“I returned to the trail at the exact spot I left it and said a simple prayer. “God, thank you for bringing me this far on my journey. Please be with me again today and keep me safe. Be with my fellow hikers and keep them safe. Watch over my family…especially Janet. God, you know what I’ll need today more than I do. Please give me whatever it is I need today to get through it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”