I am on my way.
3 days.
60 miles.
My friend found this on a 3day message board and sent it to me.
And like most things, it came at the right moment, on the right day.
For first time walkers, or those experienced walkers prone to worrying, I thought this just might help address those nagging questions:
I am so nervous! – Ok, you’re nervous. So what?
What if I can’t walk all the way? – Who cares? No one is keeping track but you.
What if I get a blister? – What if you do?
What if I don’t know anyone? – You’ll meet hundreds of nice people.
What if I packed too much? – You did.
What if I didn’t pack something? – You’ll live.
What if it rains? – You’ll get wet; you won’t drown.
What if there’s thunder and lightning? – You’ll be moved to a safe indoor location.
What if it’s cold? — You won’t freeze to death.
What if it is hot? – You’ll sweat.
What if I don’t like the food? – You’ll pass 472 convenience stores; you’ll manage.
What if I don’t like the porta-potties? – No one likes the porta-potties. You’ll survive.
What if I don’t like the showers? – Ok, don’t shower. But check with your tent mate first.
What if I can’t sleep in a tent? – You’ll be tired; you’ll sleep.
What if…?
Enough already with the “What if’s?” You’ll do fine. Relax and enjoy the experience. Because of the money you’ve raised, money is going to go towards early detection programs. In a few months, a woman (or a man) is going to take advantage of one of those programs, and is going to find out that they have breast cancer. But because of you, they will have found out early enough to get treatment, and to survive.
They’re going to watch their kids grow up, and be at their concerts and games. They’re going to go to their graduations and weddings. They’re going to get to see their grandchildren. All because of you. While they’ll never know it, you will know it. Any more questions? No?
Have a great walk!
I’ll be updating as I can on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
As always, there’s still time to donate!
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12 Responses to go time
Mommakiss
Replied on: August 12, 2012, 8:05 PM
Soooo proud of you!!
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:12 PM
You have been beyond amazing in this whole experience… thank you for that. Really.
Runnermom-jen
Replied on: August 9, 2012, 11:02 PM
Good luck, Jamie!!!!!!!!!!!! You’ll do awesome. Can’t wait to hear all about it
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:09 PM
It was awesome… now need to write about it!
Kim @The G is Silent
Replied on: August 9, 2012, 8:08 PM
Oh Jamie you gave me the chills!!!! I’m so proud of you. You’re walking for so many people, including my deceased grandmother. I’ve always wanted to do this. What’s keeping me? Actually, maybe it’s that I never know when.
Good luck! I’ll be following you!
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:09 PM
All the more reason you SHOULD! I promise it wasn’t as hard as it sounds. The training is the biggest commitment and you!? You could totally do it!
John
Replied on: August 9, 2012, 1:58 PM
I love the “what if I packed too much” question. Love it.
Good luck — we’ll be thinking of you.
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:08 PM
Thank you John!!!
Mark
Replied on: August 9, 2012, 9:55 AM
You mean I might get wet if it rains? I don’t believe it!
Enjoy!
m.
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:08 PM
I did! Now how to write about it!
Liz
Replied on: August 9, 2012, 9:22 AM
Good Luck Jam!!!!!
Jamie
Replied on: August 14, 2012, 10:07 PM
Thanks Lizzie!