Exceeding Our Limitations

I just read on the LLS site that there are 662,789 people living with Lymphoma or in remission as of 2011. My husband is a part of that statistic. I have stated this fact because of the word living. There is much to be said after fifteen years of living with a blood cancer. Most days are started with a blessing that he is still alive. We sometimes feel that we have hit just about every obstacle that can be thrown at us. But yet, everyone faces obstacles life. We have learned along this tough journey who are real friends are and hope to make many more. If you have meet us then be assured that we bless you everyday. And for all who are struggling with blood cancers we are walking and raising money for continued research and cure. Fifteen years ago we were unable to find much information about Lymphoma and since then the research and new drugs has been phenomenal. This awesome fact has helped me step over the obstacles and see the finish line.

When my husband and I decided to walk the half marathon there was no discussion of whether we could do it. It was simply we are going to do it. This week of training has proven that the obstacles will not stop us. Storms blew through our community again and left debris all over the track, but it did not stop us as we crunched past broken limbs and twigs. The extreme heat left me dehydrated and electrolyte depleted. I literally crashed for a day on the couch with Laney and felt like a wet noodle. I felt really stupid when I realized that I needed electrolytes as I have preached to my own children and patients to hydrate and replace their electrolytes. Lesson learned...Practice what you preach. Laney continues to cheer us on every day. She is always at the finish line for a good tail wagging welcome. She reminds me everyday that someone relies on me which keeps me moving even when I hurt. And, I do hurt today as we finished a six mile walk. This was a victory for me and my husband as we collapsed and gave each other a high five. I thought wow that was only a 10k. Oh well, no pain no gain. Life is beautiful!