Jumping into the back of TJ's truck, some of the guys and I drove down to watch the sunrise at Pillbox Hiking Trail Lanikai.
For me, I was ecstatic as our adventure started. The wind blowing past my face brought on thoughts of,"OH YEAHHH!!!" "We manly men will surely succeed!"
That is until we got to the actual start of our destination.
Now we had some odds against us: our legs were still sore from an intense workout the day before, so we weren't in our top, physical condition. But we had to suck it up and move our legs painfully. Then we had a time limit. Yes, the clock was ticking before the event we were chasing would go by. Hike fast before time runs out!
And so began the journey.
Step after step, climb after climb, five guys who loved Jesus marched up the steep hill. The path was beaten, high, and steep. I was huffing and puffing, trying to catch my breath. Like an RPG game, I would stop at some parts of the hike and take a deep breath, huffing and puffing like it was a save point. Then with absolute resolute, I looked up and said in my head, "You got this Zach....Don't give up! Persevere! Keep going!" So I moved my legs, despite painful bouts about going forward.
I kept going and pushing forward, envisioning myself on a spiritual journey, possibly the Mount of Olives or even on a expedition for the lost Ark of the Covenant. Step after step. Left. Right. Left. Right. Almost there!
And then we made it.
If I can only explain the thrill! The excitement! The joy of reaching such a place! I may have romanticized this small adventure, but it was AWESOME. Witnessing such a sunrise was epic. Granted, it was not the best sunrise ever, but it was still beautiful! As I stood there taking picture after picture like a paparazzi photographer, I was just in awe of God's beautiful creation. I was amazed. My heart became worshipful,"God, you are so awesome! You made all of this?!"
From this hike, I came away with a more worshipful reverence for God and His creation. Also, I was able to bond and get to know some of the Godly men I will be interning with.
This adventure was awesome. The start of a journey that ended with great reward.
What's next, guys? Climbing Mt. Everest?
I'm down for that. ^_^
(From left to right: TJ, Joachim, Zach,Billy, and Josh)
Haha, I don't know about Everest dude:) I'd say Everest needs a bit more prep than a 20 minute summit;)
ReplyDeleteFun hiking with you!
Zack,
ReplyDeleteI loved even more was there with you guys after read this post . We can do the Everest!!!!! Billy don't be a lazy dude....heheheheh