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20 February

Hi everybody,

What a fantastic week I've had so far. My challenge was brill. At the start when Gerry told me what I had to do, I thought I was going to be sick. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest & my hands started shaking, I was having a panic attack, but as the crew got me ready I began to breath deeply & tried to relax a bit. It wasn't going to be easy for me but I decided to go for it.

The first ten minutes of the challenge was spent giving out to myself for letting anyone know what my greatest fear in the world was (getting Lost), because now I had to face it. As time went on & people were so nice & helpful to me, my fear started to subside & I realised I was actually enjoying this experience.

When I reached my first landmark - Karl was waiting for me, he was pleased with my progress (time wise) I was amazed that I made it at all & that I didn't end up on the Wicklow Mts!!

The second landmark - Jean was there with her big smile & open arms - Just what I needed "a mother's Hug". Thanks Jean!!

The final landmark - Pat was looking relieved that I made it & that he didn't have to send a search party up the Wicklow Mts to find me... But it was when I met up with my husband Noel in the "Merrion Hotel" we realised the enormity of what I had just done (for me). I had just let go of a fear that has held me back for years....I could almost feel myself flying, & the feeling of freedom was tangible.  Thank you OP Tran you've changed my life.

I could write another 2 pages describing how wonderful the stay in "The Merrion" was, but I don't think I have space here, so let's just say "The  food was lovely, the service was second to none & we didn't get much sleep!!"  Haha!!

Thanks everyone for all your love & support,

Love always,
Colette XX

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