A hike with Erin.

Murphnuge

Murphnuge

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As some of you know I separated from my wife last month. We've split gime up with my daughter, Erin, as much as we can. I try to make the weekends we have together as memorable and fulfilling as I can. Last week we took a 5 mile hike to a picnic spotI thought she'd like on a local lake. We met a couple kids for Erin to play with, she helped pick our snacks and lunch, and I met a fellow Bladeforums member.

The Jeep ride out.



Erin with her new pack I picked up while visiting Ethan in Knoxville a couple weeks ago. She's usingthe hiking stick my brother made me years ago.



The only real gear pic I took. The Tradewater provided the firewood for the Emberlit.



Erin got to help stoke the fire as well as help start her cocoa and my tea.



Her best "Tradewater pose" by the dam. Give her a break, she's not quite 5.



The end.



I'll get better at these. I'm sorry for the lack of pix, but my I honestly felt guilty anytime I took my attention away from Erin. It just being the two of us, it was difficult getting really good pix.
 
Good for you for getting her out for some outdoor fun instead of handing her an ipad or something. Looks like a good time!
 
Cool post buddy. It is times like these that kids remember. I cherish the times spent with my parents outdoors growing up.

I did not know about your separation from your wife. I imagine that is a really rough thing to go through. Keep your head held high and just remember that you have friends here.

Be safe and have fun!

Jeremy
 
Yeah, I did not know of your separation. It's either fortunate or unfortunate, depending on your point of view, I suppose. If the separation is amicable, then the children don't suffer too much. Anyway....blah blah blah.
It's cool though that you are able to spend time with your kid doing awesome outdoor stuff.

Rock on!

Oh, I'm not much of a picture guy myself. So many outings with my kids that never got documented, so I know how it is.

Oh well, it's really more important that they remember those times.
 
Looks like a fun time out, Murph! Glad to see the two of you getting out and about. That little trail around the lake is a perfect one for that. That picture of the two of you in your jeep cracks me up as well.
 
Good stuff man. Get them out while you can, they fly the coop before you know it. Sorry to here about the separation man. I had no idea. I didn't even know you had any kids.
 
Always love seeing posts like this, especially when they are on my subforum. As far as your separation Murph, you know if you ever need anything, I'm here, enough said on that. For those of you that dont know Murph (and Erin) like I do. Rest assured, these two can overcome anything. Murph is Murph, tough, stubborn, marine, that has already overcome enough things in his life to cover many lifetimes. As far as Erin, well, she's a chip off the old block. My wife watches her during the day, and always comes home with great Erin stories. Sometimes it sounds like shes telling me about things her Dad would do if he was there. Its comical and seeing Murph and Erin together reveals there very strong bond. What a sweet little girl, but no dought she will grow up just as tough and strong willed as her old man.
 
I've met some of the best people and friends in my life on this forum, some I've never actually met in person though, but it is great to know I've got support. Thanks folks! Erin is adjusting pretty well. I was too young to remember my parents divorcing so it never really bothered me. I was lucky enough to have an awesome "step-dad" to raise me and a "biological dad" that never left me. I'm planning to spend as much time with Erin as I can. That little girl is and always will be priority #1.
 
Hey I don't usually frequent your guys' forums very often but I'm glad I did. Great post Murph; your little one is absolutely adorable. Good on you for wanting to spend quality time with her. Sounds like you've got your priorities straight. And a good group around you. Hope to see more of these posts.

And don't worry about the lack of pics; it'll get easier [emoji106]
 
Murphnuge said:
I've met some of the best people and friends in my life on this forum, some I've never actually met in person though, but it is great to know I've got support. Thanks folks! Erin is adjusting pretty well. I was too young to remember my parents divorcing so it never really bothered me. I was lucky enough to have an awesome "step-dad" to raise me and a "biological dad" that never left me. I'm planning to spend as much time with Erin as I can. That little girl is and always will be priority #1.
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good answer.
 
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