I woke up to a churning gut ànd a fierce desire to make haste to the porcelain where I was reintroduced to my dinner one more time. My first thought was the designer pizza with pretzel crust covered with balsamic leaves. What ever happened to cheese and pepperoni? I am really fortunate to be in town where a doctor, Gatorade, and a bathroom are all close at hand. Turns out I most likely do not have an illness from water but likely a stomach virus, possibly from my diet of salami and cheese sandwiches. After a Wendy’s chicken sandwich and coke, I thought I would get back on the trail the next day . Tonight will be the 3rd night
at a tired motel in Daleville VA, and I don’t know when it will end. I never wanted to do one 0 let alone three 0’s. I know I’ve been putting it too many miles, stressing this old body, living in the wild, lacking hygiene, and thinking I could rise above the obvious . I need prayer. I need to listen to God. I need to wait on him. I don’t even like waiting at Wendy’s .
Andy M Davidson 
You ”re amazing. Like you said God will heal you body and soul. If it wasn’t such a challenge, everybody would do it and you ain’t everybody. You are teaching all of us so much. Very proud of you little Andy.
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Aww, thanks Chrissy it means alot to have you on my side.
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We think about you often, and send prayers of patience and awakening to you…You’re desires are “ordinary” as we all share the need for clarity, meaning and understanding, but your means are “extraordinary”! I pray too for your safety and well being. All the positive energy and love we have for you is being sent… I hope it’s making it’s way to you and you can feel it. (And to Lori, Robbie, Ali and Jayden) Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
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I’ve hit a few lows for sure but I am growing through it. This illness has been another come to Jesus moment for me. Stopping for 3 nights is teaching me.
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Child, sounds like you have a virus – some take awhile to ‘run thru’ – and yes, your hygiene
may have a dab to do with it. Crackers & (bottled) water : ) – no spicy stuff for a day – and we continue to pray for your well being & safety. love you, j
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Will do Jude, my symptoms are still here but I have my appetite back and I feel stronger
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Thanks Jude, my symptoms are still with me but I am feeling stronger
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Here’s a little info I got from a reputable source:
” http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilderness-acquired_diarrhea
I think this sums it up. I’m thinking his doc should have given him one of those antibiotics. ”
I hope you are feeling better soon now! Keep trying to drink that Gatorade. XXXxXoOOOOOo
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We have the same doctor, wish I consulted him before going to the clinic. Thanks, babe
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Prayers coming to you …. hope you feel better….
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I’m feeling lots better, getting my hiking legs back. Thank you for your prayers
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