Pearisburg va to Bailey Gap Shelter

I almost quit the trail this morning. the pain in my shins is searing. the swelling still significant, but I pushed on hoping to get 11 miles or so. about 8 miles in I reached the shelter for lunch.  the legs hurt but I was able to keep on. after lunch I thanked god for the day and allowing me to hike that far. after that prayer rhe pain dissipated and I got stronger . I caught up with pocket and twist at sleepy hollow shelter but moved on to Bailey Gap where I camped with Opus. wiki and dr forager . my lower leg on the left is still significantly swollen like my ankle swallowed a grapefruit . it's supposed to be cold tonight glad I grabbed those clothes from the goodwill in Pearisburg .