Page 12 - SMH 2017 2nd edition

Afterwards, you guessed it.
We all went to Smoky Mountain
Brewery for an Ol' Smoky burger
and a beer. It is my absolute fa-
vorite place to go after a hike. It
was great being able to sit down
and have a big meal and a beer
with my closest friends. These
guys just came from Alabama,
South Carolina, North Caroli-
na and Mississippi just to hike
with me. What amazing friends I
have. I'm such a blessed man to
have friends like them. I thank
God for each and every one of
them.

But as I sat there it slowly started sinking in. I just finished my
900-Miler. And I did it in the fastest time EVER... Wow! Maybe
what I did was a big thing after all. Before I was having a hard time
understanding why everyone was making a big deal out of my hike.
But now I was starting to understand it. God just helped this ordi-
nary man do something extraordinary. I couldn't have possibly done
this without His help and strength. I leaned on Him for His guid-
ance, understanding and strength each day. I give Him all the glory
for this hike. For God was my ultimate trail guide.

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#mybeardedhikingadventures
#followerofChrist

#Godisgreater

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