My daughter borrowed a book from the library recently on Hilary and Norgay's Mt Everest Adventure. It was a moving read, but the part that especially moved me was reading that both climbers buried a few personal belongings in the snow at the peak. Norgay left sweets and a present that his daughter had given him, as thanks to the spirits that guided them safely to the top.
i feel that way, too, that even though we did our preparations well, it was an act of grace that we got to the top. i'm usually self deprecating when i get praised for stuff, for anything. i'll laugh it off, or say "oh you are too kind" but when patients see the cert we got from our Kili climb (which i display in my office) and remark "Wow, you climbed Kilimanjaro?" admiringly, i'll say, "Yeah! i sure did!!". And when they say, "Wow, so proud of you" i'll say, "Yeah, i'm proud of me too":)
It's still one of the most life affirming experiences of my life, Kilicrazies, an experience i will always look back on with a mixture of gratitude, marvel and joy.
We had a great climbing company that took us up,we have great families who held the fort while we were gone, and said prayers for us. and i believe i climbed with the best people; people who never complained and were always cheerful despite the altitude sickness, the chlorine flavored water and the sleep deprivation.
Just wanted to tell you all that i was thinking of you all today.
Just wanted to tell you all that i was thinking of you all today.
Su
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