Date: 2012-05-01
To: special thankyous
Miles today: 0.0

Hey I just wanted to give a shoutout to all the people who are giving us a lot of support out here. HighLife's parents are simply the best you can get in the world. They have helped us out with food, money, and getting more support from our awesome hometown of Olivet (GO EAGLES!). They helped to make sure we aren't alone, they sent him a brand new phone when HighLife broke his. We just wanted to let you guys know we really miss you, and love you all back home. Thankyou for helping us, your guys support is a lot more than what most hikers get from their own homes. We appreciate the crap out of you two.My mom, red fury's, has helped a bunch too. She has been taking me hiking since I was very small, she gave me a lot of experience and skills. Without her help we wouldn't have been able to even think about this trip.She provided all of our gear like; tent, backpacks, sleeping bags, stove, filter, medical kit, & pretty much anything you need to hike. She sent me a goody box with a brand new phone as well. She doesn't like the way we hike and constantly tells me this, and tells us how much slower we are from when she hiked every single time I talk to her. It gets old, but I know its just because she worries and knows I want to finish. She is like the parent waiting at the end of a finish line still rooting us on even as we fall a bit behind. My mom just cares a lot, and I love her for it. She is a remarkable mom. Thankyou Momma, I'm glad I have at least one parent who understands the trail and provides a lot of support, and helps me out all of the time. Mom if I didn't have your help on this, I would not be able to do this at all, I appreciate you helping us pretty pay for the whole trip. Not many parents would do that, I know Dad wouldn't. I'm sorry for not seeing why you were so concerned with us going faster. I thought it was just because we were slower than you on your hike and we weren't making you proud. I should of known you were just trying to look out for me so we actually do make it before time runs out and we don't freeze to death in maine. I love you mom.Thankyou to my Aunt and my sister too. It was nice getting stuff from my side of the family too. I'm glad you guys care bout what we are doing. You guys are awesome. I'm kinda sad I won't be there for uncle Dav's B-day and your giant party. Its a big bummer on the mind. I miss you guys. Megan is out here so I already said thanks. But hope all is well. call ya soon. love youWe have also gotten support from people I don't even know. To help out someone you don't even know is even more special. Michelle Powers works with HighLifes' dad, but I'm not sure that I've ever met her. But Michelle you have an awesome name and I bet you are an Awesome lady. The extra support makes us not want to quit. If we have people behind Us that help like that, then what we are doing must be a pretty cool thing. We really just want to thankyou Michelle, you boosted up our spirits.We Just met someone who deserves a huge Thankyou, Nigel "True Brit" he runs a Dojo just outside of Bland, VA. He picks up hikers from all over the trail around here and brings them in for a free couple night stay, shower, and food sometimes. True Brit is opening up a outdoor center near Laurel creek rd just south of here with zip-lines, rope course, and a crazy ton of fun stuff. Best part is it will be free to hikers. But we recently picked up a dog, he has helped us so much with her its crazy. He is a really great guy. Thanks True Brit! This Journey has got its hard times and easy ones. Usually Hard, but we are determined to keep on going. Maine is calling from one way or the other. But its hard to not miss fishing with family at home, and sunday dinners, and kayaking with Gracen and Highlife's mom. Support gives us a home connection and helps a lot. We miss you all.