Jul 25
Go take a hike!
The phrase “go take a hike” has added new meaning to my life these days. Upon my first hiking experience in Sedona, AZ I knew that I was hooked. It is such a euphoric experience reaching your highest destination. On Friday, July 24th I decided to “go take a hike”. The safest thing for me to do hiking alone was to follow a short but high traffic trail, .3 miles (oneway) and the trail head elevation was 7225ft and the highest point was 7400ft. Nonetheless, my greatest desire was to challenge myself and follow a 1 mile trail (oneway) starting at 6785ft and the highest point at 7200ft. So I did it! My fears began to kick in about .25 miles into the trail. The thought of being out here alone began to frighten me but I was determined to keep going. This turned out to be a very good decision. I met young woman, Nicole, an African American female and here two children along the path. We had come to the same resting place with the most magnificent view at the end of the trail. We conversed a bit and she informed me that they were going up a bit further to another high point. She pointed me to toward the direction of their destination and I said, WOW! She said, “It’s an even greater view of the city” and she invited me along. This was an unofficial path and she had come here several times before.  When we arrived the view was frighteningly beautiful and my knees felt weak. It was one of the most amazing sites I had ever seen. We sat there for a short while and the kids consumed their snacks and drinks while their mom photographed them. There was not an ounce of fear in either of them while they moved about. Hiking alone is never recommended and I am well aware of this, however, on July 24th God sent me a guardian angel and two little warriors. I was safe and I believe that I may have also made a friend that day. Thank you, GOD!
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