Dear Clark (Elder Shaeffer), Hi! How are you doing? So! I am FINALLY done with the scrap and photo books! I had lots of extra photos that I have divided among the 5 of you and yours are set aside in a nice photo box in your room. You will enjoy going through the photo […]
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J.D. (More commonly know on the trail as “Gigante“) has been having a real adventure these past couple of weeks including sickness, new friends and amazing sights. When J.D. called a few days ago, to tell me that he was exhausted from vomiting and diarrhea, I naturally was concerned. We kept in touch over the
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Frosted Brownies by Lorraine Alldredge, my mom 🙂 1/2 t baking powder 1 1/2 c. flour 10 Tbl. cocoa 1 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 2 c. sugar 2 cubes butter or margarine I also like to add chocolate chips sometimes (optional) Cream (this means to mix it until it is creamy –
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Last week after having some 25 mile days and even running on the downhill, J.D. began to feel severe pain above one of his knees. After I did some searching on the web and J.D. spoke to his uncle that is a doctor, it appeared that J.D. may be developing some kind of tendinitis. So
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J.D. Shaeffer has made it to North Carolina! Yesterday he hiked 25 miles. He has rolled his ankle twice but has jumped up. He is feeling great! Today is the beginning of day 8 on the Appalachian Trail. J.D. has decided to run when he can. Let me tell you why: After reaching a highway
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There continues to be a mouse problem in every shelter, so J.D. chooses to set up a tent every night lately. J.D. hiked this many miles: 10 the first day, 13 the next, then 15 18 and 20 yesterday. He is at mile marker 70. He will cross into North Carolina sometime today near mile
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“I started the Appalachian Trail on Friday. It goes from Georgia to Maine. It’s absolutely amazing!! I’m tremendously grateful to God for the blessed life I lead. Thanks so much for all your kindness and support! Enjoy your summers and be sure to keep in touch!” (JD Shaeffer, Facebook.com) J.D. is still “pinching himself” because
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How can I help you understand how I feel? I am special! I think about it every day, many times every day. I am special and nobody knows it. If I am so special there should be something to show for it, but there isn’t, so maybe I am not doing what I am suppose
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Neato Frito Cheeto Dorito Burritos By Adam, Curt, and J.D. Shaeffer CLICK THE BURRITO to see the VIDEO. Ingredients: Various bags of Fritos (original flavor) Various bags of Doritos (nacho cheese flavor) Various bags of Cheetos (original flavor) Large flour tortillas (Trader Joe’s are the yummiest) Lots of different salsas Refried beans Sour cream Lettuce
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“Pure love is the true sign of every true disciple of Jesus Christ.” – Elder Massimo De Feo Greg Trimble, an LDS blogger and author says that the culture of Mormonism needs to bust. We need to be full of tolerance and love in order for the crowds of people that need the fullness of