TAKING THE LONG ROAD

Another Timber of Faith cap left the country! In a previous blog I shared that one of the caps was taken on a trip to Mexico (read previous blog), and shortly after that the owner of a different cap let me know they took theirs through Canada! Here’s his story.

The shortest distance from point A to point B is a straight line. That statement is true, however it’s not very practical in real life. For instance, when you’re out for a hike, you may be able to see your destination, but may have to overcome many obstacles to get there. The same may be true for a trip to the grocery store, you might just go to get a few burgers for grilling, but all of the sudden the candy aisle is in your way.

The man in this story started making plans for an ice fishing trip to Lake to the Woods. Lake of the Woods is a very large lake on the border of Minnesota and Canada. Most of the men going on the trip live in the Fargo, ND/Moorhead, MN area. A straight line from their home area to their destination on the lake, or as the crow flies, is 150 miles. However, these are men, not crows, which means they had to follow roads. The roads they had to take took them 75 miles out of their way and through Canada.  Even though they went a considerable distance out of their way and through another country, they eventually made it to their destination.  Their first annual ice fishing trip was a success! Many fish were caught and a good time was had by all…well worth taking the long road.

Kris showing off his Timber of Faith cap and a couple of their catch (I think the cap brought them luck)

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you fill me joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.