Dad's previous post explains the challenges of the Trail really well.
Yeah, it's physically difficult, but physical challenges are nothing
compared to the mental ones.
Most of you know that I got engaged in December. Eric is my best
friend and I waited for a love like we have for years and years. It
was so worth waiting for. We're now looking forward to starting our
lives together and have two imminent moves and along with them come
new houses, new cultures, and spending time with the family members we
will live near. And, of course, doing it all together. On the Trail, I
woke up every morning thinking, Why am I here when my own life is
happening somewhere else? So, I've decided to get off the Trail to
live my life.
For me, the mental challenges could not be overcome by any amount of
persuading. I'm really glad that Dad is sticking with it and I'll do
everything I can to help him along the way.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Dad (Curtis) and daughter (Laura) have talked about through-hiking the Appalachian Trail for years. We began the journey on March 27, 2013. Dad is still on the trail. Daughter hiked through GA and racked up over 100 miles.
Makes total sense!
ReplyDeleteso glad you were not too "proud" to decide you needed to do something else. You gave it a try and I'm sure the time you spent on the trail with your Dad will be good memories for the rest of your life...I personally could not believe you were even attempting this....takes a lot of physical preparation that I'm not sure you had time to accomplish....have a great summer as you plan for your future life...God Bless!
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