Driving to Wisconsin last night I started to think about what I will miss while I am on the AT.
From Marquette I will miss my Youth Center kids the most hands down, next the friends I've made and finally all the great recreational areas. There are so many places in and around Marquette that are absolutely beautiful.
From Wisconsin I will miss our families, especially our nephews and our friends. We are very blessed to have such great friends and family.
In general I will probably miss toilets, face wash, sweatpants, a bed to sleep in, not being in physical pain, and showers....
Then I started to think about after we hike I am sure I will miss the trail. Peaceful nights in the forest, feeling tired and accomplished at the end of the day, the closeness to God one feels when they are far from society, endless days of adventure, spectacular sights, meeting new people and living simply.
Billy Joel lyrics come to mind when I think about all this
'Say Goodbye to Hollywood'
"So many faces in and out of my life
Some will last
Some will just be now and then
Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again"
I am going to miss you guys way more than you will miss me I am sure. I am so super jealous of my married couple! Maybe I will hop on for a week and hike with you :)
ReplyDeleteYou better hop on the trail for a week and hike with us!
ReplyDeleteOh Marit we will miss you just the same as you will miss us :)