Leana Osenieks

Saving the best til last…..

Well we did it! You guys did it! Smashed our initial goals, walked a bucket of km’s. And just like that it’s over tomorrow. 

For a challenge that came out of nowhere and certainly not planned or prepared for, we conquered it! And all with EVERY one of our sponsors who so kindly donated to our team and sent such beautiful words of inspiration. I simply want to say a huge THANK YOU. x

But that is all because of one fiery and determined woman we are here and talking. Tanya. 

Lady, I cannot express your sheer passion and selfless dedication to every person around you. And all in such grace and style. You did this for me. And wow. Your heart is bigger than words can describe my friend. 

Thankyou for your support. Thank you for inspiring me. 

As my dad and grandma used to say to me…. turiet galvu augstu (hold your head high). 

To all who supported our journey - thank you so dearly. Sending all our love from Joe, Taj, Miya and me. xxxx

Legs 11 - my new powerball number 

:-)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

Half way there……

Kind of ironic that I’m half way through my first round of chemo at the moment also. 

I won’t lie, it’s been tough this week. Real tough. 

I had my melt downs to say the least. And feel bloody terrible for my out bursts. All I can say is thank you for those who I turned to since last Thursday til now. I love you guys dearly - the biggest of thank you’s. I’ll shout you a beer at the end of all this. 

I cannot say thank you enough for all the donations. How generous, how unexpected. But most of all how KIND. 

Joe and I are overwhelmed with the hands raised to help us out, for us and the kids,  and it is very hard for us to open up and accept. We are working on it.

It just feels the opposite of every being in me to just for once, accept and say thank you. 

Please know how much right now the gift through your donation, was my driver to get walking. And I feel good for it. 

Fresh air is like medicine and I am loving it. 

So my song for now is ‘don’t worry be happy’ cause it’s true, 

‘In every life we have some trouble

But when you worry you make it double’

Lots of love to you all x

My buddy……

Day 7 and the Canberra sun was shining today. Enjoyed a fab walk with my sister this morning, thanks lala for our now weekly walks. Finally get some time together. 

Taj my 8 year old, is committed to help me reach my goals. I did 7000 odd steps by afternoon, little guy is my legend. Mum I’ll help you out…. How did he get it up to 10,000 steps in what felt like five minutes. Little busy feet I guess. Ha ha! 

But no, promise not cheating. Just got an awesome little guy in my corner cheering me on. Thanks my little guy, life is perfect with you by my side. 

I am determined I want to hit the top 20 on this challenge, please help me get there. Share with your friends, colleagues or any ladies out there - help find support and the road to no more women having to go through what we are. xxx

Little note

Well….. this is crazy. We, you all and our team, are smashing goals already! 

I really was scared to put my name to this and be out there. I don’t want me as a person to change. I don’t want people to change how they have always interacted with me or think things are different. That I’m different. 

They are, but what the hell do I do about this now? 

I have no words on the gratitude I have for everyone who has donated but everyone who has reached out and sent their love. I’ve had a gift from a friend from kindergarten (thanks rob) through to my mates and colleagues these days now and people who I have never met, completely touch my heart.  

I keep saying to Joe, it’s overwhelming the support but more the kindness and goodness of all. Not sure how ever express my sincere thanks. 

I’m a bit of a control freak, bossy, stubborn - and my sister would tell you all the rest (!) I’m sure, but my world has been ripped apart. This just made sense to sign up. Challenge myself in a different way for a change. 

So, stage 3b, it’s not the worst case scenario, it’s not the best case scenario. But I’ll do my dammed to see this as a wake up call to now not miss the world around me. Cause as I said to Joe the other day, I totally missed the park down the street that has a cool bbq…. cause in 8 years living here, I never bothered to take a walk that way with my kids. He just smiled and laughed quietly  

Time to get some bangers on!