Hey folks. So my backstory. I am a single mom who needs to get out of her comfort zone. I have a beautiful and active now 10 year old little girl. She was born with a serious heart condition that has thus far resulted in 2 open heart surgeries. Last year she became old enough to go to a special week long camp for heart kids. It has always been just the two of us. The real life Gilmore Girls as we call ourselves. While I didn't want to let go I knew this was important for her to connect with other kids who understood what she goes through. But that also meant no contact with her for the week. No phone calls and no visits. Just her and the medical counselors and all the other heart kids for a week. And while she was off having the time of her life I was at home having lengthy discussions with my cat watching Netflix and counting the minutes until she came home. It was horrible!!!! And to think I am suppose to do this every year until she turns 18!!!! How on earth am I suppose to survive this!!! So this year I decided that instead of sitting at home watching a clock it was time to start checking off the bucket list. And what better time to do it than when she is off having her own adventures. So here I go. Every year when she goes to camp this mom is going to take care of herself. And since this is my first adventure onto the AT I decided it best to start with the part closest to home...and yet it is still a 6 hour drive to get there. I am planning to do the Maryland/WV portion of the trail on July 14th. I have tried to convince my female friends to join me but so far no interest. Alone or partner I am going. But I want an all female trip. Girl Power!!! I would love a hiking partner. I am very nervous as well as excited. What am I getting myself into!!!! But if I don't I will hate myself. So if anyone would be interested in joining me on the trail I would love to get to know other women on the move!
-Single Mama Bustin a Move!