On Sept 27th 2016 at two p.m. central standard time, I reached the "end of the road". The sight of the Mighty Mississippi was out of reach, hidden behind a "no trespassing sign" and a water treatment plant. Though the sight wasn't as glorified as the mouth of the river, her soul welcomed me with open arms.
I danced, I cried, I stuck a button on the sign and took pictures, and cried some more. Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" was in my ears, and I snacked on the closest thing I had as a desert- a twinkie from who knows how long ago.
That's the short version, the long version is much more enjoyable and incredible, but nearly impossible to put into text on a blog. I plan on writing more about this incredible journey whenever I can sit myself down.
I've decided to stay in New Orleans for as long as her gorgeous buildings, kind people, good food, and pot-holled streets will have me. I have picked up a job pedicabbing, and am depending on Miss Zippi to still get me around everywhere possible. It may be some time until I own a car again.
Thank you all for the support you have written, spoken, and thoughts you have sent. I could not have done this without each and every one of you cheering me from near, far, and helping me along the way.
I love you all so dearly. I am dedicating more time to writing, and aim to post much more frequently than I have been.
May your days be cooling down but your hearts full of warmth.
God is with you my friend.
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