JOURNAL FOR WEEK FOUR
July 14 through July 20, 2006

Paul Completed The Run Across America In 108 Running Days

FRIDAY, JULY 14:  22 MILES (Sunny, 90 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 525]
Stopping Location: Syringa, Idaho (click here to see the location via MapQuest)
Stopping Elevation: 1,411 Feet

DAY 22: Greetings from Syringa, Idaho! I ran an easy 22 miles today and enjoyed less congested roads. The temps climbed up toward 90 degrees and I stopped at the 15 mile mark to soak my legs in the Clearwater River. It felt great! I am at the River Dance Lodge in Syringa and am sleeping in the girls' bunk house (they're part of the team of rafting leaders). Yep... the girls' bunk house. The young ladies are not on site this weekend and their bunkhouse was empty, so the owners let me have it to sleep in tonight. I will be on the road at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning to get an early start on the pending 34-mile day. I feel pretty good and will enjoy sleeping on a bed tonight. A couple of nights ago I slept on a picnic table at the Clearwater River Company because the teepees were all filled with guests and no cots were available. I paid the price for that picnic table experience in that my back was pretty tight during yesterday's 35-mile run.

I am truly in a mountain canyon and do not have cell phone service. Also, I do not have any satellite phone service! I am currently on the Internet service of the River Dance Lodge at $2.00 per every 10 minutes and am typing as fast as I can. Tomorrow evening I will be with the Bixler family of Missoula who is driving out here to Idaho in order to provide me with their motor home to sleep in as I traverse the next 80 miles of Idaho wilderness. No services are available in this portion of Idaho and it will be nice to sleep in a bit of comfort in their motor home. Thanks Bixler family!

Please know that I am doing well, aside from blistering feet, and that I'm excited to arrive in Missoula next week. Yes, "Bob" is doing well also. I'm now 525 miles into this trek. Rob has some new pictures that I sent to him and has been working on posting some. I also sent him a new CD of pictures today, so he'll have even more. I know that in yesterday's entry I said that I have a story about Gray Wolf that I want to share with you, and I will do that... but not today. Just pressed for time. I won't forget!

All in all it was a great day. I enjoyed the scenery of the mountains and the river which followed me all day. I saw several deer and had a few people stop me to talk about my journey. This is a great trip and I'm glad that those who encounter my trek see the positive reason for it. I'm at milepost 90 on Highway 12 and will write more down the road. I won't have Internet access for the next several days, but will try to contact Rob to post some information. Thanks for stopping in once again!

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  My husband and I were one of the trucks that honked to give encouragement on your way to Clarkston. We read the front page article in the Walla Walla paper. Since then I have enjoyed following you each day. If I had known about you I could have picked you up at Woodward Canyon with a trailer so you wouldn't have had to dismantle Bob. Good Luck and continue being careful out there! - Margaret Lynch (Walla Walla, Washington)

  We're so proud of you, Paul! Thanks for keeping up with the journal. We can't wait to see you in a few days in Missoula! You and Bob are quite a team. Stay safe... - Joan Kuchel (Missoula, Montana)

  Paul, I've read your journey with great interest having traveled from Seattle to Missoula in 2003. Being a teacher I am inspired to have my students try a virtual run across Oz. Congratulations, keep safe! - Helen Hoffman (Urunga, Australia)

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SATURDAY, JULY 15:  34 MILES (Sunny, 95 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 559]
Stopping Location: Wilderness Gateway Campground, Idaho (click here to see the campground location)
Stopping Elevation: 2,057 Feet

DAY 23:

(Note from Rob: Paul did 34 Miles and met up with the Bixler family at the Wilderness Gateway Campground in Idaho. Satellite phone service is all he has for communication, and it was very limited. To access a satellite signal he had to stand on top of the Bixler's motor home.)

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Hi Paul: We think of you often and say little prayers for you through out each day. Things are looking fine here on the home front and we look forward to seeing you hailing down Jackie Drive. Take care. - Lee and Judie Hofferber (Missoula, Montana)

  Go Paul go! I was able to witness Vicki's amazing run across america curriculum this year by working at Russell Elementary. Those kids had so much fun and it is awesome that you are doing this for them. Wishes for blue skies and good luck! - Kirsten ["Miss. P"] (Missoula, Montana)

  Hey Paul nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I've been at camp this week so I'm back and ready for some more Action! - Alice (Missoula, Montana)

  Howdy Paul. Well, you've been in a cell phone black out area but I am assuming that you are doing well. Missoula is getting closer and closer. I'll bet that Vicki and the kids are excited that you will be running into town. It sure will be good to see them again. Take care, and stay safe. - Dad (Tolsona, Alaska)

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SUNDAY, JULY 16:  39 MILES (Sunny, 95 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 598]
Stopping Location: Powell Campground, Idaho (click here to see the campground location)
Stopping Elevation: 3,386 Feet

DAY 24: Note from Rob: Paul called today using the satellite phone sponsored by Spirit Wireless of Portland, Oregon.  He was standing on top of the Bixler's motor home at the Powell Campground to get a decent signal as he is still in a large canyon.  He is doing well.  He said that He was very appreciative of the Bixlers for their time and use of their motor home to stay in as there are basically no services on this 100 mile stretch of road.  He told me that he should have cell service tomorrow and hopes to have a "normal" journal entry for Monday night. (I believe that he will also have Internet access at Lolo Hot Springs as well.)

His run today was in 95 degree heat and he had a climb of about 2,000 feet.  This, combined with the very narrow shoulders, made today's 39 miles very challenging... but he is doing okay.  He was off the road today about 5:00pm his time.  He did a few extra miles in order to have a shorter day Monday, which is now planned to be approximately 20 miles. This should put him at Lolo Hot Springs tomorrow evening.  Monday will bring weather forecasted to be in the 90s as well as another state boarder crossing. He will put Idaho behind him and enter Montana on Monday morning.  Monday's run will also be somewhat challenging as he will be running the first 13 miles uphill (another 2,000 feet) to the top of Lolo Pass, which will bring him out of the canyon he's been in for the past 2 days.  

"Bob" got his first flat tire of the trip today. Paul has had to run Bob off the asphalt of the road due to the narrow shoulder. That's where a thorn punctured the tube.  A quick patch on the tube and he was back on the road.  It took almost 600 miles to get the first flat!  Other than that, "Bob" and Paul are doing great.

Paul's closing remark to me was that he is still on pace to be in Missoula at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Hmmm, Paul and Bob in the girl's bunkhouse. Somehow those names don't sound quite right. I worked hard out in the forest all week on my job and I'm tired. Jog on. - Jessi Beebe (Carson, Washington)

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MONDAY, JULY 17:  20 MILES (Sunny, 90 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 618]
Stopping Location: Lolo Hot Springs, Montana (click here to see the location via MapQuest)
Stopping Elevation: 4,131 Feet

DAY 25: Note from Rob: Paul called again on the satellite phone and left me a short message. He completed the 20 miles for today and is at Lolo Hot Springs after climbing the 5,300 foot Lolo Pass.  There were no problems and Paul feels great.  There were a lot of cyclists out today but light vehicle traffic.  The temperature was approximately 90 degrees in the afternoon.  He is 618 miles into the run. 

Tuesday he plans on running the 25 miles into the town of Lolo, Montana and is excited about running the final 10 miles into Missoula on Wednesday morning. I just received the disk with the rest of week 3 pictures on it and will work on it later tonight. Paul will have to put more detail in the captions when he gets to Missoula.

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Paul, I've been following along and the skip in your journal made me worry. Do you think there will be a lot of out of communication areas along the way? And do you try to wear super colorful and reflective clothes so to be more noticeable? And if not for the pictures and the detail in your journal I may have suspected that perhaps you are on a beach somewhere. Run Staso run! - Keith (Missoula, Montana)

  I read your journal everyday and I'm amazed by what you are doing! Keep it up and I wish I was in Missoula on Wednesday to "welcome" you home. - Red (Minot, North Dakota)

  Hi Paul, Dad and I were so thrilled to receive your call from the top of Lolo Pass as you entered Montana. We could feel the excitement in your voice and wanted so much to see you on the Lolo webcam. Words can not convey how very proud we are of you and your accomplishment thus far. We wish we could be with you as you arrive in Missoula. Just know you are constantly in our hearts and minds. Love you dearly. - Mom & Dad (Tolsona, Alaska)

  I Read your progress daily and say a prayer for you every day. Take care and stay safe!
Thanks for getting me through my last 800 Repeat on Wednesday. I figured my pain was a Joke in comparison. - Gene [aka  Spazdogrunner] (Sonora, California)

  Way to go, Paul! I'm excited to get back to the classroom and follow your progress with my 2nd graders. We run daily and they'll be in awe of your run. I'll be praying for you as you continue on your journey. - Mary (Somerset, California)

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TUESDAY, JULY 18:  25 MILES (Sunny, 93 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 643]
Stopping Location: Lolo, Montana (click here to see the location via MapQuest)
Stopping Elevation: 3,199 Feet

DAY 26: It feels so good to be in Montana! Tonight I am staying at the Day's Inn in Lolo, Montana. They were very kind in donating a room for the evening. Today I ran 25 miles from Lolo Hot Springs to the town of Lolo and the temperature reached 93 degrees before I wrapped up my running day. On the way I met Gracie Sorbello from Davis, California who is trying to become the first woman to unicycle across the United States. She started her ride on the east coast and only has 600 miles to go before she can put the 36-inch wheel aside!

It was very nice to have my friend Jon Hawkins join me for the last four miles of today's run. He and his family live in Lolo and he biked out Highway 12 to join me for the final stretch of road into his hometown (and later provided a wonderful chicken dinner!). The first stop upon arriving in Lolo was the local Dairy Queen! It was kind of a celebration for surviving many days on the dangerous highway 12. I am now only 10 miles away from my home in Missoula and will run that stretch tomorrow morning, arriving in front of Wal-Mart (Highway 93) at 10:00 a.m. I have no idea what is planned after that. I hope to be able to see some of the school children who took part in the virtual Run/Walk Across America program during last school year. Unfortunately, my wife and four children are still in California where my wife is busily working to finalize matters regarding the sale of her mother's home. As many of you know, my mother-in-law passed away in January of this year and my wife is dealing with estate matters. I will eventually see my family down the road somewhere.

The road through Idaho was definitely dangerous with plenty of blind corners and logging trucks zipping along at 65 miles per hour. Usually, there was no shoulder to run on and "Bob" had to do quite a bit of four wheeling (or should I say "three wheeling"?). There were some wonderful moments on highway 12 in Idaho. One that comes to mind, and which I promised to share, is my time at the Clearwater River Company - a rafting business. I truly appreciate Lois and the gang for their hospitality... and laughs. I really enjoyed meeting everyone, and was touched by a gift that was presented to me by an Indian named Gray Wolf. After hearing my story about why I'm doing this run, he presented me with a bear claw and told me, "It is now born to you." He said that the bear claw represents power and strength and that although I already possess those qualities it is his hope that his gift will provide me with even more power and strength to make it across the entire United States. I was very happy to accept his gift and I want all of the folks at Clearwater River Company to know how special you made my visit there. The bear claw will be carried on Bob all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

I also want to express a huge amount of gratitude to the Bixler family for driving their motor home out to Idaho from Missoula in order to provide me with two nights of comfortable sleeping conditions in the wilderness of Idaho. We stayed in campgrounds and instead of having to use my Kelty tent, I had the privilege of sleeping in their motor home. It truly gave me two great nights of sleep and helped me get through two days totaling more than 70 miles through the mountains. Also, thanks to Mr. Bixler (Scott) for walking/running with me for 4 miles one morning in the beautiful crisp air of Idaho. They're a great family and I appreciate their kindness... and the ice cream and root beer was well worth running for!

While I'm thanking people, I want all of you to know that there's a guy who has encouraged me for months... long before this run began. He maintains this web site and has done an excellent job of getting information and pictures posted. Rob Remler lives in Portland, Oregon and has truly been instrumental in helping me to reach my hometown of Missoula. Thanks Rob!

There is also my family (Mom, Dad, Wendy and Jeff in particular) who have given me words of encouragement when I've needed them the most and it is so nice to know that I have their support and prayers. My wife and children are constantly on my mind and I miss them. They are very supportive of this journey and I couldn't do this without their encouragement and prayers.

Stacey Rossmiller and Diana Sontag have done so much to make arrangements for me so that I have a place to lay my head each night. They put up with my phone calls and sometimes road-weary voice, and I can't express enough how much I value their assistance. This run is a team effort... and there are so many people helping to make it happen. While it is true that I am the one pushing 65-pound "Bob" up and down mountains and across wide open prairies, there are many people behind the scenes who are truly a part of this journey. I have been humbled by the kindness shown to me by complete strangers and have dropped a few tears after speaking to people and hearing the kind thoughts that they have shared. I never imagined that this run would impact people in such a positive way. I did not set out to "inspire" or to be an "example". I just laced up my running shoes to fulfill a promise I made to the 4th and 5th grade students at Russell Elementary. However, with each mile I run I find that this run is having a ripple effect in lives that it comes in contact with.

The run is changing me... in a positive way. I'm only 643 miles into this trek but I am gaining a deeper appreciation for this country I call "home" and for the people who make the United States truly a great place to live. Every day I get to wake up and do something I love (run) and I get to shake the hand of America as I go along. It is an awesome experience and one that I can't truly put into words adequately enough. Before this run began my mother told me that this would be a life-changing experience, and I'm beginning to see what she meant by that. Complete strangers greet me with kindness and want to go out of their way to do whatever they can to keep me moving forward. People want to see this run succeed, and I'm constantly in awe of the hands reaching out to me to help me along.

This world takes on a whole new perspective when you slow down and leave the car in the garage and step out to see the little details along life's path. I am incredibly blessed to be able to have this experience and although it is a personal goal to be able to succeed through all 3,200 miles of this trek, it is more important to me to keep my word to the kids. I don't say that to sound like my cup of integrity is over flowing. I say that because I want the kids to see that a promise can indeed be kept, and that a healthy body can take you on wonderful adventures. If the kids take care of themselves and don't fall into a trap of hurting their bodies (or letting others hurt their bodies), those bodies will carry them through some amazing experiences... like I'm experiencing now.

Yep... this is a wonderful trek. Thanks for running along with me via this web site and be looking for more pictures soon. I have a ton of photos and will try to post some more while I'm taking a couple of days off in Missoula. Tomorrow I'll be home, and although it will be short lived it will be nice to restock "Bob" a bit and to relax and contemplate the road ahead. See you down the road!

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Way to go, Paul!! We've been following your progress and will be praying for you and Bob as you continue to cross the narrow back roads of Montana. Yikes! We were in Missoula and had hoped to see you. However your new schedule dictated a later arrival thus we are back in Phoenix and will cheer from afar. Enjoy all the hoopla as you run through Missoula - it will keep you going in the days to come. Godspeed! - The McCalla Family (Phoenix, Arizona)

  Hey Paul, how is everything? We are doing great. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. How is
Bob? - Lindsay Bixler (Missoula, Montana)

  Hey Paul - Hope you are having fun since we left. We will see you tomorrow. Bye for now! - Kristy Bixler (Missoula, Montana)

  Wow Bob... we are so glad to see that you are okay after your dive in the ditch, not to mention your flat tire! Hope Paul shared his ice and M&Ms with you at Lolo Hot Springs! Can't wait to see you in Missoula! - Stacey Rossmiller and Diana Sontag (Missoula, Montana)

  What a great achievement already. We will pray that you have continued nice weather and God's blessing all the way across America. - Greg, Jennifer, Joshua & Zachary Harper (Missoula, Montana)

  Hey there Paul, Wow, Montana already...Home... What a wonderful feeling that must be. You have had quite a journey so far and I am sure you will experience many more kindnesses before your journey has ended. Please know that we are with you in spirit and in faith. Words can't express how truly proud I am of my younger brother. You are truly a wonderful brother and a shining example for all to follow. We love you Paul and wish you a happy R&R in Missoula before you start off again. I so enjoy reading and sometimes re-reading your journal and looking at your pics. You look great Paul. Well, this is probably long winded enough... hee hee. I love you Paul and Keep on Truckin'. - Wendy & John (Tolsona, Alaska)

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19:  9 MILES (Sunny, 80 Degrees) [Total Mileage to Date: 652]
Stopping Location: Missoula, Montana (click here to see the location via MapQuest)
Stopping Elevation: 3,156 Feet

DAY 27: It's not every day that you get to experience one of those moments in life that you know you'll remember forever. Today was one such day for me. I left Lolo, Montana at around 8:00 a.m. to begin running the distance to Missoula (my hometown). Although I've lived in Missoula for 23 years, I thought that Lolo was 10 miles away. However, it's only 8 miles. So, I took off too early and was approaching Missoula long before I was due to arrive at 10:00 a.m. for the "welcome" that was planned. To stall, I decided to stop and call my wife to talk about the feelings I had about arriving in my hometown after 652 miles of running over the past 3½ weeks. Our talked lasted about 20 minutes and then I was back on the road. The sun was shining and the morning was warming up quickly, eventually reaching 95 degrees in the afternoon - long after I was done with my easy morning run.

As I approached the edge of Missoula a local television car (KPAX) approached and Ian Marquand introduced himself. He began getting some footage as I ran down the road. Click here to watch the KPAX news report about P.A.C.E. Run 2006. I had no idea what was planned for my arrival in Missoula and as I reached the first street light I could see friends on the corner and a policeman on a motorcycle who would escort me into town. I stopped and greeted those who had come to encourage me and saw that there was more media there. I followed the policeman for about 3/4 of a mile, seeing friends along the roadway, and upon reaching McDonald Street I saw a wonderful sight! There were several Russell Elementary students on the corner waving signs of welcome and cheering for me. I was truly touched by their support and stopped to talk with them for a few minutes. Then, the escort took the lead and the kids ran with me down McDonald Street to Russell Elementary School where more people, signs and cheering waited for me. There were signs of encouragement along the way, including two wonderful large signs that Scott Bixler had prepared with pictures of me - one at Cannon Beach and one taken on the road Idaho.

Once I arrived at the school I met several friends and school staff, and took some time to show the kids the details about "Bob"... my three-wheel running companion. I did a couple of television news interviews and talked with a reporter from the local newspaper. It was so nice to be able to see some of the kids that participated in the Run/Walk Across America curriculum that my wife, Vicki, and I had worked so hard on last year. Today was not just about a guy who had completed 652 miles of a 3,200-mile journey. It was also about the kids that put me onto America's highways. Their effort made me lace up my running shoes, put my business on hold, and take off across this amazing country we call "The Land of the Free." I was reminded of just how "free" we are in America when a foreigner approached me several days ago and said, "Only in America could somebody do this." I am indeed fortunate to have this opportunity, and I'm not taking it for granted.

I now have a couple of days off to reflect on the amazing journey I've had so far, and what lies ahead. I will depart from Russell Elementary School in Missoula on Saturday, July 22, at 6:30 a.m. for a 32-mile day. Next Tuesday I will be in Helena, Montana (our state's capital city) and am slated to meet the Lieutenant Governor and Governor on the steps of the Capitol Building at 4:00 p.m. That will be an experience to remember! I'll make certain that "Bob" is looking his best.

I truly want to thank each and every person who made my entry into Missoula today such a wonderful experience. I will always cherish the memory I have of the smiling, cheering faces of those children... holding up handmade signs and encouraging me. In many ways, my run is their run also. They are in my heart with each step and I hope that my effort is making a bit of an impact in their lives.

The only thing that would have made today even better would have been for my wife and four children to be in Missoula. They are still in California where they are dealing with the final matters of selling my mother-in-law's home. Those of you who have read this journal know that my mother-in-law passed away in January after a three-year battle with cancer. Vicki could not wrap up the details in California quick enough to be in Missoula. I miss my family very much and hope to see them down the road. They will be driving to Minnesota later this summer to attend a wedding, and perhaps they will catch up to me along my route.

Wow... what a day! I'm going to sleep in my own bed tonight and am glad to be here feeling strong and ready to head into the remaining 2,548 miles of this odyssey. The current 30-mile-per-day pacing has me set to arrive on Delaware's coast by mid-October. That would equate to almost 4 months of running. The heat is being persistent and Western Montana is due to see temperatures climb to the 100 degree mark next week. Currently, this area is in the mid-90s during the day and the fire season is truly getting underway. There are a few fires in Montana that are currently being fought and I'm hoping that I won't encounter too much smoke as I cross the state over the next 2½ weeks.

As always, thanks for checking in and please be looking for new pictures to be posted. I'll be working on those over the next couple of days during my brief time in Missoula. So long from this hometown milepost!

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Hey Paul, Congratulations on your achievement thus far. I wish I could be there to cheer for you as you arrive in Missoula today. Even though I won't be there in person, please know that I am cheering you on from afar and that you are in my heart and in my thoughts. I'm so very proud of my little brother. You are a true inspiration to all. Love You Paul!! - Amy (Anchorage, Alaska)

  Paul, You figured it out didn't you? My brother is incredible! There isn't enough space in this guestbook to tell you how proud I am of you. I love you bro! - Jeff Staso (Tolsona, Alaska)

  Your journal entry as you came into Missoula were the most sincere and heartfelt words I've heard in a long time! I know you've had some amazing experiences in the 650+ miles you've traveled so far, and there are many more to come. You are not only setting an example to the kids of keeping a promise, but you are also showing them that you get out of it what you put into it. I love to get your phone calls and hear what you've seen and done for the day, even the ones telling of strange phone locations (at the Whitman!). It is great to see you reflecting on where you've been and where you'll be and realizing that while a night on a picnic table is hard on the back... it is also very humbling. My phone is always open, and we are with you every mile of your journey! Welcome to Missoula... we'll see you in Lewes!!! - Stacey Rossmiller (Missoula, Montana)

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THURSDAY, JULY 20: DAY OFF THE ROAD

DAY 28: Since I have a couple of relaxing days at home, I've been working on getting some pictures posted from this week of running. Click here for the pictures! By the way, if you were present when I arrived in Missoula and you took pictures with your digital camera, please consider sending me a few of your photos. I was rather preoccupied with seeing friends and talking to the media, so I didn't take pictures. I'd like to post a few pictures from my arrival in Missoula. If you would like to read the local newspaper story that appears in today's Missoulian about my arrival in Missoula, click here for the article.

Some of you have asked what my schedule through Montana looks like. Below is the planned 15-day schedule and as you can see I am aiming to maintain an average of 36½ miles per day while enduring the 600 miles across my home state. Much of the route will be on Highway 12 and the anticipation is for 100-degree days, empty landscapes, dry conditions, and possibly smoke from area wildfires. This will be a challenging portion of my trek across America.

Today I learned of another article about P.A.C.E. Run 2006 that was published by The Lima News in Ohio. I had spoken with a reporter from Lima via phone a couple weeks ago and she wanted to do a story. You can read that July 6th story by clicking here.

Tomorrow will be my last "rest" day in Missoula before continuing the trek across America on Saturday morning, July 22. I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to call or e-mail me with your well wishes. As much as I enjoyed arriving in Missoula yesterday, I am looking forward to getting back onto the road... in spite of the heat and terrain that lie ahead and which many have labeled as "daunting" or "unbearable". I feel as though I've already been tested in the fire through the barren 106-degree temperatures along the Columbia River Gorge and am going into this next portion of the journey with more experience and confidence than I had 3 weeks ago. The road extends east, and I'm following it.

Guestbook Entries For Today:

  Congratulations on your milestone! Sorry your family couldn't be with you at home in Missoula. They were, in spirit! God loves you! We praise Him for bringing you into our lives. May He continue to keep you safe on the rest of your trek across America! - John and Donna Bieber (Pomeroy, Washington)

  Just a note to say, that we, along with so many others, are proud of you and pray God's continued blessings & strength for each day! You are an inspiration! - Skip & Judy Owings (Missoula, Montana)

  Nice to see you yesterday! Enjoy being home! - Alice (Missoula, Montana)

  Wow Dad. I can't believe you are already in Missoula. It feels like just yesterday that we dropped you off in Canon beach! I wish that we could have been there to see you enter Missoula. It sounded like you had a great time! I miss you and can't wait to see you down the road!! I miss you and will keep praying for your safety! - Love Jenna (temporarily in San Luis Obispo, California)

  Paul, Way to go! You made it home! This morning the local radio stations were sharing the news of your arrival. It was such a neat feeling to know the guy that they were talking about! I am so impressed with your drive, this is an amazing journey! Thanks for taking all of us with you by keeping such a detailed and heartfelt journal. I love the photos, too! I wish you and your entire family nothing but the very best! Run strong! - Amy Stemple (Missoula, Montana)

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