[pct-l] Getting off the trail due to Injury

[Jon Danniken]

Michelle Wlliamson wrote
>

> Hey everyone,
> It's Michelle (Scott's Williamson's Bride) here.  I am extremely sad  to 
> say
> that I had to get off the trail.  I have been dealing with severe  pain 
> and
> swelling in my feet for the whole trip and now is the time to call it 
> quits.  I
> have tried everything to deal with them and even took 11 days off  in OR 
> to
> see if that would help.  But they are still not happy.  Scott  and I had 
> an
> amazing time and I feel so blessed to have experienced all that I  have. 
> Scott
> has continued on at a much greater speed and plans to finish  quickly.  I 
> plan
> to meet him along the way and hopefully be able to  get a few hikes in 
> here
> and there.  After he finishes we plan to spend the  remaining time 
> together
> somewhere beautiful.  We want to Thank Everyone for  all your love and 
> support
> along the way.  Our hearts are extremely  grateful!!!!  Oh and Georgie, 
> We will
> be through together  another day and I hope the tree house will be open 
> for a
> rain check.  I am  looking forward to meeting you.
> Well, there is always next year and the rest of my life,   Michelle

Hey, you hiked as hard as you could until your body was not physically able 
to continue; that alone is a pretty cool accomplishment.

Sorry about your injury, though; hopefully you'll mend up well enough to 
pick up where you left off in another year or two.

Jon