Well Jed,...I know you were so glad to finally get out of Kentucky. From what I have heard, I don't think I would have any desire to go through rural Kentucky on foot. I am grateful you are out of the area. I had family who lived in Kentucky many years ago. I always thought it would be a beautiful place to visit, but now I am not so sure. Things have changed. All I can think of now when I think of the state are charging pit bulls! For whatever reason, the trail seems to go through more difficult places than an average person would want to contend with. Perhaps I will pass on a visit to Kentucky. Most of this leg of the state was pretty unpleasant for Jed with a few exceptions. The weather was pretty bad through here. I think he was waterlogged most of the way. That's a rotten feeling...being wet all the time, especially your shoes. I try to imagine myself running day after day, wet...hot...tired and in pain most of the time. In Sebree, Kentucky he finally got the pair of shoes I was able to send to a General delivery along the route. I was stressing about getting the shoes to him on time, knowing he was moving fast, anxious to get out of Kentucky and into Illinois. I was so glad to see his message that the shoes had arrived and he was just in time to get them at the post office and finally get out of the duct taped ones they replaced. His uncle, my brother, sent an additional pair that are sitting on my dining table ready to give him when he reaches Missouri. He should be ready for another pair by then. With any luck, he will not have the problems from here on in that he has experienced so far.
I always thought I was strong inside, but I cannot even fathom the inner strength he has. I read a post from him just recently that said "Dreams are for those who lack courage to make them a reality."
Once someone told me that I had courage......I am pretty sure I do not know the meaning of the word.....but you do Jed....you do. I love you. mom
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