Reflection I’ve reached the end of my journey and am reflecting for some moments with Joan. There’s so much that has caused this past summer of effort and enthusiasm to leave us both speechless. I want to take this opportunity to thank the thousands we’ve met along the way and …
One more day of riding left and our journey is almost over…. We’ve had a fabulous 10 days in Pennsylvania! All the people we’ve met and the kindnesses that have been shown to us have been overwhelming:) Special thanks to Rich Wilson from Branch 500 for taking care us while …
We’re in Gettysburg for the weekend and it has set me to thinking a lot about history, geography and people…. As we’ve traveled east, I’m more enveloped in a sense of history and importance of place. We spent some time this morning going through the monuments, battlefields, etc. of Gettysburg …
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 …
In one short week from now we’ll be winging our way back home to St. Paul… It’s been very hot and humid this week and we’ve been doing some re-routing along the way—-let’s just say Pennsylvania is incredibly hilly and our goal is for Gary to still be alive in …
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 …
We’ll be rolling out of Pittsburgh in the morning and entering the home stretch into Washington, D.C Ok….so I’ve been bad about blogging for the last week. My apologies, but Gary’s been keeping you all posted and here’s my take on it finally. We finished our stay in Cleveland with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
