The Fickleys - Super Zero Day Hosts

Meet the Fickley family... Thomas, Natalie and their 5 boys (ages 2-8) and baby girl!



I don't even know how to begin sharing about the AMAZING generosity theses guys showed, but here goes...

Several times, Thomas drove an hour on very steep roads to take me to and from Reids Gap. The first day, he literally rescued me after a 21 mile hike from hell.  He was incredibly flexible despite my being almost 3 hrs late.

Natalie is a SUPERB cook!!! Her brothers had done the trail years ago, so she even knew to order me my own large pizza!  Thomas let me drink all his beer and grills a mean steak!

The boys lavished me with praise for every magic trick... and you know how shy I am? They were so excited to show me all their Lego Star Wars projects. They have enough models to film the entire series!

After a MUCH needed Zero Day, Thomas returned me to Reids Gap so I could slack pack the last 19 miles to Rockfish Gap where he then picked me up.

The next morning (after consuming mass quantities of Natalie's cooking), the entire family took a 3hr drive to help me station a car 30 miles into the Skyline Drive parkway so a friend and I could hike together.  They were rewarded with... fog! Yet still they felt their day was blessed!

Please pray as they begin the challenge of starting a home for high school boys.  God has equipped them both with the perfect personalities but they need the county board in Craigsville, VA to support their bid on a 265 acre property.

Thank you Fickley family for a wonderful break from the trail!

 

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2022 at 3:11 PM

    It's been awhile since Natalie was in your face on the Erg machine. I guess the AT not far off. I hope you liked eggs!

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    1. GregMay 13, 2022 at 6:42 AM

      I loved ALL her cooking! I enjoyed the boys most 🤪

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  2. Cindy M.May 10, 2022 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks again Thomas and Natalie! I look forward to getting to know the whole pack.We might just be your neighbors.

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  3. Sail2BFreeMay 11, 2022 at 4:41 AM

    Was nice to meet you Thomas and Natalie! Quite the amazing wolfpack you're growing there!

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