A Mighty Big Miramichi Adventure (Part 3)

by Kellie Underhill

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Late Night Visit in Burnt Church
The drive to Burnt Church didn’t take long. Within 10 minutes Rachel found her friend’s house and parked in the driveway. A man with long white hair sat on the porch smoking a pipe. “Joe, this is a friend of mine,” Rachel said. “He’s lost and I hoped you might help him find his way.”

Joe eyed Sammy from top to bottom, grunted and nodded for him to sit. Nobody said anything for a long time. While the man smoked his pipe, Sammy tried to catch Rachel’s eye. Finally, Joe spoke.

“You were on a long journey with many people—family, friends, strangers. It was a trip you weren’t prepared to take. You turned your back on your home.” Read more »

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