After the appointment where I was told I could no longer run, I cried in the car for a few miles. I've been expecting this for years and it has almost happened a couple times before, but this time I just knew I was done.. still, it hit me pretty hard. Another mile, I pulled over and posted to Facebook simply, "Inspiring words list. Go." I then called in sick for two days and escaped to just stop and wrap my head around this new hurdle. The same evening as the post (probably only a few hours later), I already had a list of 16 words. By the next morning, I had all that you see in this picture, which I posted with the following statement;
"Once again you guys came through for me when I needed it the most, without even knowing why... And I'll never be able to say how grateful I am to have met you. I had asked for the list of inspiring words yesterday because I had just been told I can no longer run. Although I had been expecting it for years it hit me kind of hard. So I came up with this little guy... as you can see, there is room for more words if you have them so, like me, he is a work in progress and will continue to grow.
(I can still walk and was given the okay to make the DisneyWorld Half in January my last half... on foot...... watch out for a future wheelchair racing fundraiser ;) )"
After which I received more words. He's pretty covered now, but I still carry my pens with me. Just in case.
I'd like to send out another thank you to everyone that has been supporting me and cheering me on.
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