The boys told us that it was the hardest thing they have ever done and it was no exaggeration
It took my team over six hours to hike up 3,769 meters.
on Saturday December 1st I woke up at 4:15 to go hike the third largest volcano in Latin America… I didn’t know what i was getting myself into.
I started off excited and ready to take on this challenge, that feeling didn’t last long. we began to walk and i was of course the last one which meant I could take my time with no pressure so that was good. after hiking up straight switch backs for four of the six hours I thought i was done for. I had to stop after every ten steps and pray to God to give me strength, which he of course did because i eventually made it up. after getting lost, feeling like I couldn’t take another step, having our guide come back for me three times to carry my pack for me (what a man) I finally made it to the top and it was the most rewarding thing i’ve ever done. we took naps, took pictures, and ate food and waited for the volcano erupt. I’ve always been fascinated with volcano’s since i was a young kid and finally i got to hike up one and got to sleep right next to one that erupts. at first we didn’t think it was going to but finally at 12:30 am while we were sleeping it erupted and it was the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen. but it isn’t just about the beauty of a volcano. its about Gods creation, A girl on my team asked, how can one not believe in God with this kind of view? it blows my mind on the things God is capable of. the man upstairs taught me many things with in these 27 hours
He showed me the most beautiful stars ive ever seen
He showed me so many shooting stars which meant in those moments my Granddad was missing me.
He showed me what its like to switch from so hot to so cold with in an hour
He showed me what its like to literally depend on him in order to make it ten more steps.
He showed me what its like to not get any sleep and still be okay
He showed me how roast marshmallows to a perfect burnt crisp
He showed me that he is willing to hold my hand in my hard times
He showed me that its all about the journey
He showed me that i am my best self running down hills
He showed me what its like to be free and not worry what others think even if i was the last one to get to the top
but best of all He showed me how amazing His creation is.
If someone were to ask me, was it worth it? i would say “Yeah.” it may have been hard but I enjoyed it. But would I ever to it again? Probably not.
