MAKE TODAY GREAT

RunnerZ
RunnerZ Member Posts: 185
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All. I had yesterday off and had some time to think, a luxury in my life. I ran 3 times yesterday (once with my wife, once alone and once with my daughter, who is running in the NY State Championships in cross-country this Saturday!). I also lifted weights at the gym, had a nice lunch in town and shopped, then made dinner for the family. I can remember thinking that I might never be around for these days and I just want to encourage everyone to fight like hell for this life! Life is so sweet. It is never perfect, but is it sweet. I am back at work today, feeling a little rested and a ittle wiser. My life is my priority and cancer has only helped me focus on that life in a better fashion. Now, how many of you think I should pose on the colonder for 2008? I'm back in pretty good shape...have the required scar and just need a little push from the crowd. Let me know.

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  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    RunnerZ,

    You GO FOR IT!!! Can't wait to see that runner's bod in the Colondar!!

    Yes, life is good and worth fighting for. We must be on the same wave length - today is a great day for me too. First day I've felt really good since my last chemo treatment a week ago!!

    One more treatment to go then off to have scans on December 4th!

    Today is a great day!

    Thanks for the uplifting message. You made me smile.

    Kerry
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #3
    I know what you mean RunnerZ. As this holiday season approaches I have thought about how every year since my diagnosis I sit there and stare at the Christmas tree wondering, will I be here staring at it again next year? I guess we never really know the answer to that question, but it is nice to know that more than likely I will be staring at it this year! It is true that each day is a gift and we must take advantage of them. Get out there and do something special TODAY!
    Cheers,
    Susan.

    P.S. Why not do the Colondar?I have thought about it before too, seeing that I am only 36!
    It might be your only chance to be a MODEL!!
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #4
    Hi Runner,

    I am so glad you had a day to regroup and enjoy your life and your family.

    Absoloutely consider applying for the 2008 Colondar. You sure have my vote.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #5
    Runner -

    You would be FANTASTIC for the Colondar! I'll even give you Molly's "secret" e-mail address...

    I can tell you from personal experience that it's an absolute blast - very similar to a ColonPalooza. Molly and Hannah's philosophy is that, even if they don't sell one Colondar, it's worth it just to bring a big group of survivors together.

    Of course the fact that I was one of just a couple guys surrounded by beautiful women for my week of shooting last summer was pretty worth it, too!

    My personal opinion is that any day I (a) wake up and (b) put my feet on the ground and get out of bed is a GREAT day.

    Cheers!

    - SpongeBob
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #6
    Hi Runner -

    You are inspiring me - every once in a while, in spite of doing really well, I get a tad down. Today was one of those days - your message came at just the right time.

    Take care,
    Betsy
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #7
    Hi - Go for it...But more than anything, thanks for a great post. Life is pretty darn sweet - with all of the turns and twists. So glad that you are enjoying yours! All the best - Maura
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #8
    Runner, you sweetie! I agree, life is to be LIVED!

    Yes, go for the colondar....

    Hugs, Kathi
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #9
    Can't help to share this tidbit from Ralph Walso Emerson: Write on your heart that everyday is the best day of the year.

    Thanks so much for your wise and uplifting post Runner!

    Cheers,
    Ying
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #10
    JADot said:

    Can't help to share this tidbit from Ralph Walso Emerson: Write on your heart that everyday is the best day of the year.

    Thanks so much for your wise and uplifting post Runner!

    Cheers,
    Ying

    Ying -

    So you're a fan of the Frontier Philosopher, too?

    My favorite Emerson is:

    What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matter compared to what lies within you.

    VERY apropos to this group, methinks.

    Cheers!
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #11
    spongebob said:

    Ying -

    So you're a fan of the Frontier Philosopher, too?

    My favorite Emerson is:

    What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matter compared to what lies within you.

    VERY apropos to this group, methinks.

    Cheers!

    Hey SpongeBob!!!

    Yes, very apropos indeed. Thanks for sharing that thought!

    Cheers,
    Ying

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