It was my dream to climb Thunder Mountain in Sedona, AZ for my 50th birthday in 2010. I made two attempts prior to that and had to stop half way up because of my fear of heights. It's a 1,000 foot climb, with some treacherous twists and turns and a few places where I had to hoist myself up onto rocks.
Doug Sims, a man who had the soul and heart of an angel, lead us on the final hike. My brother, Britt, joined us, as did my then-boyfriend Don who took the photos that you will see in this short movie. The payoff of the climb was the breathtaking views at the top. (Gary Coleman had died on or around my birthday, and for some reason my giddy companions on the hike teased about how he was watching over me, and therefore there was no need to be afraid. That's why you'll see his image as part of the video.)
Doug Sims, a man who had the soul and heart of an angel, lead us on the final hike. My brother, Britt, joined us, as did my then-boyfriend Don who took the photos that you will see in this short movie. The payoff of the climb was the breathtaking views at the top. (Gary Coleman had died on or around my birthday, and for some reason my giddy companions on the hike teased about how he was watching over me, and therefore there was no need to be afraid. That's why you'll see his image as part of the video.)
Music by Rascal Flatts performing Life is a Highway. (C) 2009 Lyric Street Records, Inc.