If you have been reading this blog, you likely have seen my reference of Olivia Mallett. Her story started 1 year ago tomorrow, and her mom posted about how it started on their blog. I am pasting it here also. Not sure why, other than she is an awesome success story, and that everybody should get regular full physicals. Her story has turned out so well because the disease was discovered early on. More about her can be found at http://www.oliviamallett.blogspot.com/
It was long so I only left it up for a day - check out her site to read the story.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
July 28 - A New Week
In theory, yesterday was rest, and it was from running. However, the girls wore me out at the pool at the Y yesterday. We didn't get to swim all week, so we made up for it.
Ran pretty well this morning. I can tell I am pushing myself a little harder because I got pretty winded this morning - to the point my side hurt. I think that is a good sign that my legs will go further, now I need to work my lungs also. In 26:02, I ran 1.9 miles. I shaved off the last 0.1 that is running past my driveway to the end of the paved road and turning around. I was winded, and that is where all the mud is in the street, so it was an easy decision today. My feet have been feeling much better also - they only hurt right when I wake up and I stretch them pretty well.
Thanks to everybody who has helped with the fund-raising so far. Through yesterday, I have received support in the amount of $625.00, or 12.5% of the $5,000 goal. It will be a week or two before I send in the checks, so I want to acknowledge the Brewer's, the Sanderson's, and the Rigney's for their donation. The online donations are posted on the donation page. Many thanks to all of you.
While praying today, please remember the following:
Cameron Brown, who had relapsed after his 2nd transplant - They see the doctor today to formulate a plan.
Sam Turner - has been battling a cough and they will also see the doctor today to make sure he doesn't have an infection.
Olivia Culpepper - A lot going on there related to the hospital stay and communication with the doctors, on top of a child that is hurting.
Sarah E Council - She continues to do well, but has some test today that are a little painful. These test are basically to confirm she has a clean bill of health (as I understand it) and are obviously significant hurdles.
There may be others on the list, but these are on my mind this morning.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 52.75 miles
Ran pretty well this morning. I can tell I am pushing myself a little harder because I got pretty winded this morning - to the point my side hurt. I think that is a good sign that my legs will go further, now I need to work my lungs also. In 26:02, I ran 1.9 miles. I shaved off the last 0.1 that is running past my driveway to the end of the paved road and turning around. I was winded, and that is where all the mud is in the street, so it was an easy decision today. My feet have been feeling much better also - they only hurt right when I wake up and I stretch them pretty well.
Thanks to everybody who has helped with the fund-raising so far. Through yesterday, I have received support in the amount of $625.00, or 12.5% of the $5,000 goal. It will be a week or two before I send in the checks, so I want to acknowledge the Brewer's, the Sanderson's, and the Rigney's for their donation. The online donations are posted on the donation page. Many thanks to all of you.
While praying today, please remember the following:
Cameron Brown, who had relapsed after his 2nd transplant - They see the doctor today to formulate a plan.
Sam Turner - has been battling a cough and they will also see the doctor today to make sure he doesn't have an infection.
Olivia Culpepper - A lot going on there related to the hospital stay and communication with the doctors, on top of a child that is hurting.
Sarah E Council - She continues to do well, but has some test today that are a little painful. These test are basically to confirm she has a clean bill of health (as I understand it) and are obviously significant hurdles.
There may be others on the list, but these are on my mind this morning.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 52.75 miles
Saturday, July 26, 2008
July 26, 2008 - Rain
Happy Birthday Mom!
It is raining here today. This is the bike day. I like to knock this out in the morning, but instead, I went to my office for a couple of hours. I have stuff piling up so had to knock a few things out.
I planned to meet Rachael at the Y, work out for an hour with the girls in the "Kid's Zone" and then go to the pool for some family swim time. Problem - the kid's zone closed at 3. Rachael arrived at 3:05. No where for the kids, and the pool has been closed for the day because of the rain. Rachael came back home. I rode the sit-down bike for about 35 minutes, but only covered 7 miles.
I am having definite bike seat issues. I like the real bike style, but after riding last week, my rear end was sore for 2 days. Tried the sit down style to day and I couldn't get comfortable, and can't ride as hard, and I worry about hitting my knees. However, I am not sore, but quit early. I guess I am going to go back to the real bike style and just try to get a callous built up or something.
Please remember Cameron Brown and Sam Turner today. They both have Caring Bridge sites if you want to check out their respective struggles today. Please lift them up in prayer.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 50.85 miles
It is raining here today. This is the bike day. I like to knock this out in the morning, but instead, I went to my office for a couple of hours. I have stuff piling up so had to knock a few things out.
I planned to meet Rachael at the Y, work out for an hour with the girls in the "Kid's Zone" and then go to the pool for some family swim time. Problem - the kid's zone closed at 3. Rachael arrived at 3:05. No where for the kids, and the pool has been closed for the day because of the rain. Rachael came back home. I rode the sit-down bike for about 35 minutes, but only covered 7 miles.
I am having definite bike seat issues. I like the real bike style, but after riding last week, my rear end was sore for 2 days. Tried the sit down style to day and I couldn't get comfortable, and can't ride as hard, and I worry about hitting my knees. However, I am not sore, but quit early. I guess I am going to go back to the real bike style and just try to get a callous built up or something.
Please remember Cameron Brown and Sam Turner today. They both have Caring Bridge sites if you want to check out their respective struggles today. Please lift them up in prayer.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 50.85 miles
Friday, July 25, 2008
July 25 - Out too late
I went to watch the baseball game last night with Rachael and my girls, and some other bank employees. My dad use to say you couldn't hang with the night owls and then soar with the eagles. Looking back, that's not as stupid as it used to be. All of that to say, I slept in today.
I mentioned Olivia Mallet the other day. I have deemed her my new "poster child" for leukemia. I have been checking in every day, but I also go read a few more of the older post and continue to be inspired. For example, she played high school volleyball last year, after being diagnosed and is soon to be preparing for the upcoming season. Oh, and for the off-season training program, she had a BMT and beat leukemia. I see an Under Armor or Gatorade commercial in the future.
On a prayer note, please continue to pray for all the folks listed here, but especially lift up Cameron Brown. His mom posted yesterday afternoon that he had relapsed on +118. His story can be found at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cameronbrown. I am sure the family can use a note of encouragement.
In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice
Psalm 18:6
I mentioned Olivia Mallet the other day. I have deemed her my new "poster child" for leukemia. I have been checking in every day, but I also go read a few more of the older post and continue to be inspired. For example, she played high school volleyball last year, after being diagnosed and is soon to be preparing for the upcoming season. Oh, and for the off-season training program, she had a BMT and beat leukemia. I see an Under Armor or Gatorade commercial in the future.
On a prayer note, please continue to pray for all the folks listed here, but especially lift up Cameron Brown. His mom posted yesterday afternoon that he had relapsed on +118. His story can be found at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cameronbrown. I am sure the family can use a note of encouragement.
In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice
Psalm 18:6
Thursday, July 24, 2008
July 24 - Best Morning Yet
Anna Ryan kept me up until almost midnight, but somehow still I managed to get out of the bed. Must have been a Heavenly hand that just pushed me on over onto the floor - I was just fortunate my keep caught me I guess.
Even so, this was my best morning so far. Time is improved, but more importantly is that I spent the majority of the time running and needed less walking recovery time. Still a far cry from the ultimate goal, but I felt like I had been stagnant or moving backwards in my progress the last week. So I am marking up the 2 miles in 29:32 minutes as progress.
Note a new banner add on the right for "Blogging for Blood Cancer." This is an awareness campaign about blood cancer that hopefully will spread over many blogs and websites and really let the world know what so many of my new "friends" are battling. If you want to participate, go ahead and click the link and it will take you the information page.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 43.85 miles
Even so, this was my best morning so far. Time is improved, but more importantly is that I spent the majority of the time running and needed less walking recovery time. Still a far cry from the ultimate goal, but I felt like I had been stagnant or moving backwards in my progress the last week. So I am marking up the 2 miles in 29:32 minutes as progress.
Note a new banner add on the right for "Blogging for Blood Cancer." This is an awareness campaign about blood cancer that hopefully will spread over many blogs and websites and really let the world know what so many of my new "friends" are battling. If you want to participate, go ahead and click the link and it will take you the information page.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 43.85 miles
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
An Amazing Network
It continues to amaze me how the network of people on Caring Bridge reach out and support each other, offer comfort, cheer the successes, and continually pray. By reading Jason's page, I keep coming across other pages and find myself pulling for others, praying for many, sharing in the sorrow when another battle is lost.
The people on the right of our page are those that we have found and that we want to honor and remember in addition to Tricia and Jason. I know a few, but most are complete strangers that I find myself checking on everyday. You can read most of their stories on caring bridge.
I am also including a link here for Olivia Mallett. She has a great story. She is a beautiful 17 year old Senior; she is about +140 days from her transplant. Her story turned out differently from so many others and I believe God has a bright future for her. Stories like her's remind me what the money raised in the past has allowed us to accomplish , and encourages me that with the money we are raising, another high school Senior in the future gets the opportunity to enjoy life. www.oliviamallett.blogspot.com
The people on the right of our page are those that we have found and that we want to honor and remember in addition to Tricia and Jason. I know a few, but most are complete strangers that I find myself checking on everyday. You can read most of their stories on caring bridge.
I am also including a link here for Olivia Mallett. She has a great story. She is a beautiful 17 year old Senior; she is about +140 days from her transplant. Her story turned out differently from so many others and I believe God has a bright future for her. Stories like her's remind me what the money raised in the past has allowed us to accomplish , and encourages me that with the money we are raising, another high school Senior in the future gets the opportunity to enjoy life. www.oliviamallett.blogspot.com
July 23 - Slow Morning
Despite the 10 minute debate I had with myself, I did manage to roll out of bed, and hit the street. It rained last night and with several new houses under construction, I had to run around and through all the mud in the roads this morning. I was slow today and spent most of the time walking instead of running. Real runners always talk about being addicted to it and the need every day to knock down a few miles; I hope the addiction kicks in soon, because so far, I still dread this everyday. I did get in my 2 miles in 33:39 minutes. I cleared the 40 mile mark today!!!!
On an equally important note, fundraising is going quite slow. I have sent out over 100 letters and emails now, and lots of people have replied. I need some people to actually donate too. My little thermometer looks so pitiful. Please help us battle blood cancer by pitching in a few bucks.
Last tidbit for this morning. Our local Columbiana boy, Scott Armstrong, started his week of radiation on Monday. He will get 2 radiation treatments per day for 4 days and then get 4 days of chemo after that. On July 30, he will receive the stem cells from the donor cord. His doctors are optimistic because the cord cells are a good match and there an abundant number of cells for the transplant. Please continue to pray for Scott and his family. You can track his progress at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/donaldscottarmstrong.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 41.85 miles
On an equally important note, fundraising is going quite slow. I have sent out over 100 letters and emails now, and lots of people have replied. I need some people to actually donate too. My little thermometer looks so pitiful. Please help us battle blood cancer by pitching in a few bucks.
Last tidbit for this morning. Our local Columbiana boy, Scott Armstrong, started his week of radiation on Monday. He will get 2 radiation treatments per day for 4 days and then get 4 days of chemo after that. On July 30, he will receive the stem cells from the donor cord. His doctors are optimistic because the cord cells are a good match and there an abundant number of cells for the transplant. Please continue to pray for Scott and his family. You can track his progress at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/donaldscottarmstrong.
Cumulative miles since the start of training: 41.85 miles
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