Sunday, October 19, 2014

West Monroe to Calhoun, Louisiana. 11 miles!

Today was a nice short walk of only 11 miles. I took it slow and easy. Don't remember what time I left this morning, I'm thinking it was between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Most of the walk today had a nice shoulder to walk on. It is getting hilly again, but I was lucky to have half the state a flat level walk.

About 7 miles into my walk I noticed a car at a traffic light was going to turn left ...but turned right and pulled into a parking lot in front of me. He got out and said he wanted to give me a donation for my journey. I thanked him and said God bless you sir..and I could not of said it better..he replied...that's what it is all about...helping each other out. Yes sir you are toally right and I wish everyone could think that way. We seem to be so busy with our own wants that are not really needs...that we overlook others around us. God bless you sir. It was refreshing  and a blessing to cross paths with you today. And I appreciate the way you think.

A little while later I came to a convenience store and stopped to use the rest room and got a coffee to drink. A gentleman and his wife were getting some gas and asked about the walk. We talked for a few minutes...his wife handed him some change to give me...thank you...any contribution to the walk is great..no matter if it is big or small. Thank you both very much...and God bless you.

I arrived at the Avant West Motel around noonish. The girl at the desk was real nice and said she appreciated what I was doing. She has had family members that have dealt with mental health issues and suicide. God bless her...my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Well, that is about it for today. Just resting my leg the rest of the day. Here are a few pics from today.

3 comments:

  1. Always look forward to your updates and stories of people that you made glad to see everything's going well for you. Your pictures are beautiful take care your leg hope to see you soon love Shouse family

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  2. Yes, like to hear about your adventure daily! Didn't know that beavers were rodents! Thankful that you have had positive people cross your path and you theirs!!

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  3. Hello it's me again Margaret! I love the tall grassy things...the bird...the horses...the view of the bridge...so glad you have been keeping up with the blogging! Amen...God is good...especially when you follow his call...Amen again! Love you and sending the light of the Lord and an abundance of blessings!

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