I wrote a "book" of Chester's and my adventures on our pilgrim walk from D.C. to Pittsburgh on the C&O Canal/Allegheny Passage Bike trail while for sabbatical I was learning the Gospel of John by heart. That was twelve years ago. Today I said good-bye to Chester as he settled in for his final sleep. This story seems appropriate. Some of you have heard pieces of it in … [Read more...] about War and Peace of a Beloved Beast
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Psalm 91 (Psalms on the Trail)
You who abide in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2 This is one of my favorite photos of Chester. After a long day of walking the C&O, he looks so proud to have brought me safely to our pick-up destination. Since bikers raced by us and people … [Read more...] about Psalm 91 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 34 (Psalms on the Trail)
"O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in God." Psalm 34:8 Sometimes food tastes especially good. Hiking on a long trail is one of them. Weary muscles are really hungry. On the C&O towpath Chester is hungry for a hard-boiled egg and carrots. I am hungry for a peanut butter sandwich, a chocolate trail bar, and an apple. Chester shares … [Read more...] about Psalm 34 (Psalms on the Trail)