.. Yay ,, The day has come .... Not a Good-bye ,, just a "See you down the trail" .... but still tough ... ... You are Mama Bear and Little Bear but on trail you will be a team , working together to a common goal , supporting each other as you go ....YOU GOT THIS !! ....... ... Do get your rest , the first week will be various stops and distractions to the hiking flow ... then onward and upward .... Katahdin Awaits ...
A great negative day one, almost there! Saying goodbye is the hardest thing ever whether it is a long journey or a deployment, but also a sign of true love for your husband and your family. It all breaks down into steps of months if not years of preparation, the last minute planning and the goodbyes...then the first step on the trail. You and Little Bear are remarkable, well prepared, strong and I know you will be successful!
11:40 am I bawled my eyes out watching you two! 😢. But I know in my heart you got this! We are continually praying for a safe journey! Remember God has you two in a little bubble! I’ll be cooking on Sunday for my grands and Brian! I love you always! ❤️
That was heart crushing. But to the lighter side - guessing "On the road again🎶" OR "Happy trails🎶" 😂☀️ Prayers for a wonderful hike together sprinkled with encouragement from all of your well wishers all along the way!🥾
🚶♀️👟👟🚶♂️👟👟⛺🔥so happy for you too I am excited to be following your journey praying for a wonderful safe trip with lots good views and great memories 💯♥️💪🌞✌️🐻🐻
So looking forward to your journey Thru Hiking the AT 2024 yay. Please know that you will both be in my daily prayers for a safe hike joyous time and many wonderful, memorable experiences. I did have to chuckle on your description of the motel because I think after about 30 days on the trail that hotel is going to seem quite luxurious in your memory. Good luck and hike your hike. ❤😊
I am so excited I've been waiting for you girls to start hiking this trail I'm so excited and be careful stay strong God bless both of you so much I can't wait to take this journey with you so be looking out for me and it's very exciting oh my gosh day one ! I can't walk the trail so I'm so grateful that you girls are walking the trail for me
I can’t believe your actually fixing to start. You’re so blessed to have such a God fearing family. It’s not a given but a great responsibility & effort along w/ His help to have this. I’m excited to follow y’all.
It’s here!! 😁 And thank you. We really are blessed to have our family. I love them so much. And my husband praying over us as we all held each other was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.
You are so right. 😊 We’re blessed to have such support from them and you all. 🙏🏼 We’re committed to low miles and rest days during the first few weeks to let our bodies adequately acclimate to the long haul.
Oh, you two! Thank you SO much for being so transparent. Always be real. Of course, I loved that Brian prayed over y'all. What a testimony to where your strength comes from! The roast beef is what my wife ALWAYS gets at Cracker Barrel. Very excited that y'all have started your journey and looking forward to following you all the way. Be safe and God bless.
It was a hard day, but really showed me (again) how strong and bonded our family is. I’m so grateful to them and love them so much. Brian’s prayer was so powerful.
So excited for you. You've got this. You are surrounded by a community, and we are here to encourage and support you. Hope you have many, happy trails ahead. #ATStrong
Your family is so lucky to have you, my friend. Good luck to you, girls. I’ll be watching your journey from the beginning to the end. Wishing you only the best and safety all the way God be with you.
Glad to see you made it to Georgia my prayers 🙏 are with you and I know what it's like to go through Atlanta Atlanta is a nightmare as far as the highway systems go I used to drive semis a long time ago back in the 90s can't wait to see your next video you have a blessed day and God bless , your friend the unknown soldier .
May you boldly go where others have gone before with confidence, a strong will and good humor. May your arduous hike be filled with pleasing experiences and pleasant memories. Wishing you a safe journey, good health, peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
So happy and excited for you both. Have so much fun. This is an amazing opportunity for you both to spend together. Be safe, and have an absolute BLAST!❤
Traffic in Atlanta is horrible on a good day! Glad you made it safely! Continued prayers for your wonderful journey of a lifetime. I will be following!
So excited to watch as you begin your amazing adventure together! Long goodbyes to family is hard. But how amazing to have such a strong team of support at home!
Good luck an Happy Hiking. Leaving the family is always hard,but the journey will be sweet. I am looking forward to following you an Little Bear. Prayers for a safe journey an no injuries. 👍🙏🥾🥾👣🏕🤗
Aww..I can imagine, it must have been so difficult and sad to say goodbye, but you are both are embarking on an incredible journey! God bless you both! So excited for you both!
The emotional component of the hike is really challenging. I think you both will crush it. Having each other will be invaluable as you move along. So excited for you both and praying for safe travels and awesome memories as you start your adventure! God bless!
Thank you so much. Your prayers are everything. And yes, saying goodbye was tough. We’re all very close and spend every day together, so not being there is going to be hard. But, Little Bear and I are lifting each other up and our family is so supportive and our biggest fans! 😊
I can't imagine the butterflies y'all had when you got there and registered! Let the adventure begin, here's wishing y'all great weather, getting to see a bear and moose (off at a safe distance) and awesome sunsets from top of the ridges.
You had me crying along with you. Goodbyes to my children and grandkids are never easy. Thankful that you made it safely. Looking forward to following you on your adventure. 🥾⛰️😍🙏
What an adventure! I love the positive attitude, and I hope the Trail provides the inspiration to keep you guys in that space. There will be ups and downs, literally and figuratively, but you will pick each other up alternately. Be wise, forgiving of yourselves, and ferocious with the challenges.
What a moving video. You're both so authentic. Please know I'll be praying for you every time you cross my mind which will be often. May our God bring you both strength, courage, peace, joy, and most of all love to guide you on your journey. From the lobster man - Chris
I guess "break a leg" is for a performance and not a hike, right? Seriously though, good luck for your beginning. It will be cool to see you on the trail!
I know the feeling of leaving family, did it a couple of times in the Navy leaving for a 6 month cruise, but with todays modern phones you can stay in contact, didn't have that back in 1969 and 1971, lol. Coming home is emotional also. Stay safe.
Awesome! I’m so looking forward to meeting you two youngens up here in SW Virginia. So your first goal should be to make here for some awesome trail magic! Journey on! 🌻✌️❤️🦆donnie duck
📌 YOU ARE DOING GREAT
.. Yay ,, The day has come .... Not a Good-bye ,, just a "See you down the trail" .... but still tough ... ... You are Mama Bear and Little Bear but on trail you will be a team , working together to a common goal , supporting each other as you go ....YOU GOT THIS !! ....... ... Do get your rest , the first week will be various stops and distractions to the hiking flow ... then onward and upward .... Katahdin Awaits ...
A great negative day one, almost there! Saying goodbye is the hardest thing ever whether it is a long journey or a deployment, but also a sign of true love for your husband and your family. It all breaks down into steps of months if not years of preparation, the last minute planning and the goodbyes...then the first step on the trail. You and Little Bear are remarkable, well prepared, strong and I know you will be successful!
11:40 am I bawled my eyes out watching you two! 😢. But I know in my heart you got this! We are continually praying for a safe journey! Remember God has you two in a little bubble! I’ll be cooking on Sunday for my grands and Brian! I love you always! ❤️
You Ladies are Mighty Warriors and you gonna kill it! Thanks for sharing
I can imagine the jitters. Yall got this.
That was heart crushing. But to the lighter side - guessing "On the road again🎶" OR "Happy trails🎶" 😂☀️
Prayers for a wonderful hike together sprinkled with encouragement from all of your well wishers all along the way!🥾
Right?! Ugh, it was terrible saying goodbye. We’re so close and not being together every day is hard.
I was singing, “Eye of the Tiger “ 😁
Good choice😂
Bless your hearts, to be prayed over by your Husband what a blessing :)
Thank you. It was such a special moment for our family. I love them so much.
Blessings! Looking forward to your adventure!
Looking forward to following your journey. Good luck!
Omg omg time went by fast, y’all are gonna crush it out there 😊
The emotions are understandable, Bears. You have a wonderful family. 😊 Your sons outro was beautiful. Look out AT, the Bears are coming! ✌️
Happy trails Mama and Little Bear! Wishing you two nothing but a safe and wonderful hike all the way to Maine! :)
Good luck. Safe travels.
Yay I’m so excited to follow along with your journey. Good luck, girls!
We’re praying for you both. Enjoy the trail and all the amazing beauty and conversations you will share
Remember, it wasn't saying Goodbye....It was saying see you soon or see you later ❤
So exciting 🚶♀️🚶♀️⛰️
Exactly! 🙏🏼💙
Wishing you both all the very best, health and happiness.
So excited for you both. You are going to do great. Prayers for a safe hike. Stay safe and stay well!
🚶♀️👟👟🚶♂️👟👟⛺🔥so happy for you too I am excited to be following your journey praying for a wonderful safe trip with lots good views and great memories 💯♥️💪🌞✌️🐻🐻
So excited for you guys!!
Excited to follow you two! Was getting teary right along with you guys. Beautiful family!
So looking forward to your journey Thru Hiking the AT 2024 yay. Please know that you will both be in my daily prayers for a safe hike joyous time and many wonderful, memorable experiences. I did have to chuckle on your description of the motel because I think after about 30 days on the trail that hotel is going to seem quite luxurious in your memory. Good luck and hike your hike. ❤😊
Thank you so much!
And yes, hahaha, you are so very right. It’s all about perspective isn’t it? 😂
Can’t go wrong with a stop at Cracker Barrel! Looking forward to following you on this awesome journey. ❤️🙏
Hike on girls!!!! Be safe and have fun!!!
Yeah!! 💪🏼
I am so excited I've been waiting for you girls to start hiking this trail I'm so excited and be careful stay strong God bless both of you so much I can't wait to take this journey with you so be looking out for me and it's very exciting oh my gosh day one !
I can't walk the trail so I'm so grateful that you girls are walking the trail for me
Best of luck! Stay safe you two! 🙏🏻🥾🥾
Have fun stay safe and here’s an internet hug. 🙏😊
I can’t believe your actually fixing to start. You’re so blessed to have such a God fearing family. It’s not a given but a great responsibility & effort along w/ His help to have this. I’m excited to follow y’all.
It’s here!! 😁
And thank you. We really are blessed to have our family. I love them so much. And my husband praying over us as we all held each other was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.
Aawwww 😢 goodbyes are always so hard. But now you're on your way, and it's soooo exciting! 😁
What a long emotional day! I love that you both have each other along this journey. So excited to watch!
Can't wait to see your adventures. I have been patiently waiting for your start. Mommy and Me did it you can also :)
You carry your family in your heart as you head towards the trail. They are rooting for you, and so are we! Start slow, build those hiker legs.
You are so right. 😊 We’re blessed to have such support from them and you all. 🙏🏼
We’re committed to low miles and rest days during the first few weeks to let our bodies adequately acclimate to the long haul.
Oh, you two! Thank you SO much for being so transparent. Always be real. Of course, I loved that Brian prayed over y'all. What a testimony to where your strength comes from! The roast beef is what my wife ALWAYS gets at Cracker Barrel. Very excited that y'all have started your journey and looking forward to following you all the way. Be safe and God bless.
It was a hard day, but really showed me (again) how strong and bonded our family is. I’m so grateful to them and love them so much. Brian’s prayer was so powerful.
So excited happy trails
Thank you! It’s finally here!! 😊
You all have certainly got this! Family, friends and fans are all rooting you on!
Sending all my hope and prayers.....
Have fun; you've done all the hard work; now, all you have to do is walk.
Exactly! Thank you! That’s what my husband said. He said, now it’s just time to do what you and Little Bear do best. Saunter down he trail. ☺️
So excited for you. You've got this. You are surrounded by a community, and we are here to encourage and support you. Hope you have many, happy trails ahead. #ATStrong
Thank you for your continued support. I wish there existed an adequate way to show our gratitude, but we just can’t. We’re so grateful. 🙏🏼💙
Your family is so lucky to have you, my friend. Good luck to you, girls. I’ll be watching your journey from the beginning to the end. Wishing you only the best and safety all the way God be with you.
It's pronounced duh lawn e guh. So excited for you.
😬 Thank you! 🙏🏼 💙
Can't wait to watch your adventure. I think what you're doing is awesome! God bless!
So excited for you ladies! Godspeed! Will keep you both (and your family) in my prayers.
How exciting!!! Wishing you the best of lucks on this amazing journey. Sending love ❤
Praying you two have an awesome hike.
Have a great hike
My heart with you guys. I'm crying with you gals ❤️
Thank you. I know you know. So glad to see Michael and Leo doing so well, but I know you miss them. 💙
Glad to see you made it to Georgia my prayers 🙏 are with you and I know what it's like to go through Atlanta Atlanta is a nightmare as far as the highway systems go I used to drive semis a long time ago back in the 90s can't wait to see your next video you have a blessed day and God bless , your friend the unknown soldier .
Prayers of hope sent your way. Every journey begins with the first step .
May you boldly go where others have gone before with confidence, a strong will and good humor. May your arduous hike be filled with pleasing experiences and pleasant memories. Wishing you a safe journey, good health, peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Congratulations on the start of your journey and much Respect for the love your Family shares 🥰🥰
So happy and excited for you both. Have so much fun. This is an amazing opportunity for you both to spend together. Be safe, and have an absolute BLAST!❤
Looking forward to your adventure. Good luck guys.
Traffic in Atlanta is horrible on a good day! Glad you made it safely! Continued prayers for your wonderful journey of a lifetime. I will be following!
So excited to watch as you begin your amazing adventure together! Long goodbyes to family is hard. But how amazing to have such a strong team of support at home!
Thank you! 🙏🏼 💙
Keep it real
Prayers , May the Lord be with you . Im sure there will be many great reunions comming up
Good luck an Happy Hiking. Leaving the family is always hard,but the journey will be sweet. I am looking forward to following you an Little Bear. Prayers for a safe journey an no injuries. 👍🙏🥾🥾👣🏕🤗
Oh my!! You are really on your way, so excited for you both and your family ❤
So glad you are on the way! It’s been such a long wait! Your family is super. Looking forward to your journey. 🥰👍👏🎉
Best of luck!!! We will follow you!!
Not bye it is see ya later. You All got this! 🎉🎉 Let the travels begin!
Yes! Let’s go!
Can't wait to see your adventure as you work your way north. Many prayers being sent your way!
Aww..I can imagine, it must have been so difficult and sad to say goodbye, but you are both are embarking on an incredible journey! God bless you both! So excited for you both!
It was tough for sure. I’m so thankful we are all so close. I’m lucky to have such a tight knit family. 🙏🏼💙
@BusyBeck
Hi again! 😂 What have we done to offend you?
God bless and good luck!!! Ladies, you've got this!!! I can't wait to watch your journey! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hard part done! Glad you made it through ATL safely. Welcome to GA! Happy Trails!
Yum Cracker Barrel! We live in Dahlonega (duh-lawn-uh-guh) 😊
Hahaha. Oops! At least I finally got Appalachian right. 😂 I’ll work on Dahlonega next. 💙
You ladies have this. ❤😊
Stay safe! This is going to be so much fun to watch.
The emotional component of the hike is really challenging. I think you both will crush it. Having each other will be invaluable as you move along. So excited for you both and praying for safe travels and awesome memories as you start your adventure! God bless!
Thank you so much. Your prayers are everything.
And yes, saying goodbye was tough. We’re all very close and spend every day together, so not being there is going to be hard. But, Little Bear and I are lifting each other up and our family is so supportive and our biggest fans! 😊
I can't imagine the butterflies y'all had when you got there and registered! Let the adventure begin, here's wishing y'all great weather, getting to see a bear and moose (off at a safe distance) and awesome sunsets from top of the ridges.
Cry it’s all good 👍. I’m crying just trying to get my backpack packed and logistics. God bless you both.
Good Luck girls . Prayers for safe hiking.
Wooo Hoooo! Hope you gals have a blast!!! HAPPY HIKING!🙂🥾🏕🏞❤️
You had me crying along with you. Goodbyes to my children and grandkids are never easy. Thankful that you made it safely. Looking forward to following you on your adventure. 🥾⛰️😍🙏
So difficult! But we’re excited for their upcoming visit!
What an adventure! I love the positive attitude, and I hope the Trail provides the inspiration to keep you guys in that space. There will be ups and downs, literally and figuratively, but you will pick each other up alternately. Be wise, forgiving of yourselves, and ferocious with the challenges.
Great advice! Thank you! Mindset is everything out here.
You guys are prepared! Best of luck!
You all do have a beautiful loving family.
We really do. They are the best. The most supportive and loving ever. We are so grateful. 🙏🏼
Wishing you the very best! How exciting the time is finally here! I'll be on the sidelines each day cheering you onward! Enjoy this magnificent time!
Thanks! Yes! It’s finally here! 2 years of preparation and it’s finally here. So thankful. Happy to have you share our adventures! 😊
Good to see yall made it safe we all been waiting for this moment ❤
Hope you both have a safe and wonderful experience 🙏🙂
Thank you! 😊
Go Mama Bear and Little Bear! Looking forward to your hike!!
Looking forward to the start of your journey! Happy hiking 😊
Sending lots of love and prayers your way ♥️ You are doing amazing things! I look forward to your journey. Thank you for taking us along for the ride!
Thank you so much. Your love and prayers are everything! 💙🙏🏼
Hope you have fun!
Praying for you and your journey
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
What a moving video. You're both so authentic. Please know I'll be praying for you every time you cross my mind which will be often. May our God bring you both strength, courage, peace, joy, and most of all love to guide you on your journey. From the lobster man - Chris
Amen! Thank you. We promised to be real and this was as real as it gets for us.
Yeah!! 🎉 Safe travels! 🙏
Thank you! 🙏🏼 💙
May God Bless Y❤U and keep Y❤U on this amazing journey. I’ll be here in Ky cheering 📣 you amazing girls on. 🥾🥳
Thank you! God bless you! 🙏🏼
So excited to follow your adventure! Best of luck🍀, you will do great!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Very excited to follow along with you two!
Thank you Gabi! We loved following you along! 💙
Will be following you. Enjoy the journey.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Been waiting for this- can't wait to follow you !!! You've got this
I guess "break a leg" is for a performance and not a hike, right? Seriously though, good luck for your beginning. It will be cool to see you on the trail!
Hahaha, yeah, definitely not. 😂
Thank you so much! We’re doing this!!
Let the adventure begin
Yeah! Let’s go!!
Good video with some good foods, so good luck on the AT, so let's keep on hiking 😊
Gaaahhhh I am so excited!!! You got this!
Hey friend! 💙 This is so epic!!! Can’t wait for you to get out here!!! Maybe 2025?
I know the feeling of leaving family, did it a couple of times in the Navy leaving for a 6 month cruise, but with todays modern phones you can stay in contact, didn't have that back in 1969 and 1971, lol. Coming home is emotional also. Stay safe.
Looking forward to the start of your AT journey. One step at a time, and soak it all in. ❤
Thank you! Let’s go!
Awesome! I’m so looking forward to meeting you two youngens up here in SW Virginia. So your first goal should be to make here for some awesome trail magic! Journey on! 🌻✌️❤️🦆donnie duck