Congratulations!

I first want to thank all of my Team Challenge friends for their commitment to finish this goal to complete the Las Vegas Rock and Rollathon 1/2 marathon AND raise a bunch of money and awareness for Crohn's and Colitis research and support. This is no small undertaking and really shows dedication. Even those of you who were not able to commit at this time are owed a huge debt of gratitude for your efforts toward finding a cure. These are tough times and EVERY little bit counts - and many of you raised BIG bits!! So THANK you a million times over for everything that you have done and continue to do. Together we WILL get to the finish line - a cure!

This fall seems to be one brick wall after another for me. After getting late on my Remicade and experiencing some Crohn's symptoms for the first time in about 6 years I managed to sprain an ankle and get into some poison oak. My latest adventure - H1N1! BUT, I'm back amongst the living and ready to get to training again. No matter what happens, I know how lucky I am to have my general strength and overall health and most importantly - the best family and friends in the world.

My kids really are the unbelievable...I can't even put into words how terrific they are. They gave me the most wonderful letter, just when i really needed a pick me up. They so clearly reminded me that the most important things in this world are things that I have in truckloads...love, faith, hope, joy. I am so very, very blessed. Thank you, God and thank you EVERYONE for your support. Let's do this thing!