And so it ends… Or does it??

I turned out the light and just lay between clean sheets, closed my eyes yet it was not dark, moments of the climb flashed before me, I began to sob, emotions of struggle, joy, defeat, conquer, past, present, future, fear, age, strength, weakness, people all pooled into tears that streamed down my face. Why now? I had not cried once on the mountain and what emotion was missing?  My strength had challenged me several times, Parkinson had attempted to knock me down…. I challenged them back and won. I had climbed the highest freestanding mountain in the world, so, why the tears?

“I am so proud of you” we’re the words I heard……there it was, proud…..I don’t feel proud!!! I don’t feel proud !!!!  I had not changed the world, fed the hungry, cured diseases, saved the animals, solved poverty…It was still the same below the clouds.

I have work to do! Any suggestions where my next climb should be? Team Fox still has $10grand to raise to make our $100g goal…. Then I will feel proud.

 

The climb was beyond words awe-inspiring, my support has been incredible……

Asante (thank you) to:

My Macy’s family for your donations and your support.

Macy’s corporate Give Back for matching all associate donations.

The Chatlos Foundation for their grant.

Family and Friends for love, support and donations,

All our kids(Earl and mine) for your love.

Bronwyn and Jennifer for being my life line link.

Matthew for hooking me up with John Lennon, Meagan Trainor and Eric Church. Perfect..perfect.

Jacob and Jessie for the poles. You saved my knees!!!

Ruby! I truly needed the layers and layers and I so looked good.

Peter O and Shawn Layton for being my social networking managers. You got the word out there. Thanks to you we raised money and got many more people aware of this debilitating disease called Parkinson’s. Thank you again.

Karen Z for the very fancy and needed notebook. It was that I used to jot down notes of everyday.

Ariel and Jordan for looking after the house and keeping the fish alive.

Charlotte…my inner voice of love and encouragement.

Earl… You have my heart, you are my soul. Thank you for always bringing peace to my restless mind.

Dad….for being the original adventurer.

Please visit www.michaeljfox.org/team Fox for more information or call me at 321 2770151.