I can't believe it, Nationals is just around the corner! Where has time gone? 30 days has now turned into 7 days in just a blink of an eye. I have some confessions about the journey to here.
Confessions of an Agility-aholic:
- I decided in June of 2011, when Hemi was a mere 14 months old that I wanted to try to get to Nationals in 2012.
- I created my own logo, and not only artistically drew it on my white board at work, but made it my background on my computer.(see above)
- Although, I believed at the time this was an unreachable dream, I set forth, made my goals, small and acheiveable and started working through them.
- About half way through, I gave up - and decided it was ridiculous and we would never make it.
- Shortly after, I got a glimpse of hope from my girl when she had an awesome Steeple Chase run and won 1st Place. (by the way...this is what makes agility addicting)
- Since we qualified, I still had doubts that we should be going.
- I have learned so much from this journey:
- There is more that meets the eye when trying to achieve a dream. It has become so much more than just going to Nationals.
- I am stronger than I imagined. Hemi is quite fast, and I felt out of shape, so I hired a personal trainer and have been working my heart out! I can't believe how much more endurance and how much stronger I am!
- That I have gotten encouragement and support from unlikely sources. They were pleasant surprises.
- That everyone has opinions, but that doesn't mean they are right.
- That learning comes from all different sources.
- That even though there have been bumps in the road, and losses, that I can endure and I can persevere.
- I am thankful for so many people on this journey. My instructor, my classmates, my best friend, my sisters & brothers, my roommate and so many more. The support I have received is overwhelming.
Signed,
Agility-aholic,
Anne and Hemi
