Swimming Against The Current

  I didn’t think I could do it. I almost backed out of doing my walking fundraiser because I had absolutely no faith in myself to succeed. Jim pushed me because he knew it meant a lot to me. I decided to do it, even if no one donated and I just started walking a couple miles a day I could just do it for myself, to help me stay motivated to stay active. I made the Facebook page and started inviting people to watch my progress and within 2 weeks had reached my goal of $1000 raised. I’ve walked 68 miles in two weeks and this morning I actually jogged 3 miles. Who am I? I barely recognize myself, I am not a runner and I have never been a runner.    I am proud of what I’ve accomplished but I couldn’t have done any of it without all of you, and especially without my husband.  The amount of people who have shared my story, commented and donated has truly been amazing. I am doing this because I am tired of living with dystonia and just want a cure. I am also doing this to show anyone and every