It takes a village
I've heard it said that "it takes a village to raise a child." While looking back over this past year, I've learned that the whole "taking a village" thing is not only true of children. It apparently also (at least in my case) takes a village to raise and Ironman.
There are so many people in my life who have gotten me to the point I'm at today. Whether it's giving me a pep talk when I needed it most, listening to me whine about the 5 hour bike ride on schedule for the next day knowing full well that I signed up for this, inviting me over for dinner and making extra hamburgers because they, as Ironmen, know the hunger of someone training 15+ hours a week, or making laugh when I was laying on the floor with calf cramps. It really does take a village, and without my village, I most certainly would have no hope of standing on the beach in Panama City on Saturday.
This week, I've tried to take the time to thank my village. I had t-shirts made for my friends and family who have supported me through this journey. I wanted to let them know that they are a part of my team, and without them, I wouldn't be where am today. I'm so so thankful for the amazing people in my life and feel so blessed to be able to have my village with me on Saturday in person and in spirit reminding me, one more time: Be patient. Be brave.
Thank you to all of you who have read and encouraged me on this journey. You'll never know how much it means to me!
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| Thank you notes and Tshirts going out to my friends and family who won't be there in person. |
There are so many people in my life who have gotten me to the point I'm at today. Whether it's giving me a pep talk when I needed it most, listening to me whine about the 5 hour bike ride on schedule for the next day knowing full well that I signed up for this, inviting me over for dinner and making extra hamburgers because they, as Ironmen, know the hunger of someone training 15+ hours a week, or making laugh when I was laying on the floor with calf cramps. It really does take a village, and without my village, I most certainly would have no hope of standing on the beach in Panama City on Saturday.
This week, I've tried to take the time to thank my village. I had t-shirts made for my friends and family who have supported me through this journey. I wanted to let them know that they are a part of my team, and without them, I wouldn't be where am today. I'm so so thankful for the amazing people in my life and feel so blessed to be able to have my village with me on Saturday in person and in spirit reminding me, one more time: Be patient. Be brave.
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| The IMFL tshirts |
Thank you to all of you who have read and encouraged me on this journey. You'll never know how much it means to me!
Fantastic post and great idea on the t-shirts! Indeed, it takes a village and so much support and understanding from friends and family. We're all behind you 100 percent! So excited for you!! I'll be tracking all day! Enjoy every second of the day… it goes by SO fast!
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Eeeek! Thanks, Erin!! I'm so so so excited! I'm number 214!!
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