Sunday, November 8, 2009

Humbled

I have been thinking a lot about what the 3 day experience was like for me.  I think that humbled sums it up best...
I am humbled that 3,000 men and women raised a minimum of $2300 and trained for this weekend's walk. 
I am humbled that 450 crew members also raised money and then donated their time to support us this weekend at the walk.
I am humbled that all 3 elementary schools we walked by Friday had precious boys and girls standing outstide cheering, clapping, and giving high fives as we walked past their schools.
I am humbled that so many people came to the various cheering stations to spur us on.
I am humbled at the many people who set up impromptu cheering stations in their front yards, back of their vehicles or anywhere else along the route to keep us in good spirits.
I am humbled that Mom, Emme, and Linde walked all 60 miles!
I am humbled that I was able to walk all 20.2 miles on Friday with such great support from my teammates, while the first 15 miles didn't seem so bad the last 5 seemed like pure torture.
I am humbled that I had to get on the bus and be "sagged" to lunch on Saturday after starting at a cheering station instead of the starting line because I knew I was slowing my team down too much.  (don't worry I cried)
I am humbled that after lunch I had to call for a ride home from pit 4, and I still am not sure I made the right decision I think I could have walked further. 
I am humbled that my team was so encouraging and patient as I walked 10 of the miles with them today. 
I am humbled by the women who marched into the closing ceremonies in their pink shirts to symbolize that they are not only 3 day survivors, but breast cancer survivors.  What an amazing group of women!

I am humbled and thankful for the amazing experience that I was able to have this weekend.  Thanks so much to all of you who helped make it possible with your donations, cheers, gatorade, texts and support it has been a wonderful journey. 

Stay tuned it is not all mush the funny stuff is coming tomorrow!

5 comments:

Tiffany said...

I am SO proud of you! Can't wait to read the funny stuff!

Heather said...

So proud of you guys....great job!

MELANIE said...

I, too, am proud of y'all for this weekend! Thanks for the tears...I'm looking forward to the funnies!! :)

Dara said...

You and your team are so amazing for completing such a tremendous journey! Way to go, preggo mommy!!! You are awesome! This needs to go in baby Wee II's baby book for sure!!! Congratulations! What an amazing walk for all!

Cindy said...

You made the right decision! Be confident!
Love
Mamma