Change

I pick up the remaining pieces of what was thought as a perfect depiction of the American Dream.  Confusion and a sense of fear of the unknown will be the largest of hurdles for me now. 

I do not plan to hike the PCT in hopes of finding answers, but more to explore myself as I plan to be healed by the time I set off from Lake Morena. 

Life is now more like the trail than ever before.  There will be times of hardship and times of triumph, but with no remaining constants awaiting its completion.

With all this in mind, I set out on this new adventure, unsure of why the past took place the way it did.  The anticipation and excitement of what life may bring is in the front of my mind, slowly replacing the devastating loss I have incurred.  To my 'H.B.', I will miss you very much.