My Bright Light....Dave

Yesterday was my last long run before Saturdays race, yep, its this Saturday, just 6 days away.  12 miles was the scheduled training run.  I ran 13. Only because of my WONDERFUL and AMAZING husband, Dave.  Just when I think it's not possible to love that man anymore than I do, he goes and does something so great for me.  Here is what he did. 
Sunday was my running day and 12 miles would be the most I have ever run before.  I was really apprehensive about the run.  Yes, the weather was beautiful and I was feeling great, physically, but mentally, Iwas a basket case.  I knew I would be at least 2 and 1/2 hours.  How could I possibly do this?  I forced myself out the door and went to my running trail.  A third of the way into my run Dave showed up on the trail on his bike and rode beside me the whole way.  He was telling me how proud he was of me, how strong I was and he was so impressed by my strength and determination.  At mile 9 when I wanted to stop, he was so encouraging and just kept cheering me on.  At mile 10 when I was starting to have a FULL BLOWN melt down he said to me "Hey, runners don't cry, and babe you're a RUNNER!"  At mile 11 when I was ready to cry once more because the wind was getting even stronger and making me so tired I yelled out loud "please for 20 minutes, could you just not blow!"  Dave made me laugh out loud because he said, "Now, that is something you will never hear me say." 
That much needed laugh got to mile 12.  I don't even care how crass his funny comment was.  His smart ass comment did the trick and Dave got to mile 13.  It took 3 hours, longer than I had hoped for,but I finished.  I didn't stop. 
Dave has been so encouraging and supportive through this whole training thing.  He is,without a doubt, my brightest light. 
I found out the other day my sisters are driving the 4 hour drive to Moab to be there for me at the finishing line.  Can you believe this?  I am just feelin' the love from all of my family and my friends.  I sometimes post on Facebook proud moments for me with my training, even my FB buddies offer words of support and encouragement.
I feel so  blessed to be lucky enough to have all of these wonderful and loving people in my corner and in my life.  I can never say my thanks enough!
No matter the out come of Saturdays race, I feel like I have already won, and won BIG!