I am off the trail as of May 29 of my own volition. After spending 8 days at home last week due to a hiker friend's injuries and my own planned break, I realized I was not being fair to Theresa. As I put in a 20 mile hike on May 28, I kept thinking that I had 3 months to go, and that time was during the summer months. Summer months on the farm are the busiest. Theresa was busy trying to establish a garden. In between gardening, she had to maintain a big yard and other household responsibilities. In addition to that, our house has a long list of maintenance issues that needs to be done, as it is close to 30 years old. I just couldn't leave all that to Theresa, so I decided to come home. Our to-do list is longer than what I just explained so I have been busy ever since my return.
I hiked over 631 miles of the AT. It was hard and it was easy. It was fun and it was grueling. I felt healthy and I felt weak. I was uplifted and I was humbled. The Yin and Yang on the trail was ever-present.
My Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser is still in progress. If you pledged in your mind to support this worthy cause as I hiked the AT, I ask that you go to the website and contribute. I and our wounded warriors appreciate it immensely. Click on the "WWP Fundraiser" above.
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.
I had missed this last post and came trying to find out why I wasn't getting any updates. I enjoyed reading about your adventure. Maybe in the fall you can finish it. I know Theresa must appreciate the sacrifice you made and having your help on the farm. May the Lord bless your summer together!
ReplyDeleteHey Elwood, now Eagle (I like the change). It was great to find your blog today. I was making a post about people I met on the trail. I was kind of surprised to see that you were off the trail but I'm sure you are glad to be home and helping your wife. A foot injury got the best of me on May 13th and it hasn't quite healed yet! Tough to get old. My blog is http://prayerwalkerat.blogspot.com/
ReplyDelete