Yesterday I received quite a pleasant surprise when my best friend Jamie shared my blog on Facebook. An outpouring of support and interest from people I have never met filled my inbox and newsfeed. I had assumed only family and close friends would take an interest in my trip. When one gentleman pointed out that my blog contained no reference to my name or who I am, I chuckled to myself about the oversight. So without further ado, let me introduce myself –
My name is Michelle McLaren. I live in Daytona Beach, Florida with my husband Bryan and our 3 four-legged children (Django, Macy & Sky). We also have 4 two-legged children between us: my son Todd (21) who lives in Pennsylvania and my three beautiful bonus daughters Cassandra (18) who lives in Arizona, Hailey (16) and Cassie (15) who both live in Davenport, Florida. Bryan and I own and operate a small retail business. When we are not working, you can usually find Bryan and I spending time with our family and friends, traveling, enjoying some live music somewhere or perhaps binge watching one of our favorite TV shows.
Now you know all my stats and official titles – wife, mother, business owner, music lover and TV junkie. I will soon be adding Camino Hiker to that list. I look forward to sharing that journey with all of you
Thank you for reading!
The Way to Land's End 
Love you Momma! I will be one of your most avid readers, I can’t wait to hear all about your journey! You will have a fantastic time and learn a lot about yourself, I’m jealous. Miss you bunches, I hope I get to see you before you leave.
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I love you too! You are about to embark on a great adventure yourself. How exciting to join an internship with the national park service! I’m so very proud of you. 💜
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Great introduction. Can’t wait to follow your journey.
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Hi, Michelle, I’m the gentlemen that pointed out that your blog did not say who you were. I am so looking forward to following you through your journey with your mom. I myself am hoping to walk the Appalachian trail. Sometime within the next 5 years. After I retire. I am an avid outdoorsman. I love to outside. I often tell my friends, and family, that I would be so content with just having a horse, a tent, and a bow and arrow.
I will be praying for a safe and wonderful trip for you and your mom.
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