As I started out on my quest for a greater meaning of life- beyond my wonderful husband and 2 beautiful daughters, I thought what is there for me to do to make a difference? What can I give that will truly matter to one person- or many? I was feeling unfulfilled as my life was consumed with my family. I wanted to do something for me, although now reflecting on it this really isn't all that selfish? i don't think i know how to be selfish!
what to do? what to do? I have friends that promote causes, and say they are all for their cause- but don't really do much to support their cause. maybe buy a t-shirt here and there, put a bumper sticker on, but don't actually become part of the cause. The 3-day commercial campaign begins in early January, along with a 2-day walk through our beautiful mountains. it was a toss up, well, until i checked the calendar and decided there was NO WAY i would be in shape for a June walk! plus you never know what kind of weather is in store for those mountains in June! the end of august gives me plenty of time to procrastinate and wait for warmer weather to start training.
so, i eventually signed up. i am all registered, sent out my fundraising email (after DAYS of being an importing-non-genius) , figured what a widget was and how to make taht work. and how to set the link up on my FB page i was ready to rolll... i thought? i had a rockin first day of donations! but none since, so i am a little disappointed. I had hoped my HR department would support me and help me get some company matches and i would have it in the bag. but of course i have not heard anything back and not sure the next step to take. August seems so far away, but it will be here before i know it. work will get busy, summer will take over with trips to the park for the girls and before i know it, august will be looming before me asking me if i can really walk 60 miles- and even a more daunting question, have you met your fundraising quota???
