Thank you so much for sharing. I, too, have found a sort of redemption in the mountains. May you continue to find what you need in the high country. The mountains are a great source of peace for me - I hope you continue to find peace in the high peaks, too.
Thank you so much for the kind words, i am an atheist myself. But i do respect other people's beliefs! So, thank you for the prayers as well my friend!
Paulo,
Thanks for sharing your story. I can credit the mountains for helping me deal with a personal tragedy. I took off for the mountains and sorted things out. I don't know what I would have done then or where I'd be today, if it had not been for the wilderness and its healing powers. I too am an atheist, but I consider the wilderness to be my church. Keep up the good work. It's not about the money, it's about passion, curiosity and seeking the truth. You seem to be living that credo.
Happy bushwhacking, Van
Thank you for reading it. Yep, the mountains helped me and there's a lot more to come, i'm sure about that. And i think you figured my actions with perfection: My credo is on the mountains and the wilderness right now.
As Mulder (X files) used to say: "The truth is out there!"
Happy trails up there my friend!
Paulo
Thanks for posting PAROFES, moved by your story, how you have kept going after your terrible ordeal is very insperational and brave.
I hope you have many more happy days climbing mountains and living your dream, I also was at the summit of Mont Blanc in July, such a beautiful place,peace to you and your family.
That's quite the story Paulo,my condolences for the loss of your mother. I think it is great you find your peace in the mountains. For me it's similar, standing on a summit makes me forget about all other things. That feeling is just perfect! I am glad to hear you like SummitPost and it's really nice of you to mention my name! Whenever you may visit Europe again, let me know: We can maybe climb some summits together :-)
All the best to you Paulo, Cheers!
Lodewijk
Thank you Lodewijk, and i think all mountaineers who love mountains truly think just as we do.
I have plans to go to Europe sometime again but i don't know when, if i do, i'll let you know!
Best regards
Paulo
on your article making the front page Paulo. The article and you deserve it. It is always good to get to know folks here on another level. Keep telling your story, and a credit to you, as you have handled it with class and much better than I could.
You could not have made a better choice. The mountains are great healers and enable us to really discover ourselves, as well as meet others, and talk here with interesting people.
lcarreau - Nov 4, 2010 2:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Excellante ...Ha - ha-ha-ha !!!
It falls under "whatever reason." : ))
What about when the "angry housewife" throws frozen chickens at
you ?? OUCH..
Sarah Simon - Nov 4, 2010 7:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Moving storyPaulo,
Thank you so much for sharing. I, too, have found a sort of redemption in the mountains. May you continue to find what you need in the high country. The mountains are a great source of peace for me - I hope you continue to find peace in the high peaks, too.
Sincerely,
Sarah
PAROFES - Nov 5, 2010 6:19 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Moving storyThank you Sarah for the kind words. And may all of us find that same redemption and great times in the mountains!
Best wishes
Paulo
Deltaoperator17 - Nov 4, 2010 11:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Mountain BrotherPaulo, my condolences and prayers that you receicve the comfort you need. Great writing, loved it!!
All my best,
Steve
PAROFES - Nov 5, 2010 6:28 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Mountain BrotherSteve,
Thank you so much for the kind words, i am an atheist myself. But i do respect other people's beliefs! So, thank you for the prayers as well my friend!
Happy climbings
Paulo
winemanvan - Nov 7, 2010 2:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Excellent story!Paulo,
Thanks for sharing your story. I can credit the mountains for helping me deal with a personal tragedy. I took off for the mountains and sorted things out. I don't know what I would have done then or where I'd be today, if it had not been for the wilderness and its healing powers. I too am an atheist, but I consider the wilderness to be my church. Keep up the good work. It's not about the money, it's about passion, curiosity and seeking the truth. You seem to be living that credo.
Happy bushwhacking, Van
PAROFES - Nov 7, 2010 6:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent story!Van,
Thank you for reading it. Yep, the mountains helped me and there's a lot more to come, i'm sure about that. And i think you figured my actions with perfection: My credo is on the mountains and the wilderness right now.
As Mulder (X files) used to say: "The truth is out there!"
Happy trails up there my friend!
Paulo
lcarreau - Nov 7, 2010 7:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Excellent story!"Is there anybody out there ???"
mills - Nov 8, 2010 2:55 pm - Voted 10/10
insperationalThanks for posting PAROFES, moved by your story, how you have kept going after your terrible ordeal is very insperational and brave.
I hope you have many more happy days climbing mountains and living your dream, I also was at the summit of Mont Blanc in July, such a beautiful place,peace to you and your family.
PAROFES - Nov 8, 2010 4:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: insperationalHey we almost met in France hehehe
Thank you for reading and for the vote too.
Peace to us all!
Cheers
Paulo
Lodewijk - Nov 8, 2010 3:07 pm - Voted 10/10
What a storyThat's quite the story Paulo,my condolences for the loss of your mother. I think it is great you find your peace in the mountains. For me it's similar, standing on a summit makes me forget about all other things. That feeling is just perfect! I am glad to hear you like SummitPost and it's really nice of you to mention my name! Whenever you may visit Europe again, let me know: We can maybe climb some summits together :-)
All the best to you Paulo, Cheers!
Lodewijk
PAROFES - Nov 8, 2010 4:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: What a storyThank you Lodewijk, and i think all mountaineers who love mountains truly think just as we do.
I have plans to go to Europe sometime again but i don't know when, if i do, i'll let you know!
Best regards
Paulo
mrchad9 - Nov 8, 2010 7:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Congratson your article making the front page Paulo. The article and you deserve it. It is always good to get to know folks here on another level. Keep telling your story, and a credit to you, as you have handled it with class and much better than I could.
PAROFES - Nov 9, 2010 4:39 am - Hasn't voted
Re: CongratsThanks Chad!
I'm still handling with it my friend, and i always will be...
See ya!
RayMondo - Nov 11, 2010 3:51 pm - Voted 10/10
Becoming a BackpackerYou could not have made a better choice. The mountains are great healers and enable us to really discover ourselves, as well as meet others, and talk here with interesting people.
PAROFES - Nov 11, 2010 5:09 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Becoming a BackpackerYeah you're right, for me that was a perfect choice and i'd do it all over again if i had to!
:-P
jeepgrl1964 - Apr 18, 2013 12:30 pm - Hasn't voted
jeepgrl1964Awesome story! Glad you got your life worked out for good ,bless you.
PAROFES - Apr 18, 2013 12:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: jeepgrl1964Well, not for long. Recently I found I have leukemia so I'm fighting it off...
But so far, I'm kicking its ass big time!
:)
Thanks for reading
Parofes