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December 26, 2004
Long Time, No Blog
Since my brother was at home from Thursday afternoon until just a few hours ago, I have not had access to our computer. He usually spends most of his time at home with "the guys" from high school, but this trip consisted of most of his time in his room. That happens to be the room where the computer is. I'm not even sure when the last time I updated this was.
Thursday was our last day of work before break. It was rainy and warm. Work was pretty lousy. By the afternoon it was raining pretty heavily. I did head over to the track, but only L showed up. She and I ran for 35 minutes. I didn't want to run a really long time because I knew that I would be running again first thing the next morning. I didn't feel too bad and the rain did ease up by the time we ran.
Friday was our traditional Christmas Eve Breakfast Run. This is one of my favorite runs of the year. About 40 people showed up. I ran with about six others and we ran a decent clip for 50 minutes. It was much colder. The temperature dropped about 20 degrees from Thursday night. Breakfast was a blast as well. After breakfast, I had to do some errands: getting wine for Christmas dinner, going to the grocery store with the last minute grocery list etc... I also went to a get together that evening at M and S's house. They invited some of their friends over who don't have local family, or in my situation, need to get away from family for a while. I do love and appreciate my family, but I need to get out every so often. My mom was so happy that I went because she thinks that I spend way too much time at home. We didn't eat dinner until very late so I didn't sleep very well on Christmas Eve.
Christmas day I was up around 6. At 7:30 I got out of bed and went out for my usual 4 mile Christmas run. I never see anyone on this run. I always look for a car with a bow on it like in the Lexus commercials. I got home and made breakfast for the family and made the coffee. We had a really special Christmas, my mom was happy because we were all happy. My brother got me a really cool picture. My aunt and uncle stopped by for a little while and brought my grandmother over. She was really upset about my mother. We didn't tell her for a little while. She'll be 90 in February and does not need to have this hanging over her. Later on I made dinner for the family. One of my parents friends had made a turkey for us, so I didn't have much to do. Then last night I watched Almost Famous with my parents and turned in early.
I did sleep like a rock last night. My run this morning was pathetic, with a capital P. I had no energy whatsoever. It was at the point that I could barely put one foot in front of the other. I would rather not go any farther in my discussion of this morning. I was going to go to the gym this afternoon after I did exchanged my sweater that did not fit. I decided to listen to my body: I could barely keep myself upright and decided that rest is best.
Wow, I know that I missed a lot. This is one of the reasons that I like to update every day. I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, it is really meaningful to me. I know that I must be strong right now, but it is difficult. My mother was reading the information the doctors gave her and is getting very scared because nothing has gone as they thought it would so far, so she is almost convinced of the worst. I don't know if that is better because she was not as upset after her surgery as I was because she said that she knew it was in the lymph nodes. As she put it, some things you just know. We'll get more information later on this week after the nodes have been tested more.
I hope that everyone had wonderful holidays and enjoyed time with their families. I hope that everyone who travelled made it to their respective destinations safely and easily. I am looking forward to a new year, not so much for the celebration, but for hope.
Posted by Blondie at December 26, 2004 07:01 PM
Comments
Blondie, you definitely seem like the stronghold of the family. Don't give up hope. I am praying for your mom's recovery and strength for your family. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with friends and have a good, carefree time on Christmas.
Posted by: Leilani at December 27, 2004 12:22 PM
hey blondie! i am sooooo happy that you updated your blog - i was getting a little worried about you:) your Christmas morning 4 miler totally rocks - i used to have that tradition on Thanksgiving. i hope you are doing okay - please give your mom an extra hug from me!!
Posted by: bridget at December 27, 2004 01:01 PM
Hey Blondie - It sounds like you are helping out so much at home. Preparing breakfast and dinner for your family is so nice. I can barely cook a thing. I would be ordering out for the Christmas meal if it was up to me. I am glad you were able to get out and do some runs. It is good that you are listening to your body. You are going through a lot right now and it is going to take its toll on your body. I am thinking of you and your family. I am wishing the best for you and your Mom. Hang in there and best wishes for a hopeful New Year!
Posted by: Mary at December 27, 2004 04:02 PM