For the last 17 years at Moore Elementary, 4th graders - as a 'rite of passage' out of elementary school head out on a 28 mile walk along the trails of the Natchez Trace. This year was Garic's turn - and being the supportive parents we are - we walked with him. Walk being a relative term, we also slid, fell and sloshed out way through the muddiest "walk" on record. 28 mile 'hike' is a better term. Or even 28 mile Quest for Survival. (I would so be voted off the island)
Trail? What it's washed out? That won't stop Mr Parks - he'll make his own trail.
Looking back on one of the toughest things we have done - physically - in a long long time - my attitude now is - "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" - and since no kids, or parents, died on the walk - We are very very strong :)
This picture is Garic in front of the final destination - Jackson Falls. We did it! We made it! and we are very thankful that Garic does not have a younger sibling. (One 4th grade 'walk' is enough for us)
