Thank you to all of my well wishers and staunch supporters!

I will be thoughtful and prayerful as I begin my journey which starts today at 3.30pm. I will be hosted by my brother-in-law's family on Staten Island - 10 minutes from Ft. Wadsworth - the gathering of 37,000 race entrants tomorrow morning beginning at 5am!

Tonite, we will rally on baked ziti, salad, meatballs and sausage and of course bread! There will be about 20 of us - and I will have everyone sign my race shirt. I will say good nite and sweet dreams to my husband, Taso and 3 sons - Alex -4.5yrs, Evan -3.5yrs and Stephen who just turned 1. I won't think about how they will sleep without me tonite, I will leave that up to Taso and my parents - Jeanne and Peter who will have a "sleep over" with Stephen. I will turn in about 8 or 9 pm - I am sleeping in Staten Island and my brother's mother in law will take me to the start tomorrow morning at 7am.

Tomorrow morning, early, I will collect my thoughts and prayers and watch the sun rise over the Manhattan sklyine to the north east. I will think that I am about to embark on a tough but exhilerating journey that I have prepared for all year. I will blend in with 37,000 runners all chasing a dream. I will listen to the 2 million spectators along the way - high fives and and cheering - Run, mommy, run! Go, Boomer, go! Run, Sarah, Run! I will be one of 37,000 stories.

I will meet my family and friends along the way - First Avenue and 77th and then again at mile 25 or so in Central Park. WOW! I will finish strong and I will breathe for all of us - the last breath crossing over the finish line will fill me with exhileration and I will probably cry! I did it because I have to do this....for me and for all of you!

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. I will pray especially for the following:

Cindy - who lost her 2nd niece to CF last night - our prayers are with your and your families at this most difficult time.

Emily - you too can run your race and be accomplished - you are truly an inspiration.

BEF - Keep strong and supportive! Jerry and Dave - I love you!

Bren - your son will remain strong and be lifted up tomorrow - feel lighter and have a better day!

Jazzys Mom - and all in the CF community, thanks for your support always!

The Shuarts - be empowered and share!

Laura - Stay strong!

CysticFibrosis.com - May we continue to be a strong resource for the CF community! May we breathe for all of YOU when you need us most, let us always be there posting your blogs, forums, chats, bringing you the latest education and the pharmas and companies that need to INTERACT with YOU directly!

The entire cysticfibrosis.com community - keep building, stay connected and be creative. Be supportive, informative and educate each other. Together we increase awareness and build hope and we can breathe easier together.

Jeanne and Peter Barnett - the founders of www.cysticfibrosis.com and the visionaries. My biggest fans!

All of my financial supporters to date - I am proud to report that I have raised close to $4,500. which will be donated to Jerry Cahill and the BEF tomorrow nite at Dennehy's Pub after the race! I hope we keep academic dreams alive!

All of my personal family and friends - The list is long and distinguished, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I love, love, love you!

The men in my life - Taso, Alex, Evan, Stephen - learn from me! Let me always be an inspiration to you - you can reach any goal with the support of family!

My RACE NUMBER is...Lucky Number 40238! (I thought there were only 37,000 runners!) I am toward the end for sure - but the last shall be first! I have Sunny skies for tomorrow and I am all set! You can track the race online at www.ingnycmarathon.org - hey if you want, you can even track me! Enter my race number!

I asked my priest, Fr. Jim, for an email blessing yesterday and this is what he wrote back to me:

May the Lord give you the strength to accomplish your dream, may He send you
the stamina to finish the race and win the crown for His glory -I'll be
waiting to hear the good news on Sunday mindful the victory is already
yours.
Love to all and God bless
Fr Jim

I thought that was cool - an email blessing. I share this with you and hope that we know that victory is already ours. I am on my way now....


Sincerely,
Sarah K
Administrator

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Edited: 11/04/2006 at 12:23 PM by SarahK

You made me cry Sarah.....MAKE US PROUD!

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Jazmine; 11 yrs old; daughter; sister

Love YOU!
I cried when I read it too! I am so FIRED UP right now, I can't explain it!

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GOOD LUCK Sarah.. that was amoving email I will be thinking about you tomorrow and i will record the marathon and chek online at your progress.. I hve a birthdy party tomorrow for a 1 year old so i will definatly tape it..!!! again GOOD LUCK and breath easy!!!

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Christi

Mom to Ashton 4y/o with CF, Abbi 9y/o w/o CF

Crying; inspired; especially the part about your sons learning from you by your beautiful example. Cheers to you, GOOD LUCK, and thank you! I will be tracking your progress!

Dana
Mom to Katy, (3 cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)

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Dana
mom of two girls
Age 7 DDF508, and age 10 no CF

RUN, MOMMY, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Alex, Evan, Stephen

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Administrator
CysticFibrosis.com

Go Sarah!!

You are an inspiration to us. It will be a beautiful day for running tomorrow. Best of luck!

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jane
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mom of Josh 19 and Jesse 15 both w/cf

Run Sarah Run!! May the Lord help you lift your feet when it seems you can't go on one more step! Know that the wishes and prayers of all of us will help lift you past the finish line--can't you just see us lifting you and carrying you across?! We'll be cheering you on. . .

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**terri--grannie to Kaylee, 6 w/cf, and Jaykub, 10 wo/cf

Oh my goodness gracious.....What an emotional post.... I feel like I will be with you in spirit every step of the way...I got goose bumps and tears filled my eyes as I read this..

I will be praying for you.. RUN and BREATH for all who can't.....

I will be tracking you tomorrow...

Love

Jennifer

I know this is a dream for you!...and you'll make it happen...26 miles...we'll be at the finish...as we were at the start!

Blessings and Mercies...

Run Sarah Run

Love,

M:>j

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Administrator/Moderator

oh sarah -- you always make me cry

will be thinking of you and praying for you as you complete your goal...can't wait to hear all about it...

RUN SCOOTER RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lovin' YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
skip.

Hi My Gal,
In the confusion of all those "crying Charlies " (7 under 4.5) aqnd getting Stephen in his car seat and deciding who would drive which car home tonight, I didn't give you the Moses prayer for success to morrow:

May the Lord bless you and keep you
May He make His face to shine upon you,
And be gracious unto you
May He lift up His countenance upon you
and give you breath,success, and Peace.
Amen.
Poppy

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Leave it better than you found it.

Awww what a sweet prayer.. I love that one.... I love it when my spiritual dad prays that over me... So sweet.. You guys seem like such a great family.....It just warms my heart.

Run Sarah run!!!! I am checking right now to see how you are doing...you could be a couple miles out from the finish right now.

I am about to go on my 4.5 miler right now and you totally inspired me.
Thanks for all that you are doing for us....
Rock CF!
Em

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Emily 27 pwcf Founder of the Rock CF Foundation. The Rock CF Foundation is dedicated to increasing the quality of life for people with Cystic Fibrosis. With the help of a core group of volunteers, the Foundation utilizes the arts, entertainment, fashion and fitness to support research initiatives and heighten public awareness in the fight against cystic fibrosis. www.letsrockcf.org "Keep on rockin' till we find a cure"