OMG! Today being day one, what a laugh that was, as i can bearly run after my kids. But it is for a great cause so off i go, feeling totally out of my league and far too many body parts jiggling. I ran, well tried, actually i walked most of it, but i did run some. Now i wonder, does it actually count when you run down hill or what.
My dear friend C was recently diagnosed with breast cancer so she has inspired me to go further and be better. C is one of those life long friends that come in and out of your life but are always in your heart and mind. We had started to reconnect pre cancer diagnosis and now when i feel like i need to be there for her much more regularly i just can't, unfortunately i find it so hard to give of my time and spend those moments with her, i guess having three kids ages 12, 8 and 2 will take all your time up and leave you with just enough to do something mindless like blogging. So i had started writing tid bits to her and i hope in my heart that she understands how much she means to me and how many times a day i think about her. She is one of those women that is in my hero book (thanks to M for the inspiration).
I have to say that many of my family members have had cancer too (as i write my oldest J,asks like who, so here's the list, M, UJ, JD, GD, AO, D) so i also run for them.
My friend W (who is a runner) said in two weeks i should be running with ease. Lets just hope she tells the truth and isn't trying to spare my feelings.
All i have to do is think like that little train and do it. I think i can, i know i can, etc. etc, etc. After all it is the least i can do to show my support.
C you ain't just kick'n cancers arse you are kick'n mine too. So i run for you doll.
My friend Em was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and I was devastated. The fear of losing her inspired me to run. I didn't do so great at the run for the cure, but I carried on and trained for the TC 10K and now I know I can do it! Em is doing well now. She had chemo and radiation and a lumpectomy and is well on the road to recovery. I'm sure your friend knows you're there for her, Susan, as much as you can be with your own crazy life and kids. We should try to run together to get ready for race day. It's early October, right?
ReplyDeleteYou're my inspiration, doll. And you've been there for me 150%, not counting releasing the Mitsou dress you've posted above. Oy. Love you, girl, and I hope to be there on Oct. 3 with you. Keep writing!!
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