Janeen Wardie
Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!
Janeen Wardie
Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!