Here it is:
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Jacki (trail name unknown),
Today is an exciting day, marking the one year mark prior to our great adventure together. In one year, one of the most exciting things I can imagine will begin. Not only do we get to experience this awesome, awe inspiring journey on the historic Appalachian Trail and live life a way that we never have, we have to opportunity to be with each other in the most intimate way possible. There will be no conflicting schedules or outside interferences. No distractions from video games, TV shows, or the computer/internet. It will be just us, and our experiences to share. We will be working, struggling, freezing, sweating, soaking, sleeping, hiking, laughing, crying, filming, and enjoying every moment together. I cannot wait to spend every moment with you out on the trail. It is going to be so much fun and an amazing experience! I can’t wait!!
You’re an
amazing women and I don’t think I would have done this on my own had you
not driven the idea that we could actually do it. I don’t know if you
know this, but your motivation to get out there and live life and do
things that are inconceivable to most people has sparked a new kind of
revitalization in my life. Which I think has bounded back to you,
creating a wonderful cycle of passion for living between the two of us.
When you said, “Let’s do this.”, it open my mind that, “Holy crap… we
could actually hike this thing… Why not?... Heck yeah!”I love you so much, and I think this journey of ours will be nothing but a remarkable adventure that builds our love for each other. I cannot emphasize how excited I am to do this with you! You’re amazing! I can’t wait for our shared chores, pep talks, resting at beautiful overlooks, keeping warm together, motivating each other, helping each other, laughing, singing, dancing, and maybe some hiking. J It’s going to be a blast!
Love you with all my hiking heart!
Jeremy (trail name unknown)
