Still in School

I'm adapting fine to college life. Its been colder and damper than I've expected, but God continues to meet my needs through kind hearted people. The Cottonwood mission prepares a daily lunch which has proven very useful and much appreciated. Despite rid s a day I continue to get out of shape. Therese not a lot of work around here, I hope that with the increased tourism in the summer, some thing will open up. Thanks for stopping by, and God bless, Daniel

Back From Prescott

Hi All,
I had to take an emergency trip to Prescott to retrieve my mail. There seemed to be some miscommunication between myself and a friend. I'm happy I was able to secure my mail and make it back to Cottonwood. I took a dirt road 20 miles up 3500 foot in elevation. I really had a hard time on the journey. I did make it the 50 or so miles, and the shelter had a bed for me. On the return trip I went over the scenic 89a Mingus mountain road. Again very challenging. There was a lot of snow up at 7000 foot. My friend Kris that offered to help me with books, wow, what an encouragement. I've been having troubles getting my text books, but I think I have it worked out. By the way, I'm attending Yavapai College, whose main campus is in Prescott. May God bless all of you, yours in Christ, Daniel

School after 27 years?

Hi everybody. Its amazing how the same scenery looks different every day. As I take the daily 5 mile bicycle ride to the library the sun light hits things different, or a little more snow melts, God is quite an artist. Some times I get into a habit of just blogging good things, or just negative things, I felt I needed to share the experience of my daily ride. School has brought new challenges that I haven't had to face in some time. I'm out of practice in some aspects of basic life skills. Not having a car, credit cards, or even a local mailing address has caused minor stresses. God is good, all things are working out. My knee has been acting up a little. I may have to take a 55 mile bicycle ride to receive my mail soon. I'm grateful to have an address to have my mail sent, but I need to retrieve it monthly. Its a long hard ride going up a lot of elevation. Then I may not have a place to spend the night. The temperatures in Prescott often get in the low 20's, which posses problems. It will all work out. School's going good, the community has been great, and I look foreword to waking up every morning, life is good. Have a wonderful day, yours in Christ, Dan

Plans change, mother nature has say

Things didn't go as planned in Prescott. I am attending Yavapai College. I'm anxiously enjoying this huge change in my life Memorizing is proving to be harder than I remember it.
While camping along the Verde river I was told I had to get out or learn to swim inside my tent. The recent snow and rain lead to my decision to go in to a motel for a few nights. This was a lot more expensive than I had hoped. I'm back in the tent. Every thing got soaked. The cooler than normal temps are causing a lot of Ice inside and outside the tent every night. In the morning it melts and soaks every thing again. I'm trying to get a tarp to help with this problem. The lower than normal snow leavels have painted such a beautiful picture, thanks for checking the site, and God bless, Daniel

Waiting for school

My friends, Rick and Diane have been nice enough to let me stay with them the last 10 days or so. When I got to Prescott I had some type of flu and I needed a place to get strong again. Me being at their house has caused some stress in the past so I so appreciate all they are doing. It looks like I may be sharing an apartment with a friend of Rick. This is if things go as planned. I will have enough money for one month, then If I don't find work, I'll have to camp in the woods again. The woods around here is beautiful, so we'll see what happens. School starts Jan 20, please pray that I can find work to help with my bills, and that my return to school after 25 years will go smoothly. Have a great day, Daniel

One last ride/ A word of thanks

Under the weather and over matched by temperature and fatigue I accepted another ride. I had to go from Camp Verde to Prescott yesterday and decided to take the more scenic route. I had 3 flats and my pump didn't work on the valves of my replacement tubes. I was 5 miles shy of the 7,000 foot summit. My tube pressure on my rear tire was about half strength. I prayed for help. A man named Billy came along and asked me if I needed help. I felt so exhausted that I took the kind man's offer. He gave me a ride right to where I needed to go. I'm not as in good of shape as I thought I was, I'll have to ride more.

I wanted to take a moment to thank all the kind people who have given me rides, bicycles, gifts, stays at their homes. Last night while meditating, I talked to God about things, I was just chased out of a town, by a fine officer doing his duty, into the frigid wilderness. I look at our laws and the way we do things and I ask God "where is the love?" The answer, all the people who gave from their hearts and loved you with their kind words, open doors, and wonderful gifts. I know any one can make up a real bad case against me, with out much effort, but I also know about a wonderful God who provides the price for my faults. More and more this type of conversation causes negative reactions from the less fortunate people I met on the road. I told a group around the camp fire a few nights ago, I can only witness to what I've seen God do through wonderful people like yourselves. The days are getting short, we, with the love of Christ can shine like never before. I'm learning not to expect thanks, and to be ready for new trials any time I can act like my savior would, but my wonderful savior is with me, I see it every day. May God bless all of you this new year, and may He help us all through His matchless grace, bye Daniel

Merry Christmas

Hi everybody,

Thank you God for all you do. Winter has set in. Most mornings around 2 or 3 a layer of ice forms on the tent. Afternoon highs have been in the 50's and low 60's. A cold spell is coming in with rain today, snow in the higher elevations. I might get invited to Christmas eve dinner at Rick and Diane's, but it still up in the air. I've taken to trips to Cottonwood, its about a 35 mile round trip, it's good exercise and has a nice library. It looks like I'll be attending Yavapai College next month. Please pray that a place to stay will open up. Prescott is a lot cooler than the Verde Valley. Highs only around 40, and lows often in the teens. It would be difficult to stay out doors, but many people do it. I worked helping a lady clean out her garage, this provided some much needed cash. You can also pray that more of these encounters come my way. I helped her put up her Christmas display, and in return she gave me a tour of the near by city of Sedona, and took me to lunch. What a beautiful view of the world famous, spiritually renowned mecca. Thanks for stopping by, and please email me at daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com if I can pray for you, God bless and have a wonderful Christmas, Daniel