From Heartbreak Hill to Capitol Hill
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In Boston, I took on Heartbreak Hill. In Washington DC, I’m taking on Capitol Hill!
Over the last year, I’ve talked about my narcolepsy A LOT – telling anyone who is kind enough to listen. Yet tomorrow’s meeting still intimidates me. Will I get my point across? Will my medication make me shake?
When I ran the Boston Marathon, I couldn’t control the outcome. Much like the marathon, I don’t know how tomorrow’s challenge will go. Yet, I’ve prepared myself like any athlete.
I’ve practiced communicating about my narcolepsy hundreds of times this past year – in bars, at parties, on the bus. I’ve explained narcolepsy to close friends and perfect strangers. I have my outfit picked out. I have my talking points and statistics memorized.
I must trust my instinct and experience will carry me. I must believe that when the time comes (2pm on the dot), I will rise to the occassion and bring my A game.
I will be sure to report back here afterwards!
Until then,
REMRunner
Good Luck! You'll be on my prayer list today. Take a deep breath…you'll do great!!!
I look forward to hearing from you after the visit to the Hill. Go and get em Julie.
I'll be thinking of you today! You can do it! 🙂
GOOD LUCK!
good luck!!
Great job on your narcolepsy advocacy efforts. You are an inspiration! Can't wait to here how it went on Capitol Hill.