I have been so privileged to be part of such an amazing supportive team out here in addition to support from everyone at home. Becky and Duncan who have trained with me, family and friends who have emailed, whatsapped, prayed and sponsored. I feel so privileged to be surrounded and loved by such a wealth of people. The cycle as well as being a personal challenge is about raising money for children with disabilities so that they can have a life changing pilgrimage holiday and their families can have a break. I personally have been significantly touched and changed through volunteering on these trips. It's moulded my career and been integral to our family. I now have the privilege of greeting the first flights in today. Taking off the Lycra and wearing my nursing hat for the week. With love and thanks.
Finally arrived... I'm sun kissed, wind burnt and ache all over. My calves have grown, my bottom is sore but I feel totally elated. After weeks and months of training we have finally arrived. Cycling over the Pyrenees with the snow capped mountains gradually getting closer as we made our descent down mountain paths into Lourdes was quite spectacular.
I have been so privileged to be part of such an amazing supportive team out here in addition to support from everyone at home. Becky and Duncan who have trained with me, family and friends who have emailed, whatsapped, prayed and sponsored. I feel so privileged to be surrounded and loved by such a wealth of people. The cycle as well as being a personal challenge is about raising money for children with disabilities so that they can have a life changing pilgrimage holiday and their families can have a break. I personally have been significantly touched and changed through volunteering on these trips. It's moulded my career and been integral to our family. I now have the privilege of greeting the first flights in today. Taking off the Lycra and wearing my nursing hat for the week. With love and thanks.
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Alison
4/4/2015 07:34:47 am
What a fantastic achievement from an amazing girl- such a privilege to have you as a friend. As for the pressure sore would you say flaccid buttocks are more prone than buttocks of steel?
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Nigel and Carol
4/4/2015 10:16:11 am
Brilliant - Well done Philippa, that's some achievement. Look forward to caching up with all the stories in a couple of weeks. I assume you'll be swimming The Channel to get back home? ;o)
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Andrew and Ann
4/6/2015 08:54:09 pm
Well done Philippa..we've bee watching your progress from afar!...its such a fantastic achievement, so pleased you've made it...look forward to seeing you once you get back...Andrew and Ann xx
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