Monday, July 7, 2008
Portal Combat!!!
Hey guys terry is four miles outside the portals of Mt. Whitney and still moving. Although news is her feet are in bad shape she is still keeping strong and moving because shes, well shes crazy!! At any rate once terry gets to Mt Whitney she will take a much needed rest and they plan to begin their climb at 2 am this morning. So yes terry is hurting but she hasn't fallen yet so please muster all the love and support you can send her tons of messages i want to see this posts comments fill up she has the hardest part coming up climbing a mountain with battered feet so you know what to do she appreciates every word of encouragement you can give her. So let her know your out there!!
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way to go Ter! you are one f_cking hard-core, tough-as-nails, determined, stubborn pit bull....thats a compliment.
i'm so sorry you have to suffer the added pain of the feet, as if there's not enough pain without that. but thats the way it goes, no guarantees. your true strength comes from your amazing ability to endure...so tough you are kiddo. get the Portals behind you and focus on rest & recovery in the short time you have...replenish both. take on the mtn, 1 step at a time and it will come to you if your patient. this is now an exercise in patience and pain tolerence. remember, the pain is only temporary, not making the mtn will last forever. you CAN do this, i know it. the uphillskier
Terry, I am remembering how beautiful that road up the base of the mountain was, in the cool night air! I envy you for being there. Enjoy it, pain and all. I know you are hurting, but I know that you tend to thrive best in that kind of pain. You're getting there! Looking for more updates... AND PICTURES!!!! Lisa
Remember Terry your arms move your legs, your doing SO Awesome...
KEEP Moving!!!
Terry so proud of you. To keep going when every part of you would probably like to quit. I did my long run today. My battery was dead on my mp3 player. So it was one long boring run. Although, I thought of you every step of the way. I thought if she can keep going this is the least I can do. Thanks again for getting me through. Sorry about the feet and the pain that goes along with it. You are one amazingly tough person. I am thinking of you always. Try to enjoy the scenery on the way up. Good job Ter. Love Trin
I ran across this and know you can relate..."The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy...It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed." ~Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champ.
You have a strong mind, you have strong support both in your crew and here at home. We are all behind you and have faith in you Terry. You climb up that mountain knowing what it will feel like getting to the TOP. Let us be the voices in your ear telling you to focus and keep on going. We all love you and are thinking of you.
The pain is temporary, the accomplishment will be permanent!! Love You, Steffalo
Terry, just letting you know I'm thinking of you, and want to tell you that I appreciate what you're doing for epilepsy. My 11 year old grandson was also diagnosed with epilepsy 4 years ago, so I have a taste of what you're going through as a mother. My prayers are with you. Love, Sistasyl!
You are insanely incredible! One out of three HUGE goals accomplished! Hopefully you're resting peacefully for now. You deserve it. One plus for the mountain (I think?) is the fact that your using your muscles in a different way, and different muscles. Way to go Terry! It must feel great to have 135 under your belt for the second time. Best wishes on your ascent to the top!
Love, Karen
Terry,
John & I are in Lone Pine tonight (Monday), room 217 at the Dow Hotel. We would love to meet up with you, if possible, before you start up the mountain. Want to call us? Cell phone 559-288-9239. I could help with your feet too, if you need it.
Marcia
OMG. Terry!!!!!I am on the Oregon Coast, vacationing, but you are SO on my mind!! I think of you 24/7. I know that you will do this!!! I am following your progress, and I DO know, YOU WILL DO IT. So keep on, keeping on. OK? Just do it. And remember........your promise to me........for your next run... in advance........I thank you. Love you, Jackie
Hey Terry,
The portals is a great place to rest before your climb- take it easy - the mountain is always there- be safe! Thinking of you and look after yourself. Beth
Terry,
You are a strong woman, amazing, and yet, yep, a little crazy. So many people are pulling for you, praying for you. Stay strong, if anyone can do this, it is YOU! We love you, and Hope and I are praying together for you tonight. Again, you are amazing. Love ya, Bren
Ter, been real busy tonight so have'nt had time to check in, I'm glad that you are now getting a well needed rest, you are one tough cookie. take your time and don't think about it just let yourself do what you do best. I hope your feet make it. I'm thinking about you, and sending you all the good vibes I can. love ya buddy
What can I say-you are so AWESOME!
and such an INSPIRATION to me and so many others. You have driven us to accomplish feats we never thought we could do. REMEMBER your inner strength and that its only one step at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember your picture of the LUCKY FLASH AND KNOW I WISH I WAS THERE TO SEE YOU CROSS THAT LINE. KEEP ON TRUCKIN AND SOON YOUR DREAM WILL BE FULFILLED. LUV YA !!!FLASH
AKA LOLA
Whew! I finally got a chance to sit down and write you. All my love and support. Keep it up you crazy lady! I pray your feet will sustain you through this challenge. I can't imagine the strength you have to have to run that long with blisters! That's way worse than eating sausage and helping with breastfeeding! (Ha-Ha.
Georje I thought you'd like that!)
Thats Hell. Keep it up Strong lady. We are all pulling for you.
Love, Stacey B
hey what can i say except your doing great! your an amazing woman and i know your going to make it. im rooting for you from cda. keep it up! love ya.
Hope you know I am thinkin of you..
I feel excited knowing that you are finally in the place and time that you have strived for spiritually speaking. I know he is close and that you can feel his presence. Your time is so precious right now. Soak it up. Much love.
Terry...Karen (Steffany's mom) here in Montana wanting to send some prayers your way. I can't even imagine what you must be going through, but I admire you as you take each step in fulfillment of your dream. It's not the destination...it's the JOURNEY. Hang in there...the one set of footprints you see may not always be yours. Thinking of you, Karen
awesome job Terry, your are one tough cookie, my prayers are with you all the way, I am so excited to see you are to one of your goals, enjoy that beautiful mountain, that is where you thrive is on mountains, soak it up, be safe, mind over matter and I know your are mentally tough, just one foot infront of the other
Terry,
We have been following your progress and it seems as though when you take on a challenge as you are doing, there some difficult spots, however, look at it as a minor road block, it is not going to stop you, you just need to go around it or through it and you will get to the other side.
We have alot of faith in you and know you can succeed. Just remember not many people can say they did a run in Death Valley In a 110+ heat. Love,
Midge & Mike
Go Terry Go!!!! You are amazing, and a little crazy, but more amazing than anything!! I can't believe you are doing it again. I am praying for you, and thinking of you lots.
Rachel
Keep going Terry, you're doing it!! You won't believe this but I, yes, I went on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods of Oregon today, to a waterfall. My son forced me to go. I told Hunter all about you and your run. I've been thinking about you so much!! I can't even imagine the distance you are going. I was whining about 1.5 miles. You are so amazing! Love ya, jackie
Hey Terry...and crew...We know you are pushing your limits continually. It is a lot of work and heat for all of you. Do your best and come home safe. All of you. Thanks for giving us a chance to support you and your efforts to raise money to fight epilepsy.
your my number one hero!
i love you so much..
keep it up,
you can do it! i believe in you, and anything and everything you put your mind to.
keep us updated!!
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