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I'm kinda numb today....I can't believe it's going to be the eve of the 3 Day shortly. My whole team is staying at the Westin tonight by Southdale and at 6:00 AM tomorrow we will be walking over to the openening ceremony for the Breast Cancer 3 Day.

This has been an incredible journey. I know I keep saying that, but it's really hard to put it all into words. I'm so proud of my team, and of myself. I think it's ok for me to say this:

I am proud of myself. I worked hard for this cause. I put my heart into fundraising. I didn't train as much as I thought I would, but I'm proud of the training I DID do. I'm thankful for all my family and friends who supported me. I learned a very valuable lesson over the past few months, thanks to my hubby. It's not important who doesn't show up to support me, it's important who DOES. I get caught up in the "why didn't so and so show up? I would have been there for them." but instead, Jeff has taught me to think "I'm so glad so and so came today." and not think twice about the "no-shows". I also am learning to remember that everyone has different priorities in life. Some are selfless...some are selfish. It's not my job to worry about others priorites, but my own.

I'm proud of my family, especially my mom. She has been a huge supporter of me and my team. She came to several of our fundraising events, and helped when she could. Her and my "step-dad" Richie are going to be out at the cheer stations and opening and closing ceremonies. She made awesome signs to hold up and they will be wearing special t-shirts. This makes me very happy. I feel like my mom and I have always been close, but somehow this has made that bond a little stronger. Plus, I had no idea my mom was so artistic, her signs are awesome! (she said to me, "see, you're not the only creative one there Martha") HA!

I'm also proud of my hubby, Jeff. In the beginning of the 3 Day, I don't think he quite "got it". But over time, and as fundraising progressed, I think he saw just how serious I was about this cause. He helped with our fundraising events, help spread the word, and took care of me when I came home from events or long training walks. I love that big guy.

And my little Frankster....she get's some kudo's too. She's always there to welcome me home with lot's of love and kisses. Just what you need when you're body hurts so bad, you can't walk up the stairs. Her unconditional love carryed me right up those stairs to play our favorite game...CUDDLEBUG. (I'll jump on the bed, then she'll follow and jump all over me and try to kiss me and rub against me, talking the whole time, while I keep saying "how was your day cuddlebug? oh, it's my little cuddlebug.". - it's corny, but she loves it and so do I.)

So, wish me luck for this weekend. Pray for good weather, safety, and health. My tootsies will need it!

I will post again next week after the event!

Lot's of Love - Kel