Hey everyone! Im in Parker Arizona today…Its been 9 days... It feels like I am expanding inwardly. Every time I feel like I want to stop running, I think about the cause I am running for-- I think about the reason why I started-- I think about the 22 veterans who kills themselves every day, and I think about the myriad of others who do the same, who believe that quitting will end their suffering. Suffering is what makes us grow, suffering is what shapes and molds the contours of our character. We must push through the suffering, so that we can become strong for others--It is so important for each and every one of us to be the change that we want to see in the world. As media rallies around me and friends and family reach out in love and support, it is so humbling. I am fragile and human, and I feel my limitations following me around like a shadow that I cannot escape. My body hurts everywhere and I cant tell if I am injured because it all feels completely wack. I dig until I think Ive hit bedrock, and then I realize that in order to push forward, I have to dig even deeper. So I do. I put one foot in front of the other. When I am running, Ive gotten into the habit of saying out loud, over and over, I can do it, I will do it, I am doing it. Thinking about my teammates pulling for me, RWB and family waiting for me in Phoenix-- these are the things that keep me moving. Cheryl and Josh Stevens from RWB in 29 palms, everyone who has met me along the route, all the messages of support and love, you fuel me. Please dont stop. I dont have time to respond but your love is enough to keep pushing. Please please please download Charity Miles, join my team with #runamerica and join my efforts to make a difference in the world. Its free and you can make a difference simply by moving your body.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:15:52 +0000