Extending the invitation~~

To the teachers that question? Now that I’m coming close to finishing my TREK across America I want to answer the question that many teachers have asked?  I want all of you to know that we’ll be keeping our P.O. box open for the hopes of all until the end …

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Disaster at home

Hope for all affected! This morning I offer my prayers to all that were affected with the tragedy at home when the bridge collapsed.  My Hope finds a new definition as I pause and reflect on the happening.  No words can be said when I think of the final 8 …

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Into the mountains?

Straightland ahead:) Before I talk about getting back on the road tomorrow and heading for Harrisburg, there’s thanks I must send to those here in Pittsburgh that have made our visit so pleasant.  First of all my thank goes to John McDowell and all the letter carriers I spoke with over …

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Into Pennsylvania

Back in the mountains Today I awoke thinging about the riding in Ohio and the wake-up in Pennsylvania!  Though Ohio left me with a fine memory of good people and huge hearts, I hope it gives me the strength to get through these mountains.  But you know what?  I’m beginning …

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Extraordinay people

Manna from Heaven? As I awoke this morning, I didn’t think about the hard nights sleep where we just pulled over and slept, but the mark that the people in Cleveland let in my heart:)  I had the privilege of presenting myself at the Ohio National Association of Letter Carrier …

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Thank God for friends

Jim & Ernie ~ brothers ~ We’ve got a day off here in Cleveland, awaiting their NALC Convention tomorrow.  I want to start the day by thanking Jim for the blessing of his deposit so we can stay fed until our journey is done.  Joan and I have tried to …

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From the heart

Just a look down the road~~ I think it’s time to talk a little about personal thoughts on the mountain I’ve conquered.  I’ve only 22 days left before I ride into Washington D.C. and I’m beginning to think about where to go from there?  I’ve been eligible to retire for the past …

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From Chicago

left good friends behind:( Before I begin with the thoughts about today I’ve got to thank Norm and Vicki for dinner in Madison.  You guys are part of what makes the world go round.    But now I’ve got to say “Chicago – You’re a Great Town”.  But I’m saying …

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Madison and hope

A couple days off:) Well it’s Saturday morning and although I don’t have to ride again until Monday we’re up to talk with my fellow carriers.  And that’s always a great was to start any day.  The past week has been more than I’d hoped for as the word is getting …

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So many with “hope”

Wisconsin takes the lead~~ As I’m sitting here in this fine super 8 I’m trying to think of “who” to thank first.  But it doesn’t matter.  Judy for giving us a comfortable room for the night, Todd for talking to Judy, or Bill for talking to Todd.  It’s a beautiful …

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