When Rocio & I awoke yesterday, we faced the prospect of not only sixteen miles to Creedmoor, but also a whole week’s worth of walking and NO invitations anywhere. That was how the day began– as we began accumulating the day’s first miles, however, prospects brightened immediately. Toni Anne Wheeler of the South Granville County Chamber, in Creedmoor, learned of the Walk when she arrived to the Chamber yesterday morning, on what was supposed to be a day off for her. (I’d written a letter of inquiry to the Chamber.)
“I read the e-mail, and just felt I needed to do something,” Toni Anne told me.
Toni Anne did more than “just something.” She contacted the pastor of her First Baptist Church of Creedmoor, and the church provided us with a night’s stay at The Inn at Creedmoor. The Patel family, of India, owners of The Inn at Creedmoor, learned of the story and offered us a second night’s stay. Toni Anne contacted Creedmoor Mayor Darryl Moss, who asked her if we could speak to the community at their Monday night Town Hall meeting, which Rocio & I ended up arriving just in time for. Toni Anne also organized a dinner meeting with the mayor of neighboring community Butner as well.
I met Toni Anne early this afternoon, and she brought along her friend Faicia, who not only ensured we had a place to stay in Oxford (the next town up), she also brought us a “basket of basics,” which included: toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, basic first-aid kit, moisturizing cream, comb, shampoo, mouthwash, deodorant, sanitizer, and more– even a bit of candy! 
. Faicia then took us out to lunch, which ended up being an abundance of salad + more to last us through dinner as well. Faicia has invited me to speak to her church this weekend, which I’ll be more than happy to do.
When we awoke yesterday, Rocio and I were mentally prepared to spend the week’s worth of cold nights sleeping outside of churches, abandoned buildings, or whatever else to safely make it through the week’s miles together. By day’s end, it appeared unlikely that we’ll spend any frigid night outdoors this week.
I just love the magic of the Road Angels of the Universe!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Though spring is less than 48 hours away, the cold, gray weather had winter written all over it.
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The less traveled the roads, the more beautiful they are, generally 
…Mi Amor!
…Forging across Falls Lake
…Despite the cold and gray day, one cannot help but be awed by nature’s boundless beauty!!!
… We’re here! But: still, a handful of miles awaits us…
…Mayor Darryl Moss invites me to speak to the Creedmoor Monday night Town Hall meeting.
…Creedmoor resident Dr. Cheryl Hanly, a local chiropractor, describes a 2,200 mile walk she’s about to embark on, up the entire Appalachian Trail, to broadcast a loud message against bullying. Our encounter was totally unplanned and serendipitous!!! Her website: www.learningtoliveoutloud.com
Meeting Toni Anne & Faicia at The Inn at Creedmoor, Creedmoor, NC.
Here is the map of the day’s walking route: