Thank you.

October 15, 2008 – 2:21 pm

The outpouring of support that I have received has blown me away. I am humbled and honored to have such a network of friends and family in my life. Each and every one of you has lifted me up with your kindness, empathy and encouragement.
Life isn’t easy and it’s rewards never come without hard work [...]

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Not what I expected.

October 13, 2008 – 11:03 pm

I trained for 16 weeks. I ran three 20 milers. I sacrificed countless hours of sleep and nearly every Saturday morning in preparation for one day, one race, one chance at 26.2 miles. It was all supposed to come together yesterday. It was supposed to be my reward, my day of glory, my proof that [...]

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5 days left.

October 6, 2008 – 8:40 pm

I’m going to be running 26.2 miles on Sunday, and for some reason, I haven’t started freaking out yet. In fact, I don’t even taste vomit when I think about it. I think that being sick for the last three weeks has made me realize that just finishing the race will be monumental. Talk to [...]

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Soundtrack

October 4, 2008 – 1:01 pm

Kyle helped me compile the “soundtrack of my life” for my friend’s party this evening. I’ve got to admit, it was difficult. I didn’t realize how many songs I have attached to moments in my life. The hardest part was choosing a single song off an entire album that meant so much to me. I [...]

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I’m stepping on my soap-box…

October 3, 2008 – 11:40 pm

I try not to get political on this blog, but this election is way too important for me to stay silent any longer. Our economy is going has gone to hell, millions of Americans are without health insurance, “No Child Left Behind” has done the exact opposite, alternative fuel sources have yet to be maximized, [...]

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Mama called the doctor…

October 1, 2008 – 3:53 pm

Grandma’s surgery went as well as could be expected and now we anxiously await the pathology results. Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers sent her way. If there is anyone in this world who could sense them, it would be her.
Apparently, my meat pies were delicious, but I couldn’t really taste them since my [...]

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Meat pies will make everything better…

September 30, 2008 – 4:04 pm

We’ve been battling viruses around here for three straight weeks. Frankly, I am over it. When mama’s sick the whole house suffers. I can be a real bitch when I’m not feeling well (and I am thoroughly convinced that diabetes only amplifies every bug I seem to catch). I haven’t been able to run since [...]

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M.I.A.

September 29, 2008 – 8:30 pm

One word for the unexcused leave of absence…sick. I feel horrible. I’ll be back soon. Promise.

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35 days and counting…

September 26, 2008 – 9:53 pm

Kade started talking about this year’s Halloween costume on Nov.1 last year. Seriously.
Darth Vader, Incredible Hulk, Batman, Optimus Prime, Green Goblin, a mummy, and King Triton (no joke…he was trying to be the ying to Liv’s Ariel yang) did not make the cut. His final choice is a time-tested, non-commercial classic. Drumroll please….

The trick is [...]

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Yesterday was one of the scariest days of my life.

September 26, 2008 – 4:04 pm

Kade wet the bed again. He also had an accident Wednesday afternoon and at school yesterday. I freaked out a little bit inside. Okay, I freaked out a LOT inside. He didn’t have a single accident at school last year and he was barely potty-trained when he started. The teacher was very calm, reassuring and [...]

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