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| Newfound Gap to Hot Springs, NC |
The past couple days have been long and hard, as we've done 25 and 23 mile days to get here in time for the trailfest. On our way we've passed the oldest person to hike the trail, an 86 year old man who set the record a few years back, but it was broken by another person, so he is back on the trail to set the record again as the oldest thru-hiker. We've met some new friends including 3 old guys from Massachusetts- Uncle Noel, Smirk, and Oatmeal. They are lots of fun and remind us of an old-time comedy group. Unfortunately we've passed them and probably won't see them again. Also, we met "Lion King" who is a filmmaker and a bit of a celebrity on the trail (http://www.walkingwithfreedom.com/). In the meantime we have caught up with our friends Bark & Berry - the couple from Louisville. Tonight we'll have a final dinner with them (since we'll be passing them too) to talk about our experiences thus far, and then head back out tomorrow. They are part of a ministry called AT Servants, and Bark is a Kanakuk alum. It is refreshing and encouraging to talk about the Lord with them.
Tomorrow we head back on the trail and will be in Erwin, TN in a couple days.
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Sounds like you guys are doing great. I love your photos! The pictures of the rolling open green hills with the trail worn in to them remind me of hiking we did in Northumberland in England. So pretty! Hope the sun shines on you your whole way, and I'll keep reading your updates. Have a good day of rest and fun dinner!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear/read your update. Brighid got your postcard and is following/dating your map at home. We miss you and hope that you are doing well.
ReplyDeletePsalms 118:24 -- This is the day that God has made, Rejoice and be joyful in it!
ReplyDeleteHey you guys!!! Today is the 29th. I was wondering how far beyond Erwin you have gone. According to my map it is onle 29 miles from Hot Springs so you should have been there and gone already. Hope you guys are doing great and we hear from you soon. I've got a whole map so I can follow and date your hike. This verse of one of my favorites songs comes to mind when I think of you walking:
ReplyDelete"God of all creation, of water, earth, and sky. The heavens are your tabernacle, glory to the Lord on high."
Psalm 37:3- Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed in His faithfulness.
We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers all day, every day.