Literally! I'm so excited! I just got off the phone with Vicky from the JDRF Dayton Chapter about meeting with her in regards to doing a Ride to Cure!
When I first started looking around jdrf.org after Ellee was diagnosed, I had it in the back of my mind that "some day" it would be GREAT to be able to accomplish one of these Century Rides (100 miles) in her honor. Knowing that my physical condition was getting better, but not the best, I put that on my "to do list" for around 5 years out.
I completed a Half Marathon Skate in August and amazed myself at the fact that I was able to finish, not be last (but I was second to last!), and that my average time per mile was less than 5 minutes! A week after that, Ellee had strapped on her little kid roller skates and proceeded to start her slow roll around the block. I could see El's frustration with the wheels not rolling like she wants them too. She looks up at me and says "Mom, I need lessons to learn to skate like you!"
It's times like that when I swell with pride and know that no matter how often I feel like I'm not the best parent that I should be, that I'm not doing too bad after all! I love that she still looks up to me and wants to do the same things that I like to do! It's that point when I know that I need to push myself into uncharted territory, step out of my comfort zone, and set goals for myself that I never otherwise would! After getting back into cycling and doing a few 20+ mile bike rides, I've set my sights to train and attempt a Century Ride this summer!
I didn't really plan on doing the Ride to Cure Century this summer, but I'm thinking that I need to just make up my mind and do it. The required fundraising amount is between $3,000-$4,000 and is very intimidating. But after I read a post on Facebook from Staci about how her son Gaven is adjusting, it made me realize I've got two little kids to push me through this! Two little kids who are going through things that I can only comprehend 90% off. I know that a true cure is a long way off, but the progression they are making is huge!
While being realistic that these kids may not get to use any of these new sciences for a while, my wish for them is to overcome the disease all together. Not to let it take over their life, but to make it a little side note to their accomplishments! Not to let this stop them from any dreams or goals that they may have! I want to ride in their honor... and hopefully be an inspiration to them!
Let the fund raising begin!!! Okay, so I can't do much till after they release the new ride dates and I find out the amount I have to raise! How about this.... LET THE BRAIN STORMING BEGIN!!!
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