Keep an eye on your hand and wing it based on it.

Maybe a trail angel or local hiking group can arrange for cleaning at stops.

Sorry for all this but maybe put out a request for trail magic of free camping at someone’s home in Maine & wait for your friends. Then, maybe hike to the summit w/ them & wait & do the rest when you can. Surely you gave followers near Mt. Katahdin. Give it an honest try. Be safe & properly heal.

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pronounced dee-hiss-cents. :)

I’m new to your channel, there’s so many things I want to say thank you for your service You are an amazing person, with great wisdom I’m so sorry for this trial you’re going through. Holding you close in prayer

Being cut of a car at 19 and bolted back together again- My Dad who was a Naval Seabee for 25 yrs told me. "Jenn, don't chase your pain, chase opportunities." Which is what I needed to hear. Each time I was in a wheelchair, I'd hear ppl say, "If I couldn't dance, ski, play sports, ride bikes, jog, jump out of planes, jet ski -I'd die." Well, you don't. You adapt. I watch ppl not give themselves enough credit for every challenge and hurdle they've overcome because the world can tell you it's not enough. Every thought of fortitude is enough. We cry because we are tough, we cry because we care. To have such good ppl remind you the journey has many purposes is such a gift and they are the prize ❤ you've brought so much light to the trail I'll never walk -but was a privilege crossing paths with you WingIt :) and helping take care of ya'll for a moment seasonally working. ❤ You guys are the best! Hugs to you all!

Love you, man. Sorry for your pain.

It was a blast while it lasted. Keep your head up. So happy to have met you. I’ll never forget meeting you on day one. Taking a zero at plum orchard shelter.

I feel your discouragement. I recently have a resurgence of cancer after 11 years of remission. My hopes of doing a lot of things including the trail now seem impossible. I've decided to just thug it out until I'm done. The treatments might end me, so I'm just saying heck with it, and I'm just going to live what I got left. No experience is ever over, because life is the experience.

It's ruff - the sooner you start to heal the better the long term result. Be smart and step off - there's next year to look forward to. You've gone far - take time to heal. I'm starting over somewhere 03/25/25. I don't know about your thoughts, but I feel I gave up my "thru-hiker" badge when I took the Virgina Creeper Trail so a "finish" is a finish. It is just walking - people think I'm bragging when I say it, but I've been walking since I was about four years old, it's not that hard.

Hang in there. God will put you on the path you are supposed to be on to take care of your hand!

Give you 2 weeks and do trail magic for your tramily and others and bump north as they go. Maybe you can finish up with them. Praying for you wingit 👍🥾

There are no words.. I hate that you’re going thru this. Please continue to let us know how you are. You’ve hike over a thousand miles, your journey may well be just beginning. I said .. no words.. that’s just not me.. lol Play that music!!

There is absolutely nothing more important than your health. Nothing…. Yes there are lessons and blessings in life… Over my life, I too have had major disappointments and had to live through incredible circumstances. I have always felt the hand of God directing my path even when I was being stubborn and didn’t want to acknowledge the wisdom. It’s good to take a few days to sort through the emotions and choices. Please ere on the side of caution and protection of your health. Healing is paramount. Can you afford to lose your hand if a raging infection invaded it? There are too many opportunities on the AT for more injury and infection. The last two states, NH & ME are the most difficult with a lot of major rock and roots to overcome. Perhaps postpone those states until you have healed. They will be waiting for you. You can still finish the thru hike with in a calendar year. Finish in the Spring of 2025.. Keep your old friends and look forward to new ones when you return to trail. I do believe in God’s wisdom and understanding will be revealed later. You are an amazing man and I truly respect your effort and struggle. I am an Army brat and remain loyal to our veterans, active duty, and retired. My late husband was a Vietnam Vet and is buried at Arlington. Prayers for your health and safety.!!

I've truly enjoyed your perspectives and your journey.you are a good soul.be safe

So sorry to hear! Not your first challenge in life! Love your attitude through all the challenges you've faced. Hang in there and see what tomorrow brings. In the meantime you've had an incredible experience and met some great people! I look forward to following your progress and future adventures.

Sorry to hear about your hike ending. Take care of you and you know what the future holds. You might come back and finish someday… your health is more important right now. Life is a journey to be taken one step at a time. ❤

Why not drive to Maine and find a BB or an efficiency suite or a nice place to camp. Wait till your hand heals once it starts healing it will go fast. Then go south bound till you meet where you are at now. That way you are healing and still can finish your hike. You still have a couple of months but you will beat the cold weather and the closing of katahdin. Prayers my friend😇💜

Sorry bro. That really sucks. Hard to find the words to help. Maybe you were destined to start over next year. Or to do something totally different. You are right where you're supposed to be, either way. I hope the hand heals properly. You are a special dude. It'll all work out. I truly believe that.🤘🕓

I’m weeping too. Please keep us updated. I would follow you anywhere . Everyone should learn to just Wing It. ❤

sorry to hear bro be well now how it feels disabled vet my hike also ended for injury will be back next march 25 semper fi

Smart move hope all is well. Take a few days off you still have two months to get to Maine and you will need two hands. I have done most of this section and they are plenty of rock climbs to come

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You'll need to take care of that hand - it won't be able to heal while on trial. You're a young man - if you want to finish or try again, you've got time. Step off with honor and be proud of what you have accomplished -

I’m so glad your getting proper care. I got Septic infection in my knee. It was close to being amputated. After 3 surgeries to cleanse the infection out & 3 months of therapy then surgery to break the scar tissue & more therapy I was good. The weird thing is no reason like a cut. I had an abscessed tooth & it spread into the blood stream. Usually if it happens it goes to your brain. Thank God, weird me, went to my knee. Be very careful even if you quit & are the car support for your friends so they can slack pack. That infection is really serious & you don’t want it. Plus, you need you hand as much in working order as possible. You can finish the trail later & if f in 12 months from your start date your certificate is the same even if you become a lash (long ass section hiker). Best wishes. Be safe, be smart, be good to yourself.

"Ohana means family, and families stick together". My favorite line from Lilo and Stitch. You are so fortunate to have the love and support of your tramily (Ohana) there. I hope you were able to get your hand patched up better and can get some relief. You'll need both hands for the rock climbs in NH and Maine. Peace, love, and all of God's Blessings <3 Remember from the first shelter in GA ~ 'keep going' on the wall? That has stayed with me for your entire trip, You're doing great. Keep up the perseverance and you'll be thriving!! Much love always <3

I’m glad you got the care you needed. Keep us informed if you can. Many prayers.✌️🙂💚

Prayers and peace to you

Glad you are getting ur hand looked at...

Glad you're getting the care you deserve at the VA. It great to have a group of people around you like that crew.

Glad you found a place to get the care you need. Go VA medical centers!

I mean it's 100% your call to make but personally I'd be talking to that surgeon, the trail will still be there tomorrow, believe me I totally understand the desire to keep going we all do, but you gotta take care of yourself man remember there is still life after the trail too

Mikes words of wisdom. Stop falling. You're welcome. I'm kidding....

I just had surgery on my neck and they glued it together. Two weeks of rest take a week off before you lose your hand

Dude you’re new trail name should be “fight club” . That’s a perfect kiss.

So sorry about your hand. Lots of Dr really don’t seem to care & not trying to offend any. Lord knows there are really good ones . I’ve got a few in my family & lots I use to golf with I love but some are so nonchalant & some just too tired to care. Hopefully you’ll get a good & caring one & they can fix it so you’ll not need more care later. Time consuming & costly. Emotionally exhausting & frustrating.

The minute I read the first few words.. the song came to my mind and I’ll be hearing it all day.. lol.. I know what I’d do.. but whatever you decided to do will have been your decision. That’s the way it should be. Be careful out there.. wherever you are! ✌️🙂💚🙏🏼

Did you know there would be slick, wet rocks before you started, or were they a shock? That's a rugged hiking trail - you are killing it by simply moving forward. That was a lousy stitching job in the first place - they owe you a refund.

My trekking poles have saved me from falling literally hundreds of times. More than a few of those times would have been bad falls. Especially in sections with awkward rocky areas and water crossings. I recommend them!

It’s is so amazing how God loves us and wants the best! He will lead you and take you over every mountain. Keep praying he will take you to the people who really need blessings! My prayer is for ever man kind will experience his love and take off the chains.😇🙏🧚🏻‍♂️

Larry Bird shorts 😂😂😂😂.. probably only 1% of viewers get that reference... I just bought my first pair of 5" hiking shorts. It's time.

Human nature hasnt changed much. The movie stage has changed with some different props but the general story is the same. We didn't start the fire 🔥 Actually I think it's gotten worse the last 4 years or so. The world seems to be heading to it's boiling point... Gonna explode soon

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I enjoy following your journey

Wow, that is absolutely awesome

I appreciate your thoughts and insights. Enjoyed the history of the smallpox vaccine. LOTS of time to think on trail and, Yes, history is instructive!!

We are not different, in my opinion. I’ve been chewing on that for a while. I realize that we are still dealing with the same cud. Control won’t be achieved if you let natural growth ( mind and spirit) happen. You have to tamp it down. Ok… too early for this.. I’ll fall off of my box.. hope you all are safe wherever you are this morning. ✌️🙂💚

Holy **** Rizz , you still don’t have dreadlocks homie ?