Not Very Long Now!

Training has been amazing. Tonight we went to Long Point Provincial Park to train, and the waves were like ocean waves, they were so big. I heard that someone almost drowned at Long Point today, and I see why. If next Friday is anything like that, we may have to wait it out. So we packed up and went to Turkey Point, and it was almost flat there. I have been training between two and three hours each night in various conditions and temperatures. Distances of 5 to 9 km, and I have been feeling great. I cannot wait to get this swim going.

I have to thank everyone for all they have been doing. I will not name names because they are endless. This has been so humbling. I went to Norfolk County Council this morning and thanked them and the people of Norfolk for all they have done. But there are so many more. None of this happens without every person who helps or gives. So thank you.

I want to mention Josh Buchwald. As I set out to do, I wanted to create social change so that people did things for others just to help, not for self exposure or awards, but just to be good people. That is the idea of my One Drop, Many Ripples theme around my swim. I got an email from Josh about a month ago asking if he could use my picture and name to clean cars at his business, Boston Car Cleaning, and raise funds for me and Camp Trillium. I thought it was wonderful that the ripple effect was happening, and I asked if I could help him out. We all have a gift that God has given us, and we need to use it to the best of our ability. If we can use it to help others, all the better. Way to go, Josh.

Well, good night all. I really need to get some rest. Shout out to all those who came to the volunteer session in Port Dover tonight. Thanks so much.