Life Changing
On July 7, 2002 I packed my bags along with the rest of my high school youth group, loaded up in the blue van known as bluebird, and left Neon, Kentucky. Our next destination was the Smokey Mountains. Here we would begin our unforgettable backpacking adventure that would last for the next five days. Needless to say I was very excited about this part of the trip. I imagined the trip to be a challenge, but also a time to relax and really enjoy the nature that God created for us, but it was much more. Not only did I meet amazing people, I learned things about myself that I never realized before, and that through hard work, determination, God's strength, and encouragement you can accomplish anything. Our first hour was spent driving on the winding mountain roads looking at the valleys below. We didn't have any clue to where the entrance was and almost missed it. As soon as we arrived we grabbed our bags and walked down a little path to meet our leaders and get ready for the week ahead. We got instructions on what we had to do right away since we had to get to our campsite before dark. We all got backpacks which we had to pack the least amount of clothes in. Along with that we had to fit in the food for th
Breakfast alternated from dried up granola and oatmeal. My goal for the rest of the week was to be focused on the journey and not worry about the destination. Our hike that day wasn't even half of a mile. The last day finally approached. At the beginning of the trip I went into it thinking that I was getting a good exercise. At 7:00 AM Susie and Steve, our hiking guides, had the almost impossible task of waking us up. This was a very crucial time and very important to me. Finally with Caleb's sense of direction and my enthusiasm we conquered the thirteen-mile hike. I didn't think I could go on and I didn't want to. There was a numerous amount of rivers to cross and one huge mountain that I knew was going to be a struggle for everyone. It got me ready for the day and reminded me the real reason that I was there which was to grow as a person and grow in my faith. The hike was the biggest thing I had ever accomplished and my life was forever changed. Encouraging others wasn't the only thing that helped me through the day. When we got to the little road that we had started on Monday morning I was a changed person.
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