Yard Sale

The yard sale was a HUGE success! We had many neighbors and friends bring items to sells, buy items, bring their moral support and man a bake sale... I was truly overwhelmed with gratitude. People were very generous. We were able to raise $612 and some change. This has been donated to my walk bringing my total to $1,042 raised. I am almost half way there. YEAH!! I will post pictures soon.

YARD SALE and fundraising

Fundraising has been more difficult than I thought it would be. I think this is due to me not opening my mouth enough. I will get better at this.

We are having a yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday (Aug. 21-22) from 10-5 and 10-3. Hopefully this will generate some good funds to be put toward the walk. We have a few families participating and one has even offered to bring drinks and cookies on Saturday to sell. YEAH!

Wish me luck.

Training came to a halt

This week I got the flu and was barely able to stay out of bed. So, training didn't go this week.

There are a couple good things that came from this week, though. First, I still managed to lose 5 pounds. Hope I can keep it off.

Second, I did learn something about myself this week. I have truly grown to like working out and really missed it. YEAH! Getting moving won't be so difficult now.

Training

I will be honest. I am finding it hard to do the longer walks... those that are over 8 miles. Some of it is the fact that I don't have the right socks and get blisters. Yes, I am hoping to get some as a birthday present. Some of it is the time... I walk about 3.75 miles in an hour so, that is 4 hours of walking. Yes, I can break it up, but still 4 hours! So, I think I am going to try to get a sitter for Friday AM. Josh's day is usually pretty open on Fridays. If we get a sitter, then we can walk that together and maybe get some of that spark back. (almost 9 years of marriage, and it is starting to show) The dilema with that is paying the sitter. I would honestly like to put that $$ toward fundraising or just paying bills. That said, I know we will be okay. This walk is something that is very important to me and the Lord always opens the doors for the really important things in my life. So, guess I will make that arrangement... and some better socks, maybe some mole skin, too.

Training Continues

By the end of this week the schedule says I will have walked 19 miles and cross trained for 45 minutes. I am glad it is split into smaller portions. Today I am going to walk 10 miles. Already have put in 3 just walking around the house and bringing Ceithlinn to school. I am glad the weather is finally cooperating so walking outside is enjoyable. The thought of walking 10 miles on a tread mill is a bit boring. I can do up to 7, but after that it is torture.

Training Schedule for the week of May 18-24

Easy walk 3 miles
Moderate Cross Training for 15 minutes
Moderate walk 5 miles
Easy Cross Training for 30 minutes
Easy walk 7 miles
Easy walk 6 miles
REST

Wow! Good thing I can do this without too much trouble, especially if I have someone to talk to or some good tunes on the iPod.

I'll let you know how it goes. Honestly, training has been a little tough the last couple weeks with the kids getting sick (can't bring them to the gym with me, the kids klub doesn't like sick kids playing there), doctor's appointments, just plain lack of motivation. This week is looking up and I have a great schedule for the summer, which for me will begin after June 5th. I'll still get up about 5:30, instead of teaching Seminary I will go to the gym and work out!! My body is already used to getting up that early, Josh will definitely be with the kids, and as the walk gets closer and the walking increases I will still have plenty of time to get that in before Josh leaves for work. Don't you just love having a GREAT PLAN?

Business Cards and Sponsors

Ordering Business Cards and other advertising materials -- I went to Vista Print and custom made some card, a hat and some sticky notes to be handed out. Those came in the mail today. I am really excited!


Getting Sponsors -- I didn't realize how difficult it would be for me to open my mouth and ask for sponsors. Anyone who knows me, knows I don't usually have a problem talking -- it us the other way a round. The gift of gab is alive and well in my family.


Well, I did open my mouth and found people are very willling to sponsor me and help me raise money for this great cause. A few of my sponsors are listed below and to the right. I am hoping this list will get longer very shortly. I am still talking to people. Wish me luck.

My fantastic Chiropractors!!
Chiropractic Healthcare Center
Dr. Richard Cockrell DC & Dr. Ranjiv Bains DC
15324 Main Street East, Suite B
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 863-5323
chcsumner@yahoo.com

Josh's employer
Family, Marriage, Assessment Counseling
9881 Bridgeport Way SW Ste B
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-1611

The kids great gym!
Roach Gymnastics
1627 45th St. E. Bldg. D-103
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 826-5999
http://www.roachgymnasticsinc.com/

A friend's personal business
Bonzi.com
Lisa Arousa
Everything you need under one umbrella
http://www.bonzi.mychoices.biz/

My favorite local photographer
Sarah Alston Photography
Sarah & Sam Alston
253-332-1444
questions@sarahalstonphotography.com
http://sarahalstonphotography.com/