Day 172: Gentian Pond Shelter to Full Goose Shelter || Appalachian Trail 2022
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I sure admire your willingness to share your most vulnerable moment with us.🥺
Southern ME was the toughest section of the trail for me. Don't worry. When you reach the top of Katahdin and touch that sign, all the pain and hard times you've been through will become a distant memory. Stay positive - the end is within reach. You've got this!!!
Oh girl! Thank you for being vulnerable and showing the real, raw emotions. You are almost there!!!
I greatly admire your honesty. And I appreciate your ability to express your frustration without profanity. You are very strong of mind and body.
It's okay to cry Jessie. The hardest challenges are the most rewarding in the end. You got this.
You’ve come so far, and you’re so close. I know its a crappy day but don’t let it defeat you. Go slower, take a break, be good to yourself. You can do this!
Don't even worry about getting there, there's no "there" anyway. Just take it day by day. i was even thinking find a soft piece of ground, pound it with your fist and yell FU Maine!
first day of Maine: worst on trail
last day of Maine: best on trail
Honeybee! Great work - embrace the suck.
You're doing great.
Nice video, a bad day, I hope you keep on hiking..
Jesse, we’re the Grparent folks watching from KY (since Day 51) It’s quite all right to cry! This has to be emotional in so many ways! So many of us are rooting you on, and wishing we could do this adventure too; hang in there!
Hang in there girl! You are doing great!! Thank you for your efforts and keeping us informed!
So sorry to see you struggle like that. You've been my hero all along. You still are!! Stay close to your hiking partner, especially through the notch. Don't be afraid of it. All the videos I see people go together, help each other and have fun with it. Sleep will help. Some human company will help too. What's his name sunrise. Tell him you need him to stay close. You don't have to do it alone.
Simply know this: Your experience has forever changed you, in the greatest of ways! Some race through the AT, some walk 10 miles and call it quits. You my Dear have already done what 99.999% of us would (could) never even attempt to do. Ebb and Flow is what life is about. Bliss is temporary; Ethic is what most covet and Honey you have more of it than you realize. I see and hear it in your videos! Every step has been your call to make. Five million or so I’ve read in the AT’s case. I cried right along with you (thank you for sharing). Cries are good and prove one thing… That your Love of Life, is real! Everywhere you’ve been is already a part of you! Be you, be safe and breath! From New Hampshire
My sister, I am so proud of you for having the courage to feel your emotions! If I may suggest something, it would be great if you could take a zero, in the woods by yourself and just let the tears, frustrations and any other feelings that come up out. Yell scream cry whatever comes up. We all have this grief within us the difference is that you have the courage to feel it. I’m not suggesting that it will all be over in a day, it won’t. Remember, we have accumulated this grief over a lifetime so it will take some time to release it, but release it we can. Once out of you, and fully felt you will never have to feel it again. Don’t judge what you are feeling, just feel it and release it. I’ve been praying for you and for your soul to open and it is, and it is beautiful, and you are beautiful. Words are the language of the mind, but emotions are the language of the soul, and all of us need to learn how to speak this language. Don’t worry about the miles, they don’t matter, what matters is the what you do during those miles and your journey of self discovery. God bless you and keep up the great work!
Soul Space: that's so beautiful and encouraging!
@@judyrobinson9556 Thank you Judy that’s very nice of you to say, but truthfully it doesn’t really come from me it comes from our Heavenly Parent, God who loves us so very much and wants us all to learn the language of the soul which is emotion. In that way we can have a direct relationship with God. God doesn’t speak in words, but rather in emotions, words are a human creation and became necessary once we “lost” our ability to feel. More succinctly, once we chose not to feel. God is with us and for us, always. God is right next to Jesse on the trail just waiting for her to use her free will to ask for help, but it has to come from the heart, that’s where opening the soul comes in. The opening of the soul is actually what prayer is. Every time she opens her soul like she is doing she is receiving a little more of God’s Love whether she’s aware of it or not. This love when received will always overwhelm you which is why she is crying. And the more of God’s love you receive the more sensitive you’ll become, your heart will soften. This is when the greatest transformation of your soul can take place, your grief and pain will start to leave your soul and you will eventually be left with only joy and happiness to feel, which is exactly what God intended for all of us.
@@soulspacehomestead4941 God is so good. He saved me in 1978.
@@judyrobinson9556 God IS good that is the truth. God conceived us in love and loves us beyond conception. If I may share another truth with you… this one may be confronting for you, so as your brother I ask and pray that you keep an open heart.
You mentioned that you were “saved”
Now if you mean that in the sense of when your body passes (you physically die) that you will directly enter God’s Kingdom (Heaven) than I can tell you for certain that is not the truth. If you passed right now you will not go to God’s Kingdom. The only person so far to do that in human history was Jesus (our brother). And that’s because he (his soul) was all ready in Heaven when he was on the earth. That is what he meant when he said we must become perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. He taught us that this state of “at-onement with God“ (just like Jesus was in) is possible for all of us even while we are on earth. The sins, (which are any unloving intents, thoughts, desires or actions) that are in us must come out of our soul first. The easiest way for this to occur is to ask for ( with a sincere heart) God’s Love. God’s Love as it enters your soul will start to transform it. When most people say they are saved really what the truth is is that they have received some of God’s Love. It’s not a one time thing though. God is infinite and has and infinite amount of love to give each of us individually. So many people who believe themselves to be saved actually stop receiving God’s Love because they feel they are “all set”. It is only the reception of God’s Love into your soul that will transform your soul (called the new birth) to the point where your soul (the real you) can enter God’s Kingdom, but in order for that to happen we must continue to ask for God’s Love and allow it to transform us using the great gift of free will that God has given us. It’s a process not an instant magical cure as most people think. God will never forcibly bless us, therefore I encourage you to ask God for God’s Love with a sincere heart. If you do, you will receive it every single time, guaranteed. And with that love comes truth, faith and peace. You will be overwhelmed emotionally when you receive it so you must be open and allow that to happen as Jessie is on her hike. I wish you well my sister, may God bless you and keep you.
@@soulspacehomestead4941 - dear brother in Christ, when God speaks to you, you know it. when you are saved (no quotes) you also know it.
Girl, the harder the path, the crazier and happier you’ll feel when you touch that wood sign on top of mama k. Stay strong you’re building the relief and happiness you’ll feel on top baby.
Bless your heart! We’ve all had days like that on the trail, but you’re strong and you’ve proved it over and over again. Before you know it, you’ll be looking down from the summit of Katahdin and saying to yourself, “I did it...I really did it!”
Bless your heart Jessie 😢 It’s ok to have a breakdown. Look how far you have come and how much you’ve accomplished❤ You are an inspiration😊
Things will improve. Hugs!
You have hiked all the way to maine, tested all along the way. Dont let a bad day get into your head. If you can make it this far, you can do anything. We are with you.
Hang in there we all know you got this. Just keep moving forward.
There is no doubt in my mind that you have the ability to handle the Wildcats, the Notch, Mahoosuc Arm and the rest of the Maine section. You just need to find the mental toughness to get through the challenging moments. However, everyone has a limit to what they can tolerate, either mentally or physically. I don't know you well enough to know your limits, but I have observed you step up every time you have encountered adversity on the trail in your previous videos. So I am hoping I am going to be watching a Katahdin summit video in a few days. Peace, Love and Kindness.
Merely MY two cents:
It's good that you weren't closer to home. I think you would have been mad at yourself for years if you DID go home at this point.
This thing is generally not easy.
The more ADVERSITY you OVERCOME, the greater the REWARD you will feel at the end..and the amount of CONFIDENCE you will have gained from all of this will be immeasurable.
I'm willing to bet that you will look back on this adventure as one of the greatest LEARNING and GROWING experiences of your life.
If it's not affecting your PHYSICAL health then TRY to keep powering through, taking care of your MENTAL health in the process.
THERE'S NEVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH A GOOD CRY.
Jessie I love you and I am so proud of you for pushing through. When you feel like crying, it's ok to cry. Your videos show the raw emotions so many go through while walking trough this journey of a lifetime. You make it real. There is no way anyone could hike this trail and not have the falls or feel the emotions you have experienced. When you feel down, cry, then when you feel like you can, you get up, straighten that crown and keep on going. We love you.
Aw babe... Just a few hundred more. I hope your friends pick you up on the way. I've watched you from the start, and even then I knew you can do this. Be strong girl. And thanks for taking us along. xx
You are doing great Jessie! No time to quit! Sit down, cry it all out. It's OK to cry, it shows that you have accepted what you're going through. Not much further to Katahdin. You have proven to us AND to yourself how strong of a woman you are. Don't let a bad day ruin your hike. Stand up to it, be strong and tell yourself that you will handle this. There are some easier sections in the 100 mile wilderness but for the most part Maine will remain a lot like what you're hiking through. Be strong! YOU GOT THIS SWEETIE! Not much longer and you'll be headed home with the biggest smile and such a feeling of conquering this trail!
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So sorry you are struggling so hard, Jessie, and for your falls. You are so strong and an inspiration to everyone watching. Hoping by the time you posted this video, you were already feeling better and excited again. No matter what you do, it’s the right thing for you. You got this, though. Thank you for keeping your videos real. That also takes a very strong person. 🌻
Poor baby. You are so cute when you cry. Makes me just want to hug you up and tell you it will be OK and you can do it. You are almost there pretty girl !!!
I hope you persisted and got your head right, 1 state and go back and do a few small sections and you will have it. Stay strong, you're killing it kid. We are all cheering for you!
Keep Ithaka always in your mind.
Arriving there is what you’re destined for...
Jessie, I know it's tough but know the people ahead of you have probably gone through the same ordeals. I have watched many hikers on the A.T. and your NOT alone.
Remember Jesse “ When the going gets tough the tough get going”. You got this!! Are you alone? Perhaps you should skip ahead and do the 100 mile wilderness and Katahdin then come back and finished what you missed Maine it’s still a Thru Hike !!
I wrapped up my LASH of New England in early September. Southern Maine is tough - the slate and bog bridges are dicey, but you’re also just so mentally done with f’ing mountains. Go ahead, you earned as much crying as you want. Keep at it, Maine pays off. Good luck! - Day Late
I’m so proud of you for facing your fears, pushing through, and being vulnerable enough to share the hard parts with us! You are a freaking champion, and from what I see on Instagram, you’re days away from Katahdin! Incredible!
So sorry you had a bad day but you cannot quit now you come all the way from Georgia you are almost home you did something most people can only dream about congratulations to making it to me I'm praying for you my friend all my best Ramon from Athens Georgia
Maine!! You got this!! 💪💪
You got this your all most done God Bless
I’m Rooting for you!!!
Stay focused and stay tough.
Thanks for sharing during your most difficult time. That must be very hard. Good luck on your finish!
You’ve got this, lil sis! You’ve come so far! This is building you to be stronger than you’ve ever been. And coming from a woman twice your age, trust me, you will embrace this strength everyday for the rest of your life. 💗
Jessie my dear, it's OK to cry in fact I think it is an important part of the experience. I just wish we could give you hugs and tell you it will be OK. I have never had a doubt that you will make it. Congrats on the last state line. Go Honey Bee!🙌🐝
You're an inspiration for so many! Thank you for sharing your journey - you are almost there!
Thanks for sharing the raw emotion, it really helps us appreciate how difficult the elements can be! Blessings on the rest of your trip! Young BEE!
Watching you off and on as you travel the trail. You keep pushing through, you got this. Made it to far to stop now. Waiting for the day to see you touch the sign .
Jessie, I hiked the ME section a few years ago with my wife and sister-in-laws. My wife is a Triple Crowner and she felt the same way you do now in ME. It is tough but you have done an amazing hike so far. You should not quit!!!!! You can do this!!!! I know you can and you will be better for persevering. I will ask the Lord to give you physical, emotional and spiritual strength to push on.
I've had a few falls in my backpacking career. They can really rattle you. The extremes are what gives you mettle. Learning to weather the weather is a skill that will carry you through life. You will always look back on this hike as a source of renewed confidence.
You are way tougher than you realize. The Whites and southern Maine are some of the hardest miles of the AT. I admire your ability to smile through the tears. I've enjoyed every minute of your journey, And I'm looking forward to seeing your summit video.
Awesome video Congratulations on making it to Maine and another day in the fight Your resilience is inspiring Keep on truckin you’ve walked from Springer and have the fortitude to finish it up Good luck
Big hugs from Canada!! It's okay to cry, you're almost there!! KEEP IT UP!! WOOT WOOT!!!
Long Distance Backpacking, I Love It!!! The Mountains are testing you and showing you that they are earning your respect!! Keep on Crushin It!! You'll Be Crazy Amazed by the person you've become at the end!! ~Siesta
Oh, Jessie, this was so painful to watch.
The pain and frustration on your end was surely much more real.
I so want you to recover from this day, and triumph.
Every one of us following along would help you in any way we could, but we’re so far away…
Positive Vibrations
I love the AT in Maine, nowhere else as wild and beautiful. Don worry bout your fall, little cuteness . . . You're a brave, strong young lady. Hiked 2000 miles, almost finished . . . weather will change. Hang in there, kiddo . . . No.one thru hikes without a few falls or injuries . . . 😩.
btw . . . very emotional, getting to Maine. . . . Tearing up w/ you.
I watched all these videos as they were coming out last year, as mental preparation for my AT thru hike this year. Just have to say, I had this exact same mental breakdown on this exact same section of trail this year. Going back to watch this video made me feel even more emotions now having gone through it myself. This section is no joke, and we're strong to have gotten through it!
ayy take it easy ur amazing u got this and remember u don't have to do anything u don't want
You can do this. Dig deep. You have the determination and the strength. You can move past the hard day. Sending big hugs and positive energy.
You are a great hiker don’t kid yourself I’ve been watching hikers on all three major trails and you got the stuff to make it to Katahdin
When we are tired and get banged up, life seems overwhelming, and sometimes we need a good cry to let go of the tension and stress the situation created. You did well to cry a little, let it go , and move on! You have become so much stronger than when you started. You are so close to the end, but it will not be easy, Just enjoy the scenery, the views, and the strength you are gaining through your trials. When on the summit of Katahdin, this will be but a distant and laughable memory. Get some rest. You can do this!
Way to tough it out!!! You got this! In fact I’m sure you are almost done by the time I’m seeing this.
Bless your heart! Thank you for sharing through your difficult times. My daughter is hiking the AT also - she took a 6 foot downward fall and hit her head. Fortunately she was ok but it was difficult for her to continue but she is. Hang in there and just keep trekking.
Don't quit now girl. I need to see you hike through the 100-mile wilderness.
By now you must have recovered from your worst day and are further along. You're almost there -- you can do this.
You can do this Jessie - You’ve shown that you can and I know that you can! After 1900 miles you’ve entered the ordeal phase of this hike and ready for it all to end. But despite it all you will still see and experience great beauty in the Autumn woods, and have plenty of awesome days ahead. I remember when I entered the Whites and Southern Maine (25 years ago) I’d occasionally hear screams and curses of frustration off in the distance from other hikers. I’d have worried about and been concerned for them except that I was doing the same thing and knew exactly what was going on. One day you will look back on it and laugh with wonder and pride that you persevered thru those grueling days.
Great accomplishment, Katahdin here you come!
Hang in there you are about to accomplish something so many dream of Doing one day including me. And I probably never will sadly due to life getting in the way and age. Dig deep you can do it and tell that sunshine dude to hang back and give you a hand up every now and then. You seemed in much better spirits when hiking with people. Don’t let the fear of the unknown defeat you. 🐝🐝
I'm so proud of you hang in there and thanks for sharing your journey with us all so don't give up your almost done YOU GOT THIS!!!!!
So proud of your determination and drive! Today was a tough one… but you have beaten many other tough days. You are so strong and resilient. Tomorrow will be a better day!
Jessie you got this you have not come this far to have Mother Nature beat you… Your doing great the hard parts make the rest easy. Go strong You Got This…😊😊😊
Tomorrow the birds will sing , You've got this .
Girl go ahead and cry, it’s okay and the trail can be so frustrating. You’ve come so far, you’ve got this. You should take a zero day and then see how you feel. Honestly if I had hiked 2,000 miles and was as tired as you probably are, I would have a mental breakdown over probably anything! Lol
You are a strong girl. Don’t ever give up. If you feel unsafe always try to walk with another hiker like you had been some. He should understand. The struggle is worth it for the accomplishment in the end. The fall rattled you. Put your big girl pants on and push on. Spoken from a handicapped man who is very proud of you 👏.
you are a VERY STRONG young lady.
Sorry you are struggling, i am sure you are a mix of emotions. Take a deep breath and regroup. You have come so far and can almosr see Katahdin. Remember....you are amazing, you will persevere, you have mental and physical strength! One step at a time. 💜
You can do this! Sorry about your fall. Don’t you have another layer to keep you warm…saves energy? One step, mile, day at a time! And it is ok to cry.🙂🙏
Don’t give up kid you got this. Wishing you all the best and that you make it to the K . Do not give up !!
we all need bad days so we can appreciate the amazing days . You got this Mis thank you for sharing your tears . darn it crying with you now
I'm so sorry you had such a crappy day. It must have been horrible. It's most unlike you to be so beaten down by it, so I'd suggest that if you can take a bit of a break to gather your mental strength back it might help you feel a bit better if you have another challenging day. I'm full of admiration for you keeping going for so long and I'm sure that once you've had a bit of a rest you'll be your normal positive self.
It's possible you were in shock after the first fall, and if it happens again would you consider stopping for an hour or so, making yourself a hot drink and having something filling to eat to get your blood sugar back up again? Just a thought.
Good luck with the last 280 or so miles. You've absolutely got this.
You're almost to the end. Don't quit.
Hang in there! You got this. Cry those tears and keep moving on. You will be so amazed that you did this in the end.
Don’t give up!! The Notch is a playground. Take your time. Maine is rough. As a Maine resident, and advid hiker, I’ve always wondered why Maine introduces the Thru Hikers to the state in such a rough manner. So rude! So rugged through the Mahoosucs. But it does ease up. For a bit… I’ve always thought MATC should put up a sign at the NH/ME border that says “Welcome to feckhan’ Maine!”
Your almost there. Hang in there, honey!!!! Get through!
I watched and then watched again today's video. Why? Because I recently completed my AT hike and clearly remember this section. It was hard; very hard. I knew exactly what you went through and what you were thinking. My experience was the same as yours. I will affirm what all others have told you--it's OK to cry. It's a very understandable reaction to this situation. I hope for better things on the remainder of your hike.
"It's really windy and really cold." "But screw your courage to the sticking-place, and (you'll) not fail" (Lady MacBeth.) So sorry for your bumps and bruises, Jessie. You're strong and persistent, and you'll make it. And it will have been worth it. Walk on.
You are doing a great job! I'm sorry you had such a horrible day. It's your hike, bottom line is you only have to make yourself happy. Will pray the rest of your journey is enjoyable! Stay safe 🙏 😊
Jessie, In my minds eye I just don’t see you quitting but if you do, wait for a good day.
You came so far you can do this to. The weather is going to change it never stays bad. After rain there is all ways sunshine. And wit sunshine these mountains feel totally different. Sorry for my English its not my native language
take a break, regroup and move on, you are a strong person, you can do this!
You’re never out of the fight…keep…going
Cheering for you from Indiana. You got this. Take a break when you can and get your head right for that final push! Stay strong, believe in you!
Take a moment and take a breath. Maine is tough. A mile an hour is not unusual and what I just averaged through there myself. When you get to Grafton Notch go into Bethel or Andover and take a break. I’ve seen you tough yourself through the low days on this hike. Hang tough but be kind to yourself.
Tuck your bad day away as part of your growth. You are so powerful. You’ll do it!!!
I got blown off a boardwalk on Mt. Success and up to my knees in a stinky bog.
Cold rain, high winds...my bro and I were near hypothermia. When we reached Full Goose Shelter, there was a herd of about 25 Boy Shouts in it. We set tent up in rain and got in bags. Took about 2 hrs to get warm...
Sorry you suffered that fall, mud bogs, definitely a challenging day!
Stay positive and fight! Think of what you have already accomplished and what you will accomplish. YOU CAN DO IT!
its ok, you've gone this far you can make it to the top!!! everyone is allowed to have some bad days and just push through it.
Your body has made it all the way to Maine. Your body will make it to Katahdin. It will not fail you. It is ready to rock and roll. Take a deep breath, eat some food and remember, your going to miss this s--t when this hike is over. Have fun with it all now.
Strong lady.
Stay strong you can do it!
Oh Jessie, what a horrendous day!! The falling down sounded painful and strong winds so difficult! Hang in there, you can do it. Take a zero soon as you get a chance and regroup. You're a very strong person, even tho you may not feel like it at the moment.
Low and slow young lady, your in Maine 💪.
Hope your day got better! With posting delay, we will just need to wait and see!. Like others I know you have the determination and girt to keep heading to mama K. so...Keep on Keeping on
lol, that's kind of a cheat code for us viewers. ;^) But yeah, this is probably a week in the past and she's past it now
What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger. Just get through the Mahoosucs. As you’re are aware it’s one of the hardest sections. You got this!
Day 173 will be better. Heal fast and stay safe