I have had some really good days but I am realizing now that today is the best day of my life. I realized that when I climbed to the top of Cove Mountain,sat on Hawk Rock and humbly removed my hat because I was home. I remember climbing up this trail over 30 years before with friends on a Sunday near Easter and looking over this same view. Now I reached it after walking from Georgia. The best day of my life is today. It always was and will be.
I walked with ease. Even the down hill felt good. I walked into town and was greeted by the vested gent with not a care in the world. I knew exactly what I would do, I’ll eat a hogie then I’ll eat ice cream at the Dairy Bar where Lori used to work. I remember driving up after soccer practice in the summer from Messiah College to surprise her. I remember walking into the jewelry shop on the square to buy our wedding bands, I remember meeting friends at the Pub, I remember running The Last Mile around streets of this old town and I remember home. I remember Aaron calling us after moving out and asking if he could come home. I cried that day as well. Then I handed him a paint brush and how hard he worked to get his life back on track. I remember Ali bringing home Jayden from the hospital for the first time. I remember Rob working for hours in the garage on his truck. I remember my sons laughing together and thinking it doesn’t get any better than this and I was right. As I walked through town I remember being John Leiter’s son in law. I remember belonging. Being with family and friends tonight brought me home, brought me to the best day of my life.
Andy M Davidson 
Best post ever…to quote Dorothy “there’s no place like home”
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Funny, the trail reminds me of the Wizard of oz alot out here
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Crying the best tears of my life.! #noplacelikeHome
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Nope, no place like home. Missing you and everyone more than ever
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You have no idea how much we look forward to reading your posts and looking at your pictures. Thank you for allowing us to share in your journey. Chris and Steph
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Thanks Steph, having your support keeps me focused. Give Chris a hug for me.
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I am enjoying your journey and your requests for Steph to give me hugs. I am amazed at what you have done so far.
I can’t wait to get together when you get back. We still have to go for a sail.
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It’s been harder than I imagined and more rewarding too. We will definitely go sailing. No hills and I get to sit down.
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A friend of mine taped a presentation I did back in the Fall and recently edited it so I could post it on Youtube.com. After going to the website, just search for Andy Davidson thru hiking thru life and you should get the 3 parts. The total presentation lasts about an hour. Hopefully it will make you laugh and think. Since I last wrote, I have to say I really miss the trail and miss conversing with y’all even more. I’ve been working on another project which I hope to announce in the near future. Until then I have dreams of jumping in the truck with Lor and Belle (our Springer Spaniel) and back packing out West this summer. (Just don’t tell my employer).
Take care, “Phantom”
I can’t thank you enough for all the support. Feel free to spread the word and I apologize to some of you who may be getting this notice as a repeat.
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A friend of mine taped a presentation I did back in the Fall and recently edited it so I could post it on Youtube.com. After going to the website, just search for Andy Davidson thru hiking thru life and you should get the 3 parts. The total presentation lasts about an hour. Hopefully it will make you laugh and think. Since I last wrote, I have to say I really miss the trail and miss conversing with y’all even more. I’ve been working on another project which I hope to announce in the near future. Until then I have dreams of jumping in the truck with Lor and Belle (our Springer Spaniel) and back packing out West this summer. (Just don’t tell my employer).
Take care, “Phantom”
I can’t thank you enough for all the support. Feel free to spread the word and I apologize to some of you who may be getting this notice as a repeat.
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Loved getting hear you talk about your adventure – nice to see you here at home!
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Thanks again for coming out and for your support.
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