Please take a few minutes to read some of the encouraging words others have written to TA throughout her adventures and life challenges of 2006.
Jenna Luke Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Thinking of you!!!!
Hey TA!!! (a.k.a. BINGO) You were in my thoughts today. Just wanted to let you know we’re all rooting for you back here!! Hope everything is going well! You’re truly an inspiration. Take good care of yourself, Jenna (Chick-a-dee)
Mary Bluechardt Monday, August 28, 2006
GOOD LUCK!
Hello TA….thinking of you today during your journey and wishing you well on the climb. Take good care. I know all your hard work will pay off. I will make sure to have a ‘vanilla dip’ next week at MUN. Mary and ‘boys’
Arlene McCann Sunday, August 27, 2006
All the best
This is Jenna Luke’s mom. We met briefly this summer in your office. Jenna has been sending me your postings and I enjoy them so much.I’m back in Doha, Qatar in the Middle East where I am teaching English and learning soooo much. Just wanted to wish you all the very best during this next challenge.Rest assured that you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers over the next couple of weeks. Godspeed.
Tanya Bowen Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Best wishes for Russia!
Hi TA, I met you back on a BOW course a few years ago In Salmonier. I was intrigued by your incredible physical and mental strength as you prepared to reach new “heights”. You are an inspiration to many, may you be blessed with good luck and good weather on all your future endeavours! Cheers Tanya
Ron Boland Sunday, August 20, 2006
Road to Everest
Hi TA, As I was biking to Cape Spear on Saturday I was engrossed in thought of how I can help you raise money for your amazing challenge. In thinking of why I wanted to help you it is simply because you take what you do and use it to inspire others to follow their dreams and I love that about you. I promise I will help you any way I can. Be safe in Russia!
Bob Malvin Wednesday, August 16, 2006
McGonagall Pass
Hey T.A. Any chance you send resend that photo from the south side of the McKinley Bar where you came out past the cairn from McGonagall Pass. Someone hacked into my former e-mail account and got the best of me … full identity theft. Ahhh! I am headed back to Denali on Sunday and was gonna try to do McGonagall Pass if I couldn’t get into Refuge Valley. Thanks a bunch … and the new updates look great! Nurse Bob on the Kenai http://homepage.mac.com/bmalvin
Carla Quirke Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Congratulations and good luck
Hi Congratulations on wining yet another award for teaching at Mun and good luck on your future endeavors. Carla
Michelle Sunday, June 04, 2006
Great Job
You’re really making your dreams, as well as many others come true ! .. Seems amazing. You really are someone to look up to and a unbelievable encourager ! .. Good luck on your climb for Mount Everest next year !
Trudy Saturday, June 03, 2006
Everest
We met at the BOW weekend. Good luck with the heavy duty training for Everest. From what I saw I know you can do it. I’ve kayaked in Monkstown area and wish you all the best. It’s large and beautiful inlet. We had a great day there until the winds came up. Then it got a little scarey. Enjoy and may the wind be with you.
Caitlin Saturday, May 13, 2006
Thanks TA
Hi TA I just wanted to e-mail you to tell you how good your presentation you gave at our school on friday was. Your an inspiration to all women/girls who want to take the next step into adventures and not only that but you make me realise that if you truly put your mind on something you can achieve it. Thanks so much. Stella Maris Academy
Carol Myles Sunday, April 30, 2006
Earth Connections Retreat
Hi TA Just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are I enjoyed hearing about your journey so much I am awe struck by your courage and determination I hope your fund raising efforts are going well – looking forward to your book Thanks again Carol
Liam Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Proud of you!
Dear TA, Just wanted to say, as a fellow Newfoundlander and Traveler, Good Work! Also, a small request, when you summit Everest (as I have full faith in you) could you please bring the Republic flag along with you? Thanks and Good Luck and Safe Travels. -Liam
Linda Friday, April 21, 2006
An Inspiration
Hi TA, I haven’t seen you in a while…possibly because you’ve been on some great adventure.!! Your website is terrific, your writing is captivating and you’re an absolute inspiration! I’m going to miss the “Road to Everest” presentation as I’ll be on a plane but please keep me posted for upcoming events. Now that I’ve seen the website I’ll be checking it regularly. Take Care Linda
Inge Sunday, April 09, 2006
Great adventure!
Hi TA, Thanks for the update, sounds like you had a great trip, your description of the events is so vivid, I could picture it. I am very impressed as always, plan to make it on the 27th, see you then. Inge
Jean-Marcel Duciaume Thursday, March 16, 2006
No Mountain Too Big!
I am glad you made your mind and are going for it. No mountain too big for you. Can’t walk in your shoes but will accompany you with all my heart. Jean-Marcel
Ellen Thursday, March 16, 2006
To Be Commended
Dear TA, well quite a thoughtful post. First you certainly have a lot ofsnow. We have a lot of snow … you seem to get A LOT of snow! Secondly, I think your honesty about doubts and fears is to be commended. And it would be, in my opinion, to be expected. I know you already know all this stuff but my first reactions were weigh your options. The pros, cons, joys and risks reinforce the fact that things, even with planning, are all basically unknowns … and then, go back to the above statement! Be sure about your desires and motives and then, go back to the first statement! Be sure that pressure of any kind is NOT pushing your decisions, realizing that it is okay to change decisions if you want then, go back to all of the above statements. That’s it from here! Love, e
Mavis Higgs Thursday, March 16, 2006
Supporting You
Can’t make the “show” but want to support with the purchase of two tickets!!! Let us have the details. Your training sounds as “all inclusive” as normal … in fact I’m guessing that not training would now feel abnormal to you?? The little “pages” of your book are great … can’t wait to get a copy of the “real thing”. Your periods of doubt will only make you stronger … as it seems to me you always do… listen closely to that inner voice and follow it’s direction. Mavis
Marie Wall Thursday, March 16, 2006
Way to Go!
Good Morning TA, I can only begin to imagine the process of taking on such endeavors. If I did not have the Canyon to contextualize your experience I would actually think you were nuts – but I know the difference!!!
Dale Foster Thursday, March 16, 2006
Inspiring!
You are an inspiration. I don’t care if you never climb anything more than the stairs at the Avalon Mall, or even take the escalator, you have an amazing ability to focus and analyze and then WRITE ABOUT IT!! Amazing. God, you even make doubt sound enticing. I’ll support you whatever. And, thanks for the Tibetan prayer flags. They looked nicer before Spencer had them flung across the family room floor but maybe he knows something about Tibetan flags and what they like. They seemed to take no offence. Dale
Debbie Shortall Thursday, March 16, 2006
WOW!
Hi TA, TA I remember saying WOW in my first response about your training schedule and how you push your mind and body to perform for you. I am now saying WOW once again in the way you present your thoughts on paper. The first two paragraphs you wrote were amazing. I always thought getting up at 5-6:00 in the morning to do a 10 mile run was/is TORTURE. But after reading your thoughts I felt I was running along with you and enjoying it myself. I never really thought about the morning runs as being so peaceful. When you wrote about the streets being empty, and not worrying about your wet checks. WOW! Your entries are not just motivational for me to want to push my body physically but they are also therapeutic to the mind. Certainly enjoy reading your entries TA. Have a great trip and I hope to get back to hockey so I can have a few laughs with ya before the big trip. Debbie
