26.2

To some of you...

26.2 might be just another number,

But for me,

It was the number that took me from being a girl to a woman;)

I RAN A MARATHON TODAY!:D

It was the greatest and hardenst thing I have ever done!:)

While I worked hard for this goal,

There are a few people I would like to recognize,

I wouldn't have been able to accomplish this goal without them!:)

I dedicated each mile to a special person in my life,

Who has encourgaed, helped, and cheered me on these past couple of months in preparation.
Thank you to the 26 people who inspired me,

I love you guys!:)

Mile 1* Ellie

Mile 2* Blake

Mile 3* Alex

Mile 4* Dad

Mile 5* Mom

Mile 6* Royce

Mile 7* Madie

Mile 8* Kyra Gamble

Mile 9* Nana

Mile 10* Grandma and Grandpa McGarry

Mile 11* Elder Cannon

Mile 12* Papa and Momma Cannon

Mile 13* Joe and Emily Hoehne

Mile 14* Alice Cannon

Mile 15* Sarah Cannon

Mile 16* Abby Cannon

Mile 17* Hannah Cannon

Mile 18* Brooke Cannon

Mile 19* Grandma Bonnie

Mile 20* Papa

Mile 21* Coach Morton

Mile 22* Tanece Thompson {Sister Thompson}

Mile 23* Lacey Hokanson

Mile 24* Marcus Matson

Mile 25* Kallie Matson

Mile 26* Holly Fox

Although I don't remember much from the marathon,
{I must say, running 26.2 miles does something to your body and mind, haha}

I don't think I'll ever forget the feeling of crossing that finish line:)

All the hard work had finally paid off!:)
Seeing my family at the end during the last stretch,

Crossing the finish line with Hol,

And being awarded my medal by Momma Cannon,

Are memories I'll never forget!:)

I ran the whole marathon today with my best friend Holly,

Thanks friend for pushing me through all the blood, sweat, and tears!

I couldn't of done it without ya!:)

Now come on!

Let's go sign up for another race!;)

One more shout out!:)

To the Elder in Philadelphia,

Thank you for your support and encouragement,

I couldn't of done it without you!:)

{background story}

The night before Sam left on his mission,

We decided to make a poster,

And fill it with goals that we wanted to accomplish while we were apart for 2 years.

One of the goals I put on the poster was,

"RUN A MARATHON!"

This morning as I was leaving my house,

I opened my drawer by my desk looking for some chap stick,

And found some of my,

I LOVE MY MISSIONARY stickers:)

So I stuck one on my heart,

And ran out the door to run my marathon:)

Thanks Sammie for setting goals with me so many months ago:)
Even being so far away,

You continue to push me and help me accomplish goals:)

Thanks to everyone who came and supported me today!:)

Your cheers and smiles pulled me along the way when I thought my feet might not be able to.

My Mom and Sister ran the half today, they did AMAZING!:)

Tommy Vaughn 2013 Marathon

Stay Classy Sammie Eleven Followers;)

I'll see ya in a couple of days when I can move again;)

- Chels:)