Waiting in Damascus

Hello to all - Here's the latest - Will has spent the last three days in Damascus, VA with terrible blisters. He completed a 40 mile trek into Damascus on Tuesday only to wake up Wednesday in agony. Red and swollen his feet were screaming, "Give us a break!!!" So, that is just what he has done.

He saw a doctor on Thursday and she suggested taking a hiatus. That did not settle well with Will. So, he has spent three days in Damascus and Rex and I are wondering if he has found a second home. He called tonight to report going to a local auction. What a great small town experience! I don't think he bought anything.

He did receive a package today after couple of trips to the Post Office and a local Outfitters shop. Here's what he received:

1 pair of new socks

letter from grandma

dehydrated fruit

trail mix

8 Q-tips that may last him 2-3 days, now he can stop re-using the ones he had

1 Cigar - from his father

1 book of JR matches

letter from mom

4 pictures of Tanner invading his "space" while he is on the trail

Starbucks, splenda, and coffeemate singles

new water-proof Verizon phone

New media card for camera

1 new trail shirt

He seems to be recuperating and plans to hit the trail tomorrow for Atkins. His plan is to do at least 15 miles tomorrow so let's hope his feet hold up.

The rest of his trail family has moved on, they do have plans to re-connect up the trail at some point. Will has others who have filled the gap he mentioned a couple of new names tonight and his spirits still remain high. Rex and I are so thankful this set back occurred in Damascus where the local churches are acting as true Home Missionaries. He is staying in a hostel provided by a Methodist church and Rex was able to make contact with several First Baptist Church members who personally checked on Will and got back in touch with him. We both found this to be comforting since we are not able to be there ourselves.