Finish Line

So many people have asked and I am here to explain what it feels like to cross the line.

First off you are so tired. Your body aches, and you think you can't wak another step. Your shoes feel like they are attached to your feet permantly. You are sweating and it really is a struggle, but some how you want to make it. I remember that last day thinking if the sweeper van EVEN tried to sweep me they were going to have a problem. I had waked that far and I woud cross the finish line.

After you make it to the last half mile mark everyone is excited. Everyone is cheering you on. I met many friends at the mark and I shall never forget them. They kept me going when I wanted to quit. So as you are walking you can sttart to hear the cheers. You know you are getting close because the cheers slowly get louder.

We walked into solider field (where the Bears play). You hit the first level and the tears begin to fall. You are greeted by the loudest noise of my life. You hear the cheering and the thundersticks. There is no shortness of people waiting to greet you. You walk in that tunnel and know you have made a difference. It realy is the greatest expereince. For the first time in my life I felt like an athlete. I was proud of myself and what we as a group had accomplished.

I cried like a baby while I was in holding (where you wait for the last time). I was amazed at the support we were shown. So again I encourage you to do the walk. You really won't regret it