Pikes Peak Challenge on Day of Remembrance

Yesterday I participated in the Pikes Peak Challenge with my best friend, Melissa (https://www.pikespeakchallenge.com/). All summer, she has been getting me to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I love it. We hiked 13.5 miles up to the summit (elevation: 14,000 ft). It was an incredible experience, even though at many points I thought I wouldn't make it. I couldn't have done it without her and her wonderful boyfriend, Jeff, who basically carried my pack the last 3 miles and also found me a hiking pole. I felt like a little grandma with a cane, just inching along those last miles. The Pikes Peak Challenge is organized by the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, an organization that provides resources for brain injury victims and survivors. What an experience! Especially on Sept. 11, Day of Remembrance. I feel so fortunate to be healthy and alive. Lets live life to its fullest, appreciate others and lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. Love.