Archive for December, 2009

Sunrise on our town

The sun rises on Blacksburg as I leave Rambo training.  The day begins at 5:30 with an hour of strength/endurance training.  It’s fun and challenging, and by 7 AM, I’m greeted by this beautiful sky and God’s promise to be with me throughout the day.   There are days I want to ignore the alarm…and God’s call…but inevitably I get up and show up, knowing that I’m expected.  As we consider our goals for the New Year, may be begin with a commitment to get up and show up.  Before we end this year of 2009, please consider a contribution to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Through Dec. 31 your gift will be matched by an anonymous donor.  Let’s double our dollars for the cause!!!

Stair repeats at Lane Stadium, VT

It’s 6 AM on a clear, breezy morning at Lane Stadium at VA Tech.  A dozen women (and one guy!) turn out for Rambo, which is a boot camp for strength, coordination, balance, and aerobic exercise.   It builds our endurance…and I believe, keeps us healthy.  It feels great to be out there once you’re up…especially if you’ve gotten to bed on time for a 5:30 AM wake-up call.   As I hustled and bustled, my team honoree for the last 8 yrs., J.D. Stahl was resting at our local hospital where he’s beginning a new treatment for his CLL (a chronic form of leukemia).  For J.D. and so many others, I get up and train.  For J.D., I raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  I make no bones about it – my hand is always out for a donation to this worthy cause.  Won’t you join me in this race for life?

Seagull Century 2009

We had a great day riding the Seagull Century ride on October 10.  There were so many poignant stories shared about Team Honorees, family members, and friends.  I count each of these folks as friend.