Hi Friend!
Each month, I’ll be sharing the story of a woman who chose to see midlife not as a crisis, but as a turning point—a season for rediscovery, courage, and meaningful change.
This month, meet Emma “Grandma” Gatewood.
At 67, after raising 11 kids and surviving years of hardship, Emma read an article in National Geographic that sparked something inside her. Five years later, she told her family she was “going for a walk”… and quietly set off to hike the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail—alone.
She wore men’s Converse high tops. Carried a homemade bag. Slept under a shower curtain.
Her first attempt failed. But she didn’t give up.
What happened next inspired a movement—and may have helped save the Appalachian Trail for generations to come.
👉 Want to know what kept her going—and how her story can inspire your own midlife adventure?
Read her story here
And while you’re at it, take a moment to reflect:
💭 What’s one adventure calling your name?
Cheering you on,
Lisa
P.S. In the blog, I added some questions to help you explore what “adventure” could look like in your own life. Let me know what resonates with you!
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