Our own personal nature sanctuary is almost up and running. I had the idea, and Dad ran with it. What a wonderful place this will be for years to come. Our camping trailers are not currently there since both are in-shop for maintenance, but the space is ready. Welcome to Kamp Kerns!
Bucket hat
Ear warmers
Gloves
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Backpack
First aid pack: bandaids, hydrocortizone cream, triple ointment, aspirin, acetametaphin, ibuprofin, dramamine, tums, alcohol, eye drops...
Sunglasses
Hot hands
Hiking poles (one for uphill, two for downhill)
Water filter
Water
Salty snacks
Electolyte replenishment (Mios)
Headlamp
Lighter
iphone
Satellite phone
poncho
outer shell
wool socks x2
toothbrush/toothpaste
brush/rubberband
quick-dry clothing/layers
hiking shoes
sandals
bedding layers (under, blowup, sleeping bag)
tent
pocket water heater (pocket rocket, etc.)
baby wipes
multipurpose knife/tool
O2 (for 14ers)
Battery chargers/cords
Meds
I am so grateful. My first 14er happened Sat. July 10th. A coworker of Garon's unexpectedly had a climbing partner cancel on her, so she asked Garon if I would go. Well, Adrion and I went. I joke that my emotional spectrum is broken after this past year, but standing on top of the mountain may have re-opened my heart. The message I'm hearing, though, is one of change. I don't know what it means or what's ahead, but nothing feels certain anymore...the education journey is leaving me unfulfilled.
Goals:
1. Finish reading the Bible. As a Christian, I believe I need to read the whole Book, cover to cover. It was a goal to have accomplished by my 40th birthday (I'll be 42 in July). I have one chapter left of the OT...maybe I can finish this summer.
2. Hike more. Hike A LOT. My newest thought...hike a 14er on my birthday for the rest of my life. The difficulty is finding a hiking partner. I think Adrion is game...
3. Write more. Here. Be transparent. Who cares?
4. Read more.
5. Be me. No more striving. No more degrees. No more careful conversations. Just be me, a less-than-perfect human who loves God.
From June 6, 2019 to Now:
August 2019--Tori and Adrion baptized in Cove Lake and then sprinkled by water from the Jordan River.
New Year's 2020--Can and Nell to WY to celebrate with Marcia and Todd...Todd to start chemo late Jan.
Feb. 9, 2020--Jillyboo dies suddenly. Adrion turns 12.
Mar. 1, 2020--Donna dies.
Mar. 13, 2020 (Friday the 13th)--Last day of school for 2020. Covid pandemic hits.
Apr. 23, 2020--Tori turns 18.
May 1, 2020--Garon starts new job at ACHE
June 2020--Dad and I go to WY...I stay with Marcia, and Dad and Todd go to Denver for stem cell transplant.
June 5, 2020--Tori earns Black Belt.
July 12, 2020--Tori finally gets a HS graduation ceremony.
July 13, 2020--Troy White dies of heart attack.
Aug. 4, 2020--Tori moves to ATU.
Aug. 24, 2020--The year of Covid begins at school. Masks mandated.
Sept. 26, 2020--Kernses buy camper.
Dec. 17, 2020--I graduate UA with second Master's. Mom is 72.
Dec. 2020--Tori out of college for now.
Feb. 8, 2021--Snuffy dies.
March 2021--Me to WY to visit.
May 20, 2021--Lauren graduates HS.
May 29, 2021--Family to AZ for Sarah and Josh's wedding.
June 2021--Babe dies.
This Saturday, June 19th--Leaving for Florida vacation.
Soooo, ONWARD!!!
