Dad had a great ride into Truro with Gary Burns. They arrived shortly after noon. A BIG THANK YOU to Barb and Gordie Miller for hosting dad last evening. So much generosity, warmth and hospitality.Dad met with Wayne Smith at the Trees of Life in Truro. Wayne Smith is the sculptor of the Trees of Life, which is three trees, each with 12 rings representing each month of the year and the 12 days of Christmas. Each tree has a butterfly on top symbolic of the cancer society and a ring on top, which is reflective of an angel's halo.
The sculpture also boasts of a poem, created by Smith. It's called the Tree of Life 2008 and states: Like the tree of life the memories still keep on growing. As we all grow older we have to share the time with others because we all need each other to grow together and be stronger.
We were in Truro bright and early this morning. Brian and George Clark, another cyclist, joined up with dad in Truro to cycle into Halifax. Let's hope there will be others along the pick up spots. Katherine Guinan, a thyroid cancer survivor showed up at the Community Centre in Truro to wish dad well and to let him know what an inspiration he is. As I was leaving Truro, I saw three cyclists in Tim Hortons. They did not get far maybe 2 km up the road before having a break. I guess it is true, a trucker and a police officer cannot pass a Tim's.
Today dad is cycling from Truro to Halifax arriving in Halifax at Point Pleasant Park Black Rock Beach at 3pm to dip his wheel in the ocean. Please see the route below and please join in to cycle with him. If not cycling, be there to greet him on his arrival with some huge cheers! Let's make this as big a celebration as it should be. Hope to see you all there!!
BBQ at the Trinity United Church in Timberlea at 5:30 pm this evening to celebrate and share dad's stories of his journey. Please come and enjoy!
Nova Scotia at last...
ReplyDeletethe cyclist is nearing
the end of
his journey...
a final day to go
feet pumping
heart pounding
spirit soaring
flying down the road
to a welcome end
carrying memories of
a land
staggering in its beauty
heartwarming in its people
so many
giving and helping
with the struggle
for life
and freedom from pain
bound by love
and the great Lover of us all...
nearing the embrace of
family and friends
salt sea air
safe harbour
journey's end...
welcome home, dear friend
-Rev. Helene
Gary,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a remarkable man, and what a journey you have had!
"WELCOME HOME"!
See you and Faye at the park this afternoon.
Joan Lavers
Blessings Gary,
ReplyDeleteYour dream has come true!!! Kim and wish you all the very best and take in all you deserve as you are cheered on from all your friends and family at the beach!! We will miss your blog of everyday life but will look forward to seeing stories. I know your family and Grandchildren are very very proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. Your are a hero to us all. Enjoy YOUR DAY!!! I hope to see and hear about you on the news tonight.
Blessings Ted & Kim Sherring, Medicine Hat, AB
Gary
ReplyDeleteYOU MADE IT HOME SAFE AND SOUND.
We will see you at the park.
Bike safe the rest of the way.
Love Faye
Welcome HOME. Great accomplishment Gary. Can't wait to hear of your exploits. lv. jim and Nancy
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteGary... WOW!!!! What an amazing journey for you. You are a true hero and God Bless you for all you have accomplished. Rest!! Best wishes and regards, Barb Bourque, Calgary, Ab.
ReplyDeleteUncle Gary!
ReplyDeleteI'm super proud of you and your completed mission!
Love Ruth
xoxo
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