Training

I hate running!

But I am very excited to be training right now for a 5k for arthritis! I hate the training, but I feel so good afterwards, and am really excited to reach this goal whether or not it kills me!

Truthfully, this is my one last chance at making my grandma proud of me! I know this sounds weird, especially since she passed away this summer, but my last "REAL" conversation with her was to tell me how disappointed in me she was.

I got to see her this summer, and hoped that she saw a difference, but she wasn't in her right mind, so I will never know.

However, if I can do this one thing, and run this 5k...I know this is something that she would have been proud of.

It goes so much deeper than this, I'm not sure how much I've shared, but this summer has been the reminder of disappointments. After a year of working hard to make changes, it's come down to this. But...I'm empowering myself, and I'm going to gain all momentum back. Make a change in my life, and a change in my attitude!

And this one event will be a major milestone for this!

Dear Friends,

I have numerous friends and family members who have Rheumetoid Arthritis. I have been especially effected by this illness this year, as I watched my grandmother suffer from the effects of RA and watch my dad get back to life away from flare ups. I can't believe the difference this disease can make in a person! While I was in Texas, I decided that it was time that I do something about it! I've been working hard this year to get in shape, and decided that the ultimate goal for myself, and to honor my Grandma, Dad, and other numerous friends and family members, is to run for them!

I'm sending you this email today, because I want to ask for your support in a new endeavor!

This holiday season I will tie bells to my shoelaces and dust off my reindeer antlers as I participate in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk® for Arthritis, a 5K fun run/walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. And YOU can help, too!
Won’t you sponsor me in my effort to raise funds to fight one of the nation’s most common causes of disability – ARTHRITIS? Arthritis affects more than 46 million Americans, including 300,000 children, costing the U.S economy over $128 billion annually. The Arthritis Foundation needs our help.

I'm asking mostly for support with prayer and encouragement, since I hate running! Also, if you are in the area, or want to visit the beautiful northwest, I would love for you to join our team! I made a promise that I would run for this event, and I'm going to do it! I know this will be a challenge for me, but it is something I believe in! (and if you decide to travel to run with me, I have a guest room for you to stay in!)

My personal goal is to get together a team of at least 10 people to participate in this run/walk. I am also hoping to raise $500 for this cause.

Thank you again for all of your prayers and continued support during these last few months, and for the next few months as well!

Carly

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Northwest Chapter

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