Well - 100 miles down and oh the lessons Will has already learned. The first hundred seem to be driven by pure adrenaline and anticipation of what is to come. Rex and I were both privileged to phone conversations today as well as Nannie and Papa Kirk, Grandma Rhyne, and Great Nannie Free and probably anyone else Will could get a hold of. The boys have made it to Franklin, NC and I am sure it was a little bittersweet for Will. He had one of his best buds with him for the past few days and Jimmy had to return to Milledgeville and his real world today. Jimmy called once he was entering ATL and he reports Will is great and definitely finishing his trek. Jimmy loved the adventure and is already planning to hit the trail himself as he nears finishing school. The thing Rex and I enjoy the most during our phone conversations with Will is hearing his tales about the people he meets. Today he shared a hitch on the back of a pick up truck with a deaf hiker. They communicated by writing notes on a pad. We can see growth in his appreciation of people. I don't think Will ever thought he would meet so many old folks on the trail. We can sense a new passion in his voice as he describes each trail encounter. He told Rex today, "I love the people". The trail definitely sounds like it brings out the best in people I pray that remains true throughout the rest of Will's journey.
Will was able to get his first mail drop in Franklin. He missed one box he requested us to send a little too late to receive today but the PO is forwarding it to the next location. Pretty sweet huh? We will see Will over Spring Break somewhere near NC and TN. Future mail drops will be discussed and I will post addresses so others can send words of encouragement.
Sounds like they are still eating good. The weather sounds pretty wet for the next couple of days but they were able to enjoy some sunshine today. Still taking lots of pictures of the scenery - so we will have tons of pictures to post after we see one another.
Continue to keep the boys in your prayers and thanks for following along on this journey.
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