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Out of all the exercise Washington has explored, she enjoys hiking.

“Connecting with nature, particularly the first 10 minutes of a hike are the best,” says Washington. “I am disconnecting with all the insanity that may have happened all week and I can just “be.” I look forward to this time every time I go hiking.”

The weather will most likely be in the 50s, and probably will include sun, clouds, rain and snow.

“There is approximately 21 hours of daylight that time of year!” Spilman says.

The ladies are prepared for any surprises.

“The thought of all the unexpected things which could happen during this hike is exciting!” says Washington.

This is what they expect: to improving the well-being of fellow veterans through advocacy and support for veteran’s services at Centenary and in the broader community.

“Each day we will wake up in a different environment, but we will start each day with breakfast, pack our backpacks and hike 5 – 10 miles per day,” says Washington. “Our backpacks will contain lunch which we will eat while out on the trail.

I expect to see some amazing sights. At the end of the day, we will make dinner and have the choice of either doing a session of yoga or going on a short hike.

“We will carry our backpacks with everything we will need for the day while the rest of our belongings will be transported by van to the next town that we will be sleeping at for the night,” she adds.

“We will hike from mountain hut to mountain hut for our overnight accommodations,” adds Spilman, Long Valley resident since 1985. For food, Spilman says she will eat a lot of sea-fish, Icelandic lamb and salmon and her peanut butter and granola bars as a backup!

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“Jeanne was a positive force,” adds Paffendorf. “We looked forward to seeing her and hearing her thoughts and advice. We will miss her greatly.”

Jeanne Murphy was in the U.S. Army for 30 years and was an example of a life well lived, says Paffendorf.

During her three years as First Lady of Centenary University, Murphy was an enthusiastic supporter of Centenary’s academic, athletic and

During her three decades in the military, she served with was an all-state player here in New Jersey and his grandfather played with various Brooklyn Dodgers affiliates around the country. Even more interesting, Jackson’s great grandmother played professional baseball for one of the few all-womans leagues that were in existence at that time. She even received a mar- his career and unfortunately witnessed many young boys pushed to their breaking point by over-involved parents. He does not intend to make such a mistake with Jackson.” I want to see him use his natural born talents but most of all, it is a major source of our bond. “I don’t want to push him. I just want him to be happy.”

She expects to be “living off the grid while on the Laugavegur trail. The mountain huts do not have electricity, thus no means of charging cell phones or cameras. Cell phone connections, if found, may be unstable.”

Their goal is to have fun and come home with amazing memories.

“My goal is to have an unforgettable experience with Denise and the others on the hike,” says Spilman. “Denise and I have been planning this for over a year! We are expecting to return home with many interesting memories!”

Washington’s goal is “to complete the hike, enjoy the terrain and enjoy the company of the new people who I will meet. I am looking forward to how this trip will change me because after each one of my adventures I am forever changed and how it will lead me to my next big adventure.”

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