Really didn't know where to post this because I need to write it down (I think) for it to be real ... and I didn't want to post it independently to draw attention, but I'm also not participating in an upcoming race weekend so I didn't feel like that was a place to post either, so I'm sorry @LSUlakes for bogging down your thread and posting it here.
Anyway.
My Dad passed away very suddenly and completely unexpectedly today - he was actually in Peru on a trip with my little brother to celebrate my brother's birthday (which was yesterday). He was 65.
As if losing a parent under any circumstance wasn't tough enough - losing a parent in a foreign country is, just, well ... surreal.
I leave early in the morning for Orlando and will be there for the foreseeable future to help my Mom. I plan to come out and spectate the 10K and Half of Princess, so if you're running Princess let me know. Maybe I'll host a meet-up.
So ... for me, if you don't mind - tell everybody in your life today that you love them, or that you appreciate them, or just that they mean something to you ...even if you're mad at them! Cherish every step you take from the next step forward. Think of those that can't, won't or will never again do whatever you set out to do today. And say "eff it" every chance you get, because you only live one life and there's no overtime. And don't make this a one-time thing - make it an all-the-time thing.
I love each and every one of y'all, and each day I'm so proud and incredibly inspired by what you do.
I have been dealing with a i.t. band injury. I was diagnosed with this in late January. I am starting to feel a bit better, but am curious if anybody has had this injury before and how long did it take to hell? I am hoping I will be ready for my first Disney half in late April. Any advice is welcome.
Really didn't know where to post this because I need to write it down (I think) for it to be real ... and I didn't want to post it independently to draw attention, but I'm also not participating in an upcoming race weekend so I didn't feel like that was a place to post either, so I'm sorry @LSUlakes for bogging down your thread and posting it here.
Anyway.
My Dad passed away very suddenly and completely unexpectedly today - he was actually in Peru on a trip with my little brother to celebrate my brother's birthday (which was yesterday). He was 65.
As if losing a parent under any circumstance wasn't tough enough - losing a parent in a foreign country is, just, well ... surreal.
I leave early in the morning for Orlando and will be there for the foreseeable future to help my Mom. I plan to come out and spectate the 10K and Half of Princess, so if you're running Princess let me know. Maybe I'll host a meet-up.
So ... for me, if you don't mind - tell everybody in your life today that you love them, or that you appreciate them, or just that they mean something to you ...even if you're mad at them! Cherish every step you take from the next step forward. Think of those that can't, won't or will never again do whatever you set out to do today. And say "eff it" every chance you get, because you only live one life and there's no overtime. And don't make this a one-time thing - make it an all-the-time thing.
I love each and every one of y'all, and each day I'm so proud and incredibly inspired by what you do.
@Keels , I am so sorry for your loss. What a shock you must be going through. I lost both my parents within 14 months of each other a few years ago. It was by far the most challenging thing I ever went through and I thank my lucky stars for my husband who kept me from going over the brink. Find your support person/people and be there for each other. You will experience every emotion possible. Accept offers of help.
QOTD: Today is Lundi Gras and followed up with Mardi Gras tomorrow. Did anyone partake in any parades or celebrate carnival season over the weekend?
ATTQOTD: I did not do anything this year, but DW and the children went to NOLA on Thursday and Friday for a few parades. I had work obligations that kept me away this year, but DW did bring home some king cake from NOLA!
@Keels I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. So glad you can be there for your mom. We are here for you and thinking about you!
Not my religion, so ... no.
I was randomly thinking about New Orleans yesterday, though, which was weird ... I'm thinking I might want to go there for a few days at some point just for a visit. I wouldn't do it around Mardi Gras, though, because that would be way too overwhelming for me.
No Mardi Gras festivities here - they seem few and far between in New England. And I admittedly know very little about Mardi Gras traditions. Seems like we are missing out on an opportunity for fun, food, and drink though!
We live just outside Moble, ya know...where Mardi Gras started!
We've had 6.5 inches of rain Saturday and Sunday! Today looks like a wash out as well with a half inch already this AM. Joe Cain rolled in spite of the rain yesterday. I think some of Saturday's cancelled parades are due to roll tonight. We gave up going into Mobile a few years ago because of Bayway traffic. We did elect to do our 8 mile Long Run and skip the local parade on Friday though!
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