Today was HikeMS! We woke up to good weather and healthy kids- two things we haven't always had on hike day. Everyone was in good spirits and ready to hike! We had decided to try the 6 mile hike with the kids for the first time. I wasn't sure how they would do on that long of a hike but they were all willing to try it so we ate a quick breakfast and got ready to go.
"I HIKE FOR MY DAD!"- Cory wasn't able to hike this year but he has three great kids who were willing to hike for him!
Eric and Joni Bishop, our good friends from our church small group, and their three kids decided a few months ago that they wanted to come and join us on the hike this year. Our kids were so glad to have more friends to hike with today. We always bring a Texas flag with us to the hike to represent our awesome state. We love Colorado but our hearts belong to Texas! Here is our entire group at the starting line.
The first couple of miles were great! There were some steep parts but the kids kept pressing on without much complaining. We made sure to stop and take lots of breaks.
By the 2nd rest stop (about mile 4), everyone started getting very tired. The kids definitely needed a lot on encouragement from the adults to keep going. At times, it seemed like it would never end!
But we finally made it to the top! Cory was waiting for us at the top and we all felt such a sense of accomplishment as we crossed the finish line!
All the hikers!
We are so thankful for The Bishops and their friendship! Maybe next year we can convince our entire small group to come hike with us!
I'm also so grateful for my family and all the help they gave me this week in Colorado!
These two pictures were taken three years apart. What a difference a few years makes!
As always, today was one of our favorite days of the year! The kids did amazing on the hike and I'm so proud of them for not giving up especially on those last few miles. I think next year we will stick to the 2 mile hike but I'm glad we accomplished the 6 mile today! Thanks to all of our family and friends who donated to HikeMS this year and helped make today possible. We couldn't make it on this MS journey without you!
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