Hey Pat and co.

So far so good! I am hoping that the winds don't pick up too much in the next couple of days. Prayers and good thoughts are with you as you make your way up to C-4 and then onto the summit of all summits!

The best,
MC

Pat,
I am so excited for you and can't wait til you get to the summit and safely back down again. I'm praying for you and am looking forward to all of your stories!

Kate

Hi Pat,

I was visiting the web site and decided to send you a quick e-mail. We have had graduation and are into Maymester. We are to reach the 90's this week. I am not ready for hot weather - as the old saying goes I can put on more clother that take off. I hope all is going well with you. Ann Cassady, Ken Watkins and I talk about you and are wondering how you are doing. I just listened to you audio and can tell that the air is extremely thin. Please take care and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

Anna
(Big Mama)

Carol & Pat,
We hope Pat is feeling as well as he sounds from Camp 3.....we are praying for a few more good days of weather. Wish Pat all the best that he can enjoy these last few grueling days of climbing & reach the summit . Stay smart & strong. Kurt, Donna, Em, & Kate.

Hey Pat,

Your doing it my man!! All your hard work and dedication is going to pay off!! This is where you have to dig down deep! Just like any Sport...you have to work through the pain. One step at a time...But just be smart about it! Make sure you give yourself enough time to turnaround if you have to too!
Really pushing for you!!

This is amazing stuff!!

Hey Pat,
I've been following your progress, and wanted to wish you well on your final push.
I can only imagine the feeling of being on top of the world...what a rush!!
Good luck and stay safe!
tbarr
Almonte
GO SENS GO!!

How exciting - we're continuing to follow your adventure with great interest, and share your anticipation of reaching the summit! Vaya con Dios. Bev

Great audioblog from Camp 3, Pat. You sound strong and focused and ready to knock this bugger off! Good luck on the climb tomorrow up to the South Col, enjoy the views! Stay strong, you are so close to achieving your dream.

Blessings from Pennsylvania USA,
Mark R

Hey Pat - I am in the "wow" state like everyone else. You are really showing the passion of nursing at its PEAK! You sound much better prepared and cool, calm and collected in comparison to the last time in April when you got to Camp 3 (so you are either not telling us how hard it was, or you were better prepared since you had made it before). Now comes the path you have not done before. I am glad you are wearing O2 and you sound like you are thinking clearly. Know that I am wishing you and Carol all the best frommy heart to yours. Go Pat Go! I am also thinking of Paul as he should be getting to the Summit or coming down soon.
Bonnie

Trying to keep up with you daily, but can't imagine the stress the altitude puts on your physical needs climbing in those conditions. The audo part is unbelievable- sounds like your local! Keep up the fluidsand I'll buy you one of my favorites when you get home. I'm keeping Carmen updated. All of us from our Blythewood tents wishing you well and our prayers. Rick from the Prov

Hi Pat and Mike,
We can hear you so clearly! Thanks for the update, you guys sound fit and well, and we love the cappuccino!Take care and best of luck for more great weather to come!
Ann and Graham

Mike,

Great to hear your audio from Camp 3. Well done to you and the team. All the best for the climb to C4 and then the final push to the summit. Hoping the Wx remains favourable. Keep strong and safe. Good luck buddy. Enjoy the view. Bloody fantastic.

Pinky,Catherine&Lucy

well done pat and team. just heard paul is on the south summit climbing well in good weather. all the best for today :you are sounding well. cheers!!!![ken.nz]

Hi Pat...Chicago AA gate agent sending along my best to you as you push for the summit..my thoughts and prayers are with you and give it your all but be safe.....

Hi Pat,

I've had a lot of fun reading your blog everyday. It's amazing and comforting to be able to hear your wonderful voice and know that you sound strong and good! My daily prayers continue with you. I know that reaching the summit is not a "given" but a hard, and carefully earned achievement.

Have to tell you that I stopped at the Talladega track on my way to visit family in Winfield, Alabama this weekend. I was in search of child-size tees for my little fella who likes drivers Kasey Kahne and Carl Edwards. The only drivers represented in the gift shop with child sizes were your Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart and Dale Jr. So, my cousin, who is retired from NASCAR is helping me out.

I can't wait to hear your audio message that you've reached the summit. I'll be even more relieved to hear that you've safely made the descent and are on your way back home to us. We love you!

Pat, as we've stated before, we are pulling for you and praying for you. May God keep you all in His hands and safe at all times. We, at helen Grace's farm discuss you and your endeavours every weekend and often during the week
Go Sens Go!
SeanDave

uh oh, second posting today - but can't resist. I am thinking you may be on your way as I type. Just checked to see that Paul made it - glad to get the play by play with Fiona helping out. Can't wait to hear more of your progress. Have fun (I hope it is somewhat fun for you - but can't really imagine it with what you are enduring). Hope Carol is doing okay as it is hard on all of us waiting and watching the blogs - can't imagine how she is doing!
All the best in going for it!
Bonnie

Hi Pat & Team,

Best of luck to you all! Take care in the journey that promises your own beautiful moment at the top of the world. It's your time!

Godspeed,
Liz

hey there mate - just heard your blog..... kinda cool to hear your voice from 7000m - and to not be wearing the air nz uniform at the time....
hey hang tough big fella - we are all pushing back here for you....
keep it blue side up - and speak to you soon....
cheers clarky.

Hi Pat: It was great to hear that you are all up at Camp 3 safely. Sending best wishes and hopes for the best of conditions for your push to the summit! Take care! Lisa

How's it going? I went to Paul's blog, heard it was a bit windy and that may be hindering audio communication. Stay strong and be safe. Prayers sent to you all every minute of the way. Michele

The audio blog is great, Carol you must be excited for Pat should be home soon, prayers to all be safe, Cathy...CT

I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers for a successful climb....stay safe.

Pat - Does your scholarship goal have a deadline? I hope not because I am working to get the word out amongst the nursing blogging community. I've contacted a prominent nurse blogger about announcing this info on her blog and am hoping it will bring some attention to the summit scholarship. I'll let you know when she posts the info. keeping climbing and reaching the stars. Gina Griffin, Hartford, CT

Gina had asked about a deadline for the Summit Scholarship. The scholarship will be accessible to build to goal level for a five-year period. That's good news, but it also means we don't have all the time in the world.

We can do it though! Pat believes it. This College believes it. You all do too and so many of you have already played a part in building this legacy. One dollar for every foot!

Thanks to all who have helped spread the word about Pat, about this scholarship, and how important it is to have good nurses on your side of the mountain.

Liesl

Hi Pat and Carol,

Hugs to you both! Know this time is really exciting and we all can't wait for Pat's news from the top. What a testimony to personal dedication, strength, encouragement, love and committment both of you have shown us. Thanks for sharing this blog with us so that we can all experience your special moment.

Paula

We too are trying to hydrate... heineken and cocktails it is for us tho... we are all thinking of you, however you are rivalling us in the tanned stakes. Keep positive and strong.... and keep those toes!!!!! Thanks for all the updates Pat. See you soon Zop... Pip

Hi Ken, Kiwi Mikes wife Wendy here...you seem to know a lot about the weather up there, any info at this point would be much appreciated.. Thanks wendy

Pat just called and reported that he was on the summit (@9:30am Nepal time). They departed @9:30pm on Wed night. He said it was a beautiful morning but very cold and windy. He couldn't talk much as he was on oxygen and the winds were high. I asked if they had all summitted and he said he thought yes. He said Mikey was there with him. Wendy, I wish I had your number to call you but maybe you will see this post. Pat will be reporting with an audio blog when he returns to Camp 4 or lower. Thanks to everyone for your support & all your well wishes to Pat and me. I'm off to bed for a better sleep than I've had in a few days! Thank you God!
Carol

thanks!!!!!!! great news. have a great sleep you must be exhausted[ but elated].ken.nz

pat. trust this finds you all safe and well .your wife has just blogged the great news! i guess you are pretty shattered physically after two long hard slogs from c3 to the top.did every one make it? i hope so. ... 7 summits ; thats like winning the nextel cup ; superbowl, stanley cup and the lottery all at once!! thanks for having me along for the ''ride''.rest up rehydrate and have a safe descent to b/c. once again ''bloody well done''............cheers[ken.nz]

Yay!!!I am really happy, I got to hear from Mike at the summit with the family around us, it was great to hear his voice and I am praying they all make it down safely. We are all celebrating with lots of wine......Thanks for your messages....I wish I could get to meet you carol..you husband is one hell of a guy.Wendyxx

Here's to Wendy and Carol for keeping us informed! Yea Mike and Pat! Yea for all who are following along and supporting the teams on Everest. I can imagine how exhausting it is to be climbing in the wind and the elements (whether too much sun or wind chill). I figured all was well, even though we did not have a new blog posted yet. Safety is first, going "public" with the blog is definitely down the list a bit. Here's to a safe descent and many celebrations! My heart is with you!
Bonnie

hey there zop.....

well done big fella....!!!!! - always knew you would do it....!!! - can't wait for you to get back so we can hear all about it....
your shout at the "Z" bar ....
just remember now your'e up there - don't stuff up the landing....

cheers - and well done...

clarky...

Hi Pat ... We are SO HAPPY you made it!!! We are all VERY relieved you were able to get to the top! We look forward to all your stories when you come home the end of June. Thanks to Carol for calling last night ... we were all anxious to hear the good news! We look forward to the rest of your blogs.
Take care and get some much deserved rest!
Love John, Jane, Donny, David and Julia

Pat, congratulations amigo! Wow, what a remarkable feat! The entire Gamecock Nation around the world is so proud of you!!! Can't wait to see the photos of you with Cocky, and the University regalia. Most importantly, you did it safely. Be safe on the way down.

Gary Snyder