A lot has happened...so here we go!

I would first like to start with a thank you to all who were in Carbondale, and Marion who helped me and who gave me some work to keep busy.  You are all wonderful.

And so I went east out of Marion, and toward the town of Harrisburg when I got a little past Crab Orchard, a man on a motor bike stopped and walked over to me to ask me what I was doing.  He saw that I was walking for a good cause, and I asked him if he had a big back yard where I could pitch my tent,  He said yes, and when I made it to his town Eldorado, IL, his wife would even make dinner for me.

Since Eldorado was about 23 miles from that place, I told him not to expect me until the next day.  So he drove off, and I continued on.  After about 5 miles, I wanted to stop and rest, so I took Nixville road and was about to take my chair out to sit down when a van pulls up.  The passenger asks me if I needed a ride, and I told him to Harrisburg would be great, and we loaded up the cart.

After about a mile, one of the guys, Kenny, asked me where I would like to be dropped off, and I told him at the McDonalds.  He knew where it was, and proceeded.  A few minutes later I was telling them what had happened on the road before they got there, and they decided to take me all the way to Eldorado, and even to the other mans place.

We arrived and it was great to know that the driver knew the man who invited me to his home for supper.  I was grateful for the ride, and went into talking to the home owner.  His name is Randy, and his wife is Georgia. They invited me to stay at their house, for as long as I needed, and I told them that it would not be for more than a few days.

The next day that I was there, I was invited to their neighbors house, and the lady who invited us was Mustang.  She lived with her father, and for that day, to meet me, had her two boys over and we talked about my mission.

I had a blast with them and hope that I will one day get to meet with them all again.  At the bottom, is a few pictures of Georgia, and I with my cart.  I also took one of Randy, Georgia, Mustang, and her father, but it didnt come out all that great.

The next day, Randy took me all the way to Owensboro, Kentucky and after a big hug, he took off back to Eldorado, Illinois.

As I tried to navigate my way around Owensboro, I talked with a few pastors, and volunteered at the homeless shelter.  Then yesterday, as I was in a McDonald's. I ran into a guy who wanted to know about my mission, and he invited me to his house to meet his family.

Aaron, Courtney, Kaylin, and Austin are family here in Maceo, KY.  They are a very cool laid back family, and there is a picture of them below as well.

Thank you for all of what you did and for taking me into your home.

To Randy, Georgia, and Mustang, (and her two sons) I had a great time.  To Randy: thank you for your wonderful person, and Georgia, for your awesome hospitality.  I hope that I am able to see you again.  :)

For Aaron, and Courtney, thank you for your kindness, and hospitality as well...