Confessions of an Agility-aholic

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:

1. 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.
2. 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)
3. 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.
4. About half way through, I gave up - and decided it was ridiculous and we would never make it.
5. 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)
6. Since we qualified, I still  had doubts that we should be going.
7. 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.

The goal was to Qualify for Nationals - and we did it. The hard part is done and next week I am just going to have fun, love on Hemi and enjoy the experience. Wish us luck... and a safe journey.
Signed,
   Agility-aholic,
            Anne and Hemi