Getting in shape.... Day 4

{this post was written last year but not posted for some reason... I can't believe I did that!}

This morning I awoke about 6:15.

I Got up and fixed a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal. Then I repaired the rubber boots on my walking sticks. I found an old busted inner tube from a bike tire the day before that someone had discarded and it really came in handy because I took some duct tape (a real "Red Green" trick) and covered the rubber boots on my walking sticks.  Both boots on the sticks were worn out over the last 25 miles of walking!  I guess I "arta-not" strike the groud so hard!  Hopping those fences like a pole volter probably didn't help either.  LOL!  Just kiddin'!  But the extra rubber and duct tape seems to works really good!

Then I loaded up my Camelbak 'water trough,' slung it on my back and headed out right at 8:00Am.

I went this AM to Wyoming from the house and then headed South toward Ford Road. There like the day before, I turned right and unlike yesterday... I walked on the North side of the road in front of Fordson High School where all my kids graduated from.  It's an awesome structure!

When I got down to Mercury Drive I crossed over and walked along the grass until I crossed the Southfield Freeway bridge and walked on over to Evergreen.

But before I reached Evergreen just across from the Red Robin Restaurant ("they got gud hambuggers") a man named "Dale Baker" was crossing the street. I greeted him and he asked me if I was having a good day. I said 'yah' and said that "I am walking to Mackinaw!" He responded... why are you doing that...?  Are you protesting something?  I said 'no!' I told him that that I was a pastor here in Dearborn and the we were in the process of building... over on MI Ave in the old Harry Miller Flowers shop and that I was walking to Mackinaw to raise funds to help pay for the project! He looked amazed!  Then he pulled out his wallet and gave me a dollar!  Wow...This encouraged me! Thanks Dale!... every little bit helps! 

Then I crossed over Evergreen and keep on going toward Golfview when near the "Society of Engineers"  along the fense that borders the roadway was a snake that was maybe 18" long.  I coldn't tell what kind it was and I could not see it's head to see if it was poisonous.  It startled me at first because it was not moving at all.   I think that his head was through the chain link on the other side of the fence. So I took one of my walking sticks and poked at it a couple of times and it definately came alive! That head came back through the fence and struck at me twice with his mouth wide open!  (it was white as cotton too in there!)  At that point, the front part of the snake was cocked back again, ready to strike. I took out my phone at that point and tried to get a photo but after taking the photo the picture scrambled. It did not turn out but I was not going to hang around and challenge him again.  He was upset at this point!   I think that he was taking a nap!!!   So I went on down the road, 'looking for snakes,' as I walked...imagine that!.

SO in just about 5 minutes I turned South on to Golfview and met some playful squirels. When I got to Golfview and Military I turned left and headed toward MI Ave where I turned left and headed back to the office. Oh, I forgot... I saw "President" Jeff Davis at the church there on the corner of Golfview and Outer Drive.  He was loading up some stuff and I stopped and visited with him for about 5 minutes.  He even let me load up on water again! 

So when I got to the library on Michigan Avenue across from the Mongolian BB, I sat down on the bench that was there and took my shoes off because the toes on my right foot seemed to start rubing together working on a blister... so I let me feet cool off a bit, while I checked my e-mails.  (I didn't like 'um the color they were!)

From there I walked back to the Office on the North side of the street at a good steady pace and got back to the property right at 12:30. I had started out at 8:00 this morning so it took me 4 and a half hours to make this almost 12 mile trek.

My endurance is rising! About the last mile my left knee began to hurt for some reason. So tomorrow the rest will do me good!

Just thought ya'll would like to know!

Simply Trey!

p.s. the song  by Rich Mullins
                      "GOD you are my God"     
                        and I will every praise you x2
                 
                      I will seek you in the morning
                      I will learn to walk in your ways
                      And step by step, you'll lead me
                      And I will follow you all of my days...

was just flooding through my mind as I was walking... so I just sang it out, over and over again and meditated on the words.  I think that it is a good 'walking song'!!!

Simply Trey!
                 

Getting in Shape!... Day 3

Today I started out from the House on my walk 'to get in shape' for the trek to Mackinaw, MI...As I turned onto Ford Road from Wyoming walking South,  I tromped through the tall grass (I don't know why there is no sidewalk there)... and came back out on the side walk and there was a baggage ticket from "SHEPLERS" which is one of the Island Ferrys to Mackinaw Island, MI from Mackinaw City.  The ticket even had an elastic band on it that you loop around the handles of bags.  Where it lists the "NAME:_______"  the tag in handwritten form says... "MALEK" which is Arabic!  On the back of the tag "Hart's Haven" is checked.  It must be a house on the Island where you can lodge overnight.

Now for some of you, this may seem really insignificant but for me it is an encouragement!  I am getting in shape to walk to Mackinaw... to help raise resources to build our church in E. Dearborn which is 97% Arabic and this tag is for "Shepler's" which is located in Mackinaw!  Could it be a sign of some sort? It is interesting to think about!

Getting in Shape to walk to Mackinaw!!!

Today I left the house and headed toward the office on foot (both feet really!)

It took me about an hour and a quarter to get there starting out on Tireman Avenue and walking to Greenfield then going South to Michigan Ave. to the Office.  I rested for a bout 20 minutes and then started back toward the house.

I walked on Michigan until I got to Miller and took Miller Road up to Tireman Avenue where I turned right and headed back home.

It too me right at an hour to walk home from the office.  It was at a good brisk pace on both legs of the route!  I used the walking sticks that Vesa and Ashleigh purchased for me.  They really seem to help!

After getting home I logged my trip on 'Map my Walk'  It was a 7.6 miles trek, I think... or somewhere around there.

It has been over a week since I last walked.  Last week at the lake, I came down hard on a rock with my right arch and bruised it...That is the first time that has happened.  So this was the first day back walking... 'on the training trail!'

Folks seems to be really friendly today!  Many said... "Hello, how are you...?"  I would respond "Well!" and then say, "I am walking to Mackinaw!"  Most of them just 'lit up!'   It was fun!  It would take my mind off the task long enough so I did not get mentally tired!

Also I used a Camel back water pouch that my son Paul bought for me!  It is a smaller back pack with a water bladder in one compartment that is attached to a flexible pipe that comes around the pack to the front.  At the end of the pipe is a valve that I can just put in my mouth and drink when I get thirsty.  When I would start feeling a bit dry in my mouth of or my legs would ache a bit, I would take three strong swiggs and could immediately feel the difference!

Also I noticed the last couple of miles that my legs and hips were feeling the walk.  So I would step over onto the grass and walk for a bit there and the pressure would go away!

I am looking forward to this trip!  Tomorrow I hope to stretch this out a bit longer!

So that is all for today!

Simply Trey!

A New Idea from those who want to help with 'Trey's Trek!'

Today, as I was corresponding with some of our close friends from out of State, they expressed a deep desire to come and make this trek with us!  But because of  'this or that', they would not be able to come!  So two different couples in the State of NC in different cities, suggested that they will get pledges from folks in their area and do the walk near to where they live!   This would take place the same time that we are walking to Mackinaw from Dearborn here in Michigan. 

Wow!  What an attitude!  What willingness to help!  What initiative!  What encouragment for us here in Michigan!  Thank you Jesus! 

One other person who lives in Alabama who went to High School with me said ... because of a knee injury, she would not be able to do this.  So in the flow of the conversation I suggested that she take the change that ended up in her pocket at the end of each day, from now until September and put it in a jar.  Then when September comes around, 'give' that change toward the project... She said "that would work!"  So another idea was born!  The Lord will provide! 

Preparation for 'Trey's Trek' North!

The clock is ticking! 

September 5th is getting closer! 

I am walking to ready myself for the journey!  I am excited about this trek and I am looking forward to what is in store along the route.   

For those of you who are aware of what is going to take place... please pray for me that I am ready; body, mind and soul!  I really want to make this event something that honors Jesus!

'Partners,' walking Trey's Trek...

Cal Garcia... Pastor, Auburn Hills Christian Center... will start out walking with us on DAY 1 & 2 from Dearborn Assembly of God  up to Camp Dearborn in Milford, MI.


Dr. Hubert Russel... Chiropractor and Friend to the Hancocks and many in Ministry in this area of Michigan!  He is committed to walking the initiating leg of the Trek from our Office on Michigan Ave to Northville, MI  Day 1


Bill Severance... Pastor, Retired after 50 years of serving Michigan Churches... is planning on walking with us sometime during the 3rd week.

Mark, Linda and Josh Hubbard...Friends of the Hancocks are planning on walking Day 3 from Camp Dearborn to their home just South of Fenton, MI.


Bill Gaus... Friend of the Severance Family, Bay City, MI is planning on walking with us... the beginning of the 2nd Week.

Sonny Hancock...Trey's Dad will be walking different stretches of the journey with Trey.

Barney Fincher...A Flint resident is slated to walk Day 5 with us from Grand Blanc to Mt. Morris, MI


Benjamin Swafford... my nephew from Birmingham, Alabama is coming up to walk the last week with us!

Rick Warzywak...Director of Transformation Michigan will be walking with us from Indian River to Cheboygan, MI on Day 20


David Parvu...The Worship Leader for Dearborn Assembly of God is slated to walk the longest leg of the trip because he feels Pastor Trey will be alone this day because of the distance!  Day 6 from Mt. Morris to Saginaw, MI

Norm Frechett... Administrative Pastor at Brightmoor Christian Church will take a day to walk with Trey

Sarah Krage...Pastor of King of Love, University Church, at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI is going to walk two day the first week.


Other names are to be posted...!

"Trey's Trek"...the Route & Dates!

During this "Trek" we will walk, talk, pray, sing, fellowship, and witness Jesus' goodness!
WEEK ONE


(Day 1)  Monday Sept 5th
Approx. Distance 21 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 7 hrs.
Start... Dearborn Assembly of God at 15000 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
End... 7 Mile Road and Beck Roads, Northville, MI

(Day 2)  Tuesday Sept 6th
Approx. Distance 15 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 6 hrs.
Start... Beck Road and 7 Mile Road
End... Camp Dearborn, Milford, MI

(Day 3)  Wednesday Sept 7th
Approx. Distance 15 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 6 hrs.
Start... Camp Dearborn, Milford, MI
End... The Hubbard’s just South of Fenton, MI

(Day 4)  Thursday Sept 8th
Ppprox. Distance     12 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 5 hrs.
Start... The Hubbard's, Fenton, MI
End... Grand Blanc, MI

(Day 5) Friday Sept 9th
Approx. Distance      17 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 7 hrs.
Start... Grand Blanc, MI
End...Mt. Morris, MI

(Day 6) Saturday Sept 10th
Approx. Distance      31 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 11 hrs.
Start... Mt. Morris, MI
End... Saginaw Township, MI


(Day 7) Sunday Sept 11th  REST THIS DAY!  
*This morning Trey is scheduled to preach at Freeland Assembly of God...
Approx. Distance      0 mile
Estimated Time Enroute 0 hrs.
Start...
End...


WEEK TWO

(Day 8) Monday Sept 12th !
Approx. Distance      9 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 4 hrs.
Start... Saginaw Township, MI
End... Freeland, MI

(for Lunch at Freeland A/G and Intercessory Prayer Meeting...) Then onto Midland

Approx. Distance 12 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 5 hrs
Start... Freeland, MI
End... Midland, MI


(Day 9) Tuesday Sept 13th
Approx. Distance      27 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 10 hrs.
Start... Midland, MI
End... Beaverton, MI

(Day 10) Wednesday Sept 14th
Approx. Distance      7 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 4 hrs.
Start... Beaverton, MI
End... Gladwin, MI


(Day 11) Thursday Sept 15th
Approx. Distance      6 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 3hrs.
Start... Gladwin, MI
End... Pratt Lake, MI

(Day 12) Friday Sept 16th
Approx. Distance      23 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 9 hrs.
Start... Pratt Lake, MI
End... Prudenville near Houghton Lake, MI

Day 13) Saturday Sept 17th
Approx. Distance      15 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 6 hrs.
Start... Prudenville near Houton Lake, MI
End... Roscommon A/G, Roscommon, MI

Day 14) Sunday Sept 18th  REST THIS DAY!  

Approx. Distance      0 mile
Estimated Time Enroute 0 hrs.
Start... Camp at Higgins Lake, MI
End... Camp at Higgins Lake, MI




WEEK THREE

Day 15) Monday Sept 19th
Approx. Distance      18 mile
Estimated Time Enroute 7 hrs.
Start.. Roscommon,  MI
End...Grayling, MI

Day 16) Tuesday Sept 20th
Approx. Distance      29 mile
Estimated Time Enroute 10 hrs.
Start.. Grayling, MI
End...Gaylord, MI

Day 17) Wednesday Sept 21st
Approx. Distance      20 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 7.5 hrs.
Start.. .Gaylord, MI
End.. Wolverine, MI

Day 18) Thursday Sept 22nd
Approx. Distance      7 miles
Estimated Time Enroute 3 hrs.
Start..Wolverine, MI
End... Joy Fellowship A/G, Indian River, MI


Day 19) Friday Sept 23rd

Approx. Distance      20 miles

Estimated Time Enroute 7 hrs.

Start.. Burt Lake, State Park, Indian River, MI

End... Cheboygan, MI

Day 20) Saturday Sept 24th  

Approx. Distance      16 miles

Estimated Time Enroute 6 hrs.

Start.. Cheboygan, MI

End...  Mackinaw City, MI

Day 21) Sunday Sept 25th  REST THIS DAY!  
Meet in St. Ignace across Big Mac...for the final prayer meeting for the Trek with the Churches from the UP!