ER ROOM YESTERDAY!

Now that I got your attention....I was in the ER yesterday, with my 14 year old daughter (yes she is a runner too, like her mom and dad) who ran her leg of the 2 mile relay in a personal best, then stumbled while handing off the baton, fell hard to the ground and broke her collarbone. I had to get her to the hospital, 7 year old in tow, wife across town with my 10 year old...dodge a couple criminals who are out of jail and were awaiting treatment as well...and take care of my princess, who was brave as brave could be, but in pain. As I sat in the hospital it struck me how lucky I was that I had defeated cancer for the past 7 plus years and was in a hospital to help my daughter, who was only 6 when I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. For you new survivors, a lesson: Never give up. There are too many people here that need us. It was a nice way to look at what otherwise cold have been a bad day. My daughter will be fine...she has her father with her. Must run now and deliver lunch and flowers at home. Live Strong Survivors!