Therese and I are going to get matching sports bras for the Fight Gone Bad challenge this Saturday. Since we’ve raised WAY OVER $200 for her – she HAS to do the FGB workout without wearing her usual long-sleeved attire.

We decided to get matching PURPLE sports bras. The color purple will symbolize the Purple Heart medal that is awarded to our wounded warriors.

Therese Frentz receiving her Purple Heart

A public note to Therese:

Sis,

I am so proud of you. On Saturday you are going to kick ass at the Fight Gone Bad workout.

I did some digging and I found a picture. This photo was taken late 2004 – the FIRST TIME YOU WERE ABLE TO WALK WITHOUT FALLING. It was a month or so after the bombing that you finally were able to stand up and make one lap around the hospital. Emotionally, I remember the nurses coming out from their different stations and cheering and clapping for you. The physical therapy nurse next to you – he was so proud of you. We all were.

And we are now. YOU’VE COME SO FAR.

You’ll do great on Saturday. It will most likely be difficult to shed your armor and do the workout with just your sports bra on. Remember that your scars are the marks of a hero. Each shrapnel bump and skin graft line tells the story of who you are now – a beautiful and strong badass.

- and although I’ll be thousands of miles away – I’ll be cheering you on from here – just like I did that day in this photo.

love,
T

If you survive a bomb blast, you get badass status for life

More info on Fight Gone Bad Here.

Post about Therese’s challenge Here.