Reynolds, Ga. To Junction City, Georgia! 23 miles

Got up this morning,  put air in the tire I had repaired, went into the restaurant around 7:00 am had some breakfast thanked Faye again and headed west. Stopped at the place that fixed my tire for me to thank them again and just pretty much walked all day.  Nothing really happened today,  I just walked and prayed, and waved to everyone that passed by. I got to Junction City around 2:30 pm. I didn't have time to walk elsewhere to find lodging and didn't know where I was going to spend the night. I prayed and left that up to God so I didn't really worry about it till I got here. I called the Sheriff's Department in Talbotton and they said Talbotton had a motel, but it was 2 1/2 more hour's and out of the way. From the road I saw a steeple, so I walked towards the church and found no one there. I saw a tiny little building that said City Hall so I walked up to it and it was locked and no one was there. So I turned around to head back out to the highway when a woman came out of her house and started walking up the road. I called out to her and she stopped, I gave her one of my cards and told her I was looking for a place to stay. She told me to go straight then turn left, there is a saw mill there and sometimes they let people stay there. As I approached the area I saw a sign Gateway Community. My sister had seen it on the internet and e-mailed them and didn't get a response. It is a work type commune for recovering drug addicts. One of the workers told me they thought it would be okay so they told me to come in and rest. They have cubical like area's with a single bed in each one. The pastor finally came and I went out and told him what I was doing and I was just looking for a place for the night. He told me that would be okay. So God provided for me again. Thank you Jesus! God is great!

In the morning I will head out towards Columbus, Georgia. I think it is around 23-28 miles. Now I know I will be able to find lodging there.

If I make Columbus tomorrow,  I should make it to the Alabama line the next day. But I will get there when God wants me to get there.

That's about it for now.

I JUST FEEL THE IRGE TO WALK!

In loving memory of my younger brother Chris!

Today is my younger brother Chris' s Birthday who lost his battle with Suicide. Many believe that if you commit suicide you are doomed to hell. Personally I believe that if it is caused by a mental illness and your mind is not functioning properly you are not technically committing murder.  And besides, who except the Lord our God can judge, Amen!

As I was journeying along last week I was praying about him, and this overwhelming feeling of joy filled my heart, and I just had an a abundant feeling he was with the Lord. And who is to say with his last breath he did not ask Jesus into his life.

We all love and miss you little brother and that smile you always had on your face. Rest in peace under Gods wings. You are with me as I walk this journey! ♡♥♡

So many Blessings from God..I don't know where to begin!

So many blessings today, God is great.

Got up this morning, said my prayers and headed to the Post Office to pick up a package my sister Missy Coco sent me. Three pairs of smart wool socks and a box full of yummy organic treats for the
road,  and some muscle cream to soothe my aching muscles. Thank you and God Bless Missy Coco!

While in the Post Office I had handed out some of my cards. One nice young lady I gave a card to came out and thanked me for what I was doing and said she suffered and struggles with some mental health issues. Thank you Ma'am for sharing your story with me and remember there are many people like me who are concerned and care about you personally as with many others. It was a blessing to be able to meet you today! :-)

As I travel along the road on my journey I came upon a small truck stop, Felicia's Truck Stop. So I stopped for a coffee. As I walked in I was met by Tony who said...your not walking to California are you? I said yes I sure am. He told me he was a vet and that one had passed through months ago on his way to California. I told him what my walk was for and he offered me something to eat and drink, so I thanked him and got a cup of coffee. Him and Felicia were as nice as anyone could ask for. We talked a bit, then went out side so I could get some pictures with them. Tony asked me if I needed a hat and I actually did, so I said yes. He went to his truck and got it out. It was a brand new hat and happened to be exactly the type of hat I was looking for. I am telling you God has been blessing me beyond belief. As we talked some more Tony told me about a person in his life that is going through quite a bit, his name is Brendan and I would appreciate it if everyone would say a prayer for him and pray that he finds the help and comfort that he needs. And please pray for Brendan's family also. What a blessing to meet Tony and Felicia. God bless you all!

Now, I guess someone did not like all the blessings I was receiving from God,  so as I made my way down the highway I noticed my cart was pushing funny. I looked down and saw I had a flat tire. No problem. I had a can of fix a flat. Well, it only held air for about 4 minutes and went flat again. No problem, I could still push it just fine.
Then the bottom fell out and it started pouring, I saw the clouds building earlier, so I had my rain gear out and ready, no problem! Then the nice 8 foot shoulder I was walking on narrowed down to bout 1 1/2 feet. Okay, those
three things happened within minutes of each other so my reply to myself was: The devil went down to Georgia looking for a soul to steal, he came across the footcruiser, hoping to make a deal. The footcruisers reply was, hit me with your best shot...fire away (oh..wrong song..Lol). Devil, there is deal, I've got Jesus and you can't take away my Zeal. Amen amd thank you Jesus. The rain was refreshing. The cart pushed well enough to get me to where God wanted me to go. And the shoulder may have narrowed, but the path God put in front of me was a pleasure to walk knowing I had the comfort of his companionship.

Now you would think that was it, but oh no..God had more blessings to come.

As I got to where I was going to spend the night, Faye from the Cotton Gin Cafe & Inn at 37 East Marion St. Reynolds, Georgia greeted me at the door. She asked about my walk, then asked of I had eaten any thing besides granola bars today. I told her I had some snacks along the way. She asked what types of food I ate and treated me to a salad and a grilled chicken  breast. And as if that was not enough, she gave me a very nice room at a nice price. I have to say out of all honesty, this was the nicest room I have stayed in
on my journey. I know I said that about one a few days ago, but hey, God's blessings just keep getting better.

Hold up..don't change the channel yet...I'm still not done. I got my tube off to see about fixing it. I went into the convenience store here at the Inn and as I was going in Faye was coming out. She asked if she could help me, I told her I was trying to figure out how to fix my tube. She went to the counter and asked a gentleman to run me down the road to a shop to see if they could patch it. He took me down there and they fixed it with no charge. Thank you very much! It won't fill with air for me...it must be the noozle not connecting good, so when I leave in the morning I will stop by and have them fill it. What a great and blessful day I have had.  I just hope I can touch people's lives through God as well as all those I have met today.

I am not good at this Mobile phone and blogging so the picture's below are from today..but I don't know how to caption them.

Warner Robins to Fort Valley, Georgia

In case some of you have not seen my facebook post on Joshua's Smiles Thrift Shop on Moody Rd. In Warner Robins, It caught my eye as I was passing by. I thought I would go in and see if they knew of any Church that would help put me up for the night. They did not, but we talked a bit about the walk and come to find out they are a nonprofit thrift store raising money and accepting donations for Childhood Cancer. Her son was diagnosed at age eight with leukemia and had passed at age eleven.

https://m.facebook.com/Joshuassmiles

I don't know why, but that just touched my heart. When I got up this morning I felt on fire and all lit up inside. I said my morning prayers for me, my family, my friends, and people I have met on this journey and started off on my walk. Waiving to everyone that passed.

Still consumed with a desire to do something for Joshua's Smiles It came over me to stop at some of the Churches on my way out of town and ask them to pray for their business to do well so they can continue on their journey of raising money for Childhood Cancer Research. So I stopped at three of them and asked for just that and for prayers for my walk and my family. They all said they would and the Methodist Church on Russell Parkway prayed with me right then and there. I am sorry I didn't ask her name, but thank you so much and God Bless You! She was curious and asked about my walk, if I had Breakfast and about joshua's Smiles. She was a great example of a true and caring Christian.

Okay.....now about the walk. I just felt the spirit all morning. I was waving to everyone and smiling as they passed. Most waived and smiled back...some had that look like...okay, when did they let him out..lol..or not!

During the walk I had checked my messages and found out that some of my cousins were driving down from the Atlanta area to see me. I gave them my walking route for them to follow me. Now that was all well and good except for the fact that I had missed a turn and walked about 3-4 miles in the wrong direction. Upon realizing that and going up and down some pretty steep hills, I texted to tell them I missed the turn and that I was still on the road I was supposed to turn off. They pulled up behind me a few minutes later...after I  climbed the last big hill of  course. Now I felt like I was committing a sin, but since I had walked so far out of the way and I couldn't tell them...go ahead, I'll be there in three hours,  we loaded up my belongings and they brought me to the motel in Fort Valley. Milage wise it was probably a wash...but still had a little guilt. The other funny thing was actually riding in a vehicle. It seemed weird at first.

I had a short but nice  visit with them. They brought me a  big burger and a large fry from Wendy's. Now...wasn't I just treated special...yes, yes I was. Thanks to my wonderful cousins for their heroic deed of rescuing a "lost soul".
I also got to meet my littlest cousin for the first time...what a wonderful and handsome young man he was. And at one...he could work my phone better than me.

Wave..smile...say hello...let people know you care.

I JUST FEEL THE URGE TO WALK!

Mount Zion Baptist Church, Danville, Ga. To Warner Robins, Ga. 23 Miles

Left Mount Zion Baptist  church around 6:30 this morning.  Thank You for putting me up for the night!

It was a little dark for about the first hour. A little misty also. It felt good not to be hot starting out though. Most if the roads were very busy..a lot of traffic...many
With very little to none shoulders. Despite all that I had a great walk today and full of the spirit...I waived to just about everyone. It got real hot towards the end of the day so I am glad to be in a nice room today!

Everyone I met and gave cards to were very nice and interested in the walk. ;-)

Oh yeah...had two Twigg county Sheriff's pull me over...I was thinking to myself...I hope I wasn't speeding, as I was moving along quite well. So you can picture it, me in my big bad baby stroller, say that fast ten times, sitting on the shoulder of the road with a squad car in front of me and one along side of me on the opposite side of the road. Just glad they didn't draw their guns on me. Really though, Thank you officers for doing your job.They got a call from a passerby and were required to check me out. After calling my DL in they wished me a safe trip! They were nice about it. Always glad to have them check on me. That way at least I know someone is keeping track of my whereabouts. It is like leaving a footprint. 

Dublin, Ga. To Mt. Zion Church, Danville, Ga.

Today was another 26 mile walk. I left Dublin knowing there was no where to stay for 60 miles
I said a prayer for a place to stay and said to myself I would leave it in God's hands....and presto....here I am. Blessed again thanks to The Mt. Zion Church in Danville. They allowed me the use of their former youth room. I have a restroom and a recliner to sleep on.

Many thanks to www.mountziondanville.com

I was also stopped for the first time today by an officer. He pulled in the grass in front of me and turned his lights on and waved me over. A super nice officer. Had seen me earlier and just wanted to check on me and offered me a blessing. Thank you Officer, God bless you! Glad our paths had crossed.

Thank you to Bowmen's in Danville for calling the Church and having someone meet me there and getting me set up. Thank you Tony and Rick from the church for letting me in. What a blessed day today!

I JUST FEEL THE URGE TO WALK!

Adrian Camp And Conference Center to Dublin, Ga.!

It was a long quiet walk most of the journey.  The road had just enough shoulder to fit the cart on most of the time. Passing cars seemed very nice today.  Most of them waving back at me.

As I got into East Dublin (a seperate town than Dublin) heading towards Dublin, I stopped and talked to two gentlemen and they asked about my walk. We talked for about twenty minutes or so. One of the gentlemen owned the business they were in front of (Dublin Auto Air). A shout out to Rick! He owns other businesses including one in Jacksonville,  Fla. Nice talking with you both. And learn the roads...lol!

As I got into Dublin as stated in my last post, I met up with Pastor Jeff and Peggy again, Thank you!

I had to walk about an hour or so to the other side of town to get a motel for the night.another gentleman came in for a room and handed me a cash offering to go toward my walk. He knew several people who had suffered from mental illness and had lost their lives to it. I thank you sir for the offering, and for sharing your story with me.  I wish you safe travels on the rest of your journey.

Here are a few pics from today!