Friday, October 23rd, 2015
Elderton, Pennsylvania
The Sun Drew Mist
As
the sun drew mist into the air, Karuna, Tre’von, and I could hear
regular gun shots in the not-so-far distance. It’s deer-hunting season
and one couple, while driving down en route to their hunting
destination, came upon us. The woman pulled out of the van requesting a
photo. I guess you could say, “A funny thing happened to me in the
forest. I met a monk.”
En route towards the
college town of Indiana, Tre’von and I met a biker who deliberately went
to the store after seeing us. With a big heart, he picked up two
well-intended sandwiches – cheese and ham – along with lemon water. As
vegetarians, we just couldn’t surrender to the meat but I believe in my
heart and soul that the man gave with all his heart. We accepted his
package with its contents and carried them for some good distance before
we had to renounce. I will not forget the joy of the donor’s face when
he offered his gift. Will he be blessed? God will see to it.
At
a crossroads in the town of Elderton, I was moving on the green light
when a stopped motorist yelled for attention. I looked and he asked,
“Do yah take donations? I read the article about you.” I went up to the
driver. He gave a bill and asked, “This will help you with your
travels?”
“Why, thank you! Thank you, so much!”
The response from the public has been phenomenal.
Our
evening was spent at the West Virginia farm community, New Vrindavan,
where I spoke about ‘Tales from Trails’ and how I hold my guru, Srila
Prabhupada, totally responsible for the mercy that comes our way.
May the Source be with you!
21 miles / 33 km
No comments:
Post a Comment