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44 Responses to “Photos From The Climb”
Stephanie Kempf
I’m speechless. You all are AMAZING. What a journey.
Mark Corulli
Great pictures!!!…thanks
Rhonda Spain
I’m not sure what to say, because I am speechless after looking at those pictures. Thank you, Brian, for the pictures, and God Speed to everyone.
Tyler Weig
Beautiful!!
Laura Mikota
What incredible pictures! Thank you so much for sharing. We can’t enough back here!
Rich Kaser
With the others, speechless. WOW!!!
Steve Richter
Great pictures! I really have enjoyed following your journey. Good luck and God Speed!
Daphane Trevillyan
Wow! Words cannot begin to express how incredible these photos are! Thinking about each and every one of you!
Jo Ann Harig
Dear 2012 Climbers,
Congrats on your journey. Remember to take time to breath and embrace the incredible journey you are on. Give Yusef a huge hug for me and remember Poli Poli!
Jo Ann 2009 Climber
Theresa Britt
Keep up the good work survivors, you’re almost there…it will be breath-taking and inspiring. Good luck on summitting tomorrow. I am keeping each and every one of you in my prayers!! If you receive this, please pass a good luck hug around for me! I love you all very much and I’m with you in spirit. Doing a radio program tomorrow with Matt Meyer in celebration of your summit!! Namaste (is there a word there that is similiar to Namaste?)
Kelly Varnum
Again- thank you for the pictures that allow us to go along the journey with you all. It was so good to see my sister’s face in one of the pictures. We appreciate all the updates and anxiously await word of the summit, flag raising and relay for life. Continued prayers for everyone’s journey.
Laurie Palmer
I have the pleasure of knowing Kelly from my work and I was honored to give a flag for this marvelouse adventure that you are all taking, Thank you for including this survivior and know that I have the utmost respect and admiration for all of you, survivors and supports. Love to all and God Bless
Linda Hoskins
Breath taking Brian!!! Thoughts and prayers are with you all of you each day–you are almost to the summit. Good job! I am waiting in anticipation for the highest Relay for Life–what a powerful moment in your life that will be. God speed!
Kristin
Beautiful people, beautiful country. Thank you for the updates and photos. We have posted a few on our bulletin board here at Curves. We’re thinking about you all, and especially our friend, Connie!
Gina Rickert
Amazing. Thank you for sharing the pictures and stories – puts us right there with you. I enjoy reading every post and can’t wait to see the prayer flags fly! Sending prayers and congratulations for conquering the first half of the mountain ~gina
kathy meyer
The summit is just around the corner! Wow! What awesome pictures of incredible people! I am sooooo very proud of all of you. I can’t wait to see more and read more about each of you! God bless your last steps!
Steve TerLouw
Beautiful pictures!!! So amazing! I see you sister!!!…..I’m so VERY proud of you!! I love to see your big smile!! What an amazing creation God is sharing with all of you!!! How fortunate you are to experience this in community!
Michael Meyer
More great pictures! I am amazed of what all you guys get to witness!
Tim—thinking of you every day and I’m so proud that you’re my brother!
Mark and Carol Hillman
Awesome!! Thank you for sharing your words and the pictures—we feel like we are following you every step. I can’t imagine how you will all feel at the summit tomorrow!
sabrina
Amazinggg pictures!!! So proud of everyone …Especially my Aunt Nina.!!! We love you … Have a safe journey and we’ll see you soon<3
Diane Heggen Wolf
Monsignor Frank, we are so glad to see all of you as you make your trek up the mountain. How beautiful to celebrate mass on the mountain top. We are thinking of you and all of the cancer survivors on your glorious journey. Peace be with you. The Heggen family.
Kim Hughes
Absolutely amazing. Great job everyone. Keep pushing Corey. We love you bunches!!!!!!
Natalie Neenan
Wow, simply amazing:)
Thank you for sharing your journey. What an awesome group of believers…you are so driven to do what so many of us cannot….stay strong!
Sophia Origer
Simply AMAZING photos! Prayer for the entire group.
Carrie Crawford
So fun to see the pictures and environment you are in. Good luck today, enjoy every moment of the summit – we are cheering you on from Iowa!
Michael M.
Such a wonderful journey! Great pictures and great people! Thanks for sharing and I hope the trek continues to be amazing!
Ron and Watanna Bolinger
What an amazing jouney for you all……such an incredible adventure! You’ll never be the same after such an experience! Our love and prayers continue with you.
Bob Murphy
WOW!!! Lot’s of questions.
Charlotte Mitrisin
How incredible to have such a large feast for you eyes and person. To experience the abundant knowledge with all of your senses must be sooo incredibly overwhelming. I wish each and everyone of you complete total joy. God Bless You 😉
LeAnn Larsen
Breathtaking pictures! I am amazed at the beauty of the scenery and strength of the people. Monsignor Bognanno we are all praying for you and your group! Thank you for letting us share this with you.
Steve TerLouw
Hey, sis!!! It’s so good to see you with that huge smile!!! I’m so very proud of you!! I check the pictures several times a day…what a blessing to us to see / hear your trip unfolding! The stories are SO special / powerful! What a beautiful, amazing creation God has provided!!
yasmina madden
Wow. Amazing photos, amazing efforts, amazing people. Way to go, everyone.
Rebecca erickson
I’m always touched and personally challenged by those who stretch themselves beyond their comprehensive limits, or so it may seem! My favorite quote is by Oliver Wendall Holmes, “a mind once stretched by a new experience can not go back to it’s old dimension”. I lift up my hands and spirit to these awesome individuals who have chosen this path up the mountain to be their personal journey towards character and health, and to the professionals who are the shepherds of this amazing feat! Radiant blessings over all!
Debbie, Cindy, Jenny and Barb at BCH
We are so proud of all of you! Blessings on your continued journey. Our thoughts are with you every step of the way.
Steven – We are all thinking of you – WAY TO GO!!!! Can’t wait to hear your stories.
Theresa Britt
Dr. Deming I started crying when I heard your voice today at the live radio broadcast. I know it had been previously recorded…but it was just like you were there telling us all about the journey you’re on right now. I’m so proud of you and all the survivors and helpers and very thankful for your porters, and Brian…phenomenal, once again!!!! Hugs!! Theresa
Steve and Kathy TerLouw
Thanks for sharing these photos and stories from your journey! What an amazing group of people on life changing adventure! Prayers and blessings to you all.
Vickie boer
Amazing pictures, you all are an inspiration! Thanks!
Terri Sterk
I am tingling and realized I forgot to breathe as I viewed these amazing photos. I’m sending positive vibes and prayers to all of you!
Chris Kovachevich
Amazing shots – and amazing journey! Best wishes to all for the rest of the journey!
Linda Avitt
I’m so proud of you, Scotty, and everyone else!
Kristie Harrold
Tears in my eyes. What beauty. All of it. All of you are truly blessed to be on such a journey. Enjoy! God is good!
Linda Sandberg
Thank you, thank you, thank you….to the entire group for your hard work, dedication, and amazing determination. David Benson – on behalf of Vicki Rosenberg’s family, a special thanks. I am Vicki’s sister and ovarian cancer took her to God this past October. We are so excited that you are able to do this journey on behalf of Vicki and so many others who’s lives have been touched by cancer. The pictures you have all shared are amazing. We so much appreciate you sharing this journey with us all. Take care…God’s blessings, peace, care and love be with you all. Linda
Jari Allen
Congratulations to all!! What at an amazing accomplishment! I so admire everyone’s courage and will, especially the survivors! As an American Cancer Society leader, I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am to be associated with Above and Beyond (Dr. Deming, Charlie)…actually privileged!
Dave and Gail…THANK YOU…from the bottom of my heart for the commitment to represent ACS on the journey….I will be forever in your debt!
Bryan….what a gift you have….you made me feel like I was there at times!
Last…I still have chill bumps seeing the pictures of the Relay for Life…history was made and you were all a part of it!
I have been with you over the last 13 days in spirit and prayer! Travel safe on your journey home. Best, Jari
Mario Bognanno
The pictures are wonderful. More than inspiring, we wish we were there to partake in the climb.
Peggy and I are more than impressed to see that Msgr. Bognanno is still with the troop. Our earlier concerns are dashed. You’re never too old to enjoy life to its fullest.