Almost there

Two weeks. Marathon Day. The last day that you will have to read about it, too. Sorry to go on and on about it, but it's pretty front and center in my brain for the immediate future. I got nine miles in this morning. Kay and I met while it was still dark out even! She had somewhere to be at 8:45 and I had something at 9:00. So we did it at 6am! We averaged a little more than a 14 minute mile. Not to bad if you ask me. I have to admit that there was a moment today (OK...a few moments) that I was seriously doubting myself. It was around mile 7...which turned out to be our fastest mile of the day...according to the gizmo on Kay's wrist. I wore my Karli's Kause shirt today, because that's what I'm wearing on "The Day", and Kay had all of her reminder bands on her arm. What pushed me through the doubt, was thinking about all of these children that we know.....fighting the FIGHT OF THEIR LIVES and the precious angels that have already earned their wings. Chemo, radiation, brain surgery, they worry about their blood counts and their hair falling out, to mention just a few of their worries. Their parents put on the bravest faces possible for their children and they all get through it the best that they can. How can I NOT get over myself and just walk???? So, that's what I did. These children...along with my boys....are my inspiration. So, bear with me for two more weeks....xoxox.