Gratitude

People are amazing. Folks talk about all the bad in the world, and I know full well of it, but I'm convinced there is more good than bad. If you received as much kindness as I have in the last 4 months you might be as well. 

Rides into town, beers left in streams, coolers with soda, free pizza and ice cream, people opening their homes up, trail maintenance. The list goes on and on. And my cup runneth over. 

Two people in Hanover, NH fed 4 of us dinner and breakfast, helped us slackpack, and put us up for two nights. Simply because they wanted to help. Thanks Linda and Mike!

A friend of a former running buddy sent me his GoLite pack to borrow and a neoair sleeping pad. Both items I couldn't afford to buy, but am so ridiculously thankful to get to use. They both look brand new. My pack went from 25.5 lbs to just over 20. The difference in how 5 lbs less on my back is going to feel is slightly miraculous. 

Thank you James!!!!!!!!