I have not been online much at all for the past month or so which is amazing because, I admit, I am an internet addict! My internet at home is broken, got on seldom at the hospital, and the Delta appears to be about 20 years behind on wanting to be computer and internet literate--although it is available. I think we finally got it going today in Merigold at my brother's house but I have come back home for a few days. I did NOT want to come home and leave my brother but everyone seemed to think that I should. I only agreed to come so that I could work a little bit and earn some moolah so I can go to a marathon one day soon! I think I have about given up hope of going to Minneapolis as I am pretty out of shape physically and emotionally. And, am scared to leave and go out of town for that long as my brother is not making too much forward progress. But, we have been blessed with many visits and phone calls from wonderful friends which have made him very happy. He is such a brave person to face this awful challenge but he is doing it with dignity and courage despite having to accept maximum help for all of his activities of daily living. He is sleeping many hours a day now but is lucid when he is awake.
I have gotten to run a couple of times amongst the cotton rows, in the country which is pretty awe-inspiring even for someone who hates to run alone. I only get a good night's sleep every other night so I haven't been able to get up very early so haven't exercised too many times but, so what? I have plenty of time to do some more running and half marathons and whole marathons! So, I hope to see you all again and wish you the best of luck in Chicago. We are going to celebrate Chester's 60th birthday this weekend so I won't be doing the 10 miler with you in body but will definitely be there in spirit for the ten and also for your 26.2!!!! So, don't forget that and don't give up when you get tired and don't think you can go any farther because you can and you will cross that finish line and get that medal and that rush of emotion knowing that you achieved your goal!!!! I have a treat in mind that I want to get to you before the marathon but I'm not sure that I'm going to have time to do it--but I'll try!
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Carol,
You have definitely got your priorities straight. We all miss you and we all want to have a sister just like you! Your brother is very, very lucky to have you there with him.
There will always be another marathon, half marathon, 5K, 10k, whatever but you will never have the time back that you have spent with him.
Take care. We love you.
Jana
I wondered what happened to you! I agree with everything Jana said. What an incredible sister you are. And Jana couldn't have said it better about having other races, but you can never get that time back with your brother.
We're thinking about you.
Mandy
Carol...
praying for you!
pg
Carol, so glad to hear from you. I know these are very special days that you are spending with your brother. You are right to listen to others about taking a break for yourself on occasion...gotta keep yourself strong for him...plus the moolah has its own level of importance! Hang in there...know that we are thinking about you and your brother and as always, keeping you in our prayers.
Cheryl
Many prayers going your way. I will be thinking about you and Chester in Chicago as I am going pass that finish line. Suzanne
You are amazing, and your brother is very lucky to have you. I will have your family in my prayers.
Carol:
You have been and continue to be an inspiration for us all.
Take care of yourself, Chester and the rest of the family while you can. You're so right. There will be other days for running, other marathons and we'll all be waiting for your return.
Debra
Carol,
You are such a strong person and I feel absolutely priviledged to have been able to get to know you you and become friends. Like the others said, you have Chester as your priority right now, and not Chicago, and that best. There will be much more running as you've already proven that you ARE a marathoner and you will continue to be in the future. You truly are an inspiration and we will all be thinking about you as we cross that finish line. Please keep us posted on your goings on.
Christa
Thank you so much for continuing to be supportive to all of us even while you are in the middle of such demanding times. You are such a super special person. We will miss you, but do understand that you are where you need to be right now.
Carol, I hope you know you and Chester are in my prayers- You are very inspiring and will be with me in spirit. I know you will have more races to run you and you are definitely where you need to be. Take care....
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