Well I made it to the finish line, all 60 miles! Just as I crossed the final leg Derek jumped out of the crowd and got down on one knee. I was so tired and anxious to get to the final scan that I tried to keep walking (I didn't know what he was doing). It finally set in and I said "yes" (well I think I did). He tried to get the ring on my finger but since it was so swollen it only got to about my knuckle. It was a great finish to a great weekend.I am in a lot of pain still, new parts of my body hurt everyday. I am trying to take it easy and get my muscles rested. I'm really not in as much pain as I thought I might be. I made it through the sixty mile with just one small blister on the third day. My knee did give me a lot of troubles but with some adjustments and a borrowed knee brace I made it through. I have made an appointment to get in and have it looked at just to be safe. So many people have asked me "would you do it again"...I look back and think about my experience and know I WILL DO THIS AGAIN. We were part of a group of about 2,800 people who raised over 5.6 Million dollars because "everyone deserves a lifetime".
I don't have the pictures developed yet, but I will get them together and update a little more tomorrow. For now I am off to get some work done and take a few Ibuprofen. Have a great OP day everyone!!
14 comments:
*claps hands excitedly!* CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm sooo happy for you! And how romantic is it that he proposed right at the finish line? It's like something from a book! Awwww!! {{HUGS!!}}
I'm just so excited!!
(And Big Kudos on making it all 60 miles to get to that finish line! I'm so proud of you!!) :o)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sooooooo happy for you!!!! And at the finish line and all...WOW!!
I'm so proud of you on finishing the walk. I wore my pink on Friday (I only have 1 pink shirt!) and thought of you all day...actually I thought of you all weekend. I hope you recover quickly. Maybe see about getting a massage this week so they can work on your muscles. I had one after my half marathon and it sped up my recovery and I felt great afterwards!
I'm just so thrilled for you on all fronts. You are probably floating on cloud 9 right now. What an incredible high!
Congratulatulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On the 60 miles and the engagement. How romantic! WHat a great way to end the race!
Congratulations on everything!!! Wow--- what an accomplishment. The longest walk EVER and an engagement.....woohooo!! So excited for you. :)
Congratulations. What a great accomplishment. I'm sure many are smiling down on you, including your grandfather and uncle. I sat with my Dad as the angels took him away at a too early age of 66 to cancer. It's been almost 5 years, but feels like yesterday sometimes. Bless you.
THAT IS SO EXCITING!!!! Congratulations- I'm so happy for you!!!! (I assume that's what naughty Barbie was talking about- I think that's what you called her anyway! LOL!) What an amazing weekend you must have had- just the 3-day was exciting & emotional enough I'm sure, but what a way to finish too!! Congrats again!! :D
OMG, congrats on not only finishing but on your engagement!!!! That is fantastic and what a story to tell the kids/grandkids one day!!! And kudos for helping to raise all that $$$ for such an awesome cause!
OMG girl! See what I miss when I'm not around. CONGRATUFREAKINLATIONS! You will make beautiful bride!! And OMG again... 60 miles!!! You're my inspiration for sure!
CONGRATULATION! How sweet was that! You'll have a great story to tell for the rest of your life. Kudos for that long trek too, you are a true inspiration.
Ohh.. and I forgot to say- THAT RING IS GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE IT!!! :D
BLING! Your ring is beautiful! Congrats to you in every way!!!
Congrats!! I am so happy for you! It's good to hear how happy you are and that you finished the wallk! Thats amazing!! I am very proud of you! and how romantic and sweet!!
CONGRATS, girl, on the ring and the race!!!!!! What a way to get proposed to. Strawgirl read me your post as I was waiting to board my plane back to Denver. SOOOOOO EXCITED for you!!!!
Wow...what an incredible story! Such an amazing weekend with a seriously amazing finish! WOW!!! You are such an inspiration to so many people and it's been so fun to read about all your progress!
Courtney (formeforlife)
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