For those of you that don’t know, Courage Is My Strength is only part of my mission these days. I use this blog and my YouTube channel to hopefully reach women that need information about what they are going to go through with their mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries, but I also have created Team Courage Racing. My dream was to create an off road race team to help inspire and encourage women to keep their spirits alive, and to keep chasing their dreams even after the changes and heartache they go through with these surgeries.
Jealousy and Smelly People
Happily on my way to LA for the NORRA party celebrating the Mexican 1000 event. It’s been one of those trips. Thanks to wonderful Aunt Joy I am flying stand-by, and of course when you fly stand-by you have to make some sacrifices. For my best chance at a seat I had to start trying to leave Denver at 6am this morning. Since we live 3+ hours from the airport I decided to get to the airport last night. I arrived at the Denver airport around 10pm last night, watched Dexter for awhile and then slept on the floor at my gate for about an hour. I woke up at 4am and have been kind of roaming around ever since.
Full Throttle Ahead
I know I promised a website update last week, but software updates and a day job kind of distracted me a bit! I’m excited to say that both of our new sites are ready to go, and one of them is fully operational at this point.
Slideshow From The Mexican 1000
Click on the photo below to open a slideshow of photos from the Mexican 1000.
I was so fortunate and I am profoundly touched that I was allowed to participate in such an amazing event. Pam, Ashley, Mike, Ken and all the rest not only put a huge smile on my face, but touched my life in ways I don’t think I can ever explain or possibly repay. Thank you all so much for letting me be a part of this adventure!
Finally Home and Clean
Whew! Traveling from the south end of Baja to my town in Colorado is a long way to go in two days! But I’m home, and finally able to take a long hot bath to try to soak away some of the dirt. Laundry is almost done, dogs are happy, and I think I will sleep very well tonight.
Race Is Over And I’m Going Home
I still have so many memories and updates to share, but I think there will be some changes in this blog soon and I’ll save them for those changes. It looks like Team Courage really needs its own site and blog now. So many exciting things happened on this trip for Team Courage, and there are sooo many adventures on the horizon. It’s time to divide Courage Is My Strength and Team Courage so that each project and site can focus on and address the right people.
Start of Last Race Day-You’re Invited to La Paz!
Michele, May 1st 2010 |
Quick Check In
I don’t have the energy for much of a post, but just wanted to let yall know that I am safe and healthy in Loreto. We haven’t had much sleep, as time keeper I have to be first at the start and last at the finish. The course has been tough for some vehicles, so we’ve been at the finish line very late. Although Pam and Ken and Eliseo have it much worse, they have to put together the times for the entire day before starting tomorrow.
Registration Day
I’m not sure if I will have the chance to post again tonight, so I’m going to do a quick post because I’m so wired and have a few minutes to post.
Before I tell you about registration, let me just tell you that YESTERDAY our YouTube channel had over 3,000 visitors! So far today there have been over 1,000. Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Day Two In Mexicali
Well, today started with a bang! And then a shake, and a rattle, and a roll! There was an earthquake last night, I heard through the grapevine that it was a 5, but since I slept through it I’m not sure that I believe it was that strong!
Safe Arrival In Mexicali
Yay! We arrived in Mexicali today! I have to just say that I have met amazing people already, so early in the journey. Pam, Mike, Toni, Betsy, Ashley…wow, it truly touches my heart the kindness and friendship of these wonderful people. I feel as though I have known them forever and it’s only been one day.
Day One On The Road
Just try to catch me, I dare you! 
Leaving Colorado for the start of my latest Baja adventure was a lot more difficult than I imagined it would be. I had a lot on my mind the night before, and a great case of nervous anxiety as well, and found myself wide awake at 3am.
A Wonderfully Courageous Update
Hey friends!
How are yall doing? Things here are great. The weather seems to actually be turning to spring after one last amazing storm in Vail. The warmer weather and sight of green grass makes my heart soar, and I can’t wait until there’s even more!
I’m sorry the updates have been slower, I’ve been juggling getting back to a full time job along with family life, and Courage has been taking off! I have met some incredible women this week, and I’m certain I’m feeling my life change a little every day.
