A full year to the day.......

Last year, at exactly this time, I was competing in my first skeleton race in Lake Placid....it's amazing how the time passed....a blink of an eye!! It is also fitting that I end the same way I started.....in pain!! In the beginning, after the school and then immediately a first race on a technical course, I was some banged up.....now after the last race, I am still banged up.
They say my hand is not broke but there has been no change in swelling or pain since Germany. I may enter the world of guiness records for the length of time for 'trying not to sneeze' since my chest has not changed either.....this may take awhile.
I have thought of a lot of things over this past week and looking back, there are no regrets.
Going back to work immediately, and being back home, helped take my mind off any disappointing feelings I had....but a day like this Sunday, gives me some time to reflect.....
I want to thank everyone who sponsored me financially and in other ways that were so important. Everyone who bought a t-shirt made the dream truer and truer. Everybody who wrote me emails or posted comments on this blog, I thank you for all your support....the power of a few words when you are across the globe on your own, carry so much weight.
My colleagues at work, who made fun of me while I was wearing spandex, thanks for your patience and support, especially my immediate boss, Serge, who gave me this spectacular opportunity to live out the dream.....thanks.
Of course, my parents, who are glad this is over, just cause of the danger aspect, and my in-laws, the Ts who were always so supportive.
And finally, my wife, who constantly lets me explore life and who supports me in any endeavour I undertake...thanks for all the positive reinforcement...and don't worry, I know I will be doing dishes for a long time, and my beautiful daughter, who supplied me with an abundance of her energy and helped me train throughout the year...you don't know it yet but thank you.
Well stay posted from time to time....you never know what new chapter in life is dying to be read and played out.......just remember, enjoy, cause it's all over....in a blink of an eye!!