It has been a while since I wrote! So much is happening that I keep thinking I just need "time" to get everything down on paper; however I am quickly realizing that is more difficult with my busy life. At night, I will be honest...........sleep is on my mind.
Last week was Dad's birthday. Memories of him flooded me and it gave me a sense of peace. I had to visit Pioneer for work on his birthday and they have a plaque of him in their hallway. Mom sent me flowers for good luck for the marathon on his birthday. We took the kids to the cemetary and I told stories (answer a few interesting questions too) but over all it was good. My husband, the man who is quiet was wonderful. I could feel his hand rest on my back throughout the week as a gentle reminder that he was here...........for whatever I needed.
KYLIE's ANGELS- You never know who is listening..... Jen called me before we left for the marathon on Saturday. She stated the kids had something to give me. I thought it was a goody bag which I was delighted about. We met at the soccer field because Pax had a game. The kids had overheard our conversation about Kylie's recent diagnosis and told Jen they wanted to help. We will be adding on a handicap accessible addition to our home. They decided they would share her story and work around the neighborhood to help. 2 weeks later, they raised $610 dollars for her. My eyes filled with tears as I hugged the kids. Doesn't happen often but I felt speechless. Then Jen told me two parents from Sophies class called because she was sharing the story. People are amazing! Ben Roby is coming over tonight to create a video of the journey we are on and we are grateful for him. It is a tough story to rehearse in your mind and outloud so we thought we would just use our modern day technology to share it once. People can watch if they want!
Marathon: So 7 of us headed out on Saturday to pick up our packets, head to the expo. I was pretty nervous and it showed. The girls did a good job of being patient with me. My nerves were getting the best of me. I was up most of the night thinking about running 26.2 miles. I kid you not when I say the moment I crossed the start line was the moment it started raining. The moment I finished, it stopped. It was almost "freaky". Stephanie Mcfrederick and I ran the first 8 miles together and Andrea jumped in towards the end of the race. I kept hearing I would "hit a wall" at some point and I also thought the last two miles I would get this big adreniline rush and want to take off............yeah I didn't. I couldn't have done it honestly without the help of the girls........all my running buddies. Four months of training paid off. My knee hurt for 1/2 mile and the pain went away. I felt good, tired, but good! By the end I was running through the puddles instead of around...........that just took too much effort! I finished in 3:56:50 which is under four...which was my secret goal. When everyone asked I would say it was just to finish but I knew in my head I wanted under four. Just didn't believe in myself I could actually do it. My pace was 9:02..............which drives me crazy! I choked on a gel at one point and had to stop for a minute............if I wouldn't have walked through that water stop bla bla bla I would have been in the eights.......drives me nuts. It is stupid it drives me nuts because my goal was under four and it was accomplished. The best was falling into Corey's arms at the finish...mainly because I could barely walk :). My toenails are almost off and blisters everywhere........it was worth it! At work, my awesome boss brought in bagels and fruit to celebrate.....meant a lot to me! I tried to run yesterday and didn't make it very far. My body is begging me to take a break so that is what I will do.
Mother Daughter Banquet- The room was filled at Jack's place for the mother daughter banquet last night. I am blessed with an amazing mom and sister. Kearstyn was all dressed up and I knew our "date night" meant the world to her. Kylie was splashing around in the bath when I left and was pretty tired. Kearstyn and I had a wonderful time and the theme was "wedding". She loved looking at the dresses and asked a lot of questions! We have a pretty neat relationship and I value our date nights. I have two daugthers though..........and only one was with me. My mind went to Kylie throughout the bridal fashion show realzing that she probably won't ever be a bride. Megan Studer had Kylie in her wedding a few years back and it still gives me chills when I think about the experience. She included her in such a special day of her life and even after years from that event, it still means the world to us. I would be lying if I didn't admit that a small part of me was filled with grief last night for her. Mom's of kids with disabilities go through a grief cycle.........more on that later too!
No proof reading..........written from the heart in 10 minutes...........time for work :)
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