My Life’s Unsung Heroine

I’ve used this website as my forum to share many of my life’s proudest moments.  From climbing my first mountain to jumping out of an airplane and bungee jumping, I’ve shared these moments with all of you.  What I really fail at when I share these stories is in talking only about myself, my feelings, my experience of the process.  As you read my blog you might not realize that I am never alone in my accomplishments.  My girlfriend, Erin, has been with me almost every step of the way.

Without her along for the ride (or climb, or jump, or fall) I’m not sure how many of my goals I would have accomplished.  She has been a huge support, even though she may not realize it.  My accomplishments are also her accomplishments and I wouldn’t change that for the world.  Challenging each other to push ourselves harder and to share in our victories has strengthened the bond we share as a couple.

Standing at the top of Mount Saint Helens with our arms around each other sharing the beauty surrounding us was worth every ounce of effort it took to get there.  When neither of us thought we could reach the top, our encouragement never ended and when we finally made it to our destination, I was more proud of her accomplishment than of my own.

After watching Erin jump out of the airplane when we went skydiving, a smile crossed my face and seeing her falling out of the sky erased my own fear to do the same.  After catching up with her as we floated towards Earth, we hovered next to each other, bumping parachutes as she blew me a kiss.  The world was a million miles away and here we were, surrounded by nothing but the wind, sharing this moment of victory with signs of our affection for one another.

Having her alongside me during my moments of accomplishment have made each of the moments even more meaningful and memorable.  She really is my life’s unsung heroine, my life’s love and true passion.