So...tomorrow is the day. I have been rushing around trying to get those things done (like the ever dreaded grocery shopping) that I know I will not be able to accomplish with a bum knee. Even with the running around, I did stop to take in the beautiful day...and go for one last bike and walk before tomorrow.
Sometimes we take the beautiful days and views for granted. Today I did not. Not because I face a 20 to 40 minute procedure tomorrow but because a friend of mine faces a bigger challenge today.
His name is Doug and he has been battling CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) for several years. He has fought and gained remission for a period of time but now the drugs that have kept him in remission are no longer working and he will require a bone marrow transplant. He starts his 100 days in isolation today as he fights for his life.
And this is why I raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It is my hope..my dream...my life goal...to do what I can to help find a cure for all cancer...especially blood cancer.
Cancer is a coward. It picks on little kids. It picks on people that it believes are not going to fight. Cancer screwed up when it decided to pick on Doug. He is a warrior with a wife and children and he isn't going down. This is a serious battle.
So my little knee surgery is small potatoes. I am so very lucky to have had the opportunity to do Tri MIami 2009 with Doug. I know that we will both be racing again before you know it!!
If you have a moment, say a prayer for my friend. He is a helluva man!!
2 comments:
Prayer said.
and good luck tomorrow, you'll be in my thoughts.
Doug - I pray for you to have a healthy donor, spectacular doctors and swift recovery.
And for you, best of luck today. You are an inspiration, and a reason why and Ironman still remains on my bucket list. First things first, get the weight off.
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