Picture worth a thousand words....

I'm still trying to put my experience into words. Trying to take all the emotions and thoughts and feelings and put them into some sort of intelligible story. There was pain, there were moments I wanted to give up and there were sobs of triumph when I came across that finish line.

I will piece together the story soon, I promise. Until then here's a picture to take the place of the thousand words I'm trying to write....

For Real Final Countdown

Less than one week people. In less one week I will (hopefully!) be on my second flight, heading to Orlando. I am still in a state of shock that this is actually happening. It seems like yesterday we were at the year mark and now it's here! Final preparations are under way including getting tiaras and spray glitter, finalizing packing lists and trying to contain my excitement at being in 80 degree weather!! Especially since there is another snow storm on the way!

In terms of physical readiness, I wish I had more time but does anyone ever really feel ready for this kind of thing? I'm hitting the ice and stretching hard, working with my trusty Physical therapist and crossing my fingers that adrenaline and peer pressure will get me through the pain and I can celebrate with my medal at the finish line.

I'm trying to write a longer post but my brain is going 1000 miles an hour trying to get ready and this is all I got. I'm hoping to be able to post on the flight to Orlando so check back for updates! I can even begin to explain how much all your support means to me! Without your encouragement I can assure you I wouldn't be here. This is happening guys!!!! Keep your fingers crossed for us!!