A few thoughts for the road...aka therapy for NR

I am overwhelmed by the mountain we sit beneath, both in great anticipation and fear. For those of you who know me (Nikki) well, you know that I am not in control and struggling with utter dependence. Perhaps it is the blister on my fourth toe or the fact that my belonglings will be carried on my back for the next month. Whatever the case, I am thankful to be in a place of humility, wonder and well, weakness. My faith in a God that thinks far more creatively than I could ever dream is growing literally with each step. I guess I just needed to write because I want this blog to be an experience felt beneath the grandeur of our attempt to walk 500 miles. I would like it to connect us in a way that helps us all to realize the beauty in simplicity, adventure and great faith. Em and I were talking on the lawn of a beautiful cathedral in Toulouse today; we talked about what we hope to accomplish in these next strides. We are very similiar in our desires to grow spiritually, shrink physically and ultimately love who we are as creation. She decided that she will be the photographer for the blog and leave the writing to me--my apologies ahead of time! Anyway, I am certain that the blogs to follow will be short but I want them to be honest. Pray for our hike tomorrow. It will be hot, early and the highest elevation on our trip. The two of us are not known for our grace when walking, so up and downhill should produce quite the story...