Eight years ago I went to bed in Yorktown Heights New York. I was excited because the next morning, October 19, 2006, I would get matched with a new Dog Guide. I used a hiking stick to help hold up upright as I walked as Id only been out of the wheel chair since March. I was missing Ostend who had been gone from me 1.5 years and for me that was an eternity without a dog. Quinn would arrive that next day and he would change my life in many ways. One of those ws the gift of taking my walking to the next level and beyond. He gave me back running and hiking and so much more. Tomorrow I run the Bay State Marathon on the Anniversary of that sweet boy and my Bib says #Miles4Quinn on it already. Since April Ive logged 1136 miles in his honor including the Marathon which qualified me for Boston. Tomorrow though I do it with preparation thanks to many folks. I do it with thoughts of 8 years of incredible progress. I do it for many reasons and you bet Ill log those 26.2 miles for my boy shortly afterwards. Tonight I rest and reflect and tomorrow I challenge myself and push myself but most of all I savor the gifts I have in this world and I celebrate life. Good night everyone, sleep well and savor tomorrow maybe just a little more if you can.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:49:34 +0000
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