This blog was created to chronicle my training for and running of the Glass City Marathon, my first, which I completed on 04/13/08, in honor of my cousin, Cassy, who has severe cerebral palsy. If this is your first visit or you would simply like to know more of what this blog is about, please see my post, "Preface and Purpose", by expanding the January 2008 Post Archives at the bottom of the right sidebar. It's my very first post at the bottom. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
"Hold On"
Tammy's Mom has been through a lot in the last 6 months including the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), major circulatory problems which required drastic by-pass surgery for her descending aorta and both femoral arteries back in September that kept her in the hospital for an unexpected 8 weeks, and now, has left her only kidney not functioning so, she has had to undergo dialysis 3 days a week since. She's also had a stroke in her right eye which has left her without vision in that eye and undergone carotid artery surgery/cleaning. This morning she goes in to have a permanent dialysis port put in place in her arm. I know this has been a most difficult and trying time for her and I just wanted to offer her this song by the band 33 Miles for encouragement this morning. I know it's one of her favorites. The video's cheesey, but the song is awesome.
I'll be praying for you Mom and will continue to do so that your kidney will be restored.
One of the main reasons why I run being an ex-smoker myself and looking to get on a road to better health and perhaps prevent some of these issues in me in the future.
I'll be thinking about her and wishing her a speedy recovery. She must be a very strong woman to be enduring so much hardship in her life. And what a great son in law to have by her side..:)
It's been rough and she's struggled mentally/psychologically more so than physically lately. Both my in-laws had a rough year last year. Fortunately, we only live two houses down from them, which is good in being able to help them out with whatever, whenever.
Wow! I had no idea what was still going on! They have had a year! Im so sorry she's going thru this all- I will pray, I think of you all everytime I drive by. As always let us know if you need anything!!!!
Thanks, Jess. We appreciate it. Her mom really needs prayer for her mental attitude. She's very discouraged and looks at everything from a negative perspective.
I am the husband to an awesome woman, I have two lovely teenage daughters (no, really, they're great... really), a great family and friends, and a blessed life.
The sweetheart my first marathon was in honor of. See my first post from January 2008 titled, "Preface and Purpose", in my Blog Archive below to read more about Cassy.
Tentative 2009 Races & Results
Get Luckey 5K, February 14th - Finish Time 25:02 - PR
Wearin' of the Green 7K, March 8th - Finish Time 36:16
Couch Potato 5K, April 25th - Finish Time 24:16 New PR
Bayshore Half Marathon, May 23rd - Finish Time 2:10:21
Brooksie Way Half Marathon, October 4th - Finish Time 1:56:13
Columbus Marathon or Half Marathon, October 18th - Finish Time 1:49:31
Richmond Roadrunners 10k Turkey Trot, November 26th - Finish Time 1:00:06
My Completed Goal
Accomplished 04-13-2008
Race for the Cure
Tammy & I before running the 5K Race for the Cure in September 2007 in Toledo
Richmond Roadrunners' 10K Turkey Trot
Finishing the 10K Turkey Trot Thanksiving Day 2007 in Richmond, VA while visiting my sister, Vicky, and bro-in-law, Bob. I didn't even get a shirt cause they ran out! :-(
Dave's 10 Mile Shoe Run 01-13-08
Bringin' up the rear at Dave's 10-miler. I look like I've had 9.95 miles of fun, don't I?
Glass City Marathon
Finishing the GCM, 04-13-08, in honor of my cousin, Cassy Boyd
Slightly exhausted, fractured right lower leg, hypothermic, and delirious, but euphoric post marathon finish
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4 comments:
I'll be thinking about her and wishing her a speedy recovery. She must be a very strong woman to be enduring so much hardship in her life. And what a great son in law to have by her side..:)
It's been rough and she's struggled mentally/psychologically more so than physically lately. Both my in-laws had a rough year last year. Fortunately, we only live two houses down from them, which is good in being able to help them out with whatever, whenever.
Thanks for the well-wishes, Mar.
:-)
Wow! I had no idea what was still going on! They have had a year! Im so sorry she's going thru this all- I will pray, I think of you all everytime I drive by. As always let us know if you need anything!!!!
Thanks, Jess. We appreciate it. Her mom really needs prayer for her mental attitude. She's very discouraged and looks at everything from a negative perspective.
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