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HIKE4HOPE: The Beginning of an Exciting Adventure
Thank you for taking the time to read this blog! I'd like to tell you a little bit about HIKE4HOPE and what has led me to start writing this blog.A little over a week ago, I had the privilege of...
View ArticleTraining: Week 1
Training has commenced! I began on Monday morning with a 4 mile walk to begin breaking in my boots. 2 miles in, I developed some minor blisters, so I decided to stop after 4 miles, take care of the...
View ArticleTraining Update: Weeks 2-4
Week two was a little lax. My schedule made it a bit difficult to get out and complete a lot of physical training, but I busied myself working on equipment lists and working on writing out a training...
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!! At this time of year, I'm always reminded of the many blessings that I have been given. When I take the time to think about it, I am in absolute awe of how...
View ArticleSam's Philosophy for a Happy Life
Check out this video of Sam Berns from Ted x Mid Atlantic 2013
View ArticleShoveling: An exercise in mental toughness
With as snowy a winter as we've had, it has been difficult to get out and train the way that I would like to, but one positive that has come from the snow is that it has provided a different type of...
View Article100 Days
First, I'd like to wish PRF a happy birthday! This month marks 15 years of groundbreaking research towards finding a cure for Progeria! Today marks 100 days until I embark on the Hike4Hope journey...
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Rocksylvania
Over the past couple of months I've read in more than one book or article that many thru hikers have nicknamed the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian trail Rocksylvania. Having never before been...
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An Uphill Journey with a House on your Back
On Sunday, I made the trip to Lehigh Gap for a training hike. One of the pitfalls of beginning these training hikes in the gaps is that quite naturally, every hike begins with an uphill climb. This...
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Under 60 Days Remaining!
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly time passes. It seems as if it were yesterday that I was gathered with my sisters in Christ on a retreat that has had a profound and lasting impact upon my...
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Songs for the Journey
In the fast-paced society that we live in, we are constantly looking for the quick fix - the immediate fulfillment of our wants and needs. In fact, for many, it is borderline obsession. "If we can't...
View ArticleTesting & Preparation - 40 Days
The number 40 holds great significance in Biblical context: Noah experienced 40 days and nights of rainfallMoses spent 40 years in Egypt and another 40 years in the desert prior to being called to...
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A Treasure Map to Nowhere
This past weekend was a weekend of firsts. Kim and I spent the day on Saturday completing a 10 mile training hike, which is the longest distance I've gone in a single day and is also the distance that...
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It all starts with a pebble...
In 17 days, I will begin my 27 day Hike4Hope Journey to raise funds and awareness for Progeria Research in honor of Nathan and Bennett. As I am making final preparations for the road ahead, it is...
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The Path of Least Resistance
In less than 4 days time, I will set out on the Appalachian trail; walking to help find a cure for Nathan and Bennett. I am absolutely blown away by how God has been working throughout the journey...
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The Ripple Effect Grows
The hike began with gorgeous weather, good company and a beautiful prayer offered by my friend Ricky, pastor at St. Paul UMC in Hellertown. Sarah, Jeff, Scott and I then began our 7 mile trek through...
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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men...
The best laid plans of mice and men,oft go awryAnd leave us naught but grief and painFor promised joyOn Sunday morning, I was joined by Mark and Mike. We hiked approximately 5 miles in the morning,...
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A War-zone in St. Anthony's Wilderness
So far I have encountered many surprises along my journey, but nothing has surprised me more than the war-zone that Fal and I entered on Wednesday afternoon. We began our ascent of Second Mountain by...
View Article"Come and See"
There's something special about being invited to something, isn't there? I mean, I don't know about you but when I receive an invitation in the mail - particularly - there's a sense of excitement that...
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Keep on Walking
"Keep walking with Me along the path I have chosen for you. Your desire to live close to me is a delight to My heart. I could instantly grant you the spiritual riches you desire, but that is not My...
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