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												 Aconcagua journal entry: Jan. 1, 2000
 
			“On the deepest level, this has been a 
			changing day in my life.  I learned that my body is strong, at 
			least for now, and so is my spirit.  I am ready to speak of my 
			disease without feeling shame.  The time has come to let go of 
			the pain and start living again.  I have learned many things on 
			this climb, but mostly I learned about courage…the courage to face 
			your problems and move forward, one step at a time.  I am 
			alive.  I am happy.  What more could I want?  Not a 
			thing.” |