's last legs, but when I sit down and pedal, the pedals move, and that's all I really need.

I'd been looking for a way to exercise that would be sustainable, and I was praying that the Lord would show me the way. I had actually considered a stationary bike, but rejected all exercise equipment on the grounds that they so often end up disused or storage space. But for the price you offered - free- it didn't matter if I could make a go of it, because if it broke, or I proved unequal to the challenge, I could just put it back where I found it. I hauled it into the house and deliberately exercised for the first time in over a year.

I started out with 15 minutes, and to be honest, I'm still only at 20, but I've increased the tension until I'm finally at settings 13 and 15! I've got to be honest though, it is going to be a long time at 15 before I attempt 30 minutes.

And I am flagging a little bit, I'm missing days more frequently, but I haven't given up yet. Even if I do though, I wanted to be sure to thank you, because you have helped me work toward being a healthier,  fitter person. Thank you for that.

Sincerely,
Karyn