Born and raised in a small town with a population of 1,200 in north Georgia. Where everyone knows everything, about each other but I had no idea who I was. I felt as if I was lost within. Needing to get away and learn my purpose. Hearing stories of the Wild West fascinated me. Searching the Internet for places to go but being from Georgia and having a limitation of the surrounding southern states I could not assimilate the elevation and mountain views that are in Colorado. I became mesmerized of such magnitude. Convinced that the colorful Colorado will bring some light to who I was I decided to make a plan. Searching places to go I decided to start with Denver. The capitol seemed like a great place to begin the next chapter of my life. After
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Not being able to afford a place to live much less a hotel. I decided to travel north to the mountains. As I was approaching the Nederland Mountains the cell phone died from searching for service. At this point having no directions I proceeded to the mountain going as far as the 4x4 will take me. Being alone gave me the false impression of being safe. Noticing the sun was setting I set camp up. Pitching a ten under a Pine tree that reminded me of home. Temperature was dropping rapidly, nothing like what I am used too; had to build a fire. Gathering small limbs and brush eased my mind on the reality of being lost in the mountains of Colorado. Putting large fallen trees on the fire to fall asleep with a small light able to be seen in the tent I rest peacefully, only wakening to what I thought was rain. Knowing my fire would be out I tired to save as much of the brush as I could but taking the first step outside I walked barefooted into snow. Realizing the depth of the decisions I’ve made. Lying awake all night until the morning sun, then I finally came out of the tent. My plan was to leave the mountain so could find a safe location. Noticing all the snow the blazer was stuck in the frozen snow. I started to look within my self for courage and strength. Finding faith helped my mental stability and
Not being able to afford a place to live much less a hotel. I decided to travel north to the mountains. As I was approaching the Nederland Mountains the cell phone died from searching for service. At this point having no directions I proceeded to the mountain going as far as the 4x4 will take me. Being alone gave me the false impression of being safe. Noticing the sun was setting I set camp up. Pitching a ten under a Pine tree that reminded me of home. Temperature was dropping rapidly, nothing like what I am used too; had to build a fire. Gathering small limbs and brush eased my mind on the reality of being lost in the mountains of Colorado. Putting large fallen trees on the fire to fall asleep with a small light able to be seen in the tent I rest peacefully, only wakening to what I thought was rain. Knowing my fire would be out I tired to save as much of the brush as I could but taking the first step outside I walked barefooted into snow. Realizing the depth of the decisions I’ve made. Lying awake all night until the morning sun, then I finally came out of the tent. My plan was to leave the mountain so could find a safe location. Noticing all the snow the blazer was stuck in the frozen snow. I started to look within my self for courage and strength. Finding faith helped my mental stability and