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Oct 1, 2009 by maureen
Today is my last day at work before the big ride! I am getting ready to say my goodbyes. I still cannot believe the support of all my friends and family. It is an amazing thing that cancer can do for your life. Cherish each moment and experience as they come, and never have any regrets. I was surprised yesterday by yet another generous offering. Two of my friends from work surprised me with a beautiful jacket for me to ride on my journey. It will be appreciated even more for the chilly mornings. We leave for our 8 hour ride to Hershey bright and early; 5 am to be exact! I am very excited and terrified at the same time. Having done most of my training on park roads and trails, I have no concept as to what I have gotten myself into. I am proud to say that I logged in over 800 miles of training miles this summer but I still question if what I did will be enough to see me through. I guess I will do what my mother told me and pray to my guardian angel to push me up all those hills. I have the feeling that this is going to be a very emotional trip. Already I am on the verge of tears with all the well wishes and hugs on my way out of work. Well, I have much to finish today including one last, easy training ride. Thank you to everyone following my stories and wish me luck and prayers for the days of riding ahead!