Heart

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
-Buddha

I'm not sure I know enough words to fully describe the last 72 hours. Just imagine every word for generosity you can think of and roll it into one big emotion.

When Chris and I signed up to do the MS Walk in March, we imagined we would have plenty of time to raise some money. The website tells you that the average team raises $400 and is comprised of 4 people. Since there are two of us we set our goal at $200.

And as you all well know, life happens.

So Friday morning rolls around and I start pumping for donations on Facebook. The first one rolls in and we are excited...

...and the ball keeps rolling....

Can I channel my inner Sally Field here and just say " You like me....You really like me."

Because in 48 hours we managed to raise $500!!!!!!!!

That's two zeros my friends.

Five.Hundred.Dollars.

I have a debt of gratitude for each and every one of you. You have truly made me feel like one special lady. Even those who couldn't donate because your emotional support means millions to me as well. I texted a co-worker that I feel overwhelmed knowing that I have the best friends a girl could ever ask for. She agreed. She says it must be because I must be such a good friend. I hope she is right. And I now have a lot to live up to.

So here is a slurry of photos from this morning. Also, since I love to share what songs I've been jamming to lately. Here's a little video to provide the soundtrack. I downloaded this album to listen to on my flight back to Washington in March because I loved the Phillip Phillips song "Home" so much. And not surprisingly, I love this song even more. I fell in love from the first verse.

 MS Walk 2013

 

 

They gave me sharpie.

Chris and the official shirt. He also let me have control of the sharpie.

 

Ready to Walk!

 

We found The Dude. I wanted to invite him out for White Russians after the walk. Chris ix-nayed that idea.

And this happened. We walked past this church and well, how could you pass it up? I received a lot of cheers for running over and posing, but I didn't see anybody else do it. It turned out to be the greatest photo of my life. I want this etched on my tombstone.

 

Team Emerald City Exiles after the finish line! Our first 5K under our belts. Yes, it was a walk. But we have to start somewhere, right? We are signed up for another one in May. Our plan is to walk/jog.  Clearly we are overweight, but we are working on it. It's a marathon, not a sprint eh?

 

 

 

I had to take this photo for my girl Shauna. You're welcome.

 

 

Thank you again and again and all over again. Now go hug your loved ones. Eat chocolate. Or better yet, a Cool Ranch Dorito Taco. Because I finally gave in and tried one today. Life will never be the same.

 

And I will love you all long after you are gone, gone, gone.