Monday, July 18 - I have been working to try to put together some cute things to give my trek family. The bag with the chapstick, ear plugs, safety pin, and Ohana phrase we will give them the first day. We'll talk about how nobody gets left behind and that means we go as fast as the slowest person in our family. The first night, they will also get something as well as the next two nights. I thought this would be a fun way to incorporate some gospel principles into our nightly group talk. I can't believe trek is already here!
Tuesday, July 19 - My cute sister!!! She's amazing! On our doorstep, we had this fun "Trek Survival Kit". It was filled with things that we would need on the trail (and I used quite a bit of it on the actual trail)! She's so funny, she wrote at the bottom of the bag "Disclaimer: You still might die!" Haha! Kendra and I had fun going through this and pulling each thing out.
Wednesday, July 20 - We got up early and went to the church for our trek kickoff. We had to be there by 7:00 am! Kendra braided my hair, which was wonderful! We had a great first day. We walked 8 miles before we made it to camp for the night. It was a struggle to get our tent/shelter set up. It took three tries before we got it right. The food was amazing and getting to talk to and learn about the kids was the best part! It was a good day!
Thursday, July 21 - I woke up with some kind of bug bite on my face that left my chin and bottom lip completely numb. Thankfully, our medical team is on it, gave me Benadryl right away, and I felt better within about 2 hours. We had another 8 mile day but everyone made it to "Emerald City". Simon and Kendra spent some time toward the back of the trail; Simon with a painful knee and Kendra with asthma and a sore back. My poor family was falling apart! :) After we set up camp, the committee had some group games to play. We won 3 of the games and got banners to add to our family flag. :)
Friday, July 22 - Another day on the trek! This morning was the Women's Pull and it was HARD! I almost didn't make it to the top. Luckily, some sweet angels came back down to help the carts that hadn't made it up yet so I asked one of them to take my place and she did happily. Bottom line, we all made it and we enjoyed the two hour break afterward to rest and recuperate before we finished the last 6+ miles for the day. When we finally made it to camp, a terrible storm rolled in and several tents either blew over or the tarps just completely ripped and were destroyed. Of course, my kids decided just to "sleep under the stars" so we hunkered down under our sleeping tarps, on top of our tent tarp, and waited it out. We were fine. At one point, my only goal was just to survive. I did! The best part of it all was the double rainbow that we got to enjoy for quite a while after it was over! Another thing I have loved is getting to be with Nick, Kendra, and their friends. Love them all!
Saturday, July 23 - Last day! We had a wonderful final devotional this morning then hit the trail. We only had a 4 mile hike today, which seemed short and easy after the last few days. Getting on the bus to come home was bittersweet. Of course, I wanted to get home, enjoy my own bed, and see my little kids. But I am also sorry the fun and enjoyment of getting to know these amazing kids was coming to an end too. Overall, this trek was a great experience and I am so glad we got to go!
Sunday, July 24 - Yes, sleeping in our own bed WAS amazing!! :) Today, we got to celebrate Simon! He was a little bit upstaged by a doggie tragedy though. Before we got to dinner, mom called me crying that Daisy had gotten into her Ibuprofen bottle and eaten around 24 pills. After some research online, this can be deadly for dogs so mom quick called around to see if she could get her in anywhere to be seen. She wasn't able to find anywhere so the mood when we got to dinner was sad. However, Grandma Sharon was able to do a little more calling around and there was a 24-hour emergency vet clinic that could get her in so dad took her instead of eating dinner. After we celebrated and finished up, mom went to the vet so that dad could come home and go to bed. After a couple of hours, they determined that they would keep her at least overnight to watch her and administer medication if needed. My poor parents, they were beside themselves with worry over this silly dog that will eat pretty much anything! Praying for Daisy tonight!
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