Milestone... - ThinnerTimes

watergirl · 10-18-2004, 08:56 AM

I hit a huge milestone yesterday. I collected money and walked a 3.1 mile fundraiser for ALS. A dear friend and co-workers died last year, so this is very important to me. Last October when I walked it, I was in such pain and misery. My knees ached, my back was killing me, my hips hurt, my feet ached, I got blisters on the bottom of my feet, my head was sweating like I'd just come out of a shower - I swore I would never do that again. I just figured, I'd raise the money and not do the walk next year.

Well, it's amazing what 40 pounds lighter feels like! Yesterday, the only problem I had was with my right hip aching! I was walking on air when I discovered this at the end of the walk. Granted I was glad I was done, but the difference in how my body responded was amazing. I had made it through the walk without the pain and suffering of the year prior. Plus, we raised about 75K more than last year. It was a good day!

Americanwoman397 · 10-18-2004, 09:39 AM

Congrats on the walk girl I understand that. You know its a great feeling and you look so good.

XOXO

Red Feather · 10-18-2004, 09:40 AM

Way to go! You sounds like you are very pleased with yourself! YOU SHOULD BE!!!! Yipppppeeeeee!

bridgetgirl · 10-18-2004, 09:57 AM

I had no idea you were doing sopmething like this sugar pea! I am so proud of you! I knoe how great that feels not to HURT anymore! You should have told me, I would have been an honor to have sponsored you.... keep on keepin' on girlfriend!

watergirl · 10-18-2004, 10:09 AM

I just love you all for your support!

Karen Wright · 10-18-2004, 06:42 PM

Kim....what an awesome accomplishment! Isn't life wonderful??

You are doing great, keep it up!

brutherford · 10-18-2004, 08:22 PM

Great job, Kim! We had a friend who had ALS as well - it's a terrifying disease. Thanks for all the work you do for the cause!

Hugs, B

watergirl · 10-19-2004, 07:07 AM

Thanks for your support! You know, you're my inspiration! Maybe I'll even run one day. You don't know how ackward that sounds coming from my finger tips! The only running I enjoyed was running around bases playing softball.

You're right, ALS is terrifying and there is no cure. You have all your mental capacity while the body deteriates. It's just awful.

pambragg · 10-19-2004, 07:57 AM

Kim,
That's awesome. I wanted to do the Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday but had other obligations. I plan on doing it next year. Congrats on your big achievement, hurts my feet thinking about it. Big Hugs.

Christina · 10-19-2004, 08:00 AM

Good for you girlfriend!!! I am so happy for you. What an amazing feat you pulled off. Just think.. next year will be that much better.. hopefully no hip pain then.. I am so proud of you. You're amazing!!!