I just arrived back from my Rotary meeting with a nearby Rotary Club. The Lima Rotarians were few in numbers, but generous as if there were 100 of them! I enjoyed such great dinner conversation (and I'm not just saying that because it was mostly about Kari and I.) The singing was wonderful, by any Rotarian standard (and trust me when I say that I've heard a lot of singing Rotarians - these folks can sing!) The very nice gentleman across the table from me has just registered to run his first half-marathon (and believe me when I tell you that I was, and continue to be, somewhat tempted to register for the same half - early May???) and had lots of questions about our training and our progression from mere runners to MARATHON GODDESSES!! (ok, I may be putting words into this very nice man's mouth, sorry) I failed to go into the details of Atalanta and her abilities of a runner/slayer, but I trust that when he reads this, and he knows who he is, he may also find some time to pay homage to our Goddess Atalanta!So I was asked so many questions during dinner that I was left with very little new information for my actual speech, but I think that was ok. The best part, and Kari - you're going to love this, was when I pulled out the very last of the last shirts that I had from the Italian Rotarians. It went over like a charm - they agreed to grant it to the Rotarian who donated the greatest amount to PolioPlus (and the winner????? The nice gentleman who paid $76 for it.) If I can get more of these shirts (and I know there are some on the way) the Lima Rotarians have agreed to take another t-shirt to their meeting that they share with another club and offer that shirt to the Rotarian who donates the most to PolioPlus. (They vote for an extra large to bring the most bids.) I love Rotarians! In the end, it looks as if the Rotary Club or Lima, New York is going to donate a total of $1,000 to our efforts. That's Service above Self and I'm proud of everyone who has helped us along the way. I have another meeting to go to next week with my sponsor club of Caledonia and I know it will result in another good post.
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That is excellent news. WE OFFICIALLY HEART LIMA!!! Great job, Laura. I can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteLaura, Your speech was great! You are the MARATHON GODDESSES! It was great to meet you and I will monitor the blog. It's a great motivator for those of us planning to run a long distance race. I will be running the Preferred Care 1/2 in Rochester. You should have recovered by then! Thanks again, Russ (The question guy at Lima Rotary)
ReplyDeleteRuss, GOOD LUCK for that half! I think Laura should run it with you! It's in September, right?! Plenty of time for recovery! Thanks to you and your club for the support!
ReplyDeleteRuss- be sure to keep us updated on your training, and I'll run something with you (either a 10k somewhere or a half) I'd love to actually have someone to talk to when I run. You know where to find me...until then, I'll keep getting ready for Paris.
ReplyDeleteok, so if you know Laura you know that she is the poster child for time management! Don't think she could squeeze another thing in but.....she does and what a role model for her kids she looses (a lot) of weight and not only that she chooses to run a marathon, and not only that she is a great teacher, and not only that she is a great friend, and not only that she is a great mommy and not only that hse is a great wife. Laura you rock! Kari, while I don't know you, if you are friends with my pal Laura....you rock too!!! Wish I could join you in Paris! Ok, sappy note coming to an end...should I send you a sappy whoop whoop letter too Laura? XOXO
ReplyDeleteI will go on record: who doesn't love Beck? She is closing in on administrative rights to the blog -NOW, if I could just manage to keep my household as neat as she keeps hers (you could eat off the floors. Come to think of it, I think I HAVE eaten off the floors...)
ReplyDeleteyeah, Beck, YOU ARE OUR ROCK! You should totally come to Paris. Otherwise, we'll just work out running a Marathon wherever YOU are, OK?
ReplyDeletep.s. I totally agree with you about Laura, just don't tell her, I don't want her to get a big head.