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Trying to re-start
Saturday 08-01-2009 9:02am ET
My life it seems. You know when someone you love is fighting for their life, how consuming that can be. Well it has with my father. My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in May and spent almost 40 days in the hospital. He came home the second week in July and is getting better. He continues on with radiation treatments. His oncologist says that,"surprisingly", he has turned the corner and is responding well to the radiation..the tumor is shrinking. I want to thank you all for all the e-mails and calls, and especially the prayers for my Dad. He always says, "I can feel those prayers." I know through your e-mails that a lot of you have someone close who maybe sick or who have recently passed away. You are in my prayers, too.
I've never been one to tell people to stop smoking. There is so much information out there available that if someone chooses to smoke, they realize that they may have to live with the consequences. But if someone you love smokes, try your best to stop them. You don't them want to go through this. There is plenty of great things on this website to get you started to quit. Plus, check for seminars from GHS on quitting smoking.
Calling all members...
Monday 07-06-2009 9:28am ET
Let's get back to walking. With so many things going on in all of our lives, i.e., kids out of school, health issues, and just staying busy at work, let's get together and walk! We've had some great times just walking and chatting, so e-mail me and let me know when you can. As you know, my schedule is adjustable, so just let me know. Look forward to getting back on track and seeing you all.
Someone sent this to me. Great advice!
Monday 07-06-2009 9:25am ET
Life is sometimes tough...
Monday 07-06-2009 9:25am ET
I'd like to thank you all for the calls and e-mails about my dad. He's been in the hospital for over a month now battling lung cancer. Usually, the first question I get is, "Did your Dad smoke?". Yes he did. He smoked for about 40 years and quit 12 years ago. Talking with my father, I told him I wish I could go back to when he was a teenager and talk to him about smoking. He makes no excuses..he knows it's his fault. Doesn't make it any easier on the family though. I go down twice a week and stay with him in the hospital. Something about being in a hospital just wears you out, I mean just saps your energy.
Thanks again for all the e-mails and all the prayers.
If someone you love smokes, try your best to stop them. This is awful.
Wasn't easy...but we made it.
Thursday 05-28-2009 3:34pm ET
Having a rainy Memorial Day weekend was tough for me. Loved being with the family and seeing friends, but too much down time. Found myself (bored) scavaging through the fridge alot more than I should have and with the rain not nearly enough exercise. Got a new video coming on Tuesday of my weigh in...sure I haven't gained any but seemed to have stalled. At least I feel that way. Going out of town this weekend and all ready to bring my walking shoes with me. Fingers crossed for Tuesday! Have friends..get them to join our team for Activate Upstate! All the info to the left of the page.
A BIG Thank you!
Tuesday 05-12-2009 12:48pm ET
To all the runners and walkers in the grand opening of the GHS Swamp Rabbit trail last Friday night. they expected around 700 people, ended up with 2200! Amazing. Thanks to all on the Kix team for walking with me, too. If you can, this Friday there is gonna be another walk starting at noon (I know, a little tough for a lot of us). It will start at the fountain of the Caine Halter Branch of the YMCA in Greenville. Folks will walk for about 45 minutes. The info is on this page below.
Grand Opening of the Swamp Rabbit Trail...let's walk
Tuesday 05-05-2009 3:54pm ET
The ribbon cutting ceremony of the Swamp Rabbit Trail is this Friday evening! Join me there and let's walk. I'll be there at 5:30 and the ceremony starts at 6:30 with a 5k run and walk to follow. Look for me at the Whistle 100 van and I'll have something special for you, too! Let's kick off our weekend with a walk! Any questions please be sure and e-mail me here.
Also, check out the map of the Swamp Rabbit Trail on this page.
Walking Saturday!
Tuesday 04-21-2009 4:32pm ET
Let's meet at Cleveland Park and take off at 9am sharp. The weather looks (at this point) like it's gonna be fantastic! We'll meet at the picnic shelter in front of the Greenville Zoo then walk over to the new Rabbit Trail for a couple of miles. Click below for Rabbit Trail info. We should be done by 10 or 10:30.
Biometric Screening
Tuesday 04-21-2009 4:29pm ET
Last week I went over to the Life Center of the Greenville Hospital System. You get your finger pricked and give a little blood, and within minutes had the results on my cholesterol, triglycerides, and other stuff to let me know how my "insides" are doing. Cholesterol was a little high..215. (At one point last year I was at 260, so at least I'm heading in the right direction.) Everything else was good. For a nominal fee, (I think around $40) you can get it done, too. No waiting around for days for results. You'll have them before you walk out the door. I recommend this just to keep check of your vital signs. Also, the folks at the Life Center are friendly and easy to work with.
Head's Up...dates for walking
Tuesday 04-21-2009 4:29pm ET
I've had a lot of you wanting to walk on Saturdays but we can't seem to find a day when (it seems) that we all aren't busy with other things...I think they call that "life".
So I wanted to give you a head's up. Here are the dates for some upcoming Saturday morning walks. Mark these dates down and join us. Remember, this is at your own pace.
May 8th...Swamp Rabbit opening
June 13th...Greer Campus of GHS
July 11th...open to suggestions
August 15th...open to suggestions
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