Encouragement
Trill was recently quoted in a Note of Encouragement from Ciloa.org. Chuck (trailname: Stryder) uses some of Trill’s thoughts and feelings on what it is like to hike the AT to relate to how we can and do look at life’s journey. One interesting quote from the Note:
Solomon once wrote, Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) Notice that the real emphasis here is not on the “one”. It’s on the “two”.
I think Trill would concur that the friendship he has developed on the trail and the kindness he has seen in various towns by complete strangers has been one of the best experiences of his trip.
Stryder,
Great Note for all of us. Others, I encourage you to visit the http://www.ciloa.org website. Stryder sends a Note out every week which is currently going to about 150 countries worldwide.
Update from Trill, his pack blew a strap which he has lashed together for the time being until a loaner is mailed to him, hopefully before the White’s. Also, Allgood may have Lyme’s Disease and is taking antibiotics to hopefully be well by the White’s. Our prayers are with both.