My Journey - Through the Fire of Life

February 26th, 2014

110th Anniversary of Harley Davidson
August 2013 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In 9 weeks, I will be riding into Denver, Colorado from the west.

This very moment, as I sit in front of my fireplace and write this, is very a surreal moment.

What God intends to happen in the next 9 weeks is a true mystery.

And what He plans for the Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit of 2014 is also a true mystery.

Women from all over the United States and even Canada
have regsitered to journey to Denver for the first Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit.

I am humbled! And what is written below came into my mind.............

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My Journey Through the Fire of Life

LeAnn Illingworth , Ardy Briggs and Joan Krenning
Three friends traveling through life. I love these women.
I met these ladies in 1992. Can you see the light in our eyes?

As I agonized over a decision in the shower this morning, I quickly came to realize what God was doing. 

I can talk a great game about just how far I've come, all of life’s experiences and what I have learned from all of my experiences. 

And it is so easy to quickly give advice to others. 

                                                        But the true test is to continue to go through the fire.

Kansas Sunset - May 2013

I am this incredible, beautiful, exquisite piece of gold. 

And my Lord, is definitely the goldsmith. Each time He puts me through that fire, a perfect surface appears on that beautiful piece of Gold. It shines with brilliance and God smiles as He sees His work and says, “This is good.”

Without the intense heat and the constant pounding, that piece of gold would stay a dull hunk of rock. It is only by going through the fire and running the gauntlet of life that I will become the shining light that I am meant to become.

The purpose.....has been to found the Steel Horse Sisterhood. It has been all about the women.

And my journey...... Is truly meant to be enjoyed

There is not a day that goes by, that I look at the roads through life that I have traveled for what they are. 

To test [the genuineness] of my faith. 

To build [the strength] of my faith. 

To be happy as I walk this road.

Be Empowered. Be Happy. 

And Ride Safe through the Fire of life!

Joan Krenning - Lady Road Dog

Woman of Courage - Sourced by Faith

Courage + faith + truth
 Riding American Proud

Salt River Canyon - 50 miles south of Show Low - April 2013

A little about Lady Road Dog....
I am the Founder of DesignWraps Brands, a proud "Made in America" manufacturing company, offering headwear and apparel to the "motorcycle culture" as well as women suffering from hair loss.

RidersWraps as featured in American Iron is our line of "Serious Motorcycle HeadGear" and
Wraps of Hope is our beautiful fashionable line of womens headwear.

I am on a 36 month motorcycle trip, promoting the purchase of American Made Products, promoting the preservation of our Bill of Rights and inspiring Hope in Americans.

I purchased my first Harley-Davidson in 1986. She was a Candy Apple Red Softtail Custom and I loved her with the same passion as my sweet Street Glide. But it was a much different women who rode those highways of America in those lazy days of the 80's.

Follow me as I continue my journey traveling across America, visiting every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 and my intent....is to stop in, pull up a chair, and share a word or two over a cup of brew.


Riding American Proud!

Million Dollar Highway - North of Ouray, Colorado - May 2013