Thanks

Thanks, Josh for asking me to be your "reporter" during your journey.
For those of you who don't know me, I'm Josh's Dad. I'll be updating this journal as he calls in from time to time and tells us where in the hell on his journey he happens to be. I might also be able to post a few pics too when he sends them.

One week to go before Josh takes that first step from Springer Mountain. One small step maybe but a huge step in Josh's life. We talked tonight. We often talk but sometimes it's just the small change kind of conversation. Tonight was not one of those. Josh told me about how important it was for him to complete this thru-hike of the AT. Even thought he's accomplished a lot in his life and as a Dad I'm very proud of a lot of things he's done, he says that he has a hard time finishing things to completion. He doesn't like the boredom he finds in the journey to completion. His AT Hike is his way of challenging himself to look the tiger (or bear) in the eye and wake up every day and take one step at a time towards completing something HUGE!

I get how important it is for him to complete this journey. As an Aussie I'm familiar with the tradition of "going walkabout" and how one can literally find one's soul on such a pilgrimage. Sometimes I wish I could join him and be there with him but I know that wouldn't work. This is his journey.

I love you, Josh and wish you well every step of the way. HYOH, my man!

Fly By Mike
The Trail Angel with Wings