The books that once filled my pack for weight during the training hikes have now been replaced with gear, food, snacks, and miscellaneous items for the flight. A friend helped me pack the Boundary Bag for the last 3 hours tonight.. organizing, sorting, packing, unpacking, repacking! It is quite a tedious process and one that will continue on into the night as there is still more to pack. It will be a great feeling once it is all completed, set by the door, and ready to be carried out Sunday morning.
I think my excitement will begin once in flight.. Right now the packing and prepping process for going out of the country is a bit overwhelming.. And I'm working this week as well so trying to organize patient care for 2 1/2 weeks of vacation is a process in and of itself! I'm grateful all is winding down though as well for working with a great group of individuals who have supported me during the last few months of training and prepping for the trip.
For those interested, please feel free to click on the Alpine Ascents and Empowerment Through Adventure site links for updates during the climb!!
I will be joining 11 other men and women with Multiple Sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa from July 10-24, 2011. This journey is to raise awareness and funding for research to find a cure. Please join me in this journey by following along on this blog. I welcome your donations and prayers.
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