Well, we are off. At least we are leaving Salt Lake City today. All the planning and preparation are over, it is time to walk. We begin the trail tomorrow, hopefully we will be hiking by 11am.
Adventure? We have been enthralled by accounts of adventure. The great adventures of others has been a reading staple of mine since I was a kid. Too late to try being a mountain man, or traveling the Santa Fe or Oregon trail, I was fascinated by Lewis and Clark. From The Longest Walk, (check it out), “Walk Across America” to stories about Shackleton, Everest, Texas, Alaska, etc., I have enjoyed reading about people who set out to conquer their portion of earth. This is our great adventure.
Our gratitude goes out to all of you who have helped in some way to get us on the road. There are a couple of things I would like to ask you pray for as we leave.
1. Pray that we will enjoy. The number one reason people quit the trail is that they discover they are not having a good time.
2. Pray for our health. Specifically, pray for Jen’s bones and my knees. Even though I am carrying 15 pounds more than Jen, she is carrying almost ¼ of her weight. I am only carrying 1/6 of my weight.
3. Pray for our safety. While I am not concerned about anything in particular there are some hazards of the trail. Falls are the most prominent hazard. Others are bears, rattlesnakes, weather, ticks with lyme disease, and humans with evil intentions. Pray that we will stay aware and safe.
We will post our progress when we can.
So in the words of that famous Rodger, Roy, Happy Trails to You.
Flint (Rodger), Jubilee (Jennifer), & Giblet
Adventure? We have been enthralled by accounts of adventure. The great adventures of others has been a reading staple of mine since I was a kid. Too late to try being a mountain man, or traveling the Santa Fe or Oregon trail, I was fascinated by Lewis and Clark. From The Longest Walk, (check it out), “Walk Across America” to stories about Shackleton, Everest, Texas, Alaska, etc., I have enjoyed reading about people who set out to conquer their portion of earth. This is our great adventure.
Our gratitude goes out to all of you who have helped in some way to get us on the road. There are a couple of things I would like to ask you pray for as we leave.
1. Pray that we will enjoy. The number one reason people quit the trail is that they discover they are not having a good time.
2. Pray for our health. Specifically, pray for Jen’s bones and my knees. Even though I am carrying 15 pounds more than Jen, she is carrying almost ¼ of her weight. I am only carrying 1/6 of my weight.
3. Pray for our safety. While I am not concerned about anything in particular there are some hazards of the trail. Falls are the most prominent hazard. Others are bears, rattlesnakes, weather, ticks with lyme disease, and humans with evil intentions. Pray that we will stay aware and safe.
We will post our progress when we can.
So in the words of that famous Rodger, Roy, Happy Trails to You.
Flint (Rodger), Jubilee (Jennifer), & Giblet
7 comments:
Happy Trails to You! Our prayers go with you! (By the way, who is giblet?) :-) Bill R.
Praying for y'all from Mississippi. Early says to tell you to be safe.
Are you taking the dog with you?
Praying for you - will think about as I look at the Old Course!!!
Dave
Nice Louis L'Amour reference. I will pray for you also. Have a great time. Brad
Rodger and Jen,
Enjoy the trail. I look forward to hear about your journey along the way and when you return. I pray you both will learn more about each other and our mighty God.
Prayers are with you. I think of you oftern - especially every Tuesday and Thursday morning when I have to guard Jim instead of you! Pray you are having an awesome start to the adventure.
I couldn't be more thrilled for you two (well, three). :)
Nathan and I wish we could be there with you. We even talked about meeting you guys in New Hamshire to do the Presidental range again together. That's a few months away, isn't it?
One foot in front of the other! I'll pray for safe passage, fun memories and NO blisters!
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