The kids are coming~~

From the children of St. Paul ~~ Today an invitation went out to the kids of St. Paul.  We’ve invited them on board a carpet of hope that could warm the world.  Between you and I we’re asking for their guidance and the calm in their hearts to help us …

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Elementary

St. Paul children are writing ~~ It’s been a great week after meeting with Lewis Scott with the Elementary Schools in St. Paul.  Lewis and I spoke for enough time to see the potential in offering the elementary children an opportunity of putting their hopes on paper and sending them …

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Hope continues ~~

The kids say “hope” My apologies for not writing earlier but things have been a bit busy.  I do have some great information for everyone.  I had the privilege of speaking with the kids at Farnsworth Elementary School here in the Twin Cities and because they have an aerospace program, …

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Back to Washington D.C.

Humanitarian of the Year Joan and I flew to Washington D.C. last week and spent such an enjoyable 4 days.  We had the privilege of meeting the NALC heroes from around the country.  There were 5 from the districts that encompass America.  If you’d like to know about any of …

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Going back to D.C.

Not for an award but to ask for the next step~~ I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written to those that have been following me with “Letter of Hope”.  But I’ve been back to work and finding myself with way too much energy.  It’s hard to come back …

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A day to remember

MDA and Jerry’s kids It’s a great day today because I’ll be part of Jerry’s MDA telethon at the Mall of America.  I have the privilege of presenting a check from Branch 28 and the carriers here in Minnesota to help the research into muscular dystrophy.  Although my cross country …

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Home Sweet Home

For those affected by water~~   I’ve been back at work for more than a week now and can feel the hopelessness of those that lost so much with the flooding in southern Minnesota and Wisconsin.  And again I think of the “hope” that’s so hard to find for so …

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Looking forward~~

Though the riding is over~~ It’s Monday morning and although it’s a “day off” I’ve got the chance to talk with Don Boxmeyer who’s with the Pioneer Press here in St. Paul.  Now that the actual ride has been completed, Don wants to do a follow-up on the great summer.  …

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Back to work and more~~

There’s no place like home! Today was the first day back to work and I’m grateful for having a job to come back to:)  Especially the one I take pride in as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office.  Though we had a bad storm on Saturday night, no …

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Home….

As of 12:30am Saturday, we are home….. There are many pictures yet to be added, and a reflection of the ride itself, but it’s turning out that our “journey” is far from over. Though the actual bicycle ride is done, there are many opportunities and options to pursue to continue …

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