I have been following your blog for a while now and am so sorry to read of the theft of your belongings. I am relieved that you were able to make it to safety, even though you lost so many valurable (and irreplacable) things.
I have posted about your circumstances on my blog and have sent a few dollars your way. It is not enough to replace anything you lost, but I felt called to do something to help you remember that there is more good in the world than there is evil.
Dude, I will keep my eye out here in Texas for a light blue pickup. I hope the SOB that did that gets his but good. What a creepy, nasty wretch. My heart is beating a mile a minute just reading about it, so I can imagine how upset you are. You poor thing. I’m going to look on the sunny side of the egg and say, it was rotten it happened, but maybe it’s best you are back home and away from the vagaries of the road and the mean bastards running loose. Sorry for the language but I am really, really mad on your behalf.
How can we help—if you are not too brokenhearted to try again, how can those of us in the blogosphere who have been touched by your pilgrimage help you to return to it?
Feel free to reply offline if you wish, but please let me know if you want help trying to make this right.
I’m also willing to pitch in. Your blog has been a welcome addition to my day, and your explorations of different faith traditions has added to my own store of knowledge.
Dave, I’m not sure that’s true (or not true for that matter.) I think Matt ran into a dishonest person. (Was it the location, being so close to Vegas? Who knows?)
I think a fair statement would be that some human beings are inherently evil. Others learn to be evil. Some people inspire evilness. And others are good, indifferent, etc., etc., etc.
I posted comment number 8, and I am follow this journey because I am a bicycle tourist. I am planning a multi-year bike tour myself. The journey is excellent as well as the writing. I am also a devout Atheist (with a leaning toward buddhism)…. and I still believe that most humans on this planet are evil. We are animals on this planet, and for the most part… we act like animals. I have a moral compass that always points towards being friendly and respectful to my fellow humans, but I am not surprised his bike was stolen despite the location.
Matthew,
We just found your last blog in deleting old emails. We are from the Mennonite congregation you visited in Pa. Altho’ we only met briefly, we would have loved to spend more time with you and are honored that you visited us. We’re sad to hear how your trip ended and wonder how you are doing now.
Blessings to you as you continue life’s journey!
Shalom,
Al & Ada Longenecker
Lewisburg, Pa.
I’m sorry to hear about this hugs
— jhh · Jan 22, 04:03 AM · #
Matthew….sorry to hear about your misfortune.
Best of luck to you. Keep the faith!
Michelle Stacho
— Michelle Stacho · Jan 22, 05:12 PM · #
Please read your email from me.
— Karen · Jan 22, 05:40 PM · #
Matthew
I have been following your blog for a while now and am so sorry to read of the theft of your belongings. I am relieved that you were able to make it to safety, even though you lost so many valurable (and irreplacable) things.
I have posted about your circumstances on my blog and have sent a few dollars your way. It is not enough to replace anything you lost, but I felt called to do something to help you remember that there is more good in the world than there is evil.
Blessings
Mama Kelly
— mama kelly · Jan 23, 03:28 AM · #
Dude, I will keep my eye out here in Texas for a light blue pickup. I hope the SOB that did that gets his but good. What a creepy, nasty wretch. My heart is beating a mile a minute just reading about it, so I can imagine how upset you are. You poor thing. I’m going to look on the sunny side of the egg and say, it was rotten it happened, but maybe it’s best you are back home and away from the vagaries of the road and the mean bastards running loose. Sorry for the language but I am really, really mad on your behalf.
— The Olde Dame · Jan 23, 05:24 AM · #
Matt—
What do you need to make this right?
What do you need financially?
What do you need for a bike or for equipment?
How can we help—if you are not too brokenhearted to try again, how can those of us in the blogosphere who have been touched by your pilgrimage help you to return to it?
Feel free to reply offline if you wish, but please let me know if you want help trying to make this right.
{{{hug}}}
Blessed be.
— Cat C-B · Jan 23, 05:44 PM · #
I’m so sorry to hear about this. :(
I’m also willing to pitch in. Your blog has been a welcome addition to my day, and your explorations of different faith traditions has added to my own store of knowledge.
— harmonyfb · Jan 24, 03:01 AM · #
Now you know…. human beings are inherently evil….. most people are opportunistic sociopaths with little empathy for their fellow man.
— Dave · Jan 28, 09:13 AM · #
Dave, I’m not sure that’s true (or not true for that matter.) I think Matt ran into a dishonest person. (Was it the location, being so close to Vegas? Who knows?)
I think a fair statement would be that some human beings are inherently evil. Others learn to be evil. Some people inspire evilness. And others are good, indifferent, etc., etc., etc.
— Karen · Jan 28, 07:17 PM · #
It would not be a real pilgrimage without suffering. Good luck on the second round!
— st.even · Jan 30, 03:01 AM · #
I second Cat C-B – we can’t replace your Grandma’s prayer book or heal your heart, but we can help in other ways!
What’s a journey through religion without some miracles? ;)
— Heather · Feb 2, 09:39 PM · #
I posted comment number 8, and I am follow this journey because I am a bicycle tourist. I am planning a multi-year bike tour myself. The journey is excellent as well as the writing. I am also a devout Atheist (with a leaning toward buddhism)…. and I still believe that most humans on this planet are evil. We are animals on this planet, and for the most part… we act like animals. I have a moral compass that always points towards being friendly and respectful to my fellow humans, but I am not surprised his bike was stolen despite the location.
— Dave · Feb 5, 07:16 AM · #
I’m very sorry that this happened to you. I just found your website today, and really enjoyed your writing.
A deep bow,
Dogo
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— mizixaixqt · Jun 21, 01:39 PM · #
Matthew,
We just found your last blog in deleting old emails. We are from the Mennonite congregation you visited in Pa. Altho’ we only met briefly, we would have loved to spend more time with you and are honored that you visited us. We’re sad to hear how your trip ended and wonder how you are doing now.
Blessings to you as you continue life’s journey!
Shalom,
Al & Ada Longenecker
Lewisburg, Pa.
— Al & Ada Longenecker · Jul 18, 04:32 AM · #