Char & Matt....It is great to see your faces in the photo...you look great! My heart skipped a beat as I got to see a photo of you sis! I love you! I love seeing the Mountain in the background... wow you are really there... and with that I know Patrick is with you too... give him a BIG hug for me... along with Todd, Patrick & Robin! I am so proud of you! I am sending you more energy... for your final part of the hike (SUMMIT) make sure Patrick gets that camera out and that you all get a photo or two, three.... Get tons....Wow Love you guys! Hey Char I am really proud of you and that you get this wonderful opportunity. You are a Supper Grand Big Sister I am glad that you are my part of family!
Happy Trails...........

hey mom and dad it is wed day the 27 at about 12:35 us time. i am in .S.S we are at the computer lab working on a sa. so how are u doing ? we miss you a lot !!!!!!!! we hope you are having fun!!!!!

Patrick... Thank you for your quick call... meant so much to hear your voice...even if it was for a second in time... it was wonderful to hear your voice sounding strong and filled with happiness.... I called Kerry to send Todd's message got her VM but will call her later. You enjoy your Climb to the "Wall" (I think that is what you said you were doing on your tomorrow) and REALLY ENJOY YOUR TRIP TO THE SUMMIT! Send Mom a hello for me when you get to the top...
I LOVE YOU PATRICK!
Michelle & Kiernan (He is getting your kisses and sending you Big WET Open Kisses to you!)

Esther:
Can't believe you are at 15,000 already. Keep going, our prayers are with you. Would like to see some pictures of you posted. OH is OH not much new. Your office is awfully quiet and dark.
How is the cold on Killi? Cold back here but if you bundle up its not too bad. How are my 'gifts' working out? Have you needed Sam's?
Can't wait to hear all about the trip and see pictures.
Barb A

Mom and Dad (Kim and Tom),
I hope you're doing good climbing the mountain. How is the view up so high? I'm at school - we're doing Stanley Cup spelling.
Love,
Ryan

have fun on Mt. Kilimanjaro!
send us some good pictures
Jin-Si O. and Alea R.

Hey mom and dad! I am so proud of you! I know you are doing amazing and i can't wait to hear all about your journey! It is nice to see your smiling faces! I love you very much and will send another message later with Teagan! 143 - Aubrey

Heyy cassie pope here! i am soo happy that you are doing this climb for a cure cancer, its so great of you! it must be sooo cool in AFRICA!! we are stuck here in the coldness of new york. i heard that you got woken up by monkeys??!! that must have been cool.

bring back sunshine!

The enthusiasm, excitement, and amazement are rampant...and growing among your loyal family, friends & supporters. We all are in awe of you!
Have loved your brief audio clips, especially your pics and more descriptive & reflective e-mails. Keep em coming!
Please feel all the spiritual strength we are sending your way. Be safe, strong, healthy, and united in your efforts. You have already accomplished so much...the journey is your destination!
Breathe deep, go slow, and rejoice in your dedicated devotion to those you honor, and know that we love you!
Hugs and much good cheer to all,
Sam

Whoo hooo!
You guys are amazing! And I thought you'd reached the apex of bodily challenges when you ran the NY Marathon?
I hope you're keeping a good journal and have lots of pictures to share with everyone when you get back.
Best wishes to all for continued success in your venture - just keep on keepin' on!

Mike and Arlene

So excited to know all of you are doing well. All the Doublegate tennis players were asking how it was going. Prayers for continued strength. ILMbs

We are all behind you, glad it is not us up there but sending our prayers and encouragment to you becareful and stay safe. shelley

Hello to Charmagne/Matt/Pat/Robin/Patrick and all of their co-hikers. You sure are making your life interesting and rich! Enjoy your walk and know that we're thinking of ALL of you -- hikers, leaders, porters! We'll close this note with a Navajo poem: "Now I walk in beauty / beauty is before me / beauty is behind me, above and below." Much love, A/G/T/L.

congradulations on making it to 15000 ft!!!!!!!!!!!! we hope that you are doing well and feeling strong. the views must be great. we cannot wait to see the pictures. best of luck on making it to the top.
Paula, Jeff and Emily

2 parts to this as you climb: part 2 tomorrow
"How often you fear the road up ahead,
How often you dread the unknown,
How often,too, do you tend to forget,
That you never walk alone.

For there's One who well knows where you're going,
He's sure every step of the way,
For long,long ago He walked the same path
That you and I travel today..."
Did you get your poles out yet????
Brenda

Hope you are having a great day and hike! We miss you lots! Everyone here is doing well and thinking of you. One step at a time, you can do it!

Michelle, Beth and Katie

So good to hear from you! Everything seems to be going smoothly. You have a tremendous amount of support from everywhere! I'm glad the breathing is good - that's one of the important factors in getting to the top! Good luck as you continue in the thin air. Be safe and know that I'm thinking of you always.
Lots of love, Bonnie

Carol Samuel
It's about midnight here and the TV reports a minus 5 wind chill index. You might be a lot warmer than we are. We just watched the New York PHilharmonic perform live in N. Korea. What a wonderful concert! I did see Deb Zimmerman at RGH last evening. You probably learned that she climbed last week. No wonder her picture was not among the "fearsome 40". She is director of nursing at RGH. I don't know how she can settle down to her job after Kili. A few nights ago I spoke with Sam. He sounds happy for you, and I think Zeus is probably lovin' these cold days. Zeus may be wondering what is his "Kili" after all the training he did with you. From all the canines and humans who love you, cheerio! Keep puttin' one foot in front of the other. The prize is in sight.

John Denver sang it….I changed it a bit….

When he first came to the mountains his life was far away
He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below
He saw everything as far as you can see
And they say he got crazy once, and he tried to touch the sun
And he lost a friend but kept his memory
Now he walks in quiet solitude the forests and the streams
Seeking grace in every step he takes
His sight has turned inside himself to try and understand
The serenity of a clear blue mountain lake
I’ve seen it rainin fire in the sky
You can talk to God and listen to the casual reply
Friends around the campfire and everybodys high.....
ENJOY YOUR CLIMB TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD!

From:All of us at the Ontario County Highway Department,We,re thinking of you and you are a INSPIRATION to us all thanks Tom and GOOD LUCK !!!!
David

Hi! I picked up your car yesterday - it runs great! So Day 4 is complete - you're almost there! Hope the breathing continues to be good. Some of my kids told me about the interview on PXY - I'm sorry I missed it. Continued good luck and safety. I love you - Bonnie

The kids and I miss you terribly. We were so happy to hear your voice yesterday, it made my week. Dell reports he has nobody to play with, Bryanna missed seeing you at her game yesterday. Jason sends his best. You know Jason, he is frustrated with the technology and cannot figure out how to send a message to you, but he is thinking of you and your safe return. We are all very proud of you and everyone you are climbing with to the top of Kili. I sent a message to my entire buidling to sent thier thoughts and prayers to all of you on your safe journey to the top. I LOVE YOU and am so proud of you.

You are all getting so much closer to your goal and the excitement, pride, joy, love and prayers are swelling from everyone back home. Even Molly knows something is up! Fran & Ky called from Florida to ask about you (Tina goes to their church) and
a message from Sylvia Broer, and that is only the beginning. I am so moved by the show of love & support from the whole Rochester community and thank them all as their messages have buoyed up the hikers, and the families involved, during this amazing week. God Bless. Louise

Hey Honey, I wanted you to know that this AM Kiernan had your photo in his bed with him... when I went in to get him he looked at me and said DaDee.... with a big smile... I told him that the summit day in Africa is almost here for you... he smiled and say Dadee! then he babbled until we got down stairs... where in the Kitchen we wished you luck on the climb to the summit before we left for daycare/work... and Kiernan gave you many kisses on your kitchen photo that is on the wall... even he knows you are doing something BIG! All morning was Dadee! Dadee! Dadee! We love you and are VERY VERY proud of you! Go get 'em! Big Hugs and support coming your way! Michelle, Kiernan & Mack (Ruff Ruff, slobbering lick!)

Good Luck on your Summit. Not many people get to climb Mt. K. on February 29th! I am sure this trek has been a leap in many ways. I have been following this journey from the start and I can't wait for the stories when you return.

Peter W.

Laurel, nice to hear your laugh again - don't use up too much oxygen or energy laughing! We're glad you two are still on the trail - all your friends back here on earth say hi! take care...w and n

Ned, I have been watching and reading about your progress. We, here in Arizona are wishing you well and keeping you and all the members in our prayers. We are so proud of you. Love, Irene

Elizabeth,
Dad & I are thrilled beyond words & so proud of this great accomplishment!!
We can't wait to see you and hear all about this wonderful adventure.
Everyone at WPC has been praying for you and everyone on your expedition.

We count the minutes until your return and celebrate your perserverance!!
You rock!! Godspeed and a safe journey home.
Love, Mom