I want to say thanks to everyone for their support and expressions of love to my family during this past week. My father passed on Wednesday and the family gathered for a private time of remembrance and thanksgiving. My dad was truly a great individual and guide, and I will miss him.
I am starting back on the trail tomorrow (Sunday) morning. My brother is driving me back to mile 240 where I will pick up the trail. I should be in Hot Springs by Wednesday and move on from there.
It is hard to say goodbye and walk away again, but I am also excited about continuing my journey. I think that it will also be good for me to spend these next days alone, processing the events going on in my life.
I'll see you along the trail!