I'm a blessed girl....

[Running Mommy]

Ahh I must have the Ironman hormones raging (yes I think there are special IM hormones) because I'm feeling rather emotional today.
I'm just feeling incredibly blessed this week.
The shop has been busier that ever. We are actually running low on bikes! Our sales have been phenomenal, our service department is packed, and I met a wonderful new friend. Actually opening this shop has been a blessing,as I have met many new friends.
Had we not opened I would not have met my two new friends Chris and Michelle. They are both the most kind, giving people I have ever met. And I just love being with them. Chris got me through my hundred miler with a base of only about 40 miles in his own legs. We even have some summer vacation plans.
I've also become closer to other Ironman athletes that I used to see on the roads. Now I know their names, their stories, and when I see them on the road I can greet them by name- not just a nod and smile.
And as I said in a previous post, I met a wonderful English gentleman this past week. He's in town for the race and staying at the local airforce base. Apparently he ran into one of our customers who was on a tri bike. He asked for a bike shop recomendation and was told he HAD to go see us. He popped over and the rest is history. Not only are we making sure that his Pinarello is in top shape for race day, I took him for a drive of the race course today. We drove over to the lake and I showed him around the area, and then we drove the bike course. When we got back to the shop he insisted on taking us to dinner. It's so nice to sit and speak w/ someone who is sharing your passion. Albeit he's MUCH faster! I believe he will finish in around 10 hours, but he still treats me as an equal, and that means something. Actually he recognized me from my you tube video and calls me the "famous Denise from you tube". I have to wonder if this year will be a repeat of last. ha ha ha
But anyway, I'm really starting to get excited for next week. I have this feeling that race day is going to rock. The weather today was perfect and I'm channeling that for next weekend. So far so good on the forecast front. Plus this year I will have so many more friends racing along side me. And I'll have my AV jersey on, so it'll be like having ya'll right there with me..
Ahhh I'm just happy in my heart right now. And I want to thank all of you for coming along for the ride with me. You are a HUGE part of the reason why I feel so blessed.
Thanks all, and have a good night!

[Tuckervill]

I can hear your contented sigh from here.

Savor it.

Karen

[Tri Girl]

Sometimes enormous amounts of stress comes with tremendous blessings.
Your life has changed so much in the last year, and I'm so pleased that it has been such a great year for you!!!
Hugs to you! You deserve all the wonderful things that have come and are coming your way.

[Red Rock]

RM-Congratulations on your great accomplishments in life and at the shop so far. May they continue!!

Red Rock

[Wahine]

Denise - you brought tears to my eyes!! I'm sooooooo happy for you.

[snapdragen]

Denise - you brought tears to my eyes!! I'm sooooooo happy for you.

Me too! Enjoy!

[Velobambina]

As T would say, the butterflies are surrounding you! Enjoy.

[Starfish]

What an uplifting post and report. I had a stressful day yesterday, and I have been trying this morning to shake it off. Your post is a wonderful blessing to me this morning. A reminder that circumstances and stress come and go, but that remembering my blessings (and for me, remembering the Blesser), brings me back to the truest reality, which is not the stress, but the good stuff.

Enjoy!!! And, congrats on your shop's success. I LOVE hearing from business owners. I love that you took the risk, you're working hard, and you're building something there. Big pat on the back, and here's to many more years of success, personal and professional. (Lifting a glass to you...well...it is early...how about a glass of OJ? )

[LBTC]

Yes, Velo beat me to it! Those butterflies you have are spectacular!! I can see them from here!

Thank you for sharing your blessings, your butterflies and your uplifting story! I am sooooooo happy for you!

(and, yes, tears in my eyes too)

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[ehirsch83]

I am so glad to hear everything that you just said! I am ecstatic for you, with the shop, the new friendships, and everything inbetween.

Good luck at IMAZ Denise- we will all be rooting for you:-)

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi Denise

Yes, you sure made me fill up!

Not had a very good time lately, however, after reading your email and now your post, you have made me cry and smile lots.

I can only repeat what everybody else has said, you so deserve things to go well.

Well, I always say 'what goes around, comes around', and you are a true friend and deserve lots of good things to happen.

Good luck at IMAZ, sounds awesome.

2191 = 13.................that's a lucky number! What more do you need, it's even being held on the 13th!

Can you give me the best website to follow what will be going on, I have tried searching but not really found anything of any use.

2.4 mi. swim • 112 mi. bike • 26.2 mi. run..............., now that's going some.......and some more!

My goodness, that's amazing, Denise..............you really rock.

Big hugs from over the pond.



Almost forgot, good luck to Spencer from Cally.


Clock

[Running Mommy]

Sorry to hear you haven't been well! That's stinky! We need to send some of LBTC's butterflies to England.
I'll have to make sure your box is extra special.

[crazycanuck]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Denise, you're one awesome chickie! Third time lucky i say!!!

Remind me..whén's de big day? April 13th?

[RoadBunner]

I think it's amazing that you get to do something that you're totally passionate about all day. We should all be so lucky!

[Trekhawk]

WOW Denise life sounds great.
Enjoy!! From reading your posts I know you really deserve it.
Good luck for the IM your AV mates will be thinking of you.