zero day!

I woke up this morning in the bunk house feeling double blessed. #1. because I was in a real bed and #2. because I am the only girl around and therefore I get a whole room of the basecamp to myself! score!!

Today I am taking a zero day at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), which means my plan is to hike ZERO miles... of course it also means I need to do laundry, by food, shower... and eat!! I guess its weird to need a day off from all my days off... but my knees and feet sure are liking this plan!

I went down to breakfast today and ran into my trail friend Tom. He's taking another day off so he can get on our hiking schedule. ("our" being me, Danny, Uncle Ray, Pat, and Patrick). We seems to keep accumulating people into our little trail family which means lots more laughter and fun. Plus, Tom hikes slower than me... so maybe Iwont be the last one into shelters anymore! hahahha

This made me think though about the beauty of simple friendship. We're walking the same path and therefore we walk together. No expectation that someone will carry the load for me, but simply walk with me. They dont make my load lighter or mountains smaller, but they encourage me, suffer with me, and laugh both with and at me.

I am blessed both here and at home, and beyond, to have people who journey with me. So thank you!! Thank you for being willing to walk with me through the craziness. I am blessed by each of you. =)

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