it really is. yesterday as i was getting ready to say my prayers i sat for a minute to think about all the blessings i have in my life. all of the experiences i've had over the last several months, all of the people who have had an impact on me...all of the tender mercies i've experienced. i am a lucky, lucky gal. it's hard for me to put into words how i feel. it's hard for me to express my gratitude without sounding super cheesy. but i can tell you this much...i am happier now than i have been in years. and it's a culmination of many different things that are making me happy. it's refreshing. and i recognize how lucky and blessed i am. and not a day goes by that i don't thank my heavenly father for this wonderful life i have. yes, there have been some curve balls, but really...i have it pretty good.
this past weekend i had the opportunity to run the ragnar relay with 11 of my amazing co-workers. this was an experience i will never forget. i get emotional when i think about it. i think i speak for everyone when i say it was definitely one of the highlights of my life. i loved having the chance to get to know my co-workers outside of work. to talk about person things, to bond, and to support each other. i ran my last leg with a bum knee. i could barely walk. but i finished it...6.8 miles. up and down hills. at 4:30 am...it was 36 degrees outside. i've never been in a more physically grueling situation. it was exhausting, it was hard, but it was totally worth it. even if i crossed the finish line in tears. my team was there to meet me. they cheered for me. they were proud of me. i was proud of myself.
here are a few pictures. they can't even begin to show what an amazing experience it was. and they're totally out of order...
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| our van after all of our legs were completed. i love this group of people. |
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| heading up to breckenridge. the most beautiful drive i've ever been on |
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| continental divide! so much fun |
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| getting ready to run the first leg...so nervous! |
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| these are my sexy sweats. |
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| after my second leg..high fives all around! |
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| the disappointment of a bum knee. i was in so much pain. |
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| total team effort. supporting jordan through his last leg. |
ragnar was amazing. we're doing it again next year. one of the most rewarding experiences ever. i love the memories i made on this trip. and i love my team. and my job.
xoxo-meg
you're a rockstar!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you for finishing your race. Also... I am thankful for you because you have been a huge blessing in my life.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you ran on a bum knee! You are amazing! Thanks for saying how you take time to sit and recognize all of your blessings. I need to do that more often. And I am going to do it tonight before I say my prayers thanks to your example! Way to go on the Ragnar! That is awesome!
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