Another great reader who does not have a blog (yet, hahaha) wanted to take part in all this inspiration. Her name is Shannon and she accomplished a very awesome display of endurance. Check this non-blogger’s contest submission out. As you can see, the pic is great.
This picture was taken in Sept. 08, at the time I had only lost 40 pounds. I had always wanted to climb Mt. St. Helens and knew that I was not fit enough. I told myself that this was the year, so when the opportunity came around I said, “YES!” When we reached the rim of the mountain I was overcome with emotion! Every time I look at this picture it makes me feel so good about myself. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment. A feeling of “I can do this!” Don’t get me wrong, there were times during this climb when I thought “I can’t make it”. Yet, in the end, I did; and surprised myself with the endurance I had.
Shannon
My angle on weight loss 
Shannon you did a great job. Climbing a mountain is a dream come true. Keep up the wonderful work. Great submission too.
Hey man unless it’s my computer again. I don’t see that fantastic picture you said was there. I can read the post , but no picture 😦 Awesome story and I though climbing Lone Mountain was awesome. This puts me to shame 🙂 I guess I’ll have to climb Mt. Rainer next. What a very inspiring post and it sure got me motivated to push myself further. Great job Shannon….
Rob, not sure what happened. The pic was not showing up on mine either and it was erase out of the email. No, the email was not gone but the pic was. Anyway, it is up now. Thanks for the heads up
Jason I don’t see the picture, am I missing something! Regardless, a story about climbing a mountain is amazing. Cant wait to see teh pic to go with it!
Kim, the pic is up now. No sure what happened. See comment to Rob for explanation. Thank you for stopping by
What a great picture, that is amazing!
Thanks Sarah.
Yea, Shannon!!!!!!!! Wow, climbing a mountain is a HUGE deal. You rock! Thanks for sharing with us.
Last night I could not see the picture but I can now, and what a great picture it is!
Isn’t it awesome. Not sure what happened last night. Take the pic off my whole computer
Thank you all for the encouraging words!!
YOu are awesome and you deserve all the encouragement
Congratulations Shannon!
One of the items of my Bucket List is to climb that frisky volcano before she burps again.
It is a frisky one. You definite should do it. I have a couple of other friends who have done it too
What an awesome picture. I want to do that next. Anyone else up for it 🙂 Thanks Jason for the heads up on that. It was well worth the wait.
You are welcome Rob. I really love Shannons pic
WTG Shannon! Beautiful picture and a great accomplishment!
Shannon congratulations on making it to the top,a look(on your face) is worth a thousand words and your smile says it all!Great job.
Thanks for your love Donna
Nice post Shannon, you and your daughter look so healthy and happy. You did a great job. I’ve never climbed Mt St Helens but I did go up there by car. I was scared to death the whole time thinking the car would drive over the edge. I was so gald to get back down from that mountain. Guess heights are not my thing!
You did real good Shannon, I’m proud of you. Keep it up.
This is a really cool contest!
Thank you. I have really been liking it too
Awesome, Shannon! Congratulations!