on top of the mountain

484). the determination (& stubbornness) not to quit
485). the solid rocks that did not move
486). not seeing any snakes
487). all of life (God)lessons that crossed my mind on the way up
488). & all of the different life (God) lessons on the way back down
489). the couple who took our picture on top & sent it to us
490). the most magnificant view
491). the feeling of success when we finally made it
492). the encouragement of strangers that we were almost there
493). not twisting any ankles
494). not slipping or falling
495). God keeping us safe
496). having my daughter with me
497). our health
498). water
499). a generous husband
500). knowing I'll see my daughter again in a few weeks