On the church bulletin board we see 'United for Peace' and it should call each of us to an action. Here is a story of some United Church people's action to a lady that lives a life of peace and finds peace in the global community.
In 2006 three couples from Brookfield, Nova Scotia achieved a life dream and went to ALASKA. They flew part way, rented a van and drove to ALASKA!!! Myrna and Gorden Matheson, Ruth and Winn Matheson and Donna and Gab Matheson (three brothers and their wives), that is a great story but there is more. On their way they met ROSIE!! Who is Rosie and what is she doing?- MEET ROSIE - 
Rosie left Wales in October 2003 to run around the world. And she is!!! She hauls this yellow cart called "ICEBIRD" and it acts as her home away from home, offering her shelter, rest, food, comfort, etc. She sleeps on the side of the road, a women alone, in all kinds of weather. She did this in many countries where didn't speak the language or in Russia while being followed by a pack of wolves. So she 'lives with respect in creation' and peace is with her.
The following pictures are from her visit to Nova Scotia where she met the Matheson family again.
The Matheson Family found Rosie on the Trans Canada hwy just entering Nova Scotia. How are you?? Both ways - remember it has been approximately 1.5 yrs. Next question - how can we help you? They passed Rosie hand warmers and raisons. Friendship is wonderful. Friendship is the bases of PEACE.
Ruth Matheson and friends organized a Rosie Party and welcomed her to the community. 60 people gathered on a cold stormy evening to meet Rosie and hear her wonderful story. They fed her, offered her shelter, kindness and hospitality. They enabled a doctor's appointment, long distance calls, shopping, transportation, etc. This is one example of United Church people in action - they included all faiths but they provided the leadership.
Rosie's last stop in North America was right here in Truro, Nova Scotia. She was surrounded by loving people who cared for her and were inspired by her run to create awareness for cancer and orphans in Russia.We saw Rosie's run as proof that peace is possible. If each of us does our part to live in peace, to pray for peace, and example peace as we relate to each other - that will be a good start!!!!
