Greetings again from Halifax!

I’ve been here for more than three weeks due to my financial predicament but it appears it has come to a close as I have a flight home.

As it was not my intention to end my trip in such a tight spot, hoping beyond hope that sponsorship would come through, I turned myself into a charity case in the process.

While I was here in Halifax, I pondered on the events of my trip and how friends, family and strangers literally helped me cross the finish line by their support. I call it true charity; something given unconditionally. This was something I wasn’t expecting to be receiving unto myself and was the main driving force behind my cause.

I had hoped that the many businesses I asked would help me on my journey. Heninger Toyota in Calgary was the only business to jump on board and I appreciate it very much. I felt I still had a chance to show that true charity still exists amoungst businesses by asking around here in Halifax. So I would like to thank the Halifax Backpackers for letting me stay for free by working for my stay. Also, at my stay at the hostel, Global National interviewed me on my cause and my situation. It aired a few days ago, and I’m not quite sure what angle they took on the story, but my intention was to raise awareness for local food banks and their necessity in helping those in need.

SHAW GMC has bailed me out by paying for a plane ticket home and covering some expenses. They even offered my job back when I get there; something I was certainly concerned about given my current situation. I want to say thanks to them as well!

The Atlantica Hotel here in Halifax offered me 2 free nights and all the staff I spoke to there were quite friendly and eager to help me. I need to acknowledge their support as well and say thanks. I enjoyed my stay there and would recommend the Atlantica to anyone. Awesome pool, hot-tub and sauna!

So with true charity existing in business, as I have experienced, I believe we have hope as a people in Canada, regardless of our situation. There are good people here doing good things and if you don’t believe me, just ask me and I’ll tell you my stories.

In closing, I must say that not many people would or could cycle their way across Canada and certainly fewer would put themselves in such a risk to achieve it. I accomplished my goal but am humbled in the process. As much of an individual effort it was for me to reach the end, there is no way I could have done this on my own. Thanks to you all who supported me in various ways; I know you know who you are.

I will be in Calgary this week after a long absence. Life will not be the same. Some things will be easier; others more difficult. The one constant that remains is my faith the God can pull me through. He proved it.