hey all. how bout a report from someone who's living and breathing this dry, hot desert air!
it's me t! terry's daughter!
the past few days have probably been the most taxing of my mom's entire life. despite every horrible thing that has gone on in the desert and every horrible story and rumor being spread a thousand miles away, she continues to run. and run. and run.
im the last official crew member, the others have all gone home. my mom's husband drove down to help out the last couple days and my grandpa will be here tomorrow.
she's strong, so strong. i know most of you have an understanding of this already. i see how you pull inspiration from her and i get overwhelmed by the size of her heart and the fact that its open for anyone.
that same heart is broken now. torn to bits by betrayal and lies. her run is now peppered with burts of sadness. its taxing to say the least, but she's tredging on.
i was fortunate enough to summit mt. whitney with her the other day. it was a memory i will keep with me forever. you would have never guessed she just got done running 135 miles through that tortuous desert.
the next day she ran all day, never stopping until forces beyond her control said enough for tonight. she rests for the tiniest of breaks and moves on, knocking out mile after mile. she has 85 left to go. we're heading out shortly to begin the descent into panamint. im excited to run with her tonight. the experience im sharing with her through this entire journey is priceless.
thank you all for continuing to support her. she's going to get through this, ive never doubted it for a single second. im proud to stand by her side through this entire journey, even if we've had to battle demons we never knew could exist.
and to ben and denise, i hope you feel our appreciation, it is very, very great.
marcia, same to you. thank you for seeking her out and your prayers.
and the folks at panamint springs, thanks so much! that meant a lot!
we've got a few more days out here still, the temps are threatening horrible, horrible things but terry's got business to take care of.
if you're in badwater or know people that would like to see her finish, we're hoping for a saturday finish. keep an eye out for us on the road!
thanks again everyone.
ps. a heath status:
she's in great physical condition considering the circumstances. her feet are bothering her the most but she's dealing with them and says its getting better. her calves and quad threaten her every day but they're being dealth with and have seem to obeyed for now.
she's doing really great. she really is.
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Keep it up Ter. I am rooting for you. You have my total support, love, thoughts, and prayers. You are an amazing person who has come to finish what you started. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the cooler temps tonight and run on. Taryn please give your mom a hug for me. Love to you Trin
Terry,
I'm very happy to hear that your physical health is still good considering what your poor body has gone through. But, my heart is broken to hear that your heart has been torn to bits. I haven't heard a single word in regards to horrible stories and rumors. Just remember this is between you and God for Zack's wellbeing. Keep going Terry and stay strong, because that's who you are. I hope you and T have the most wonderful run together tonight. What an awesome experience for a mother and daughter to have. You AND Taryn are so very inspirational. Great job hanging in there T. Much love and many prayers, Karen M
My Oh My... Auntie T.... (I will just call you Wonderwoman) for short!!
You are one super lady! Dang, I speak of you often & as I'm checking these little South Hill people through my line at Albertsons, I'm telling them about your "little" jog through the dusty desert! And then of course I give them the web site & tell them.... "you just gotta check her out for yourself!!"
You are really a strong woman for us ALL to look up to! Man, we think we're going through something tough... look at you!!
I just love you so much! I may not see you often or tell you often. But I do love you ...MUCHO!
Peace out!! I'm rootin' for ya!!
YOU GO GIRL!
Love, your proud neice, Becky Jean
Terry..........I know your heart is breaking. I cried when you told me of your betrayal. I know this doesn't help much, but as I said before, use that betrayal to be stronger and mnore determined. Look what you have accomplished! It's obvious that you are going to do this!! And the $$ you raise for epilepsy? It could be THOSE dollars that find the cure. Keep going,Ter....you're almost there! Love ya, Jack
Hey Terry,
Almost finished! Congratulations from my heart! Thinking of you alot - what an accomplishment! Take care of yourself tonight!
Beth
Hey Ter!! Just wanted to let you know that me, Deanna, Stef, Misty, Jennilee, Sonja, Jen I, Dr Brasch and Larry are thinking about you tonight. You are truly amazing. Keep it up. You are so close to your goal. Love ya, Jess.
This is from Jen; What the hell is going on down there?! Are you safe? Are you okay? Talk about in the dark, we don't have a clue up here. But, without a shadow of a doubt, you need to KNOW, and carry it in your heart that you are LOVED!!! By ALL of us honey! I seriously do not know what is going on, but you need to be able to come home to us in the upright or recliner position!! I have no doubt you can finish this run, and I will always believe in you, just please, please, PLEASE don't push your body past the point of no return. Rest when you need it, then one foot in front of the other, remember the Christmas song? Hey, it's the desert, those are the songs we sang in Texas when it was 120 out!!
When you get home, I'll have to tell you about the evil I went up against the other day. Just wanted you to know that your advise and love sure helped me be strong enough not to back down. See the ripples you start?!! Josh, Nathan and Katie all have you in their hearts and prayers, and ofcourse you know you are in Joe's and mine. I keep praying the 23rd Psalm for you honey, look up at that big star to the south, the brightest one, that is the direction I look to every night when I talk to God about you.
Love, Hugs, Kisses and a Bite, Jen
Hey Terry, I don't know what is going on and don't pretend to even quess, but have heard nothing but positive up here. I'm so thrilled to hear you are holding up physically, you are made of steal and have a heart of gold. I'm sorry to hear that it has been battered, that is the last thing you need to have. I know that you are one tough incredible LADY, just put "whatever" behind you and leave it in the desert to rot, and keep going towards your goal, you are so close. Taryn give your mom many hugs for me and all of us working tonight and let her know we are with her in thoughts and prayers. Keep going, "just put one foot in front of the other" and forget the ones behind you, leave the past in the past and look towards the future, and the end of the desert. you are one tough cookie keep it up love lots D
Hey Ter, it's me Kari. You keep truckin' girly. I am just glad you don't have that damn tire with you...at least I hope you don't. Just trying to get you to laugh a little. You know how much I love to laugh, especially with you. Cause you always laugh with me. On a serious note...remember what I said the other day? We unconditionally love our children. Now, Taryn is seeing first hand how much that love really is. Keep your goal in sight, it is closer now than ever before. Like we tell our moms here a FMC each contraction is closer to being done and therefore each step is closer to being done for you. You have to make that step in order to be DONE!!! Your beautiful face is stamped in my head along with your smile, and your heart. Be safe, and T keep us updated on her health and physical well being.
Love ya,
Kari
Terry~ I know you will make your goal. I wish I could be there to see you come across that finish. What an accomplishment. You not only did it but with many challenges. No one here really knows what rumors are going around or has heard anything negative. Just love and support for a true friend. I worked with a great crew last night and we all are thinking of you and missing you. Can't wait to have you back here safe and able to rest for reals.
Anyone can give up; it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would understand if you fell apart, that's TRUE STRENGTH~unknown author.
You do show true strength and you live a life many would dream to be a part of. Thanks for letting me be in yours. I love ya, Steff
TER, LIKE I TOLD YOU,YOU ARE THE GREATEST, DO YOUR BEST TO STAY FOCUSED, ITS YOUR TURN,YOU CAN FINISH THIS. I AND OTHERS, ARE HERE FOR YOU, YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK. TRY TO FEEL THE LOVE WE ARE SENDING. YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO OTHERS, IT YOUR TURN TO TAKE SOME BACK. AS ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND, WITH MUCH LOVE
Ter, Janiece, chase, Joe and I are all pulling for you, Thank you Brian for going down to help her and T YOUR THE GREATEST hang in there.
Keep it up Terry. You're getting very close to reaching your ultimate goal. YOU ROCK!!! We're heading out to go camping now, so I'll be away from all computers until Sunday. I'm sure at that point you'll have victory surrounding you. Stay safe and run strong. I'll be thinking of you and sending prayers all weekend. I'll check in as soon as I can.
Love, Karen M
HEY TERRY. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I'M THINKING OF YOU AND KNOW THAT YOUR STAYING STRONG.REMEMBER TO PULL YOUR HAT DOWN AND ONE STEP AT A TIME. JUST KNOW YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND THAT YOU ARE SO AMAZING. HOPE YOU COULD FEEL MY LOVE AND HUGS OF SUPPORT SURROUND YOU AND T LAST NIGHT. KEEP HANGING IN THERE AND WATCHING FOR YOUR NEXT NEWS"FLASH" LUV YA LOLA
TER........your secret is safe with me. There are NO rumors, so don't even entertain that thought, OK? We all know that you will make it, so just keep believing in yourself, and use that betrayal to your BENEFIT!!!Use the anger to achieve the goal! You are` almost there!!! Love ya, jack
Go Terry go! I hope the night treated you well, and your feet are still taking you to the finish. I have no doubt that you will make it even if you have to crawl there. You are amazing and have accomplished so much already. Savor each step you take knowing you don't have to cover that ground again. Each step taken is one step closer to the finish line. Hope you can get some rest and keep on going. Good job, almost there. Love to you trin
Terry- Don't know what the hell is going on down there, hearing nothing up here, and if it's negative, I don't care to hear it!! You are an amazing woman with great strength and courage. An amazing Mom, what a thing to do for your child! Keep up the good work and come home safely. We all can't wait to see you, and give you hugs and smooches. Meanwhile, T, give her lots "o" hugs for us up here.
With love, Rachel
COME ON YOU GUYS. SHE IS SO CLOSE TO HER GOAL. IF YOU HAVEN'T YET DONATED, DO IT NOW. SHE'S ONLY $300 AWAY FROM HER GOAL!! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. JACK
P.S. Terry.........your mind will never break. You are THAT strong. Your heart will heal in time. Trust me on that one. I wish I could be there to see you finish. Hell, I wish I had a tenth of the determination and strength that YOU have!!!!! So are you donating your gorgeous hair to "the girls" again, when you are finished? :) love, jack
Hey Terry!!! You can't stop now. You reached your goal, actually , surpassed it in donations, so now you have to do it!!!! You are SO amazing!! I am anxiously awaiting the news of your finish!! I am checking out of this beach house early Saturday morning, so I won't be able to check back in until Saturday night, at which time,I am sure that you will be relaxing and basking in all the gloriousness of your accomplishment. You always continue to amaze me!! Love, jack
Ter, it's Jen. We love you, we all love you. You have loved us, challenged us, believed in us, mentored and prodded us (up mountains!) You've put up with our tears, fears, stubborness, tantrums, clutziness(mine), oh, and our whining, and then you have watched us realize accomplishments that we've never known were even possible. Those are just a few of the gifts you have given to us. But of all of those, the believing in someone whom you love doing what they had thought impossible, that is your best gift. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!! BUT MORE THAN THAT WE LOVE YOU, MORE THAN I THINK YOU KNOW!!! Please my friend, my Sista, please be safe, you are so close to that final goal, remember to stay hydrated, take in the fuel and rest as needed.
Being raised in culture with dear friends and relatives who had to cross Death Valley, no matter their age or culture, the legends I heard as a young girl are very frightening. When a traveler had reached exhastion of body and resources, strange things began to happen to him or her. Indians that live in that area talk of shapeshifters who ran along side them, some for obvious reasons, as the Indians I knew were terrified to speak of it. But there are many, many legends of these shapeshifters who upon seeing that the need was great, or that person was on a noble quest, these shapeshifters would run along side of them, rarely close, often as their favored animal, or a combintion of certain animal features. Some you can sing to, some run away when you speak, but often the person is convinced that there was an understanding without actual words. In most cases, once the danger had passed: water found, wagon party, or the childs family, they are not seen again. They can be on the ground, up on a ridgeline, but are frequently mistaken for some kind of buzzard-like/tyradactal bird. None of these have ever been proven because of the associated delusions/paranoia that the desert travelors suffered with due to the extreme tempuratues and dehydration. Of course, they had no ice or refridgeration so food poisoning in blamed for these tall-tales. The reason for this history lesson is to remember to pray!! There are real evil and good out there, the prayers are your protection.
With all of our prayers we are sending you, I have to believe that you have angels, no not the wimpy baby faced ones, I'm talking the warrior kind! and that they will help and guide you. Just don't get too attached to those beauties with wings, cuz we get you back home with us first!!
Okay, I know that was long winded, but the message is the same. PUSH OUT THE PAIN, LET THE LOVE THAT EVERYONE IS SENDING AND THE LOVE YOU'VE BEEN SHOWN FILL YOU UP. You are a champion, you have accomplished a mind baugling feat. I'm worried about everything, ofcourse I am, Please be safe! Selfishly we, I need you. Give Taryn a hug for me, now T can you your mom one back for me? I love you honey, please be safe!!! Love, Jen your pain in the backside friend!
ps; We really need an update T, know you're busy, please try, I'm worried sick and feel very helpless. We don't even need to know what or why there was crew change, we just need to know you are safe and your status. hugs
pps; Is there a favorite passage in a book, or lyrics to songs you want me to look up to read to you mom?
dont have much time at all, so i'll just reply here. (this is t).
we're 41.9 miles from the finish. she got a new injury yesterday right in the middle of a good stretch of running. she's having a hard time staying awake. the exaustion is really making a presence. she's still motivated though and she'll be finishing no matter how long it takes. its going to be hot today, really hot. its already over 100 and its only 6am. the leg is scaring us but my mom's tough. thanks for all the comments guys, you're the best. we'll do lots of replying when we've got time. she's thinking about all of you. love, t.
Thanks for the update. We don't doubt that she will make it. She have proved her stength in more ways than one.
"There are but two roads that
lead to an important goal and
to the doing of great things:
strength and perseverance.
Strength is the lot of but a few privileged people; but austere perseverance, harsh and continuous,
may be employed by the smallest
of us and rarely fails of its purpose,
for its silent power grows
irresistibly greater with time."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ter you are one of the few exhibit srength and perseverence to no end. We all love and are praying for you. So keep on running, limping, or hobbling to the finish. Love ya Trin
Ter, stay in your happy place, think back in your life of all of the great times, the birth of your kids, the many races that you have run, all of the peoples lives that you have made a differance in. there is no other person that awes me the way that you do. to me you are more of a star than any one in hollywood. stay tough, take your time, you can do this. much love
Hey ter,it's me Kari again.
Oh my gosh, almost done!!! You are a winner. I can only imagine how and what you are feeling. Take your time during the difficult parts of the heat of the day, and enjoy the coolness of the night. I have not one doubt in my mind that you will do this to the end. Just praying over you and sending you all the angels your way. They are there with you, you know that.
Thanks for the update T...You must be exhausted as well. One question for you T, do you read all the comments to Terry? Just wondering if she knows how much we all love and care for her? I am sure you do read them to her, but not sure how often you get the chance to do so.
You go Mamma!!! Unconditional love! Nothing deeper than that.
Love to you, Kari
Posted this last night, but I never saw it appear--maybe a glitch. Apologies if it got to you twice.
Terry,
Thinking about you as you go into what I hope is your last night out on the road. I know you've been through some difficult times, and my prayers are with you. For awhile, though, I've been convinced that you need to finish this for YOU. If you look at many, many of the runners who have completed the Badwater course, you'll find that there's a recurring theme. So many of them--so many of US--have gone through something very hard in their lives. And so, for some reason, we find ourselves out on the Badwater course, working our lives out--as if we can sweat out the pain and find the answers to our questions in the wide open spaces.
As for the problems you've had along the way, I wish I could show you all the other Badwater runners who have had difficult times, and outright fights with their loved ones. It's more common that you would believe. I've had two major blow-ups with family members. It's a very hard thing to have family as crew, partly because it's so hard for them to see you suffer.
Okay, I'm getting long here. I just want you to know I'm with you in spirit. Very sorry I can't be there to lend a hand. Follow your heart these last few miles back to Badwater. After that, I think you'll know what to do.
I'm here if you want to talk about things.
Marcia
Terry and T, thanks for the update, I'm glad to here you are safe, please stay that way, I will be praying for God to be with all of you and send Angels to be the strength and guidance you all need. Love ya Lots
many thoughts and PRAYERS for you and the team, listen to your body, keep trucking love ya D
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