Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Trail Update

Hello from Philadelphia - From what I hear, things are going well on the trail. The weather has improved, and with it, so are spirits. Shawn is somewhere between Lincoln and Gorham, NH, which leaves him with only about 4 weeks left. I spoke with him this weekend; he had the opportunity to have dinner with his cousin Rob on Saturday night, and they had a great time.

A BIG thanks to everyone for the continued letters and treats … as Shawn has been receiving them, he mails them home to me for safe keeping (the letters, not the treats unfortunately), and its been wonderful to read all the words of encouragement he's been receiving. So thanks, from the trail manager, for your help in keeping him on track!

These days Keychain is very close to his original schedule... putting him at the end of the trail on Mt. Katahdin on or near the 4th of October. So, if you're thinking of sending a last package or card to his mail drop in Monson, Maine, I'd make sure it was there by the 21st or so of September.

3 comments:

Kel (L'il Sis) said...

Good lord, where did the last 6 months go??? Only 4 weeks left!!!!!!!!!! Keep going big bro!!! And take lots of pictures at the top of Mt. Katahdin! I'm so excited for you!

Mom Rairigh said...

Thanks for the update....can't believe he only has four weeks to go. Elizabeth, you have been great with your updates and keeping everyone informed of what is going on....I know you must be getting very anxious and excited about Shawn being through, as well as I am sure he can't wait to get home to you and camielle....Thanks again....Bev

Anonymous said...

Aweome...Awesome!! I can't believe Shawn is almost done! Only four more weeks to go...and so many weeks behind him, experience, trials and excitements and all the thoughts of friends and family to go along with him...

Way to go Elizabeth for being a great "trail manager" for Shawn and making sure his friends and family are kept up-to-date...you must be so excited to be getting close to seeing him!

love,
Kim