Yep, everyone has said it well, but I just add my "Amen" to it.

You are right...everyone has a special life, a special gift...is a special creation.

And, what the others said about your maturity and balance is a big part of what makes you special. Maybe not "above." But, a leader in some ways.

I agree with Knot. Not only did your IM journey impact this community, I believe for sure that by inspiring others, you have dropped a stone in the waters that will ripple to shores unknown to you.

Every time I achieve another athletic milepost, I am empowered in all the rest of my life to take more chances and act with more integrity and intention. So, with your maturity and your presence and your achievement, who knows how your inspiration will impact a life, a community, a world?

This is not just feel-good BS to me...I believe it.