Margaret is with our Abby on a walk of a lifetime.
Most of us could not even dream of doing this---the exertion is beyond most, the time commitment is months---the cost prohibitive.
Margaret and Abby prudently saved for this for a year. She afforded this adventure.
So now their parents sit on the "sidelines" and watch and wait for news!
Here's the latest report, and I will not publicly disclose the trail they are on, I will simply give a general description of what they've been experiencing to keep friends who are concerned and praying abreast of their progress.
SO, they have passed the part of the trail that was both the highest elevation and the one of the longest sections that was without access to civilization.
Not even cell access. They were literally running out of food when they got to civilization.
Parents and daughters are all doing fine.
The last two weeks were rather nerve-wracking.
We get satellite coordinates when there are clear sight lines to satellites. This is helpful, and we could see by the coordinates that they were making good progress.
Just an FYI---this trail has had few "through-hikers" this year due to unprecedented snow and other unfavorable conditions. It seems that Margaret, Abby, and their three companions they've acquired made it through in a perfect window of favor.
Now the trail is still extremely strenuous and there are still almost 2,000 miles to walk. They will have to walk about 20 miles a day to finish as they had hoped in the fall. The daily 20 miles are practically all mountain miles, up and down, high elevations, murky conditions, stream crossings and snow melt. The dangers are not over.
So, we all thank you for your continued prayers. This will be a memorable experience, and one they will probably never forget. I am always asked, "Why are they doing this?"
Have you ever heard of the book "Do Hard Things?"
It's a good book. Hard things can reap great rewards. I always answer that Margaret wanted to do something hard.
Add to that her insatiable love of mountains and nature===match made in heaven.
So far, so good.
Most of us could not even dream of doing this---the exertion is beyond most, the time commitment is months---the cost prohibitive.
Margaret and Abby prudently saved for this for a year. She afforded this adventure.
So now their parents sit on the "sidelines" and watch and wait for news!
Here's the latest report, and I will not publicly disclose the trail they are on, I will simply give a general description of what they've been experiencing to keep friends who are concerned and praying abreast of their progress.
SO, they have passed the part of the trail that was both the highest elevation and the one of the longest sections that was without access to civilization.
Not even cell access. They were literally running out of food when they got to civilization.
Parents and daughters are all doing fine.
The last two weeks were rather nerve-wracking.
We get satellite coordinates when there are clear sight lines to satellites. This is helpful, and we could see by the coordinates that they were making good progress.
Just an FYI---this trail has had few "through-hikers" this year due to unprecedented snow and other unfavorable conditions. It seems that Margaret, Abby, and their three companions they've acquired made it through in a perfect window of favor.
Now the trail is still extremely strenuous and there are still almost 2,000 miles to walk. They will have to walk about 20 miles a day to finish as they had hoped in the fall. The daily 20 miles are practically all mountain miles, up and down, high elevations, murky conditions, stream crossings and snow melt. The dangers are not over.
So, we all thank you for your continued prayers. This will be a memorable experience, and one they will probably never forget. I am always asked, "Why are they doing this?"
Have you ever heard of the book "Do Hard Things?"
It's a good book. Hard things can reap great rewards. I always answer that Margaret wanted to do something hard.
Add to that her insatiable love of mountains and nature===match made in heaven.
So far, so good.
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