We had heard of the Kalalau trail from a friend of ours. She has hiked it several times and said that if we were ever in Hawaii we should do it. Since Hawaii is on my list of 50 Things I Want To Do In My Life....we thought it sounded like a good idea. It did meet my two requirements after all.
Then the trip didn't happen in 2013. It was becoming more and more apparent that I needed to have foot surgery on my left foot in order to do this hike. I was in constant pain and I knew that I would not be able to hike that far in my current condition. So in April of this year I underwent reconstructive surgery for my tarsal coalition. The recovery was long. And even 2 weeks before our scheduled hike I was doubting my ability to do it.
But we left on September 12th to fly to Kauai. And on the 14th we began what would become the most grueling, difficult and proudest physical accomplishment in my life.
I can say I hiked the Kalalau Trail.
I survived.
There were no medals at the end nor people chanting my name. But in my head I knew that 3 years ago, doing this hike would have been out of the question. I've accomplished so much more than completing a difficult trail. I've completed a journey of taking care of the body Heavenly Father has given me. 80 lbs lighter, a corrected foot and a cardiovascular system that is in good working condition.
