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Day 2. Kimmel Park, Vincennes to Morris Chapel, Oaktown: Compassion

Monday, August 14
Walk: 19.2 miles

Quick apology for inconsistencies in font, chronology, etc.  It's frustrating to draft a post from the phone app.  In consideration of my need to sleep, I've given up on trying to get it "just right."

Signs along the way offer food for thought--or discussion or prayer--on the day's theme.  But our favorite signs are the ones informing us the rest stop is one mile ahead.  πŸ˜„

Gold Team (3-mile pace)

Ready for first long walk.

After stretching, we break from the huddle.

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  1. Mom, just throw a bit or two out there, don't worry about presentation, we're reading and following along!

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