[pct-l] Help for Post Hike Depression: PHD

[Donna "L-Rod" Saufley]

That's the spirit, Special K!!!


-----Original Message-----
>From: Karen Keller <karen.kellerford at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jun 21, 2011 7:36 AM
>To: pct-l <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Help for Post Hike Depression: PHD
>
>Dear Pct friends,
>You guys are the BEST! Thank you all for your encouraging  words of wisdom.
>I realize now how incredibly lucky I am. Even though my hike didn't turn out
>exactly as planned, I have been given more hours on the trail this season
>than many of my friends at home have in a lifetime. I have seen sunrises and
>sunsets, breathtaking vistas and stunning flowers of all varieties in bloom.
>Although most days were prefect walking weather, I also got to experience
>the heat, cold, wind, rain and even a little snow. I have been blessed with
>all of the incredible beauty and diversity of the PCT's Southern California
>landscape right in my own back yard. Best of all, I have been enriched by
>the fellowship of the like-minded souls who passed me on the trail daily and
>the unexpected kindness of trail angels and strangers along the way. How can
>I remain depressed? Is anyone richer than I? Thank you for helping me to see
>past my disappointment. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to go and put on
>my hiking shoes (well said, Yoshihiro) and grab my water bottle. The
>beautiful world outside waits!  If that were not good enough, here at home,
>I can even bring my dog along!
>With love and gratitude,
>Special K
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