He plans the steps

At Montreal Harbour in a small restaurant we met this nice Stoney Creek resident who worked teaching hazardous spill cleanu up. His company had worked on the Mississauga train derailment. He gave us all hats! Thanks Cliff!
Street signs in White River.
Did you know that Winnie-the-Pooh (the real bear) was purchased in WHITE RIVER, ON by a Captain of the Canadian army who took her overseas to England as their mascot. When the regiment was sent to fight Winnie was cared for by the London Zoo. She became a favourite of many children who visited the zoo including A. A. Milne and his son Christopher.
I went into the Post Office at White River for a cancellation stamp she used a special stamp with Winnie on it and then gave me 4 free first day covers with Winnie stamps on them.

When Paul first arrived he had planned to return on Thursday June 29 (today) but as the time went by he decided to stay with me for an extra day. Tomorrow he drives west and we drive east back to our starting point.

After walking today we drove into Marathon and planned to spend a special evening together - this isn't as easy as it sounds. We drove around the town looking for a "nice" restaurant. We really couldn't find anything, and then when we finally decided on one there was a sign on the door, "Due to unforseen circumstances we will close at 6pm." We laughed and got in the truck. We headed out to the highway to a place we had seen on the way in. There were no other cars in the parking lot and it seemed a little strange but we were hungry. When we went in the waitress/cook told us to sit anywhere. She seemed a little under-dressed in flipflops, lounge pants, and a t-shirt. Then her two boys (both under 6 years) were dropped off at the restaurant because their father, who was supposed to be looking after them, was no where to be found. The waitress/cook/mom told the boys to sit at a table and they weren't to move (remember they are under 6). Paul said that this gives a whole new meaning to the term "Family Restaurant."

Although I felt uncomfortable, and disappointed with our "special" night out together, my heart really went out to this mom. Yes, she has probably made alot of bad decisions, and she might need some time management advice but compassion meets people right where they are (right where compassion and mercy met me).

Another plan that the Lord had was to arrange for me to sign papers for the transfer of the ownership of our house. It is the last day Paul is here, the only lawyer was in town (he serves 2 other communities) and he agreed to wait for us before he left for home (Thunder Bay). So Paul will take the papers home signed by the notary public, a witness, and us. Another detail arranged by a precision master.

This is Gracie Chalmers my grand-daughter. I hope that she will believe that she can do anything God asks her to do. And that she will find as much joy in serving Jesus as she does in her late night snack :)
OK my friends, I have to get to bed so we can be on the road early. We are going to be staying at Neys Prov Park this weekend. It is only supposed to be 14 degrees tomorrow - that will be chilly but thats sooooo much better than hot.
Congratulations to Paul M. DeGraaf for his 560 kms! accomplished in a month of walking. Paul and I are waving goodbye.
Thanks for all your comments and prayers. They are such an encouragement! Talk to you soon.