Monday, August 6, 2012

August 6th On the Road Again...

Yesterday was a tough day. Finally making the decision to stop hiking was tough but I can thank R and J for listening to me and reminding me that I'm not a failure for quitting the trail. When things stop being fun most of the time, its time to re-evaluate and make adjustments to the big goal in the sky.

Disappointment is a powerful feeling. Aside from my personal feelings it's become clear to me I have been worrying about disappointing others. Folks who donated to the City of Hope, friends and family, folks I never met and who knows who else is out there reading this blog and cheering me on. I really hate to disappoint anyone but my heart isn't into it so the aches and pains and other difficulties of the trail just are too much to deal with.

So my apologies go out to my readers and I hope you have enjoyed this missive, as far as its gone. I will continue to write here throughout the next few weeks as I'm not going home yet, I'll just be driving around and having adventures in that form. My home is occupied till October 1st so I have quite a bit of time to get into some fun trouble. Stay tuned.

I want to thank Ted and Pearl for taking me from Trout Lake Resort all the way to Talent where my truck was resting up in Daniels yard. The kindness of strangers never ceases to amaze me!

8 comments:

  1. Love ya Shelly! You are absolutely amazing. So, maybe some fun trouble down south in Idyllwild could be worked in???

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    1. Could be. I'm blowing in the wind at the moment. Might drive home the circular route!

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  2. I hear ya, Shelly. Things don't always go as planned, but I think you'll have just as much fun (or more) off the trail doing what you want to do on a daily basis. If you find yourself in our neck of the woods, we have a futon with your name on it (for as long as you'd like to stay) and plenty of trails to hike!

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    1. I'd love to come out your way. Do you have my email? Let's make a plan!

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  3. Shelly, you're never a disappointment! Be proud of yourself for listening to your body and your heart both. And now you have such an opportunity for more fun and exploration! Enjoy it all. love...

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    1. Thanks Kim your sweet words help. I'll see you in fall. Oh, bty, I've been seeing tons of cool poke a dot clothes in my thrift store shopping. A year too late!

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  4. Oh, Dear Shelly, I cannot imagine anyone who knows you being disappointed in you! This has been a great adventure in which we've all gotten to share -- most of us, without having to suffer even one blister. You've said from the beginning that you didn't know how it would play out. It's just gone a different direction. Among other things, it seems like its been one of those journeys of self-discovery that, when we're lucky enough to take (and learn) from them, inform us about what matters to us and what we want to carry with us as we move forward with the rest of our lives. How can that not be a good thing? As for the City of Hope, everyone who's told me that they've sponsored you has said that they're glad to have contributed and that your hike just provided a fun way to do it. You've inspired philanthropy. I'd say you can just let go of that particular "regret" entirely! Enjoy the rest of your Northwest journey; have fun and safe travels. Chris and I both love you so very much!

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    1. Helpful words Lisa. It has been great to know you and Chris were watching my back, even when you've been having your own challenges. Love you both!

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