The most incredible thing happened today. Phone rings. Cassie answers. Hands it to me. I think "argh, it's another Telstra telesales dude". Then he introduces himself as Michael Denton from Queensland Events...and I think "okay, he's raising money". But NO! He was calling to say that little Tara Maria Panayis so touched everyone on Sunday that they'd like to invite her to be an ambassador for The Gold Coast Marathon! Isn't that amazing!!!?He said she captured the spirit of the marathon! Apparently there were people in tears when she crossed the finishing line, and those who didn't run looked at Tara and realised they had no excuse not to run next time. (Although, you know, even tho' they may not have run themselves - it was the spectactors' collective spirit that helped carry Tara to the finishing line, willing her on and running from across the streets to cheer her on.)
So apparently the Queensland Premier is going to send Tara a congratulatory card, and there's going to be a formal event for the ambassadorship! We're going to meet with Mr Denton next Tuesday. Will keep you posted!
Other news - great walking lesson at rehab on Tuesday (pictured above), lots of playdates and fab time at Strike bowling alley today with King K and son (and happily for Tone, K noticed his new svelte physique). Jadie came first out of the Panayis's. And Cas has a modelling show tomorrow night. All go!
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Get out of here!
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L-L. x
Wow! Not only you all are a total inspiration and joy to all your friends and families, but now you are also to the Queensland people! That is certainly quite an acomplishment and we didn't expect anything less of you lot!
Tara, you must feel really pleased now that you managed to finish the race - eventhough it was such a hard thing to do, no?
Biggest hugs than ever!
Filipa FG, Max, Jaspar & Ava
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