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HitTheTrail
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How many people do you know that would insist on a backpacking trip one week before their planned memorial service? I know one, in fact I have been living with her for over 40 years. We started our relationship backpacking and she wanted to renew that as a bucket list item before it was too late. I had been discouraging the idea because she is in a weakened state and has a steel rod in her femur so it won’t break . Also, I normally do not go out in weather and NOAA was predicting 90% chance of rain/snow. But how could I say no to a request like that! Our plan was to hike the White River to Indian creek.
 Between the two of us we have a combined 5 years of chemo and radiation  White River  Heading In
The trail is good but after about a 1.5 miles and pushing through brush, some down fall, and crossing a wash-out and debris flow she started having hip pain and doubts about the trip back in wet weather. So we turned around and found a camp site by the river. Just then it started to rain for the next 12 hours.
 soft brush  Washout and debris flow
Because of the weather report I took a tent and my hammock tarp. The idea was to set the tarp up over the tent. That way we could at least break camp under a shelter. The tent site didn’t exactly line up with the tarp trees, but did offer coverage.
 Belt and suspenders  Morning coffee  she forgot her sani-fem pee device so made one out of a drink bottle
Her doctors say she is on a limited timeline. After this trip I have the feeling I will be doing it again in the future. If not multiple times. She is a trooper. |
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wildernessed
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Tom
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 Here's to many more trips. |
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gb
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| Impressive, I wish her and you all the best. |
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Jaberwock
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| Best wishes- |
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Bootpathguy
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Ski
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Randito
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| Keep moving as long as possible! f### CANCER! |
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Jim Dockery
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Nancyann
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| Best Wishes to your lovely lady in her fight against cancer and to you for all the loving support you are giving her. |
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mbravenboer
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| Heartwarming All the best! |
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Sallie4jo
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Peace be with u....white river is a place of beauty...as is your story.
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SingleShot
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Not everyone finds a good partner to go through life with but it sounds like you two were a good fit. Best wishes.
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HitTheTrail
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Joined: 30 Oct 2007
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| Thanks for all the heartfelt kind words! Normally I would consider spending 12 hours hunkered down in a pouring rain storm a minor success. But my wife can't stop talking about the experience. She was just gushing about the trip to our son on the phone today. Now I feel guilty for not relenting and taking her out sooner. In any case, I am glad it made her happy and boosted her spirits. Also, ....what a great community NWhikers can be. |
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zephyr
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Joined: 21 Jun 2009
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| HitTheTrail wrote: |
| She is a trooper. |
Most definitely. I wish the weather could have been better for you two. All the best. ~z
Edit: Just saw your new comment above as I was posting. So I am adding this.
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| In any case, I am glad it made her happy and boosted her spirits. |
How could it not be? Though the weather, terrain and personal discomfort were challenging, just being together in a remote location away from all the hubbub and having each other to share time with would be such a healing and positive thing--especially since such trips have been an integral part of your relationship over the years. I admire her spirit. Thanks for sharing your story with us. ~z |
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