T-1 day to Vegas

Well let's just say that I'm very excited to go to Vegas with my husband and dear friends!! I am also really excited to hang out with fellow crohnies and feel normal for the weekend. Even though I don't know what will happen with my legs and body on race day... What I do know is that I will run, walk, skip, crawl, be carried across that finish line with my hands held high and a smile on my face!! 

I have been mentally preparing for this and thinking about how I will endure each of those miles so here is my motivational list for Sunday. 

Mile 1: Brian- since the day I met Brian I have never been normal aka healthy and he never ran away.  There have been days I know he wants to hide from it but he doesn't. I am so excited that he can see me cross the finish line 

Mile 2: Lily, Lucas, and Lane: these 3 wonderful children are amazing and give me a reason to get out of bed in the morning, especially those days I don't want to! 

Mile 3: My parents: they have supported me since the day of my diagnosis. However there are many times they think I'm crazy with all my ideas but even if they don't agree they still smile and say carry on!

 

Mile 4: My amazing family: we have been thru a lot this year but I know that they love me for me and will always take care of me no matter how old I am.. My family is as thick as glue

Mile 5: My friends: especially these 3 awesome ones running with me on Sunday. Jen, Dan and Trav!  And to those cheering on the sideline .... Travis, Miki, and Matt. I expect to see sparkle and lots of noise!

Mile 6: My grandma Helen: I miss her dearly. Her birthday is on Monday the 18th.. She always support my advocacy towards finding a cure and always pushed me towards whatever goal I was pursuing. She always told me I could accomplish the world. 

Mile 7: God: without him I wouldn't be here.  I use to question him and why he gave me this ugly disease but I have since realized its because he knew I could handle it and wouldn't give up without a fight!!

Mile 8: People with IBD who can't run: I'm grateful for every day I can do my normal routine as I know there is some days I can't and there is many who can't do anything 

Mile 9: All those crazy people cheering for me: thank you!

Mile 10: Sparkle: I love glitter and sparkle. It is so beautiful and brings me such joy

Mile 11:Crohns: I love you and I hate you. You have allowed me to meet some amazing people but you have also made my life a living hell  

Mile 12: The kids I met as a counselor at Camp Oasis: these children are warriors and bring me such joy in having the opportunity of meeting them and talking with them for that 1 week 

Mile 13.1: Me!!!!!