Do It Anyway

I wanted something big. HUGE, really. That was the point...to find something that would motivate me to make a drastic change in my life. So I chose the 3 Day.

And then I lost my walking buddy. And I was REALLY upset and disappointed...and ready to give up on my dream (because that's what the 3 Day has become for me). I thought it was out-of-reach and that I would have to settle for something else to motivate me. Poor. Pitiful. Stephani.

But you know what I decided? No, damn it! I will NOT give up on myself! Do I wish that my friend would still want to walk with me? Absolutely! Am I gonna miss her like crazy through this process? You bet your ass! But it's not a deal breaker.

I have decided to go forward with my plan to do the 3 Day in November. My husband and my friend, Kendra have both offered to do the walk with me. I am very realistic that there is a possibility that we may not be able to raise the money necessary for all three of us to participate ($2,300 each). Kendra has a small network of people to get donations from (as do I)...meaning that the majority of the funds will need to come from fundraising, which is obviously VERY time consuming. She also has 3 very young children at home that she cares for practically by herself since her husband's job requires long hours. Jeff will be pulling donations from the same pool of people that I will be. We have decided that we will work on reaching "my" $2,300 first and if we are successful we will start to work on earning his way into the 3 Day. I have made the decision to walk "alone" if it ends up working out that way. I'm not gonna lie, the thought of that is kinda scary. It definitely wouldn't be my first choice...but I'm gonna do it anyway. I know I can do this! I WILL do this!

Go big, or go home!