8/17/2014
With one week left until we launch, things still don’t feel fully prepared. There has been no procrastination but, there have been plenty of setbacks. Around every corner some problem has lurked. I’m reminded of the difficulties I faced when I conquered my run across America. I swore then that I wouldn’t put myself through such strain again. The thing is, I’m good at forgetting pain and hardship. Those things are just temporary. What stays with me are the memories and the friendships formed.
I have been blessed to meet kind and generous individuals over the course of my travels; people like the ultra running pastor Greg from New Mexico, Trace a cross country runner in Indiana, Frank Dickerson the mayor that let me camp out in the park, and Big Burly Roy Pribble the sensitive giant from Arizona. I’m excited to meet up with these great friends. Some of them will run with me. Some will support us with a place to stay and a warm meal. Some will help book an event. And of course some will donate money so that we are able to continue our work. Undoubtedly I will make more friends this time around. I will see more sights and take in more experiences. So I accept all the hardship and obstacles. They are a part of any journey. And if all goes good, they will help forge something stronger than before.
As I said after my last adventure, “The trip hasn’t ended. It is barely the first step.”
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