This is from my journal on the long sabbatical walk from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh while memorizing the gospel of John. The following took place over June 30- July 3, 2008, at a campground near Pittsburgh. Entry for Monday evening. We are camped on a hillside, not surprising since there is nothing but hills near Pittsburgh. At the foot of this slope is a dammed … [Read more...] about Chapter 24- A long way from welcome
Chapter 23- Red Bicycle
From my journal of July 2008 as I was walking from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh while memorizing the gospel of John. On this day the trail went through Dead Man’s Hollow Wildlife Preserve.She rides past me on a bright red bicycle, pedaling with a slow, deliberate pace, legs pushing in partnered motion. Under a sun hat, her chestnut skin glistens with sweat, … [Read more...] about Chapter 23- Red Bicycle
Chapter 22- The roar of my race
From my journal of Monday, June 30, 2008, walking from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh while learning the gospel of John by heart.For the second time today the sky grows heavy. Rain soon spatters the dirt path at my feet. I step onto grass to open my pack and pull out the rain gear that is still damp from the earlier storm. On goes the … [Read more...] about Chapter 22- The roar of my race
Chapter 21- Practicing the Pace
Continued from my journal of 2008 when I walked from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh while memorizing the gospel of John. Yesterday I finished learning John 15. That is, after we got through our early morning singing session to ward off the bear. The rest of the day, Chester, as usual, led the way and I followed. We do look a little odd. His leash is … [Read more...] about Chapter 21- Practicing the Pace
Chapter 20- Bear Trails
Continued from my journal of June 2008, walking from D.C. to Pittsburgh while learning the gospel of John by heart.We get up at dawn and eat breakfast. I already packed the night before to save time, because today I want to gather all the daylight hours I can just for the walk. At seventeen miles, it is the longest hike Chester and I have done. I stir through … [Read more...] about Chapter 20- Bear Trails