In regards to Cindy’s Alzheimer’s I’ve gone through something like the five stages of grief theorized by Kubler-Moss. This model allegedly applies only to those not handling tragedy well, the well-adjusted presumably turns lemons into lemonade. Though there is a … Continue reading
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The Camaraderie of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
I’ve mentioned a few reasons why long distance hiking helped Cindy’s mental health. Exercise in the sun is the biggest reason, the one for which we’re even raising funds and awareness. Previous blog posts also touched on sunshine, simplicity and … Continue reading
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Company Welcome
One of the exciting aspects of the planning logistics for our PCT hike as the time nears is learning about friends and family who will come out and hike with us. Mike Hinckley and friend Jill will be joining us … Continue reading
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The Expedition Woman
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This past week we went on an overnight practice hike with our daughter Charissa. The goal was to shake down the equipment and get used to camping out. Cindy had been doing well hiking with a full pack but we … Continue reading
The First Shake Down Hike
Until now Cindy and I have been going on day hikes of 4-8 miles with 3/4 full backpacks. That’s about to change. Tonight our daughter Charissa arrives and the three of us will go on an overnight hike for Wednesday … Continue reading
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Pain Does Not Always Protect
Pain is a warning sign for our bodies, encouraging to desist and avoid whatever we are doing that might be causing the pain. Yet exercise can cause pain, anywhere from sore muscles to aching joints. If athletes let pain ruled … Continue reading
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“I’m Getting Better.”
When Cindy and I hiked across the country along the American Discovery Trail, there were two phrases I recall her saying over and over. The first: “I can’t wait to have grandchildren.” The second: “I’m getting better.” The first tears … Continue reading
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The Joy of Cindy
Cindy jokes that she was attracted at the start to my humor, now remarking: “Good Lord, what was I thinking?” I’ll be the first to admit this means she’s easily amused, yet this overall joyful nature of Cindy’s keeps my … Continue reading
The Beauty of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Cindy and I did not talk much to each other while hiking the 5,000 mile American Discovery Trail. Part of this was due to being around each other 24/7. What news did we have for each other? “What did you … Continue reading
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Trail Games
Hiking thousands of miles over a few months involves a fair bit of potential monotony. Personally, my mind and spirit are perpetually engaged when hiking above treeline, or when following a creek, but there remains stretches of miles upon miles … Continue reading