I got dropped off at a local clinic and about 4 hours later, after examination and x-rays, I had my diagnosis. I had a stress fracture in my left foot. No more walking for me, especially not every day all day. I need to be off my feet for 2-4 weeks. I was crushed.
I put up a post on Facebook and was astounded by the positivity of the responses that I received. I was disappointed, disheartened and devastated at the wall I had run into. The nature of the responses I got and the private messages I was sent made me realize that although this adventure may be over, that I have dared to do something that most wouldn't. Dreams change, they evolve-they often don't end the way you expect them to. I will carry on with my efforts for Extra Life. I will get healthy again. Coin is going to continue on the trail, so maybe I'll get to see join him again further down the line. I'm glad that he's going on without me. I'll be rooting for him. I'll be home tomorrow night, and that will be strange.
Thank you to Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Lacey, Chuck and everyone else that shared their wisdom and positivity when I needed it most.
On to other things now-
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You need to look out for yourself. Get better and try it again.
ReplyDeleteYou need to look out for yourself. Get better and try it again.
ReplyDeleteFocus on the "why" you set this goal and followed through (life change, fitness and health, the children) and you'll find another "how", so you won't need to wait for another "when". The "why" and achieving it is what really matters. Keep going Jamie. -from the Pleasant Street Gang (if that takes you back a few years)
ReplyDeleteMany people have not done what you already have accomplished. Here's to a quick healing!
ReplyDeleteYour one quarter trip was more than most people ever even attempt. Kudos to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and resumption of your hike.
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