Suitable for Framing

Last month, I volunteered at the LTF Triathlon and posted about what a wonderful experience it was. I sent a link to Charlie, the volunteer coordinator that I reported to, and he sent me an email expressing surprise that I was so into running. There was going to be a reunion dinner for the volunteers, but I couldn't make it because I was on my trip. When I sent my regrets, Charlie said his wife wanted to send me something which she hoped I would find inspirational.

I received it today--an autographed picture of Olympian Carrie Tollefson! Not only is it autographed, it's addressed to me (with my name spelled correctly!) I was astonished and I immediately called Charlie to express my gratitude. Unfortunately, this Menopause Mama cries whenever she feels any emotion, and I was so overcome that I babbled incoherently as I was leaving a message on his voicemail. Sheesh.

I guess I was coherent enough, 'cause he sent me an e-mail saying he was glad I liked the picture. So how was his wife able to procure this personal autograph. Does she work for an organization that Carrie Tollefson is involved with? No, she is Carrie Tollefson!

Charlie is training for the TC Marathon. He says his training is "less regimented" than his wife's. I'll bet! Good luck to Charlie in his training--at least he's got an expert coach. Maybe we can get him to keep a blog. :-)