One great satisfaction is that the Blazing New Trails aspect of the hike has proven successful. The convention went well and the summer of awareness created by the hike has set some things into motion that will make a lasting difference.
August 8, 2013
Today I am headed south to sunny Tampa, Florida. This trip is not on foot and I've exchanged my backpack for an old Samsonite suitcase. (This one is so old it was actually designed to hold men's suits!) I'm on a road trip of discovery for the next week. My first stop is the home of a friend and school buddy, Bruce McConnohie, and his wife, Lina. We became close friends in the late 70's as we battled together against the foes of Greek grammar, theology, and the meaning of life. Along the way, we also took a stab or two at "the system," and did our best not to be sucked into its conforming mindset. Lina was always the warm loving hostess, and turned their tiny campus cottage into a welcome center for fellowship and interaction. I found myself driving down the highway remembering the simplicity of those days and growing eager to see them once again.
Please don't ask me what is the exact purpose of this trip of discovery. Part of it is to deal with finding answers concerning the future. Part of it is to process and pull together the pieces of the past. A third part is to deal with and process the events of the summer and get clear direction on the weeks ahead.
The past weeks have been strange and different. I have recovered from my encounter with the heat monster and am back outside, taking on the sun and humidity in moderate doses. I have jumped into helping at home and trying to lighten the heavy load Susan has been carrying since April when I left. I have been searching for ways to generate some form of income to deal with our disastrous financial condition. Along with all of this, I have been searching for the peace and direction needed to close out this experience on the trail.
One great satisfaction is that the Blazing New Trails aspect of the hike has proven successful. The convention went well and the summer of awareness created by the hike has set some things into motion that will make a lasting difference. With that part of the hike behind me, it only leaves my own personal and spiritual pieces to draw together to completion.
My road trip to Florida is a part of forging the future. What better place to start than by diving deep into the distant past with old friends who were with me in the very early days of the journey. Once again, I have no idea where this trail will end. I just know that it's not over yet. Thanks for joining me for the ride!
Today I am headed south to sunny Tampa, Florida. This trip is not on foot and I've exchanged my backpack for an old Samsonite suitcase. (This one is so old it was actually designed to hold men's suits!) I'm on a road trip of discovery for the next week. My first stop is the home of a friend and school buddy, Bruce McConnohie, and his wife, Lina. We became close friends in the late 70's as we battled together against the foes of Greek grammar, theology, and the meaning of life. Along the way, we also took a stab or two at "the system," and did our best not to be sucked into its conforming mindset. Lina was always the warm loving hostess, and turned their tiny campus cottage into a welcome center for fellowship and interaction. I found myself driving down the highway remembering the simplicity of those days and growing eager to see them once again.
Please don't ask me what is the exact purpose of this trip of discovery. Part of it is to deal with finding answers concerning the future. Part of it is to process and pull together the pieces of the past. A third part is to deal with and process the events of the summer and get clear direction on the weeks ahead.
The past weeks have been strange and different. I have recovered from my encounter with the heat monster and am back outside, taking on the sun and humidity in moderate doses. I have jumped into helping at home and trying to lighten the heavy load Susan has been carrying since April when I left. I have been searching for ways to generate some form of income to deal with our disastrous financial condition. Along with all of this, I have been searching for the peace and direction needed to close out this experience on the trail.
One great satisfaction is that the Blazing New Trails aspect of the hike has proven successful. The convention went well and the summer of awareness created by the hike has set some things into motion that will make a lasting difference. With that part of the hike behind me, it only leaves my own personal and spiritual pieces to draw together to completion.
My road trip to Florida is a part of forging the future. What better place to start than by diving deep into the distant past with old friends who were with me in the very early days of the journey. Once again, I have no idea where this trail will end. I just know that it's not over yet. Thanks for joining me for the ride!
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