April has been the most amazing month for me. Not only did I hit my first 1000 page views, I also managed to complete the 113th running of the Boston Marathon. Every day I am reminded of what a supportive community this is. I have not been able to post anything recently because of my training and I still log on to this site to find new messages, favorites and people adding me to their deviant watch. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and helped me (especially =Ryser915) in my first fledgling months. I can't wait to get back and post more shots!

I want to take the time to thank everyone for their words of congratulations and support on my completion of the marathon. It was an absolute dream come true for me. Growing up in MA I honestly thought Marathon Monday was the holiday, and remember watching the marathon every year on TV. Utta Pippig anyone? I wanted to be her! It was an amazing day that only got better at mile 20 when I met my patient partners (I ran for Massachusetts General Hospital's Cystic Fibrosis Team, a cause that is extremely important to me after the loss of a good friend over a year ago, followed by the losses 2 patients I cared for at the hospital.) and got a huge hug from each of them and a thank you whispered in my ear from the younger one. Miles 25-26.2 showed me how great all my friends are (see =Ryser915's journal..) when they were all out cheering me on along the marathon route and at the finish line. There is no feeling you can compare to running across that Finish line and knowing that you not only ran 26.2 miles, but you helped save someone's life with the fundraising. All the hard work and dedication to training was more than worth it. I'm already planning my next one!

Unfortunately it will be a while before I can get out and take more shots. I'm currently stuck on crutches awaiting further evaluation of my foot by a doctor, but as always, I will be on this site checking out your work! Thank you again for everything!



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