When I started this blog, I didn't think it would become a place for me to blog about my thyroid experiences, but I'm noticing that it has. While on one hand I'd like people to know about my struggle (from the standpoint that it might offer them some support), on the other hand I feel like I'm complaining about something so trivial. I'm so lucky, right? Look at the loved ones I've lost, and the loved ones of people I care about who have been lost to cancer. I might not even have it. Yes, this whole road might be because we need to prevent it, but still!
I guess my intention really is to share with the world stories from the battlefield - those with cancer, those without cancer, and even my own fights. It isn't about who is suffering more, who is suffering less... the fact is, we're all having to watch our lives change because of this horrible illness, each of us in our own particular way.
But let's move on to the happier topic of heroes...
Steve Cannon is running 40 marathons in 40 days, all the way around Lake Michigan.
Do I really need to say much more than that to prove he's a hero? Probably not. But it gets better.
Steve is doing this to raise money for cancer research. (His website is at http://www.theruntocurecancer.com.) So if his incredible strength and athletic ability isn't enough to render him a superhero, his devotion to this cause certainly is.
Tonight Steve responded to one of my tweets on Twitter. I felt like a Justin Bieber fan for the first time in my life - a personal hero acknowledged something I sent! I didn't send it for a nod, but I sent it because I really, truly believe this man is doing something amazing. He also followed me, and asked his followers to send me good mojo. I hadn't meant to be so negative on my personal twitter, but I had a really rough day of it. Honestly, tonight, and Steve's support, changed all that. I feel like I have this new outlook - one which I had built up on my own, but that was just driven home by this acknowledgement that the fight really is worth it.
I know I won't be in this terrific of shape any time soon, but shooting for that 5K in July isn't such a big deal when I think about running 40 marathons in 40 days. If I have to do the 1.5-mile walk instead, I will... but July 28, I can be in much better shape by then, right? Well, I don't know... I can't count my chickens, but I know that I sure as heck will be in the gym tomorrow night, back at it. Slow and steady... that's all I can do. One day, I'll run a 5K every day for a month, or something simple, just to give back.
Until then, presence* is my attempt to give back, and it's going to be a great one - thanks to all of you! (:
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