AT 96 - 2nd July [893.3]

 

Tenting spot just past Raccoon Ridge.

Yahoo there’s an 8 in the miles left, I know it’s really 900 but it begins with an 8. Passed from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The rocks didn’t change just because some drew a state line on the map, still mines and claymores. But it does seem less. 

Had really nice breakfast at pie shop and then went to church with the Presbyterians. It was really nice to have real fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. They even had communion today which was extra special since I’ve been in the woods so long. 

Went to lunch at the pie shop (yes it was an amazing shop) and then packed out at 12. One easy climb and then ridge walk. One poor hiker, Green Machine, twisted his ankle. I setup tent and then went back and carried his pack for a few miles to reduce weight on the ankle. We all help each other on the AT. 

Song for the day. 

Jason sent me this song and it was lovely. 

1. My Savior left His throne above 

Exchanged His wealth for poverty 

He took my hate and gave His love 

All this and more He did for me 

Because He chose the lowly way 

And bowed before His Father’s will 

I can with all assurance say 

My God is near and loves me still 

My God is near and loves me still 

2. He felt the storms of human pain 

He felt temptation’s whelming seas 

He felt the tears of sorrow’s rain 

All this and more He felt for me 

Because He knows my every strife 

And is acquainted with my grief 

I can’t be shaken in this life 

The Friend of Sinners walks with me 

The Friend of Sinners walks with me 

3. He kept His Father’s every word 

The Law He followed perfectly 

So all God’s pleasure He secured 

All this and more He earned for me 

Because His righteous life is mine 

And all His merits now I own 

I am a child of God on high 

I am adopted, loved, and known 

I am adopted, loved, and known 

4. When Jesus left His heavenly home 

His face was set on Calvary 

The steepest hill He climbed alone 

All this and more He did for me 

Because He died once for all time 

And bore the curse of death and hell 

Final forgiveness here is mine 

So it is finished, all is well 

Yes, it is finished, all is well  

Another state ticked off.