“Emma trudged on, as May wound down, through lonely woods. She sucked on bouillon cubes as she hiked, and found water where she could. She filled up on wild strawberries—whenever she found a patch, she’d drop her sack and stuff it with as many as she could carry. After a hard climb up Shuckstack Mountain, she discovered a dented trash can lid that had collected a small puddle of rainwater. It was just enough to wet her throat. She cleaned the lid to collect more from the looming rainstorm. There was just enough room on the precipice for a small fire tower, and she made her bed on the porch, propping up several planks to shield her from the strong wind.”
—Grandma Gatewood’s Walk written by Ben Montgomery
It’s been years since I read the story of Grandma Gatewood. I remember it pulled me in from the start. A wonderful story of a grandmother walking the Appalachian Trail alone with none of the typical hiking gear folks use to make the trip today. She had no sleeping bag, no tent, no real supply of food. It was just her and the walk.
Here’s a short excerpt from Chicago Review Press’s overview of the book:
Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, having survived a rattlesnake strike, two hurricanes, and a run-in with gangsters from Harlem, she stood atop Maine’s Mount Katahdin. There she sang the first verse of “America, the Beautiful” and proclaimed, “I said I’ll do it, and I’ve done it.”
Today’s Thankful November giveaway is a used copy of the book Grandma Gatewood’s Walk written by Ben Montgomery. Leave a comment on this post to be entered. Giveaway ends November 5, 2024.
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Tipper
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Tipper, The title of this caught my eye immediately. It reminded me of a story in my family. I’m 79 years old and taking care of an 84 year old husband with dementia so I don’t get to check your posting all the time even though I would like to. Years ago my youngest uncle told me a story about one of my great grandmothers. She was 80 years old and lived in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Her daughter had married and some years earlier had moved to somewhere in Georgia. If Uncle Fred told me where in Georgia she moved to I don’t remember it now. Anyway great grandma decided she wanted to see this daughter one more time before she died so at the age of 80 so she walked all that way by herself to where ever her daughter lived, got to visit her precious daughter and walked back home. That was a huge undertaking for a woman that age. I’m sure she didn’t have any camping equipment either. No cafes or motels along the way, only trees to sleep under, whatever she could carry and find for food and a quilt she carried with her. She must have loved that daughter fiercely. I love my daughter that much but don’t think my body would be able to walk that far no matter how badly I would want to.
I’ve always wanted to walk the Appalachian Trail but for some reason or the other I never have, I suppose at my age I never will be able to walk the entire trail. I hope to hike part of it, camp overnight and walk back.
The book sounds interesting and I would like to read it.
I’m a grandma that would love to walk the trail but I don’t think I could make it and my kids would throw a fit if I tried! But, maybe I can read the book! I love reading books about the trail and I have been on pieces of it!
the author came to kokomo Indiana and gave a nice talk at the university. turns out he’s writing about a relative of his. I loved this book and Emma gatewoods a personal hero of mine
Debbie I will pray for your cousin and family. It is a hard thing to go through. We had the same thing happen to a good friend. Just pray and maintain hope that she pulls through.
I have this book and really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.
I just turned 60 and in wonderful health but I can’t imagine doing that all by myself and with little to no preparation. She was a tough and brave lady.
Such a wonderful story of her walk. Yes, you can still do things as you get older!
I What an inspirational story! I’d love to read the whole book.
Sounds like an interesting read.
I would love to read this book about the Appalachian Trail
What a strong and determined woman. I’ve read many stories of people walking portions of the Appalachian Trail. I would love to have done it myself in my younger years. I had the privilege to hike in many places throughout Alaska during my years there. I will treasure those memories and the pictures I took along the way.
Tipper, I’m a 68 year old grandma and have dreamed since my 20s of walking the Appalachian Trail. Maybe 15 years ago my husband and I visited the North Carolina and Tennessee areas of Appalachia in the fall of the year and hiked a few miles in sections of the Trail.
Although less than I had dreamed, I’m still thankful to have experienced the depths of beauty in your area of the country.
Oh my Granny Gatewood sure was a brave woman.
This sounds like such an awesome story!!!
November is one of my favorite months with the nip in the air and the smell of burning leaves permeating my senses and bringing back memories of the olden times long ago passed. I love it and Thanksgiving and all that day signifies. It rekindles thoughts of family, peace, and the tranquility that loving relationships bring to mind. The book sounds interesting, but I’m afraid I’ve not been good at winning things. But you don’t win if you don’t try!
That sounds like a wonderful inspiring book. I love this blog and reading all the comments others leave. Tipper and family-keep doing what y’all are doing. Sharing your family’s stories are a shining light in this dark world. I’m continuing to pray and support the people of Tennessee and North Carolina
Hi Tipper & Paul;
Grandma’s Walk caught my attention, I attention first thought it was about your Granny. This Grandma Gatewood would have had her entire neighborhood fretting. Geepers, there’s a lot to be said about the sweet contentment of Granny with her crocheting.
Granny sounds like a strong and amazing women. In those days she had to be. I would love to read more about her and her adventures on the trail.
Hey Tipper, I would love to sat down and read this book. I have time now since I’m not working now. Just a part time job. I would be right there with her and enjoying every minute of it.
Grandma Gatewood is an inspiration to all Grandmothers.
That sounds like a wonderful book! I’d love to have a copy! Thank you for these Thankful November giveaways! It’s going to be fun!
I’ve read this book and it was fabulous
definitely sounds like a story i would enjoy. I’m late reading today because we did a celebration of life for my best friend who passed from pancreatic cancer and a wonderful graveside service by the civil war reenactors. I miss him terribly but would never ask for him to come back and be in pain like he was because i know he’s with the Lord…and in the end isn’t that all that matters?
Her Appalachian Trail hike is an incredible adventure. She was a remarkable woman.
Tipper…don’t know if you have heard this…they say when you have a baby that cries a lot, this means his vocals will be well developed and he will have a beautiful singing voice! I hope this is true for Ira!!
This book sounds like something I could get into right away! Pick me!!
Thanks for sharing!
Tipper… I start all my mornings with your most welcome and uplifting words. Thank you for being the faithful friend you are to all of us! May God Bless you and yours…….
Thank you for sharing this story about this incredible grandmother. You told just enough information to intrigue me to want to read more of this book! This sounds like a good book to read to my children on a daily read aloud.
Thank you! You find the best books to share with you us and I really appreciate all that you do. I love to listen to you read. I continue to pray for all of the hurricane victims and all victims of natural disasters and all who are helping in the clean up process. I pray for you and all your family every day and so thankful Granny is doing well. God bless you and yours❤❤
I read a similar book, THE RIDE OF HER LIFE, about a lady from Maine who bought a horse and rode it all the way to California. An amazing story; uplifting but sad also.
I can not imagine the pure gumption it took to achieve this feat at her age. It must be a interesting book, and I would enjoy finding out the perils and pleasures she experienced along that lengthy way!
I’d like to read that book.
Thats a wonderful story of a grandma walking the mountains and accomplishing her goal. The Appalachian mtns are always calling me plan to come and visit sometime next year.
Determination won the day for that Grandma!
Wonderful story.
Prayers for All,
Teresa
I love your blog and today’s post! I love and watch your YouTube videos when I get home from work everyday! Even on days you don’t post one, I pick one to watch that I’ve watched before! You and your family are so loving, caring, smart, comforting, etc! I love learning from you all. I want to read this book. I didn’t grow up in Appalachia, but grew up all around Appalachia either visiting every year since I was born, living within easy driving distance, and marrying into family (in laws) who lived in Haywood County, NC. So, everything you talk about is close to my heart. And even though I grew up mainly in Georgia, my grandparents lived in Alabama and SC and a lot of your ways of cooking, living, speaking, are so similar to my grandparents and family and us and it makes me so happy! Thank you for all you do!
For those interested in hiking in general and the AT more specifically, there is a young lady in GA who goes by trail name given her, Dixie. You can find her youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhqmV26773qZhzqJz4VFcw.
You will have to search through her channel – there may be playlists – because she has hiked all of the major US trails and the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I haven’t kept up with her, the last I watched was before COVID when she was planning to walk the major New Zealand trail. She might have done so by now.
That Grandma was an amazing lady! Thank you for sharing that story!
This book has been on my TBR for a while now. I admire the tenacity and courage of Grandma Gatewood.
This book sounds inspiring and enthralling! I would love to read it! So kind of you to do these giveaways, Tipper! So thankful for your channel and the Blind Pig and the Acorn blog (along with the girls channel!). Have a blessed day!
Oh Tipper, what a beautiful story. I love books, from the first breath of opening the book…the smell is mesmerizing, then you start your journey with a person real or not. I have always loved to read….the adventure that awaits you when you turn the page….oh my!! Grandma Gatewood takes off like a child running after her fur babies, chasing a squirrel .
My one and only daughter took a trip 5 years ago, by herself to Croatia. She could only bring a backpack with only essentials. She went on a sailing experience for 2 weeks along with 15 other people from different countries. They went in a large sail boat and they went island hopping plus going into small to large towns. She reminds me of Grandma Gatewood, where theres always an adventure around each corner!!
Would love to read the book….BUT, if you want to read it to us, I would not be disappointed.
Thank you for sharing your family and lives with all of us!!
May our Lord bless all of your family and those needing God’s grace and mercy!! Prayers to all.
I loved the story and the pics that you left for us to enjoy.
That is a syory indeed! I wonder what motivated her to do it?
Amazing story!
I love your posts and I’m not just responding because I want to be entered in a give away, even though that’s appreciated to have a chance. They are wonderful to hear, especially of times when things weren’t like today. Hearing of all the scary things of possible WW3, sickness, elections, I’m just worried for our country and the people in it. I just wish things would go back to the gold old days. Where people sat on their swings and told stories like this. Neighbors rocked in their rocking chairs and swung on their porch swings and actually were cordial to their neighbors and spoke to each other in a decent manor. How did this world fall away from such a wonderful time and into scary times. Reading these stories brings me hope and I pray that life will be like that again. I live in an old coal mining town and generations have lived here basically since the existence of it and I have old video footage of it and it was just amazing. The gardens they grew and the sewing circles they went too and the canning they did and the children they raised. Just totally different. Well I’ll quit rambling just wanted to let you know your stories are so heart warming and bring back the warm feeling of the good old days and yester years. Thank you.
Wow ! That is amazing! I had never heard of that story / Grandma Gatewood ! I would most definitely love to read more ! Thank you for introducing it to us and for this opportunity! Thank you for your incredible generosity in all that you do & thank you for reminding me to keep that Spirit of thankfulness alive !
Wishing you , your family & the BP&A family Love & Blessings & much to be thankful for !
I love the books you read us on Fridays, so I’m sure I’d love this one
Thank you for all you share and teach.
Grandma Gatewood’s story was so inspiring. I think I first heard about the book in this blog and ran right out to get it. Excellent read. I don’t need to be entered in the giveaway, I just wanted to say that this blog is my daily morning treat and though I don’t often comment, I read every post.
What a wonderful story.
I love a good story that pulls you in from the start. It sounds like it would be a wonderful book.
Wow what a story!! I’m going to be looking for this book for sure. Love your blog and read it every morning. I live in Southern Ohio in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and truly enjoy learning about the old ways
I’m 78 yrs old and have always wanted to walk the Appalachian trail! I have read books about and get lost in their stories of accomplishments! I watch on you tube! And dream that I would be a walkthrough! And I picture me starting in Georgia and climbing Mt Kitadrin. Would love to read her book as one Grandma to another! Soon to be a great grandma November 9. A little great grandson in Nocona Texas! You know, my husband of 56 yrs and I will be hikin it to Texas from WV to hold and love this little fella. They are naming him Arnie after my husband! We are beyond thrilled! This would be a nice book to read along the way!
What a wonderful lady! I would love to read her story! Thank you for your wonderful blog. I just found it about a month ago and I have truly enjoyed it.
I’ve always been drawn to writings about the Appalachian Trail, and the adventures of the folks that have hiked there. Sounds like a very good book.
I was born and lived the first 26 years of my life just 2 miles from the Appalachian Trail. I would have been 5 when Miss Emma came through.
My part of Appalachia contained a web of mountain trails, many of which intersected the Appalachian Trail. I’ve walked many of those trails in my youth but now only in my dreams.
The quote pulled me righ in. I need to look for it at the library. Thanks for introducing us to so many interesting books.
I thoroughly LOVED Grandma Gatewood’s walk book…..and wished I had thought to challenge myself to do a ‘walk’ when I was young enough to do so!
Good morning! I have read many books and blogs about hiking the Appalachian Trail but somehow never read this book. I will have to make sure and read it. Happy Saturday!
Wow, what a gritty, strong-willed, lady, to take on the AT ALONE, with no gear like we have today. I would love to read that book, BUT it might be better if you would read that story so all could hear it. I always thought I would enjoy walking that trail. Too old now, but if I was back at her age just maybe:) When I’m out driving, not far from me, the AT crosses the road and I think about all who have hiked that long trail. Awesome!!
Tipper, I watched you read last night’s story on my smart T.V., but there is no place to click on like, so does YouTube automatically count it as a like if you bring it up on your television? I went back on my computer and clicked on like just in case viewing it on television didn’t count.
By the way, on my smart television, last night I also watched Paul playing and singing, loved him and Granny singing What am I worth and what looks like a younger Corrie and Paul and Katie singing train song, Smoke along the track. God Bless ya all!
Howdy, Dee!
I watch on a smart TV, too. I can, and do, click the “like” button. My remote allows me to click ‘up’ which shows a volume bar and a series of menu icons, one of which is the like button. There is also a settings button that I select then find the playback speed and increase it. For Miss Tipper, I put it on 1.25x but for other YT channels I most often use 2.0x playback speed. On the faster speeds, it can distort sound making some people hard to understand, but 1.25x is pleasant, understandable, and allows me to view Celebrating Appalachia a bit more quickly. The biggest downside to watching on a SmartTV is not being able to make comments.
She sounds like quite a woman! I’d love to read her story.
Now that’s one tough lady! Sure sounds like a great book.
Oh my gosh! Here’s yet another persons beautiful story of our great chain of Appalachian mountains!! I am so in love with this area I can hardly contain myself!! My daughter is coming today for yet another mother daughter adventure. Not sure where we are going, but going we are! You are such a treasure to introduce us to such a variety of Appalachian things, Tipper, whether it be an event, a veggie, flower, recipe, historical place…it’s endless and I am never disappointed! May God shower you and your family and all your fans with many blessings!!
I’ve not read the book but I’ve seen a documentary (somewhere) on this amazing lady!
Always praying for Helena storm victims. Everyone have a great Saturday.
With no idea what my granddaughter was interested in, I took a chance and purchased that book for her. College had broadened her interests, and I found I was clueless for the first time about what types of gifts to purchase for her. I got the book, and she absolutely loved it. I can see myself actually taking on this type of adventure, but guess I am just not as brave and tough as Grandma Gatewood. My ancestors were very tough when they migrated around 1840 from Yadkin County NC to Tazewell, VA (later part of it became Wyoming County WV post Civil War). You can leave me off the list of winners for this book, and I hope the winner enjoys as much as I did.
This would be a wonderful story to read.
This sounds like the kind of story I would like to read. I have never been a hiker myself, but I would be cheering Grandma Gatewood along her journey wanting to know what came next.
sounds interesting– I’ll have to look for it at the library.
I would love to read this book for sure.
Wow! Talk about perseverance; Emma is a great example of our Appalachian heritage that many of us are fortunate to have. Am sure this is a great read, indeed. And kudos to you, Tipper for your generosity and sharing your library ………
Wow that sounds like an amazing story! I would love to read it.
Sounds like a very good story to read. She was a very strong willed woman for sure!
Hi !! So interesting! Why was Grandma Gatewood sucking on bouillon cubes? Seems like they’d be super salty and make one thirstier!
Mary, if Grandma was hiking, she was probably sweating too. Sucking on the cubes were not only giving her nourishment but also replaced the salt she was sweating out. Many days I sweated so much on my job that there would be a ring of salt on the chest area of the colored tee shirts I wore. If you are not careful you will start having cramps. I am from the south and grew up in the time when textile/cotton mills were the main means of employment. These mills were not air conditioned and some of them had the windows sealed. Containers of salt tablets were placed around for the workers to eat. I remember my Daddy coming home and pouring water/sweat out of his shoes and saying it had been 120 degrees that day in the department he worked in. Most of today’s generations know nothing about this type of work. They lived in ac homes, drive ac cars, and work in ac buildings and then pay to go to a gym and sweat!
This is the first time I’ve heard of this book. But oh my, it sounds like a winner! That grandma must have trusted that the Lord would provide, and He certainly must have.
Dear Tipper,
Several years ago when I was in my mid 60’s, my wife and I walked 100 yards on the Appalachian Trail near the Southern terminus in Georgia. We came upon an overnight camp sight. A wooden structure with a fire pit and rope and pulley to keep your food out of reach of the bears. The sight and thought of bears brought an end to my dream of hiking further on the trail. We returned to our our VRBO and locked the door for the night.
I would love to read this book and whether I win it or not intend to head to the library. Thank you for the great suggestion!
That sounds like such an interesting book – I definitely need to add it to my reading list!
The book sounds like a journey of a life time! Reminds me of my own grandmother who filled with grit and determination had her own interesting journey through life.
That is a wonderful story. If I recall correctly, other than her little homemade bag, she had a light jacket and an old umbrella. She was an amazing lady.
Her hike must have had Devine intervention. I live near the AT and see the numerous hikers traversing the trail . In conversation I have talked to only a couple that have successfully completed the trip.
What a great story. I’m gonna need to hunt a copy of this & read it. This is close to home (Ohio) for me & my maiden name is Montgomery. Thanks for sharing this excerpt on Grandma Gatewood.
So much to be thankful for. Gratitude should be part of our day every day, but I love the idea of doing something just a little bit extra to show our gratitude each day in November. Thanks for the inspiration!
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk sounds like an amazing book to read! I have your blog come in by email every day and I watch both you and Matt and your daughters on YouTube. All of you are a blessing, bringing me joy when I read your post or see y’all on YouTube.
I just finished the audible version of Grandma Gatewoods walk .
I’d love to have a physical copy for my bookshelf.
LaVonne Pinkston
Tough ole grandma!!
I read Grama Gatewood’s Walk several years ago. Great read.
I can’t imagine walking that with gear let alone none. And by herself! Sounds like an interesting read
I would love to have a copy of Grandma Gatewood’s book and pass it on to my adventurous daughter who is an Air Force veteran and thought she was up to the task. She and a friend got on the Appalachian Trail in mid-April at Harpers Ferry, WVA, with the intention of walking all the way to Mt. Katahdin and back to Springer Mountain. She said it was more of a challenge than she thought, and her feet and legs were taking a beating. After her friend sprained her knee and had to get off the trail, she continued on alone for a couple more days, but wasn’t really enjoying it by herself so she got off after almost two months on the trail. She was so disappointed that she didn’t make it all the way to Mt. Katahdin, but still has dreams of finishing it by next April through section hiking. She’s got that grit and determination, so I believe she will. Sounds like Grandma Gatewood’s story would be the perfect book to inspire her.
Love this post.
Love this post.
Would love to read more about Grandma Gatewood. It sounds like an excellent story.
I’ve read her story and like you I was pulled in from the start.
Sounds like an excellent read. What an extraordinary woman she must have been.
What amazing woman! I had friends, a married couple, who hiked the Trail but they were in their 20s, had lots of equipment and had prepped for weeks. Plus, they had each other for support. To accomplish this feat alone is unbelievable!
I would enjoy reading this book. Thank you!
This book sounds like a wonderful and exciting read. Just the excerpt above pulled me in!
Grandma Gatewood’s story is so inspiring. We never know what secret hopes, dreams, determination are within others…even those closest to us. What a strong woman!
I am ever thankful mornings to grab my coffee, do my devotionals then read your blog. My mom’s family is from the Kentucky Appalachian area and I love hearing stories that bind us together with each and the land.
That sounds like a very interesting story. Would love to read it.
WOW! that’s a lot of grit to take on that kind of trip. I’m at that age and wouldn’t have wanted to take that trip at a younger age. sounds like a great read. We really enjoy you readings on Friday’s. Thanks for sharing your life! your videos and blog feel like I coming home for a visit!
Oh Tipper, you find the most wonderful books. Last night, when you said,”we will stop right there for today” my husband and I were going ,”don’t stop now”. We have truly enjoyed your readings on Friday nights and pray that you will continue this tradition for a very long time.
Wonderful story. I will have to look for the book. Thank you Tipper.
I have so much admiration for her spunk! I want to be her when I grow up, but I have to hustle (I’m 77 😉
I’d love to read her story.
I have never heard the story of that walk. And I wouldn’t do it even with all the gear today. Amazing!!
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for letting us know about it.
What an inspiring story! I’d love to read the whole book of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
No wonder this book pulled you in from the beginning…the first few lines are powerful. I hope everyone has a beautiful day. Still thinking and praying for all those still suffering from the recent storms. May God bless them all.
That sounds like an interesting book! 67 years old and traveling that trail would not be easy either!
Grandma wasn’t alone. She surely had her Good Lord walking with her.
Tipper, I recently bought a used copy so don’t enter me in the drawing but I want to recommend it. I think it’s a great story of grit and determination. I can’t imagine what her home life was before nor her experience on the trail. I’ve really enjoyed your ready The thread that Runs So True. Your reading it brings it more to life for me. Thanks.
Sounds like an epic story.
I grew up in the “shadow” of that trail and have never had the opportunity or grit to walk it! I would love to read this book and hike it vicariously through reading it. I have friends who have walked it and I admire their determination and grit, as well as the accomplishment. Some of them are older than me, too!
I’ve read tidbits about her somewhere – maybe in newspapers. I would enjoy reading the book and would only vicariously enjoy the walk. At 82 years of age I do well to walk from the bed to the breakfast table.
What a story! She was a gritty granny if there ever was one, and obviously in excellent health.
They don’t make ‘em like they used to!
Sounds like a true adventure tale. Thanks for sharing.
What a woman! What an indomitable spirit. I wish I could have known her. She would have been, I think, one of the most interesting personalities you could ever hope to meet. There is some suggestion that part of her motivation was self-therapy, a recovery from old troubles. I can certainly relate. One of my favorite things to do is take a walk in the woods with my camera and talk to the Lord. He listens I’m confident but rarely speaks. I still feel better anyway. Used to be to see someone alone talking it would be assumed they were talking to themselves and just might be odd. Now cell phones give us cover (but I don’t have one). I think my Grandma could have kept up with Grandma Gate wood every step of the way.
I read Emma’s book about a year after it was published and really liked it. After reading your post, decided to read it again. Uh oh, can’t find it. About once a year, I donate books and current magazines to our local library for their re-sale shop. Guess that’s where “Grandma” is.
What a wonderful story of perseverance and resilience! Goes to show that age can be just a number.
Read this several years back. A courageous lady.
Tipper, you find such wonderful books. Sounds like this would be a great read. Thanks for all you do for us and our prayers are with the hurricane victims and your family.
Tipper,
It’s amazing what some people have in their “Bucket List”. It must have taken a lot of “grit” to set off on foot, with few provisions, into what must have been the unknown for Grandma Gatewood?
great story, the Appalachian trail is dangerous, God bless you friends have a great day
This is inspiring! A few months ago, while driving, I heard a radio segment about a woman who, at 80, holes the Appalachian trail. Needless to say, with modern conveniences, she carried more than Emma Gatewood…
Oh my, I’ve never heard of this book. I can’t even imagine. When I was a young girl, I had a sweet friend of my moms who had grown up in New Hampshire. She & her husband had moved to Florida. I had never heard of the trail, but she told me about how it started in Maine & went all the way to Northeast Georgia . I was in Girl Scouts at the time and she & I would talk about maybe hiking a part of The Trail. We never made that adventure. Now I live not far from where The AT starts in Georgia. When we go from our place in Scaly Mountain NC to Blairsville GA we pass a place to get on The AT. Plus I remember going to Hot Springs NC & seeing the round metal AT emblems embedded in the sidewalk. Sometimes I will think of my sweet friend who passed a few years ago & the fun we had talking about planning a trip on The AT.
That’s an interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
I wish you would read this story on Fridays after you finish the “Thread that Runs so Smooth”
I read this book in my younger years forgot a lot of it so thankful you chose it to read
I really look forward to Friday’s reminds me of stories on the radio I am not that old but I too am a history buff love old versus new!
Wow, grandma had resilience. God bless.
Walking the AT has been on my bucket list since the beginning. I have walked about 1000′ near Wolf Laurel. Have walked more on the Palmetto Trail, about 10 miles.
John Hart
Columbia, SC
I can just see her as she traveled on. Great story. I am looking forward to #26 this afternoon as I am not able to see much after the shots I take for Macular, so this afternoon will be so exciting. Prayers always for Granny and God’s Blessings on you guys.
Tipper after I get my furbabies out every morning I pour a cup of coffee, grab my phone and read your blog. That’s how I start my day every day. God bless you and your family and thank you.
Good Saturday morning!
Thick fog here!! Had two little showers yesterday that wet the top of the ground.
Grandma Gatewood sounds like a great role model for all of us – especially today’s youth!!
Grandma Gatewood sounds like a wonderful person. We all need one in our lives.
Is this based on a true story? I would love to read it regardless!
Tipper,
I loved reading this little excerpt and especially that Grandma made it to the top of our beautiful Mt. Katahdin up here in Maine. It’s really amazing that she made it at all……with no equipment and no water. She sounds like a very strong, determined and courageous woman! As always, thank you for your wonderful daily blogs and videos.
Love, Jackie
Good morning Tip.
I enjoy your words every morning
I’ve purchased several of the books you have mentioned and have enjoyed them all.
Would love to have this one also!
Thank you for all you do.
Tom,
Northwest Ohio
Wonderful story
Thank you for always being so giving!
I want to give a grateful comment (praise report) of the Lord. One of my bestie cousins on our momma’s side has been diagnosed with brain cancer and it came from lung cancer. She did not know she had either one. After the brain surgery she has been asleep for 2.5 days and they didn’t know why. She woke up last night and was talking. Although she has a very difficult road ahead I want to give God the praise. They weren’t sure if she would wake up. 24 hours prior her sister (our other bestie cousin) told me she wasn’t sure she would even live. May whatever time we have on this earth bring glory to God!
Love to all y’all!
Debbie, I will pray for your cousin, my daughter died at age 32 from a brain injury caused by being throwed off a ATV. My wife died from a blood clot during heart surgery. Any talk of brain or heart problems hits close to home for me.
Thank you, Randy! God bless you!