March 12th 2008 2:30pm

I made it to the last camp before summit. We are about 15,000 feet up and we have 4000 more to go. I’m feeling stronger than ever! I know that all my friends and family are praying for me….the power of prayer!!!!

People come into your life for certain reasons and I believe Eliakim and Kombe(my guides) were put into my life to push me toward my journey both up the mountain and in my own life. I have learned so much from these two men about life both on the mountain and off the mountain. The differences in culture when it comes to love and relationships. In the end, it’s pretty much the same we are all looking for our partner in life……

7:30pm

I’m in my tent….I should be sleeping because at 11:30pm I’m being woken up to have breakfast and then start the summit…YIKES! It is sooooooo cold! I’m going to do this! I was meant to do this….this whole trip has been such an amazing experience….I’m almost sad to see it come to an end…First I must make it to the top!

11:23pm

I probably slept for 20 minutes. My porter should be coming to my tent in the next 5 minutes to wake me up “Dada” that’s what he calls me….it means “sister” I think it’s cute. Little to his surprise I’m up. I’ve been tossing and turning since 8pm. I just want to get this done…Oh by the way IT’S FREEZING!!!!