So the change has been made. It is offical I am now walking the 2011 3 Day in Dallas. I am forming a team, and pretty darn excited. So far I have 2 friends from high school walking with me, and new people showing interest in walking every day. I wish I could explain to people just what it is like. It is so hard to put into words, and even though they say a picture is worth a 1,000 words even those can't capture the moments.
I wish I could put in words the feelings you feel as you stand for opening ceremonies. As you watch the survivors raise that first flag. And the hundreds of people there all cheering you on. I wish I could describe the feeling as you take the first step on the journey. You are walking out and people are high fiving you left and right. The tears are falling and you know you are making a difference.
I would love to be able to explain the feeling of support you feel as the people from the cheering stations are rooting for you. They are lining the streets, and offering you goodies. As your legs are killing and you can't go another step you see a little girl holding snow cones or freezie pops, rooting for you, and you go those last few miles. The crew are so amazing and so upbeat. They are there to make sure you are safe and having fun. They are there to help you if you need it, but they also get out of your way when you are really moving.
It was be so amazing if I could describe camp. The pink tents everywhere, and the support everyone shows for each other. I wish people could understand that feeling of family. While none of us are related we are all there for the same cause. No one cares what you look like, what your race is, what your gender is, or if you date men or women, they just care that you are there.
So as I begin the journey for the second year I encourage you to think about making some of your own memories. Think about walking with us and seeing for yourself, feeling for yourself. It truly is AMAZING!!!
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