Thank YOU.

I remember when I first got the idea to join Team Diabetes last summer. Many thought I was crazy (even Phil!) for thinking that dream was possible. I mean, the task of raising $12,200 is a wee bit daunting.....even when you take all of our GENEROUS friends and family into consideration! And you know what? We almost didn't do it. We almost gave in to the "YA RIGHT'S", "IMPOSSIBLE'S" and "You're crazy's!!!". But then we went for lunch with my friend, Sara McConnell. Our conversation went something like this:


Lindsay: We'd have to raise $12,200......which is a lot, I know.

Sara: So? You said you were going to climb Kilimanjaro...

Lindsay: I know...

Sara: And you did it.

Lindsay: I know...

Sara: And then you said you were going to run a half marathon....

Lindsay: I know...

Sara: And you did it.

Lindsay: We did.

Sara: And now you're telling me you want to raise $12,200 for diabetes.

Lindsay: Yes...

Sara: And just like everything else you set out to do....YOU WILL DO IT!!!

Lindsay: You think?

Sara: Lindsay - YOU WILL DO IT. And if you don't - you will regret it.

Lindsay: I think so too.


Well, Sara.....WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!! We raised $12,200 for Team Diabetes!!!! And without your encouragement and love, we would have kept this idea just that. AN IDEA. You believed in us and for that reason, we are feeling so happy this evening about our success. THANK YOU, SARA. We love you.

Before I sign off here, I'd like to leave you with this quote from my gal Oprah:

I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.

You see, tonight I was on the phone with Tayls, talking about our daily happenings. Part of her day involved a big hunt for insulin pump supplies, while part of my day involved a big hunt for "running sunglasses". Part of her day involved a credit card purchase that couldn't be avoided, while part of my day involved an optional swipe of the VISA card. Part of her day involved stress and worry, while most of my day was carefree and happy. I don't like it. It's not fair. But because of the donations we received over the last year (FROM ALL OF YOU!), the Canadian Diabetes Association is able to fight in every way possible to make things a little more equal. One day, Tayls may not need her pump. One day, Tayls may not have "diabetes". One day, Tayls will only wear a bracelet for fun instead of necessity.

I love you TAYLOR. We did this FOR YOU. You are our inspiration when it comes to life and living and every kilometer in that marathon will be dedicated to YOU.

Thank you to everyone who supported our cause. Your compassion will inspire us to put one foot in front of the other on August 20th.