Just reading this gives me happy Goosebumps. You have done so amazingly well and I am so proud of you. Not proud in a condescending way; just PROUD!

I know that we’ve lived different lives, but so many of your struggles resonate with me. I can completely relate to the excuses for not exercising etc. I also know what it’s like to finally switch onto exercise and to choose health and “life”. I am not really there yet this time around, but being able to read about your (and others) journeys inspires and motivates me to keep going.

This year I have watched from a distance as you struggled, you fell (literally), hurt yourself and then got up, dusted yourself off and kept going. You managed to get through your daughter being away from you. You got through your father passing away.

You're like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

You can do Taupo. You are going to completely ROCK IT.

xxx

Ness

Our conversations over the last months you have told me of your internal struggles.


Everyone see's you as a positive person always helping. No one sees the hurt you carry and your pain.

I admire you so much, you quietly work away. you have bumps in the road but you just solve them and move on.

You have been hurting all year and you finally made a huge decision. i know this has weighed heavy on you and i know the loss you feel now that you have made it. When we make these huge decisions that will change our lifes, we lose a future we thought we would have but now you will be gaining a future you never could imagine, a future fill of possibilities.

You are an amazing woman one who has achieved so much throughout the years. One who has overcome the most hurtful and painful childhoods.

You were a teen who couldnt stick to any goals, who didnt think much of herself and didnt think she was worth anything and now look at you.

It is now time to stop being the protector and savior. You have had that role since you were 8 years old. Now it is time to STOP.

No one protected you! No one helped you. No one saved you. You crawled your way up on your own. You .... No one else.

No one else stood up for you! You stood alone............. You did the right thing those many years ago and even though it cut you off from part of your family you were right!

I admire you for the stand you took! I know it hurt to do it and hurt even more when you stood alone.

You didnt deserve to stand alone. You deserved better. You deserved having someone by your side backing you up.

No matter what happened in the past. You have those people in your life now who have your back. We select few who are within your immediate circle of friends are honored to have such a beautiful person as a friend.

You are going to do great on Saturday. All your friends and family who have supported you this far will support you on the day ..............

Good luck darlin

Good luck on Saturday. No matter how far you get it will be such an achievement.

You have inspired me daily.

I know we haven't meet and we only know each other through Twitter but i feel so connected to you on this journey.

You are an inspirational woman. Good luck ill be thinking of you.