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December 22, 2004
I'm so happy I found this place
It continues to amaze me how supportive and thoughtful everyone who keeps blogs here is. The support and thoughts that we share are sometimes more than those of some of my closest friends. In reality, we are all almost a group of total strangers, yet we continue to encourage and support each other. This is not to say that my friends do not support me or encourage me, but it is to be expected from someone whom you have known for many years.
Today was a much better day than yesterday. After seeing my mom, I knew that I had to stay positive, for all of us. Much of surviving has to do with attitude and the attitude I had right after hearing the news yesterday was pretty pathetic. Running in the afternoon helped that out as well.
Since I took a half day of work today, I ran around noon. In the early stages the run was probably too fast. Considering it was close to 50 degrees out when I headed out the door I wanted to run like it was the fall again. Anyhow, it was a bonking-type run. I had to run before I ate lunch because if I didn't go then I would not be able to at all today. I know that eating is crucial, but there was no way I had any desire to spend quality time in a port-o-pot again. The first five miles were good to OK, but the final two were a death march.
My massage this afternoon was extremely relaxing. She worked quite a bit on my back, neck, and shoulders. My jaw was also very tight, which I knew because I've been chewing through my night guard. I'm looking forward to our Christmas Eve breakfast run on Friday. It is one of my favorite runs of the year. It is completely social and non-competitive.
Finally, thank you to everyone who has been thinking of us. We will pull through this.
Posted by Blondie at December 22, 2004 07:36 PM
Comments
Since I'm probably close to your mother's age or older (56), I've known many women, including my best friend, who have been in your mother's situation. Even the ones with extensive node involvement are well today. I'm hopeful you and your mother will look back on this as a trial to be got through but by no means the end of health and happines--far from it!
Running is a huge help at a time like this. All my best, and thanks so much for the great read!
Posted by: Lizzie at December 22, 2004 07:56 PM
Blondie,
I'm catching up on your blog and I wanted to extend my concern and comfort for you and your family. You are so right about one's mental state affecting one's physical state. They are so connected... which, as you said, makes being positive so important during times like these.
I'm thinking very good thoughts for all of you,
Meghan
Posted by: Meghan at December 22, 2004 08:04 PM
When I was in grade school our principal had on his office window that poster with the frog nearly completely in the pelican's mouth with his hands wrapped around the pelican's throat. It has the caption "NEVER GIVE UP." I couldn't for the life of me understand it at the time. I definitely understand it now. Hopefully your family can keep him (the frog) in mind.
Posted by: jenandmats at December 22, 2004 08:22 PM
I am so sorry that you are going through this. It's really important to take care of yourself right now! You're in my thoughts.
Posted by: Lilly at December 23, 2004 10:18 AM