Thursday, November 3, 2011

Finish

I ran my last 4 miles this morning until the 26.2 mile run on Sunday. I was asked last night if I really planned on finishing last night. The answer to that question is YES. I will finish because I'm running for:

But I am running mostly for hope. For my own hope for the future and for my fellow mamas hopes for the future.
I do know that I am never alone and I also know that autism is no longer an invisible disability.

To all my family and friends and friends I consider family, thank you for your support and for believing in me and my son. I love each and everyone of you.  See you at the finish line.
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    And now I am am crying. The person who asked if you would really finish CLEARLY doesn't know you the way we do. You are the most courageous and determined woman. You are dedicated and disciplined and, despite your best efforts to hide it under a tough exterior, you have the biggest heart I know. When you get tired (of course you will, it's 26 friggin' miles!), let our children carry you. When you feel alone and discouraged (you might), see our faces beaming with pride and love for you and your warrior-mama self. Love you. REALLY love you. xo

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  2. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I am crying too. You are so amazing, and the fact that you are doing this with OUR kids running with you says so much about you as a person and as a mother.
    When those miles get tough, think of us. All the people who love you will be your wings.
    And when you cross that finish line, feel that love embrace you.
    And when I see you again, I will smell your eyeballs. Count on it.

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  3. Boy Wonder's MomNovember 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    There's no crying.Whup Whup! Love you ladies and ummm Gravity I'm surprised Hallmark hasn't called you yet. :-)

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  4. KellyNovember 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Good luck, just from the little bit I know of you, I have no doubt you will finish and finish well.(albeit a teeny bit tired I assume) :-)

    Thank you for running/raising funds, for sharing the journey and the hope...

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  5. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    thank you, thank you, thank you my friend. i love you!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ELECTRICITY SO THAT I COULD COMMENT!!!!

    Lady, you have NO IDEA the love we all have for you - how you inspire us to go big. When you cross the finish line, please remember all of us who wish we could grab you up in person and cheer for you and say... THANK YOU.

    From one crazy bird to another - those dogs days are over, Love - this is your moment to shine for ALL.
    xo

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  7. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Looking forward to running 23 - 26.2 with you...hopefully we'll find each other in the village too! You are awesome. You are a rock star. You will finish!

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  8. AnnemarieNovember 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    you can do it!
    after reading your post I just want to hug you. thank you

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  9. LisaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you! I have been directed here by various other Autism parent blogs. You are doing an amazing thing, running in honor of our amazing children, and running for hope. Hope keeps me going, too. I will be cheering you on as you run tomorrow...all the way from Chicago-land!!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    You are amazing! You prove to every parent and child out there that, in the words of Theodore Herzl, 'If you will it, it is no dream.'

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  11. gailNovember 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    You go, girl! Do it also for us, the grandparents to help out - a lot! thanks so much, gail

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  12. MetamorphosisNovember 5, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am one of those that you classify as, "The ones who believe our kids can do most things if given the opportunity and tools."

    I am a "regular ed" (I hate that term) teacher that opens her arms and takes in any and all ASD students sent my way. They are each such wonderful, beautiful, amazing individuals. I believe that in the right environment, each of these kids can succeed...and I make it my goal to watch every.single.one of them put in my care do just that.

    Good luck tomorrow...and know that there is at least one person in Nebraska cheering you on.

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  13. srrcamNovember 6, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Congratulations and WTG!! On behalf of Aidan thank-you.

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