Greeting! Thank you so much to all of my blogger buddies who checked in on me during the move -- you're so thoughtful! Being relatively new to the blogosphere, I somehow thought then when you don't blog for a while, folks just sorta stop reading your blog or forget about you...on the contrary, I found that I got as many comments when I wasn't blogging as when I was. So many people asked about the move and everything else...this blogger community is truly that, a community.
The move is nearly complete. After 3,128 miles of driving, most of it with a wife, baby, and 21-pound cat, we arrived in Alexandria, Virginia on 28 June. I checked in to work shortly thereafter, and the movers showed up with 12,200 pounds of furniture and books (mostly books) on July 2nd. Now, I'm living in a sea of boxes -- it's quite an adventure! I must say, this is my 13th move in 35 years, and it doesn't get any more pleasant or any easier. I'm not sure how many more of these I can handle! Fortunately, we really enjoy our new place, and love the area. If any of you are ever in DC or Alexandria/Springfield, please let me know!
In other news...I started my seventh round of chemo a few days after we arrived, and finished last night. Yesterday was a rough one, and I spent most of the time curled up on the sofa feeling pretty miserable. Or neighbor is also a runner and triathlete, so we've already had a few discussions on the topic -- he invited me for a quick 4-miler (he runs sub-7, so I'm not sure how much running we'll be doing together), but I just wasn't feeling up to it. I feel a bit better today, and actually made some progress opening boxes! I also finally got my new Garmin ForeRunner 405, and I love it so far. There is still a learning curve and I haven't figured everything out yet, but I think I'm going to love it. Thanks Momo for the good advice on the ForeRunners!
Between 12-hour days of driving and chemo, I haven't gotten many runs in...one in Cheyenne, on in central Illinois, and one here in VA...but I'll start putting more miles in as I prepare for the Seattle Marathon in November. I'll post more later...with ForeRunner screenshots! Yeah! Thanks again to JK, Streak, Jen, Alili, Stronger, and everyone else who checked in on me during the move...we made it! You all are awesome! More soon...
Diagnosed with brain cancer in 1999, I started running shortly thereafter. I'm not entirely sure why (I had always hated running) -- to stay in shape, to raise money, to think, or some combination of these reasons. This blog is simply the thoughts that occur to a cancer survivor on any of many encounters with the road.
"...let us run with perseverance the race marked out before us..." -- Hebrews 12:1 - 2
The Fundraiser!
Inspired or motivated and want to make a contribution to brain cancer research? Take a look at my Fundraising Page!
About Me
- Michael
- I'm a cancer survivor, a cancer patient, a committed Christian, and a husband, son, and new father. Running is my way of fighting back...I've beaten brain cancer three times, and if necessary I will beat it again. For the full story, go to my CaringBridge web page.
A Bit of Motivation...
Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. He knows that if he doesn't outrun the fastest lion, he will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. He knows that if he doesn't outrun the slowest gazelle, he will starve. So, whether you're a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up -- you'd better be running.
5 comments:
Glad you made it and thanks for checking in. You're sort of stuck with us now. :)
Good luck with the chemo!!
And that's one big cat!!!!!
Glad you're back blogging! Sorry the chemo's tough. Hope you're feeling better soon! How's the "monkey" doing? :) Take care!
Glad it was an uneventful move and you are getting settled. And you're right, bloggers don't deal well with abandonment:)
Ya, glad you made it. Moves are fun & not fun at the same time but I love the area your in..it's one of my favorites.
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