Pomp & Circumstance

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isa. 40:31).



Granny Hat enjoyed a weekend of celebrating milestones. Mission finished his AZT adventure and grandson Dakota graduated Magna Cum Laud from Papillion La Vista High School in Nebraska.

Life’s journeys are a mixed bag; plenty of tears, labor, pain, fear, triumph and joy. And such relief at the completion! Mark Twain said it short and sweet, as usual: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Granny believes in the “one foot in front of the other” approach to life.

Mission’s last AZT, Grand Canyon photos:

Streams in the Desert!

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7 thoughts on “Pomp & Circumstance”

  1. Inspiring adventure, Stephan! Thank you for sharing the experience with your armchair cheerleaders!

    Magma Cum Laude! Awesome accomplishment, Cody plus a Track scholarship!

    You young men are awesome witnesses of what the Lord can do through those choosing to follow Him!

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  2. To the esteemed through-hikers and grads … And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” – Luke 10:18-20

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