And Jeff — thank you for the kind words! I’m glad to know that we’re actually helping beyond the physical reach of CF Watertown. That means a lot. Keep reading. We’re going to try to keep doing our part.

And I’ve always been proud to say it, and never more than now.

I could write a book about how proud we all are of her… and I don’t just mean the weight loss (‘just’, ya ‘just’ 100lbs. Next time you got to Home Depot go to the garden section and pick up ‘just’ 2 bags of concrete mix; or carry a 6th grader around for a day or so…) I also mean the attitude. Sure as a brother I could fill this little box with a rant about a sisters attitude (I’ll say it again, Duran Duran DOES suck!) but as a person who loves his only sibling it makes me warm inside (mom’s term) to see the change. I don’t write this just to say ‘yea rah rah’ cause I hate that crap. (we get that from Dad) I write it because my sister completed a F’n marathon! And I totally agree that a potential meathead firebreather can poo-poo it as a mini-marathon and I’ll say I’m sorry you’re probably over compensating for you own ‘mini-whater’ short commings.

Don’t get me wrong, I love all types of sports and participate in as many as often as I can and I stand in awe of people who do things like complete at an Olympic level. To do some thing like finish the Iron Man triathalon is truly astounding!

But I also stand in awe of people who could not do these athletic things but who quielty do things like work 70 hour weeks to support their families, or spend countless hours caring for someone else who is dying, and then doing it again for another person, and then again for another, and then without hesitation doing it again without ever being asked to.

Having the internal fortitude, the guts, the big F’n brass balls to say “I’ll do it” and to NOT say “close enough” is what makes me (and I assume a lot of you) take notice.

I agree with the postings above that while it’s cool to finish first or to lift the most does that really impress?

We should be impressed by the people who aren’t ‘born with it’ but still get it done.

When the big man came to your place and talked a few Saturdays ago (I was the ninja snapping the pictures) he said much the same and I enjoyed his talk. I think anyone that’s been around the block a few times appreciated his message: SHOW ME !

and Sue did.

And to Sue – It is all true. What I love about you Sue is that not only do you rock every WOD hard and constantly challenge yourself, but you are always the first person there to help out someone else. Whether it is giving a lifting tip, speaking words of encouragement, or comforting others during their own “learning moments” – you are always there with a smile. You are a great person and a fabulous friend! I consider myself lucky to have met you!