Cheesy... Yeah... But I Must

     The trek is quickly approaching now with less than 2 weeks till Aaron gets here.  I am so pumped up about this trip, I can hardly sleep at night.  But, for any one that has planned an extended trip before, it really does take a whole lot of time, dedication, and cash $$$.  What's going to make this trip amazing for me is the fact that I am going to be able to spend 2-3 weeks with my brother, a guy whom I have not really been able to spend a whole lot of time with in the past.  But this whole trip that Aaron and I are excited about would not have been possible without the help of our Mom, Angie.  It is important for me to give the thanks thats due to people that have helped contribute to this trek.  Though Aaron and I have done the majority of the work for this trip, we would not have been able to afford Aaron's flight down here for this trip (you would not believe the resources, time, and coin it cost just for the basics that are required for an extended backpacking trip, crazy, even just for two people).  So for her consistant selflessness, I must commend my Mom, who I am very proud of, I can only hope to be as selfless and passionate about my children as she has been with hers.  I love you Mom, thank you for giving the both of us this gift.