Journey

PhotobucketThis blog will bring you on my journey from Winona, MN to Chicago, IL. I am an experienced hiker that desires to use my gifts to encourage, strengthen, support, and challenge everyone I meet.
I am hiking with the purpose to raise support and money for Safeplace After School Program and summer Day Camp in intercity Chicago. This hike is 370 miles and will take about 3 weeks to finish.

Previous journey:
I hiked from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 finishing in 5 months to raise support and money for Community Bible Church in Winona, MN.

Safeplace/Day Camp:
SAFEPLACE is a school-age child care program serving the families of Chicago's Edgewater community, providing a creative environment for spiritual, educational, emotional, social and physical development - after school!
DAYCAMP is a school-aged program that serves these same families (and more) in the summer!

If you would like to donate or learn more about these programs please call 773-784-3040, or visit edgebapt.com.

If you would like to contact me with questions please email me at cw.journey@gmail.com

Jul 10

day 10

last night was tough sleeping. my feet throbbed all night-nothing seemed to help. i figured out i was over heated a couple time & probably needed electrolites.i was tired all day.
this morning i started with a shower in the trail headquarters, then laundry next door. i had a lot of mosquito repellent on everything from yesterday.
the trail was hot and buggy again. i walked roads to get away from the bugs, but its hotter. hard hiking day.
three things stick out in my mind:
the man in the laundry mat want to give me water if i couldn’t fnd some. he was very kind hearted…it goes along way.
rachel called to see how i was. i know safeplace prays specifically for my needs.
david {my son-in-law} called to give me fun news from his experience today.
all these things encouraged my heart. thanks!
the sun is setting, and i am sleepy.
this day made me stronger…..


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