This morning I called a dear friend and cried over the phone, because I have received so many little kindnesses over the last few days… It warms my heart. It makes me want to cry.
When I needed help with my pack, someone was there who was an expert hiker. When my legs hurt and I thought I’d never reach Mammoth, a friend of a friend stopped by to say hello and ended up walking 4 miles with me to keep me company. When felt I couldn’t do another day without a break, a friend called and asked if he could walk with me… he told me great stories, and it made the time fly and I reached my destination in record time. Today, when I felt lost and lonely and despaired of finding a place to sleep tonight, a policeman stopped to check up on me. He returned with his wife and she walked 6 miles with me and invited me into their home tonight.
And I went to their son’s little league game.
I hope I can handle all this goodwill. It breaks my heart a little to receive such gifts. And I have yet to tell you about my wonderful hosts… and their beautiful homes… and the stories I’ve heard…
No time now. I will stretch, then sleep.
Thank you. Love you.
-Laura
PS. I have photos… I will post soon.
