Category Archives: The Journey

Day 51 Today I hiked my second Trail Ambassador hike of the year with Corky. As a Trail Ambassador of the Cleveland Metro Parks, we hike the trails as representatives of the park system. We look for trail hazards, greet people, answer questions, provide first aid, and are the ears and eyes for the ClevelandContinue reading “Representing”

Day 50 On our Sunday date last week Dan and I hiked in Astorhurst Park of the Cleveland Metroparks. This is a former golf course that is transforming into a park. We had to return today to hike the remaining trails and get closer to Tinker’s Creek. We hiked 3.19 miles. Now all the trailsContinue reading “Astorhurst Take Two”

Day 49 I had the pleasure of walking with Tierney, a sister from church. She is the youngest person I have walked with during this walking celebration. She is young enough to be my daughter. I am grateful that God has returned me to a better level of fitness, otherwise I would have been pantingContinue reading “Youth”

Day 48 Every morning I ask God what my schedule is for the day. I love it when He changes my schedule; His schedule is always best. Today I was supposed to walk with a sister from my church in the evening. She was unable to. Tomorrow I was supposed to walk with another sisterContinue reading “Switched”

Day 47 Yesterday’s snow was almost gone until another front came through last night and reapplied a soft covering of white on everything. I was planning to walk with a friend while talking on the phone with my Thursday telephone date walker. However, after hearing about all the black ice, the accidents, and the highwaysContinue reading “Rest”

Day 46 Karrie and I were planning to walk in the Akron area. However, God said “not today.” He forced us inside by coating our area with four inches of heavy snow. It was beautiful and if I were hiking I might have wanted to venture out in that. But that was not our plan.Continue reading “Friendship”

Day 45 The approaching rain clouds drove Sonia and I to walk in her neighborhood in case we needed to make a quick exit to her house. So, we walked from her house to areas that she had never walked for 3.09 miles. We talked about walking other parts on another day. Thanks to God,Continue reading “Close By”

Day 44 Elaine and I hoped we would be able to walk in Garfield Heights Reservation. Her crew were working near by, but she had to attend a meeting and she was not sure when it would end. In the meantime I had to take my car to the shop and did not know whenContinue reading “Perfect Timing”

Day 43 Astorhurst Park used to be a golf course. Now it is part of the Cleveland Metro Parks. Evidence of the former course is every where, golf holes with the number, the pathway to the holes, and a cart elevator. There is an upper and lower level in the park the upper level isContinue reading “Transformation”