Hi Mom,
Tomorrow morning is the first day of my big walk! I can't believe it... 20 miles tomorrow, 20 miles Saturday and the final 10 miles on Sunday! I walked 10 miles last Sunday and didn't really feel it, so I'm optimistic. Though I do realize that 20 miles is twice as far as 10 miles... we'll see. It's comforting to know that my friend Jana will be walking with me, and she has much shorter legs than I, so whatever she can handle - I can certainly handle more.
I'm giving a speech at the program on Saturday night. About MS, and about you. I know what I want to say... I'm just finishing up typing it out so I'm sure to get in all the details I don't want to miss. I'm going to have it recorded, so if it turns out good, I'll show it to you. I'm a little nervous, but I think nervous is good. The adrenaline will kick in tomorrow and then there's no turning back!
I just want to thank you so much for your support, and thank all the staff there at the Heritage for their support, through this process of me fundraising and training to walk 50 miles. When I started out, I thought I'd be burdening people by asking them to donate in your honor and in support of me taking on such a challenge, but actually nearly everyone I've asked has seen it as an opportunity. An opportunity to support you, to help me support you, and to do something about MS. Stupid disease. Anyway, thank you. Because I feel so incredibly honored to walk 50 measly miles for you. Because I never knew I had it in me - but you did. Love, Beth
~Beth
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