Into The Wild Final Project

My Life Had Changed!

When we met in January 1992,

I had made up my mind that I wanted to adopt you.

I taught you the secrets of leatherwork, and you made a belt.

Boy! It was so deeply creative and heartfelt!

I even asked you if you would like to be my grandson,

But you said, “We’ll talk about it when I get back from Alaska, Ron.”

You were a very smart kid,

And I truly admired what you did.

Everything seemed to be over when I was a drunk after the death of my son and wife,

But you helped me create a new and improved life.

I followed as you had done,

And I camped in the desert for adventure and fun.

I was greatly impressed by the things you knew and said,

On my way to the hot springs, a hitchhiker told me that you were dead.

My prayers did not work, so I became an alcoholic and an atheist.

Chris, I want you to know that you are sincerely missed.

After all that we did, I even drove you to Grand Junction.

Leaving the Church seemed to be the only option.

My life had changed since the moment we met,

And that impact is something I will never forget.