I am a little scared...*** post 18 has a video link** *UPDATED WITH THE STORY!*

[lisaviolet]

Way to go Vija!!!! You are so inspiring.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Loved reading about your story!

What a triumph for you! You should be very proud of yourself!

I think it's AWESOME!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Thanks guys!!! I keep reliving the moment in my mind. Got pics developed and it is funny how focused I was in my own little bubble, totally unaware of the other people around me.

I am looking forward to doing this again! Maybe next year....

 

[adsrtw]

adsrtw, DH did have some hot chocolate for me! it warmed me up for sure.

That is so sweet! Hubby gets lots of brownie points!

You have far more courage than I do! Wow, that water looks slushy.

 

[mikamah]

Oh my god, Vija!! You should be so proud. I'm sitting here in my nice, warm fleece pajamas looking at all those people in that icy water and just got a chill. You rock!!!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Thanks guys! I keep looking at the video and our pics and it still feels surreal almost.

I am really planning on going next year. My requirement is that DH goes in with me, and that it is at least 20 degrees. or in the teens with no wind. We'll see, keep ya posted!

 

[jimmduck]

Thanks for all of your wonderful thoughts, I do believe this helped show me that with determination and just the thought "I WILL do this no matter what" that I can achieve my weight loss dreams. Just like I thought when I was looking over the ice shelf... "have to find a way"... so to this year and my weight loss challenge.....

I have to find a way
I WILL do this no matter what!!!!!!



Here is video photage from a local news station, it shows you the ice shelf, icebergs and a few crazy people.... (am I now considered crazy???

OOh yeah, crazy for sure - but boy, oh boy are you an inspiration.

And you are right Vija, we can find a way to do anything - and you have inspired me to the zenith.

Just getting back on line - after two days out cold with stomach flu - but had to pop in on this.

Congrats!

Now get warm, those ice shelfs would have been enough to do me in. I lose my breath in extreme cold.

Linda

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Thanks Linda! I am so glad we can inspire each other!!! Because of you, I am going to plan on doing my first walk this year. Another WISHer lives about 1/2 hour away from me and we are going to do some of these walks together! I am so excited about that. You have proved to me that no matter the size, I can get up and do it. I have always wanted to do a race, and now, this year I am going to do it! May be just a 3k or a 5k, but I am working my way up to that 1/2 marathon at Disney! How cool will it be to cross 2 things off of my bucket list! I might have to actually write down my bucket list instead of keeping it in my head.

I also hope you start to feel better. Lots of people are getting sick now, so take care of you!