Yesterday, I took Ryan up to Jasper, Georgia. We stayed and ate dinner at this really cute place called the Wood Bridge Inn.
This morning we woke up at 8:00 Georgia time so that we could both get ready. Of course, I had to try on Ryan's 30 lb. backpack.
We left Jasper at 9:00 so that we could make it to Amicolola State Park by 10:00. On the way we saw a beautiful view of the foothills.
When we got to the park, Ryan made sure to get all of his things ready. 
He then went to the visitor center to sign in and register. The lady at the registration desk was so chill about someone walking all the way to Maine. I guess it's super normal because there were about four others on Ryan's sign-in page.
I did make a friend! Check out this chubby squirrel! He was not afraid of me!
On a wedding note...I think we have chosen our venue!
He also tightened up his hiking boots. :-)
I had to meet him at the top of the falls, but I was able to snap a few pictures of him under the gateway arch.
The trail I took was beautiful. Amicolola Falls is huge and gorgeous!! It's much bigger than the waterfalls in the Smokies!
Both of us had to walk up a strenuous staircase!
Eventually, Ryan and I had to say our goodbyes. I was the last one he had to make.
Yesterday he said goodbye to his mom, step-dad, brothers, and animals. His mom is worried about bears and so am I. I really hope is okay right now. We haven't heard from him yet. Maybe he is just asleep. I know the staircase was hard so I can't imagine what else there is.
I've made my "Ryan Corner" in my office. These are all of the packages I have to mail out to him. I will mail the first three packages tomorrow morning.
I have a huge week ahead of me so hopefully I can keep my mind off of missing him. I also have friends and family here to entertain me. It worries me that he is alone, but God will make sure he finds some good people (and cell phone service!!!)
I miss him already!!! I am so proud of him though!
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