I was cruising along after lunch, sweating like crazy... and I came upon a sign in the woods marking the beginning of the Mt. Rogers National Forest... and the state line between Tennessee and Virginia. I stood and looked at it for 10 minutes... not crossing the line... amazed that I have now walked to VIRGINIA!! Whoa!!
When I got to town I told the guys that I had been so excited by the sign and they said it wasn't much of a big deal to them... maybe because they are hoping to go all the way to Maine, but it made me think. I thought about how often I miss out on the simple, amazing things in life because I am focused on something else...
How often does God provide simple, beautiful things for me? How often are my quick, simple pleading prayers answered and I don't acknowledge it? How many blessings do I miss because I am in too much of a hurry to "get where I am going"?
I want to revel in the simple, amazing beauty that surrounds me. I want to marvel at the blessings... I want to remember to be simple and thankful. I want to enjoy the days that I am living. =)
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Let me know where your next stop is before you have to get off. I'll send you a box to troutville or Troutdale whichever you might stop and get a box. Something for Uncle Ray and junior and danny. Let them know I am following you guys and can't wait to hear more. Maybe you and I can get on the trail together next year. Did I tell you my goal is the whole thing in 5 Years? Anyway, I love the stories, stay in touch let me send a box of Love to you and the guys! XOX O.C.
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