Pilgrimage Eve

Today was an eventful day, the day before my last day working as Pastor of Digby Baptist, and the day before I start the Pilgrimage. Nothing was according to plan, but it was a wonderful day, spent pretty much with family... Sharon, Teanna, Dryden and Amelia.

 We were in Amherst, where I'd taken a few furnishings and some perennial plants.

 Sharon and I introduced our grandchildren to our new home and town. Then we made the long trek back to Digby. 

It all happened, in part, because I had car trouble, and left ole 'Blueberry' up in Parrsboro. It is in good hands. So... plans change, and things are alright. Tomorrow is a day of change. This too will be alright.

Fifteen Minutes of Fame?

 I seem to get my fifteen minutes of fame about once a year, and it just happened for 2022. The upcoming pilgrimage, and the ongoing walking group of First Baptist Amherst, got featured by the local press. Thanks, Darrell Cole. Here is a link to the article, which may or may not work for you, dear reader. 

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/new-amherst-baptist-minister-to-walk-the-line-from-digby-100732099/

Not only have I been meeting locals who read the article, I got an email from a Salvation Army officer formerly here in Digby, who was shown the news, and contacted me to see about joining me for a bit of the walk. Wonderful! I met this fellow once, when he was in town visiting old friends. I shall meet him again, and be pilgrims together - even just for a day.

Perhaps you too will walk with me - one kilometer... or twenty.

And, for any who want to see me off when I start, remember: I will be starting on Sunday, May 29, at 6 pm from the Church and Parsonage. Any words of blessing can be spoken then, before I (we) set out. Thanks so very much.

Course Correction

 So, reviewing my walking plan yesterday, I came upon an error. One day's journey that I'd measured as more than 24 kms turned out to be only six! From South Maitland, Hants County, to Green Oaks, Colchester County: check it out.

Some editing of the plan was in order. I gained a whole day. And then, looking towards the final days of the journey, I thought to myself, I don't need to spend a whole day enjoying my old stomping ground, Parrsboro. Especially if it is not a Sunday. So I also cut that day out. Which makes my planned arrival in Amherst two days earlier, Sunday, June 19th. I'm not sure where and how I will worship with others in a Church that day; I will figure that out. Perhaps I will get a very early start and make it to First Baptist Amherst by 10:30 am! No promises yet.

With the help of Cumberland County friends I also sorted out my last night's accommodations and final two days of walking. The plan is adjusting, it is coming together nicely. Thanks to many generous and thoughtful people! A month from now, I will be on my way.

See you along the trail!