I have a friend, let’s call her Stephanie (as that is actually her name). She’s one of those people who, when they ask if you want to do something, you say “ok!”, regardless of what it is. I have no idea how she has this power, it’s superhuman I think.
(As a quick aside, Callie Grace just came running up to me yelling, “Mommy, I have a fly” and handed it to me. It was a spider. I screamed like the girl I am.)
So, yesterday, over our fellowship meal at church, I casually mention to Stephanie that I will have a few hours in the afternoon baby free, and asked if she wanted to do something with me. I was thinking along the lines of Starbucks, Barnes and Noble, definitely something involving caffeine and sitting. So Stephanie says, “Hey, let’s climb to the top of Evergreen Mountain!”. And I say with enthusiasm, “Ok!”
For those who know me, we’ll pause for the laughter.
She then said, “It’s only 2 and a half miles to the top and the view is so beautiful!”. And I say, “Sure, two and half miles seems doable. And she says, “Well, we have to get back down, so altogether it’s five miles.”
Stephanie is nothing if not honest.
I told her I was totally for it, as long as she was ready to occasionally give me a piggy back ride. She laughed. I didn’t.
So that is my plan for this afternoon. The thing is, I know I will have a great time, as Stephanie is also one of those people that everything seems to be funny when you’re with them, although I’m not sure how laughter will help my endurance, since I’m sure it uses a lot of oxygen.
I’ll update you on my hike. I feel like Lewis and Clark. (Ok fine, they hiked hundreds of miles, but you’ve got to start somewhere!).
Is Philip okay with you putting your life in jeopardy in such a way?! Maybe the good news is that at the top of the mountain you should get great cell reception when you need to call 911!!
I hope you had fun on your hike!!