Date: 2006-06-14
To: Salisbury Library - Messages
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: mist

It's been a while since I've done this but now that I'm caught up, here we go:Dad - Thanks for all the graduation gifts. They were awesome and I couldn't be hiking right now without them. You really came through for me there and you rock hardcore.Mom - Thanks for setting up everything for my graduation. I know it was stressfull but you did it. Now go relax or something.Dennis - You rock. I can't believe you hosted my graduation dinner. You've been an amazing "sponsor". Thank you so much.Momma and Pop - Thank you both for being my home away from home. And also thank you for my graduation gift and letting me stay in your house for those nine days. I love you both and can't wait to see you all again.Aunt Eva and the girl, Uncle Chuck and Aunt Pat, Lara and family, Leah and Charlie, Mimi, and whoever else that was family that was there that I'm just drawing a blank on - Thank you so much for coming to my graduation. You all truly made that time very special for me. And thank you all for the graduation gifts, I didn't expect any of that and it was all just so over the top.Seour Hawk - Thanks for blessing me with the ability to buy my down feather vest. Hope I get it soon. Sometimes I think the people at Hermit's Hut are a bit crazy.Kaeli - I'll call you eventually, dork. I love you sister. Don't lose site this summer. You will be busy but remember your priorities.Carissa, my twisted sister - Yeah, even if you don't get up here to hike with me you better hang out with me next time you're in town. Let's go get beer or something. I love you my wonderful, beautiful sister. I'm praying for you all the time. You rock.Keri - You are my precious. You are wonderful. Thank you for being an angel in my life. I don't deserve you, yet you remain, standing strong beside me. I can't even begin to describe what kind of blessing you are in my life. I love you. You are the one I choose to love. Thank you for being that crazy, goofy, dorky, gorgeous, awesome, girl that I seek to serve to the best of my abilities.Sam - Hope everything is going well with you. I miss you bro. I hope that God brings us together in the near future. He's kept us close throughout the years so I expect nothing less. I'm always praying for you.Koinelalos - I hear that the Spirit is moving down there. GOOD! Keep it rockin'! I love you all.MA - Thank you for the letter, that I finally got to open after such a long time carrying that thing around. You are an awesome girl. Stay strong in the Lord. He is real, and He is wonderful.Rica - You rock hardcore. Stay solid and don't worry about those things in life that give us a good shaking. They are there for a purpose. Keep it real girl.Josh Moore - Doesn't look like you'll be hiking with me but hope to hang out with you once I get back. Oh, and don't die over there in Israel.Dean and Luby - Thank you for my graduation gift. What a tremendous help at such a needy time. The Lord showed me His ability to provide for my needs through your generousity.Samantha and Debby - I miss you all too, and remember, the only way to cure the woes of missing me is to donate money to my hike...just joking of course.Ed Wright - Thanks for all the encouragement you keep sending.Mac and Cheese - Thanks for letting me stay at ya'll house. That was so cool. You guys rock. Cheese - take a look a Montreat College, I think you might find it pretty cool.Larry, Jenny, and Justin - Wow, not much else to say here beside I love you all and miss you guys. You guys helped me more than you know.Rgamato Eneto - Thanks for the note. It is always good to hear from people that have been following my hike yet I had no clue that they were. I'm glad you've enjoyed the journals and hope they keep entertaining you =)Mrs. Gamrot - I can't believe I forgot to add you in originally, you're one of my biggest fans! LOL Thanks again for the graduation present, and maybe when I'm done with this hike we all can finally go to the keys and do some more lobstering! And I'll even bring Keri. =)Now for everyone that is following, please be in constant prayer for me. These last 50 days are going to be the hardest of the trip. Every day the hiking is harder and more dangerous. On top of that I have physical problems, my leg is in constant pain. Also, things up North are terribly expensive and funds are always tight. Pray that God provides food, funds, and fellowship for me along the way. I love you all and hope that these journals are somewhat encouraging to your hearts.