I am so glad that I can say I was part of the 11th Annual Okc Memorial Marathon, especially since it will go down as undoubtley the WORST weather ever!!! I had four other ladies running with me in the marathon relay. We were called the "Soleful Sista's." It was fun--parts of it I did not like--but definitely an experience. We ran a good time, had a GREAT time hanging out and visiting with each other, and truly remebered the reason why we run. While eating pasta Friday night at the pasta party that overlooks the Field of Empty Chairs and the Reflecting Pool, I was instantly taken back to that day on April 19, 1995. I remembered how emotional I got over the next few days hearing all of the tragic news. I cried and cried and cried the following Sunday afternoon.....just couldn't stop. I again got very emotional yesterday at the finish line, this time though for a different reason--a reason of joy and pride. Watching marathoners cross the finish line and seeing the emotion and fatigue on their faces and bodies, really affected me. I was amazed and in awe, to say the least. How incredible the feeling of finishing 26.2 miles must feel physically and mentally. I challenge anyone reading this blog to dust off your "kicks" and start training for next year's numerous different races at the Memorial Marathon. They welcome walkers. "We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever." That is why we run.
Congrats to softball girls--WIN STATE!! We sent them off just a little bit ago. Very tough loss for the baseball boys over the weekend. Be proud though--you had a good season. Congrats to Corianne Fairchild for winning Miss LHS Sunday.
No school tomorrow so people can go to State Softball games. No school Friday--one of our Free Fab Fridays. There is only 3 weeks of school left and they will be the craziest, most jam-packed filled 3 weeks of the entire year.
Be Fabulous----Get Motivated to do Something, Anything Positive.
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