After straining back at work and then hurting neck; I’ve haven’t ridden all week! I’ve first stumbled upon this route from Supergrrl. I’ve attempted to change route a few times; the main positive feature is alternative way to Freedom Park in Crestwood. Avoid railroad crossings of Blue Island with a lot of turns in Mt. Greenwood. You still dash through busy Swap-O-Rama but with a stop light and lesser traffic on Kostner instead of busy Pulaski. Although today was a funeral procession. Found a trail which leads to same proximity but abruptly ends. Crosswinds, headwinds and maybe a tailwind! It was a good day, prom send offs at Lake Katherine, little league children everywhere, a group on horseback and many elderly riding bicycles in Tinley. On the way back I’ve missed a turn or three. Wahoo wouldn’t stop beeping! Planned to take 115th into Blue Island to finish Cal Sag trail. Fatigued started around mile 57. Street fest interrupted lunch stop in ol’Blue Island so stopped in Dan Ryan woods for lunch and headed home. Today’s devotion; Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you." John 20:21 ESV Jesus might not remove you from difficult situations, but He will always help you walk through them.