We had a great night tonight. Zoe was so excited to see her dad and my parents joined us. I was also very pleasantly surprised that our lovely friend Day, her husband Daniel, cutie-pie daughter and friend Jill joined us. It was a nice evening and unlike last year, it wasn't 90 degrees. They started walking a little too early for me (I was still in the balloon line), but it was kind of cool that I got recognized from some people from the speech I gave at the corporate kickoff. I also saw "Team Stephen" and some other great friends from the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (they ROCK!)
Zoe's team raised about $6,500. I think I may try for the prize of raising the most money online between November 2 and the 22nd. If we do it, we win a home entertainment system. I bet I would have to raise tens of thousands to win though. Hmmm. Never underestimate the powers of the internets.
Thank you so so much to all of our donors (esp. Illinois Deb ~ she's totally like our team sponsor ~ btw Deb, you are always welcome in ol' San Antonio).
I'm kind of glad this is all over, but now I have 9234082394 thank you notes to write.
I can do this. I have the support of the internets behind us!
Your assignment today is to tell me if you have a) purchased the BFL book and b) read any of it. I'm serious here people. I know so many of you take care of others, but I want you to put a priority on your own health as well. I especially am motivated as Zoe's dad looks exactly like he did when we met in 1995. I swear he hasn't gained a pound, has all his own hair, and hasn't aged hardly at all. As my hair grows out, I want to regain the muscle tone I have lost. I walked tonight and did it. I know I can do anything!
Posted by debutaunt at October 27, 2007 09:00 PMI ordered the book from Amazon.com. Should be in the
first of the week. I had a friend visit a couple of
weeks ago and she couldn't stop talking about the difference it had made for her. She was 2nd person to tell me about it and then you brought it up, so I guess it was meant to be.
I'm already a member of your sis#1 B4 team from another internet group. Motivation obviously runs
in your family. :)
Congratulations to Zoe on a great job. A big hug from me.
Posted by: Kay at October 28, 2007 06:53 PMAw, shucks....*blushing*.
I am honored that you called me your team sponsor, and so happy that all went well on the walk!
I did order the BFL book from Amazon....and it is still in the box on my kitchen counter. Uh- ya think I should maybe open it and read a bit before I go to bed?
I'm counting on you to keep me motivated, Deb. I'm off to open that box from Amazon. Can I eat some Halloween cookies while I read it?? ;-)
Posted by: Illinois Deb at October 28, 2007 09:40 PMI did not buy the book, but I am so happy for you that the walk was a big success in Houston.
You are such an inspiration to everyone.
Yes you can do anything!
Posted by: Claire at October 29, 2007 05:14 PMBOO
Happy Halloween
Posted by: Claire at October 30, 2007 09:02 PMyou are amazing! I will get BFL on Amazon. You sure are stubborn about its benefits :)
Posted by: Allison Sattinger at November 2, 2007 04:03 AMWhere is the Queen?
Posted by: Claire at November 3, 2007 08:29 AM