…the kitchen table has been reclaimed, and all the extra food your hiker didn’t need fits in one small bag. I haven't seen the top of this table in 6 months, and its quite exciting!
Just to keep everyone up to date, the "Getting Shawn from the Trail Plan" is to leave from Philadelphia on Tuesday, make the long drive up, and meet him sometime Wednesday when he is back from the Summit. I spoke with Shawn in Monson at the beginning of the week, and probably won’t hear from him again until I see him at the base of Katahdin since he’s going through the 100 mile wilderness as we speak. We picked out a meeting place at the base of the mountain, and if all goes according to plan, I’ll see him there! We will make calls to families as soon as we can, and I’m sure he’ll want to post about his summit here as well.
After the big reunion, Keychain and I (and Zen, too) are planning a short trip further north to see where the Appalachian Mountains end in Canada. We’ll be in touch with plans for a welcome home gathering (or two) with photos from his Thru-Hike once Shawn settles back into “real” life. Be glad I’m donating the extra food, or else the entire menu could consist of dried milk, tuna, and ramen noodles…
6 comments:
Wow - I can't believe it. A vast improvement from our visit in August. :) I'm so happy for both of you.
Alliebear
Shawn,
What an epic journey for you and something you can carry with you in your memories for the rest of your life. I am in awe of your tireless determination to make it all the way through.
In our lives many of us have dreams of things we want to accomplish but never get there somehow - living life just gets in the way. You have made one of your big dreams a reality and that is very special.
We knew Elizabeth was marrying someone with big goals and aspirations. It is inspiring to see you living them.
Congratulations.
Allison, Andrew, Abigail and Caitlin
Shawn & Elizabeth
Congratulations to both of you as a team, a commitment toward each other and the desire to fulfill a long awaited goal!
Elizabeth, have a safe trip to Maine and enjoy your vacation while picking up Shawn! You cartainly have helped Shawn fulfill his dream of hiking the entire AT! He could not have done it without all of your trail support!
Congrats to both of you!
Love,
Dad
Shawn....Congratulations on truly accomplishing an unbelievable, exciting,rewarding and awesome experience. Elizabeth...Congratulations on taking care of the home front and being there for Shawn thru his rough times as well as wonderful times.
Obviously you make a great team, as teamwork is part of everyday life....So proud of you both....
Love, Mom
P.S. TALK TO YOU SOON !!!!!
Where do I begin? A HUGE THANK YOU to Elizabeth for her commitment and hardwork during the past 6 months. You're stronger than I! And a HUGE CONGRATS to Shawn for accomplishing something some of us can only dream about and have a tremendously difficult time wrapping our heads around. Love you big bro (and very soon to be big sister-in-law)!!
Thanks, everyone!! We were both very lucky to have your support!
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