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

Happy Thanks Giving

I've moved down out of Prescott to lower elevation. Prescott is such a beautiful city with many kind people. I especially want to thank Rick, Diane and Jackie for there kind hospitality. So many kind organizations like Quixote's garage in Prescott. Opportunities for employment seem to be more and more difficult to find. The last week I've been camped along a beautiful stream, and have enjoyed a new neighbors company, his name is Norm. Norm is working on his GED and wants to go to truck driving school. I'm currently praying to see if I should go back to school for social work. The work is getting more and more difficult, and I'm not getting any younger. I've taken three 45 mile rides the last week or so, I feel good after a ride. Thank you for checking out the site, and may God bless you during this time of Thanks Giving, bye Daniel

NOV 2009

Hi All,

I'm still looking for work in Prescott. Like most of the country, unskilled work is hard to come by. I was sitting in a fast food establishment the other day and the police arrested the cook. Thinking this might be one of those doors God opens, I quickly asked for an application. The manager did say he would check my references.
Its been beautiful around here. Highs in the low 80's and lows around 40. I continue to get to know Rick and Diane( the nice couple letting me stay with them) They've shared their food and resources and have been so kind. I'm currently still putting out applications and working at trying to become eligible for subsidized employment opportunities.
Please continue to pray that God will lead me to the place He would have me be. Thank you for checking the site, and feel free to email me at daniel.gibbs@yahoo.con, Yours in Christ, Daniel

Cold and Snowy

The first cold air of the season has hit Prescott National Forest. Snow levels hit 4800 feet. My tent has been set up at about 5800 feet. Water has been freezing at the camp site the last few days. I had a dusting of snow which did melt at the camp site. A couple I've met has kindly offered to let me use their spare room/den to sleep in, they've been concerned about me being out in the cold. They want me to look for work, and the husband has been escorting me around town trying to guide me in the process. It gets frustrating at times. I thought I had found a part time construction job, but it didn't work out.
It's difficult for me to make the decision to try to settle down, but I've been praying for the opportunity to get back into society, so this might be it. Prescott is a pretty community, and I've met many nice people, like most places work is hard to come by, I do pray God will open the door He wants opened, and close any that are not in His will. If you read this, please pray that God will work in my heart to be sensitive to His leading, and that He will open a clear door of opportunity that I would enjoy and thrive at. Like always, if you have any prayer requests, please feel free to write at daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com

Camping in the Southern Rockies

Hi All,
What a beautiful day. I was dead set on going straight down I-10 through Phoenix, and Tuscan, and skip over this part of the country. What a mistake that would have been. It is so pleasant here. I've met some real nice people, and I have learned about an Arizona that I've never experienced. My ex pastor used to rave about his hunting experiences in Arizona, I can see why he missed it down here so much.
I was preparing to have a little coffee at he camp site when this woman came down the side of the mountain with her dog Jackie. What a shock to see her come down the side of the mountain in the middle of the forest. I offered her some coffee, and we chatted about God's love. She invited me to her house where me, her, Jackie, and her husband enjoyed the afternoon talking and sharing our faith. That evening several other family members arrived for the wedding of her daughter Kelly. They let me do a little work around their home to earn a little bit of cash, and I returned to my tent. Its so neat to meet different people from different parts of the country. I just received an email from a friend Luis from New Mexico, Luis had spent a morning driving me around his city a year and half ago, I praise God for the body of believers I've met during my journeys. Some are more spiritual than others, some have great knowledge, some have great Love, it's neat to see how God is working in their hearts. Thank you for checking the site, and please pray that God will open the doors He would have open, and close the ones he would want closed, Please feel free to email me at daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com any time, yours in Christ, Daniel

Still in Prescott

I spent the better part of the morning in a place called Quixote's Garage. Across the nation I've seen sign after sign,(No loitering, no trespassing, ect.) Chris, the manager of the place, has a card that states" loitering allowed." She lets homeless people get mail, eat, drink coffee, phone calls or even sleep on her living room furniture. When I arrived she learned of my trip and by God's grace some one had dropped off a WalMart kids tent. This is the tent I usually buy, being a great value at around $20.00 new, very light weight, and easy to put up. She was more than happy to give me the tent, and let me know where to get a better sleeping bag. This small city has such a refreshing attitude. Quite a few people have suggested I stick around here, There's a good climate, plenty of food, and some real nice people. The state even offers health insurance for homeless men, this is unheard of!

I was surfing the net and I came across a site where my journey had been discussed. I had no idea this had taken place over a year and a half ago. My mission statement states that my goal is to touch hearts for God, not just survive. The idea of going back down the mountain into a place where I have no idea where I'll be able to sleep or eat isn't necessarily appealing, but I am convinced that God will provide. I pray He will be use the sign, or my stupid bike ride to touch a few more hearts. I'll probably leave in the next couple of days.

Prayer works, please pray that God will work in my heart to do what He would have me do, and as always, please contact me a daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com if you have any prayer concerns, thanks for checking the site, and God bless, Daniel