Day 6 | The Day I Hiked Nearly 5 Miles Into Emergency Surgery | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2021
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2021
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Note to hikers from an AT Trail medic. Telling your buddies to go on without you can be a fatal mistake. Praise be for the wisdom and compassion of your friends. Ovarian torsion is something only surgery can fix. Just know we will hike in to you and chopper you out if you get sick or hurt. We can get your coordinates from your phone if in service. Keep it charged. Keep a flashlight with a beacon. Much love, take good care. The mountains are your Mother. ❤
I never leave home without my trusty personal locator beacon!
Good advice. I am looking of getting one myself now that I am hiking alone. Also I looking into taking a Wilderness First Aid class and CPR. Better to be prepared.
Great information. Does emergency services engage the AT Trail Medics?
I’ll be out there next year and this makes me so much more confident
"the mountains are your mother" ???
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What a small world we live in…..I work in Admin at the hospital where you had the surgery and so glad you had a great experience there; and in my little town of Blairsville!! Your courage and strength not only to thru hike but to make it those 5 miles is incredible! Two years later, I hope you’re still doing great!
I’m sure you’re anxious to get back out there, but don’t rush yourself and go back out before your fully healed.
Wow you’re one strong ass woman. Make sure you recover properly, there’s all the time in the world to live your dreams!
You are easily one of the most beautiful people I have ever seen, inside and out. I am so glad things turned out the way they did. The Lord was watching out for you that day indeed. Like others have said, you never ever leave someone in pain or injured like that alone. And it’s quite common for the injured or sick to not want to slow the group up and encourage others to go on without them, or leave them alone.
Omg you made a 54 year old man cry. 😢 You are in my prayers. Get well Kelly. Look forward to seeing you back out there.
Me too man ! Me too
Ditto. 56
Awesome brother!!!!!
Me too. 52
59 - made it 15 minutes before crying
Crazy. It happened to me too. Mine was a softball sized dermoid cyst on my right ovary. I also needed surgery to have it removed. It destroyed my entire ovary and Fallopian tube. The crazy part is the doctor said I have had it for years and years and it continue to grow without my knowledge. It’s insane to think that you I was walking around with that inside me without any clue. Thank God I still have one remaining ovary so I don’t go rocketing into early menopause. So at the end of the day I’m grateful for that. I’m glad you’re well and you made it. Thank God for all those people looking after you somebody was watching over you that day!!!
"Hiked 6days on the Appalachian Trail, and all I got was this lousy cup!". We are all glad that you are ok and know that you will be back at it soon. Rest up. You sure picked the had way to drop 3 pounds of pack weight.
Just when we think we're alone or can't take another step forward We're reminded that HE is in control . Love and prayers 🙏 sister ! THANKYOU GRACE !!!
No coincidence that your friends name is Grace and that she was put on the path of being on that hike with you when you needed help. I think your grandfather was definitely keeping an eye on you.
Yep, as a guardian angel he's certainly not trying to be subtle.
🙏🏼 Amen
Wow, I had no idea you had been through this. Looking at the pain on your face I remembered my ordeal with a similar ordeal I had when I went to the hospital with intense abdominal pain. I spent all day in the hospital into the night before the pain started to subside. The Lord took care of me throughout this whole thing as he took care of you. I’m so glad you got through this. I am still dealing with problems related to my ordeal. Thanks for letting us know what you went through. God bless you!
If this video didn't make you cry and your heart melt down then you didn't watch it..God Bless you stay strong I'll be watching and praying for you and your tramily...
Wow!....just wow. Tough as nails! Your gratitude and appreciation for everyone that helped you poured through the video screen and choked me up. So glad you had good people around you and prayers for a continued, speedy recovery!
Hey Kelly... Ever since my last comment I've been struggling to think of something else to say that might encourage and help you after that heart-wrenching ordeal you endured. Then it hit me as I reread the comments here.
In those comments there is something phenomenal. It's the amount of love expressed to you. It's more than just pious platitudes or cheerleader-like "get well soon" exhortations. It's the heart-felt love, support and appreciation of your expression of faith, that fairly oozes out from nearly every comment. After many years of hiking and after watching countless hiking vlogs, I have never observed any hiker who has become so quickly beloved as you--- none. To thru-hike the AT is an incredible feat. But to win the admiration, love and respect of an audience because of your motivation, genuineness and character is perhaps an even a greater accomplishment.
So, the next time your spirit sags and you get one of those down-in-the-dumps, "slough of despond" moments, stop....grab a Snickers, kick back and reread those comments again. Then remind yourself that there's a mighty big audience out there that truly cares for you.... an audience who respects you..... an audience whose heart you have won. Many vloggers have captured a large audience. Only a few have won its heart... and you've done both.
And when you're feeling a bit low, remember that the Maker of Heaven and Earth can use the trail as a great teacher. Sometimes it shows us that the burdens of the present can transform into the blessings of the future. Sometimes it teaches us that nothing very bad nor very good lasts very long. Sometimes it teaches us that brokenness precedes blessings.
There are good days ahead for you. Stay the course. Get back on trail after you've healed, and when you do, there will be an eager audience here to cheer you on.
This is the best thing I have ever read. Thank you so so so much for your kind words. ❤️ God bless you❤️❤️
This is such a beautiful, well said comment 🥰.
Kelly, I just found your vlog and I was crying with you! We all can relate so easily with you because you are so genuine and honest with yourself 💕 such a rarity to find these days! Look forward to watching the rest of your videos 🥰
Much love sent ✨💕
Amazing and humble words. Wow. May God Bless you.
My friend Anubis SoBo'd in '19 had had to have an emergency appendectomy near Erwin. He was off trail for two weeks and then started slackpacking, etc to build back up. The hiking community helped him get back out there. You will be fine and can do this!!!!
I love your faithfulness and willingness to praise Him even when you are hurting. I’m keeping you in prayer. I knew there was something different about you young lady!!!
Psalms 37:5 (KJV) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
You’ll get back on trail. Honor Him still when you do. God bless you.
Well said, I fully agree.
Nick S... So very true. She doesn't flaunt her faith or try to force it on anyone. It just so very gracefully flows out of her.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of this terrible event that happened to you. My son did the AT in 2016, which drew me to at trail videos. I watched your beginning randomly, but quickly decided to follow you this year all of the way to the end. My criteria is simple....people who have the heart and drive to finish, because most don’t. You clearly are the real deal and I and thousands of others will watch you complete your dream. I shed a few tears hearing the story you told because my son was sick on the trail for several days also, though not as severe as you. But the good news is...he got better and in September of 2016 he climbed Katahtin. The hike changed his life and who he is. Sorry for the long note, just thought this might help a little bit😎🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀Much luck!
Your will and determination is inspirational!
Prayers for a speedy recovery! Cannot wait to see you back on the trail!
So thankful you’re safe and on the mend! That’s the most important thing! Praying for continued healing 🙏🏻
Praying for a quick recovery for you Kelly .Keep the faith!
You definitely made this 56 year old man tear up a bit. All I could think of is my daughter who is probably about your age and how I would drop everything, like your dad did, to be with you. I loved hearing about your faith in the Lord and how He gave you the strength to walk those 5 miles to the road. Thanks so much for sharing your story with your CZcams family. I've been following you since you announced your AT hike. God bless you and may He keep you safe.
Prayers to you young lady! You will bounce back and we will all be here to watch finish your hike.
Wow! So glad that you made it through this ordeal! You have many trail angels helping you out on the trail and in the hospital. You'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers through your healing and reunion with your trail family. Much love. 💓
I am so sorry! You poor girl! Listening to you brings tears to my eyes...I can’t imagine what you have been through. So thankful that you are going to be ok. Will continue to pray for you. I know how disappointing it must have been to come off trail. Godspeed for your recovery...you are a strong one.
What a crazy experience! You are one strong woman, inside and out. It sounds like if it was to happen anywhere, you were in the right place with the right people surrounding you. Rest and heal, then get back out there stronger than ever. You'll an amazing reunion with your tramily in no time!
This is a testimony of Our Most LOVING heavenly Father showing He is always there for us.
This is not about finishing what you started on the A.T. but it is a love story of our Lord and Savior and this is your time to share how good He is...I believe is your destiny to walk into. Singing and praising the Lord as you get back on the trail will bring forth blessings on the trail that will saturate it with His glory.
Just in this story I can feel the glory of the Lord and how He will be known even in places people think He is not because they don't know Him yet.
Grace, Stephanie and your crew sound like wonderful people! You sound like one super tough lady!! Very sorry to hear about your horrible experience, the pain, and all this when you have looked forward to your thru hike for so long. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
Stay strong. This is an incredible story and you have my deepest respect that you keep your spirits up no matter what’s going on. And I’m sure that it is no coincidence that you are surrounded with wonderful people. The lord is watching out for you. You’re truly blessed. Stay strong and take your time to recover. Don’t rush it. Best wishes from Germany
I'm so proud of you. For trusting your instincts and instead of trying to "please your viewers" you did what NEEDED done and got help. That's what a lot of younger or newer hikers need to see and need to know. Good job! And I'm sending so many good vibes and positive energy your way! Feel better soon 💚
I am so sorry that happened to you. Especially all the pain you went through. You were doing so well and having fun on your Appalachian Trail Hike. I was really enjoying your vlogs. I am praying for you to have a speedy recovery and I know that when you are ready, you will get back out there!
We are glad you are now okay! You are a trooper! Take recovery seriously and we will see you back out there ❤️
So glad you have a comfortable stay for your recovery and are surrounded by wonderful souls to watch over you as you heal! We are all with you and supporting you energetically to heal and begin your hike again when ready. Nature is always there waiting for you! Big healing hugs!
What an amazing story of an amazing woman - you made this old girl (well, 42) cry. Sending hugs and love to someone I've never met, but who has truly reached me . . .
We are all praying for you!! And Mama don’t rush your healing, the trail will always be there!!!
Glad you are on the mend. Thank you for sharing your story and your love and gratitude for your trail family is inspiring. I look forward to see you meet back up with them when you are ready. Take care.
God Bless You! My daughter had the same procedure, hers was a little bigger than a golf ball and only twisted once. She was sore and slow for a week or so and got right back into training horses. I am saying that because I know how strong and active both of you are and you will bounce back and get back on trail in no time! Thoughts and prayers for you and can't wait to see you back on the trail!! Get well soon!
This gives me hope. Thank you for sharing🙌
Ooh my gosh, what a horrible experience. Glad you're okay. Thank you trail fam ❤️
I've been watching you since before you started the AT when you announced that you wanted to attempt the AT and it was really nice to see how excited you were about getting started. I'm glad you made it out all right and hopefully you will be able to get back on the trail soon.
So glad you are continuing to heal! The trail will wait patiently on you to return. Take care of yourself! 😘 Looking forward to your videos when you get back to it! 😊
This is the first time I have seen your CZcams video. I'm proud of you for your praising God for His help. Only those who have experienced the trail family can understand the bond. Once I had the blessing of helping a fellow hiker who was sick. I managed to get ahold of someone to come and pick him up. Praise God for the trail family who helped you in your time of need.
So glad you made it to a hospital, heal and grow strong. Seriously love Stephanie and Grace. Good team around you.
I’m so happy you’re on the other side of a painful situation. I am sending healing vibes your way for a smooth recovery.
So glad to hear you’re safe and in good spirits. Keep your head up, recover, and get back out there.
Wow, you made a grown man cry with this video! You're such an incredible person with such a great outlook on life. You're truly inspiring. Sending love and prayers your way for a speedy recovery. ❤
Wow. This is just...wow. I will be praying for you and everyone on the AT. This is the first I've watched an AT vlogger gone through what you've gone through. It doesnt mean it won't happen to others so this is like an awakening on keeping all the hikers in prayers all the time. I'm very greatful for them as well for you. Im glad you pulled through. Just relax and heal up. The trail will always be there. My husband and I are off trail for awhile and will be going back in 2 weeks but as a flipflop. Injury related and with tendons involved its a very slow healing time. Looking forward to your updates Kelly. Much love.
Good to see you are in recovery and back on the mend!!! Stay safe and get well quickly.
Just a bump in the road girl! Get well and carry on! God Bless all the good people you had around you! Happy Trails Kelly!!
That was unbelievable. Glad you made it to hospital and the doctors and staff took good care of you. You're one strong young lady. The trail will always be there for you whether this year or next. Keep your spirits up.. love following you.
This brought me to tears like so many others. My husband and I have been following your hike. You are a very strong woman. How wonderful to have such a great trail family! Praying for a quick recovery. 🙏🙏🙏
Amazing story of how great the trail community really is. Prayers for your continued recovery and I can't wait till you get back out there with your trail family and finish that thing.
OMG! Bless your heart. Glad that you were able to get help. I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and was excited to watch your AT thru hike. This goes to show that anything can happen out there. You're a tough lady!! Glad the big guy was watching out for you.
This 51 year old man also cried. Take your time and heal up. You'll be back there in no time.
I've had three children and four 10-14cm cysts in my lifetime. That pain is a different beast, for sure. I'm so glad that you had people to help you! xo
I was just telling my husband I've had two kids naturally and several cysts, the pain from the cysts is FAR worse. It's something you will never forget and something you will forever empathize with when another woman brings up her own experiences. I'm so sorry you had to lose your ovary Kelly and that you had to experience that awful pain.
I’ve had two cysts rupture and it’s the worst pain I’ve ever been in, in my entire life. I thought I was dying with the first one. Had no idea what was wrong but I just knew in my heart that pain like that, that intense had to mean I was dying. I wound up going into shock in the ambulance on the way to the ER. I can’t imagine hiking 5 miles in that pain. She is a beast.
Wow, so glad you made it off the trail and are on the mend! What a great hostel and and friends! I pray that you will have a speedy and 100% recovery and have no doubt that you will be back on the trail before you know it! Blessings to you as you recover and prepare to hike on!
So glad you are going to be okay. So glad you made it out of trail and into the hospital before it ruptured. You are blessed to have an amazing tramily and support. Hope you heal and can meet up with them when you are all better. Prayers to you!
Thank God you were at least somewhere on the trail where you could get to help relatively quickly. I know you had to hike several miles to get to the road, but obviously God worked things out for your good (even though it was SO painful). You're a trooper and an inspiration!
Kelly. Prayers Up. If your trail name isn’t “Tough Nut”, it should be. We need to send funds via PayPal. Let my Angel Wife and I give back. Also my Angel Wife said this whole hike thus far could be a movie, she even has a name for it, “Off Trail”. Thanks for inspiring two older folk in SC.
Dang!! The worst things happen to the best people. So sorry you had to go through that. At least the worst is over. Most people would've quit and gone home, but you are really one tough cookie! Get better and we can't wait to see you back out there!
Kelly, We are so sorry to hear of this, but we know you are strong and resilient. We are praying for your speedy recovery and for you to get back out there. You have our complete respect and we have faith that you will prevail on your thru-hike!
Your faith and determination is inspiring. I can't imagine how difficult that was for you. God bless you as you continue to recover.
What an ordeal you went through! Things happen for a reason to those who love the Lord, as you do. Through this video you have given a wonderful testimony of how the Lord watches over us and protects his children. I am glad I clicked on this video. God bless you!
Girrrrrl, you sure are brave, tough and tenacious! Can’t wait to watch your journey❣️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎💖❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤍🤎. Keep posting during your recovery too!
I just started watching your channel last week and wow. I just watched this video for the first time all I have to say is wow God was looking out for you your friends that took care of you are angels I’ll be praying for you and definitely take it easy for a while you’re an incredible person.
Oh hon I’m so sorry this happened but you handled it with grace and strength. I’m thrilled to discover you’re a believer and no doubt this experience is a testimony for those watching you both from the trail and online. Will be praying for your quick recovery and look forward to seeing your adventures when you’re back on the trail.
God bless you! Lots of love from Poland! Good that you had such nice people to help you.
Sorry to hear what happened. I am extremely glad that you are okay. And what a wonderful bunch of group helping you get off the trail and get the help you needed. A big thank you to them. I just remember this the trail will always be there. He'll be there waiting for you when you're able to get back on
Tears! We love you and thanks for being real and taking care of yourself!!!!
Glad you made it out! I Literally Can't believe how big the cyst was and you had not felt anything at all before the day it went out of control.
Just happened to notice this page. It was by His strength alone that you were able to hike that 5 miles back to the trailhead. Thank you for sharing. You faith is truly encouraging and inspiring. Prayers for a speedy recovery!! :)
So glad you are well, totally take it easy... don't rush into anything until you are all well ! Thanks so much to all involved in caring for you !! Much Love !
Prayers for a quick recovery. So glad you’re ok
I cried for you, I'm glad you found relief. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery
Wow! Christian, independent, TOUGH, determined, friendly, adventurous, and so kind. You are a special gal and don't forget it. Thanks for the update and you are in my families prayers. Rest up so we can see you excel.
I mean what's wrong with all the other religions? Make it seem like being Christian is the only way to go.
I have never felt so muc compassionate, empathy and Love towards a complete stranger in my whole life. Christian I second everything that Trail Slug said sending prayers to you and all of the other Hikers 🤗🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷♥️🐦🐥 God Bless You and all of the other Hikers 🤗
PA Resident and future Thru Hiker🤗🚶💐💐🍀
Very touching, I wish you strength and a strong recovery. Praise to the great trail family that helped you.
Praying for your quick and healthy recovery Kelly. You are so strong and inspire me so much to hike and listen to your body. Rest and take care, I'm looking forward to more videos from you and am so glad you are ok. 💗
We're glad that you're ok and it's always great to be reminded that there are good, selfless people in the world willing to help others. Get healed up and get back out there!
You are truly amazing and an inspiration! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I just know you'll return and totally crush it! Stay well and Happy Trails!
Kelly , you are in our prayers. Thank God for your trail family and those souls all around you out there! Get rest. Stay positive and we're looking forward to watching you back on the trail after a full recovery. 🙏🙏 You make us all smile.
We viewed your Day 6 video. Its an amazing story of how you were able to survive not only the hike out but the entire ordeal. You are for sure very brave and truly blessed. We will continue to view your videos once you get back out there. However, take your time to heal and prepare. We will be praying for you and your recovery. Thank goodness that your friends were there too and you were not alone.
The important thing is that you are okay. It could have been disastrous. Sending prayers, and know that God is with you
What a warrior! The trail will be there ready and waiting for you to crush it! ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you girl!!!❤️
I’m so sorry that your plans were affected so much, but it sounds as though you were where you needed to be and who was supposed to be with you. Take this time to rest and be ready to be back on trail as soon as you are physically able. I’ll look forward to your next trail videos. Thank you to the people who helped you!
Brave to put this out there.
Glad you are okay.
Prayers for staying healthy.
And finishing even stronger.
This is a very gripping and touching report! You are very, very tough Kelly and I am sure you will make it to Katahdin. You have the right mixture of self-confidence and humility. I shall include you and the great people who helped and supported you so much in my prayers.
Last week I decided in 5 years I'm retiring and going to through hike the AT at age 65. Six years ago I was 320 lbs and could hardly walk because I was so heavy. I started walking and then led to running. The running community saved my life. It sounds like the trail family is the same. I randomly found your posts on CZcams this morning and wanted to follow your journey. I'm so sorry this happened, but God has other plans right now for you. When you get back on the AT, you'll be healthy again and ready to go. I hope I am as fortunate as you have been that I'll meet other AT hikers as nice as you and your trail family. Praying for you until your next video on the trail.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. There is a wonderful permanence in nature and in the mountains. They will be there when you were ready to go again. Thanks for letting us tag along.
Wow! It was a great decision to get out of the woods when you did, and your friends are awesome for helping you! Rest, heal, & get better. You’re one tough person and an inspiration for the rest of us.
Sending you healing energy, Kelly 🙏🏻 God’s angels gathered around you and walked with you every step of way.
Hey Kelly... As a member of the so-called "dominant male species" I have no hesitation in saying that I cried all the way through this video. There were tears of sadness because of the pain and disappointment you faced... seeing that hand reaching out of the truck to wave "bye' to you at the B&B was heartbreaking as I thought about how crushed you must have felt, separated from the trail and your friends. But there were tears of joy too. Not just mine but more importantly.. God's.
Could the Great Spirit of Creation himself be anymore pleased than to hear one of His own praise Him when she is in intense pain and uncertain about survival? If there is a climax to your whole experience it is that very moment starting at 9:57 where you said: "I'm going to get through this. I'm still praising the Lord even through this hard time because He was the only reason that I made it out of camp...." I'm certain all the heavenly host turned to our Lord and said: "Look at Kelly down there. She barely survived and is in excruciating pain and yet she's still praising You." I wouldn't be surprised if the Lord's heart shouted for joy and He said: "Thank you Kelly. Now we both know how much you love me." Who knows: maybe Job chimed in to say. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him..." Job 13:15
Praying for a complete and fast recovery for you. Please remember that nothing "just happens." God causes some things to happen and He allows some things to happen but nothing "just happens" without first being filtered through His heart of love for our good and ultimately His praise. Your testimony of faith, your courage, strength and endurance are beyond exemplary, and you are an inspiration to all of us.
And.. thank you Grace, Stephanie, James, and also Paul and Bonnie at Your Home in the Woods B&B for all you did for Kelly. You have demonstrated why there is no finer group of people than the hiking community.
Looking forward to tour completing this journey...and inspired by the care and kindness of folks who had been total strangers a few sort days before. A glimmer of hope in what seems to be an out of control world. Thanks for sharing your faith and your story.
Get well soon! So hoping to see you putting more vids of your thru-hike out soon....healthy and happy once again! Still watching for updates, hoping you are getting better by the day. You have a lot of people pulling for you. Thoughts and prayers daily.
My wife went through something very similar a couple years ago. Heart wrenching for me to witness. Keep this all in perspective. When it is all said and done, this is a very small setback. Of course you will continue and finish. This isn’t the end of the world. At the end of the trail this will be but a very small chapter in the complete story. Onward girl!!!
What a wonderful group of people God surrounded you with. Praying for a quick and complete recovery. God bless.
You are so STRONG! Such a kickass person! I hope and pray for a quick and safe recovery and when you return to the trail we will be waiting for your videos.
So glad to hear you're doing better. Praying for complete healing and thanking God for His protection over you through this difficult time.
So crucial that others stayed back with you. Good people.
You need to keep Grace and Stephanie as your friends fir life. People like that don't come along often.
So glad you got through this horrendous time, you are obviously one strong determined young lady, gods speed in your recovery process.
Wow! So glad you're ok. Looking forward to seeing you back on the trail soon.