It might as well have been the moon. Surreal to a degree that supports the possibility it didn’t happen at all, I’m suspended in a slow motion movie without sound. Maybe I dreamt it. A thick haze has spread its blanket and laid full claim to my reality today, the first day home since August 28th.
But it did happen. There are pictures and witnesses to collaborate the fact I summited my first mountain. I look at the pictures, study them, feeling the somewhat detached wonder and elation for another’s achievement. A second glance to enjoy the enviable satisfaction on her face, and I realize, oddly, the face is mine.
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Mere words can not explain how proud and envious of you I am !! I never doubted you for a second !! š
Comment by J.R. — November 20, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
Such an amazing accomplishment. You set your sights, planned for it, and did it. You’re an inspiration!
Comment by Kolby — September 28, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
Amazing view!!! Congrat on your accomplishment. š
Comment by Amy @ The Q Family — September 15, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
Wow Tammie, Congratulations! Such an amazing feat. You are so adventurous and amazing! Love you!
Comment by Anna — September 15, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
That must have been an amazing feeling! Congrats!!
Comment by Sherri — September 15, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Knew you’d make it. You’re a trooper. Very nicely done.
Comment by Steven — September 15, 2009 @ 9:27 am
Tammie … wow, girlfriend! The picture is spectacular, and the fact that YOU DID IT! is simply amazing. I don’t “know” you, but have always sensed your determination and ability to take the future by the hand and walk with it gently but sure-footed. Good job! Can’t wait to see the other photos, and hear the stories …
Comment by Gina — September 15, 2009 @ 6:48 am
Adding my congratulations! YOU DID IT…hurray!
You’re an inspiration to those of us who dream and hesitate.
Comment by Susan — September 15, 2009 @ 4:06 am
congratulations – that whole completing a dream – it’s a good feeling, eh?
Comment by oneyeartrip.com — September 15, 2009 @ 2:00 am
Kerrin, YES! returning home is a celebration in and of itself. And every step was indeed worth it. Thank you for the across the ocean congrats – means the world to me coming from you. It’s been so much fun having you a part of this. Tell Oliver his word “courage” played constantly in my mind.
Lisa, It truly is the taste of fine wine from the rarest of grapes.
Karen, Pops, JJ, Clay Mama, Trev, thank you so so much for your encouragement, support, and congrats.
Comment by Tammie Dooley — September 14, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
YAY !!! You’re home safe and sound – now that is what is first and foremost worth celebrating !! Big time congrats are crossing the ocean your way. We’ve all been anxiously awaiting this first post from you, and of course can’t wait for more. But don’t rush it – enjoy this moment, savor it, keep looking at photos of yourself . .. oh, and sleep too. And while you lay in bed, just think back to all the hard work and preparation that went into this… those hours spent on the stair master !! haha! Every step worth it, right?? CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
Comment by Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf — September 14, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
I am so proud of you and what you just did….man oh man, something is in your blood for that ‘fix’….the accomplishment is one that will always be ‘the notch in your belt’, one that many can only dream of and even try without success. But you, the taste of this must be like the finest of wines from the rarest of grapes …I tip my hat to ya!!!!
Comment by Lisa Pierce — September 14, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
Viewing this image made the air around me smell crisp and clean. I breathed deep – in awe. Beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing it with us. Congrats!
Comment by karen — September 14, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Wow!!!! You did it!!! Of that there is no doubt. It’s surreal now but as the days go by you can enjoy every rock, sensation, and trama with joy, pride and even a head shake or two. Rest up and savor your victory. I knew you had it in you!!! Nicely done.
Comment by Pops — September 14, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
There’s definitely a glow about you in this picture. Congratulations!
Comment by JJ — September 14, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
OMG! You really are on top of the world! Not just a mountain, not any old mountain, but your mountain. You conquered it, and your face registers every delicious moment of that conquest. You’ll believe it soon. I think you are in shock. I still am! My hat’s off to you,my dear.
Love and hugs
Comment by Clay Mama — September 14, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
Well done.
Comment by Trev — September 14, 2009 @ 3:24 pm