Training is going well, but I don't think I'll ever be a true endurance athlete. I'm up to 6 miles, 3 times a week, plus the long run on Saturdays. And my body is telling me I was just not made to do this type of thing, with my knees being the loudest protester. I had to go into a counseling session at the gym at work after a recent evaluation of Body Mass Index. Seems that the stats are close enough to obese that I am at risk of all sorts bad stuff. Of course, I feel better than I have in years, and can eat almost anything I want.
Contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because of Ian have been great, and I thankful for all. It's time for me to hold up my end of the bargain
Today was a chemo day, and either the drugs, or minor sickness have knocked Ian down. But the resiliency of the little guy is incredible. God be praised!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Rockin in Paradise
Below are some pics from Camp Okizu. The log traverse was Caleb's favorite, especially when they added the leap to get the rag, Ian was happy with a straight climb, but ended up doing the log traverse very nicely.
Of course both boys, and daddy, got a kick from the zip line.
To the left is Caleb after one traverse, and getting ready for another.
The white rag he had in his belt was meant to place on a pulley to jump out and grab. Which he did. Cool.
On the right is Ian for the first on the log
Ian and Caleb ready for the zip line.
Just some foolishness to share. Okizu is a cool place, with a cool mission.
Of course both boys, and daddy, got a kick from the zip line.
To the left is Caleb after one traverse, and getting ready for another.The white rag he had in his belt was meant to place on a pulley to jump out and grab. Which he did. Cool.
On the right is Ian for the first on the log
Ian and Caleb ready for the zip line.
Just some foolishness to share. Okizu is a cool place, with a cool mission.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Well, I really don't know what to say about this. In my attempt to raise some funds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, I have failed in a significant way...
I completely underestimated the generosity of our friends and family. I have been touched by the donations that have come in to the point that I haven't known what to say. I truly thank God for the love shown. To those anonymous donors that I will never be able to thank personally, May God Bless and Honor your giving and give it effectiveness in purpose.
I'll write more about it later, but I guess I have really do this now. I did my first run with the group today under clear blue skies at Crissy Field and I felt good. My knee is holding up, but we are just at the beginning.
Also, Caleb and Ian won their playoff game today, with both boys getting a hit. I wasn't there to see the joy in faces, but from what I hear, they acted like they had won the world series. Again, God be praised.
I completely underestimated the generosity of our friends and family. I have been touched by the donations that have come in to the point that I haven't known what to say. I truly thank God for the love shown. To those anonymous donors that I will never be able to thank personally, May God Bless and Honor your giving and give it effectiveness in purpose.
I'll write more about it later, but I guess I have really do this now. I did my first run with the group today under clear blue skies at Crissy Field and I felt good. My knee is holding up, but we are just at the beginning.
Also, Caleb and Ian won their playoff game today, with both boys getting a hit. I wasn't there to see the joy in faces, but from what I hear, they acted like they had won the world series. Again, God be praised.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Spread your arms and hold you breath and always trust your cape
This weekend was blur, but a good blur. We were blessed to experience something that Ian had last year when he, as 7 year old boy, went off by himself for a week long camp about 5 hours from home.
We spent the long weekend at Camp Okizu. This is a beautiful, Sierra mountain camp run for children, their siblings, and families that are experiencing, or have experienced cancer. Last year Ian spent a week with about 100 other children who were going through, or had gone through a similar experience. They were no longer the odd, child with cancer. They were among true peers.
We shared stories, cares, worries, and blessings with others who were in, or had been in the same boat. This weekend we were no longer the family who was dealing with childhood cancer. We were just a some of the folks there to have a good time and share experiences.
We paddled canoes on a mountain lake, shot arrows at imaginary deer and enemies, climbed trees, and spent what was too much time on the ropes course and zip line. Caleb made it across the 25' high cat walk and up to the 50' flag, and Ian spent his time doing spiderman and trying to do the superman on the zip line. And despite the mosquitoes, poison oak, and high pollen counts, we had a really great time. God be praised. It's time for some rest now before work. Take care.
We spent the long weekend at Camp Okizu. This is a beautiful, Sierra mountain camp run for children, their siblings, and families that are experiencing, or have experienced cancer. Last year Ian spent a week with about 100 other children who were going through, or had gone through a similar experience. They were no longer the odd, child with cancer. They were among true peers.
We shared stories, cares, worries, and blessings with others who were in, or had been in the same boat. This weekend we were no longer the family who was dealing with childhood cancer. We were just a some of the folks there to have a good time and share experiences.
We paddled canoes on a mountain lake, shot arrows at imaginary deer and enemies, climbed trees, and spent what was too much time on the ropes course and zip line. Caleb made it across the 25' high cat walk and up to the 50' flag, and Ian spent his time doing spiderman and trying to do the superman on the zip line. And despite the mosquitoes, poison oak, and high pollen counts, we had a really great time. God be praised. It's time for some rest now before work. Take care.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunshine in a Bag...
For any who may be following this...
Today was a beautiful day in Pacifica. Temps were in the 80's, the sun was shining, and the mountains were still green around us. It was a good day for baseball, and my boys were shining. Caleb and Ian are on the same team this year, and Kathy and I are the team parents.
They were hitting well, and to see the joy in their faces as they swatted the ball was amazing. I was watching from the dugout as each boy took their turns as bat, and for maybe the first time, I focused on the batter, instead of the hit ball. I watched as they first connected, then realized they made contact, and then understood they had to run. It was pure joy on their faces as they made it to first, second, or third. Now understand, we expect chemo to continue for the year or so, but we continue on, and are thankful in life that is given us.
God has granted us a season of joy, and I pray they appreciate it. I know I do
Also, I have done it. I have committed to doing the Nike San Francisco Marathon in October in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I must raise the funds and do the marathon. We have benefited from this organization tremendously, and we must give back. I pray that the efforts lead to progress. I have never done anything like this before, and I am unsure and nervous about the effort, but I will see it through. God give us strength, and I will update on the efforts. The link for giving is:
Scot's Marathon
Today was a beautiful day in Pacifica. Temps were in the 80's, the sun was shining, and the mountains were still green around us. It was a good day for baseball, and my boys were shining. Caleb and Ian are on the same team this year, and Kathy and I are the team parents.
They were hitting well, and to see the joy in their faces as they swatted the ball was amazing. I was watching from the dugout as each boy took their turns as bat, and for maybe the first time, I focused on the batter, instead of the hit ball. I watched as they first connected, then realized they made contact, and then understood they had to run. It was pure joy on their faces as they made it to first, second, or third. Now understand, we expect chemo to continue for the year or so, but we continue on, and are thankful in life that is given us.
God has granted us a season of joy, and I pray they appreciate it. I know I do
Also, I have done it. I have committed to doing the Nike San Francisco Marathon in October in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I must raise the funds and do the marathon. We have benefited from this organization tremendously, and we must give back. I pray that the efforts lead to progress. I have never done anything like this before, and I am unsure and nervous about the effort, but I will see it through. God give us strength, and I will update on the efforts. The link for giving is:
Scot's Marathon
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Blessed be Your Name
"Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
...
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name"
I have a hard time with this. It is just a little ditty that I first knew from the Newsboys and Matt Redman, but we do it often in worship, and every time it seems difficult. I can't help but put myself into the song, but is it a little too close for comfort.
At this time it seems the sun is shining down on us. We are blessed with health, prosperity, and some some stability. And God be praised, and blessed be His Name. But the road has been marked with suffering. I still feel it, and know the possibilities are ever with us. But blessed be His name in all of it.
Ian had his chemo today and everyone is doing very well. Caleb and Ian had a terrific game on Monday. Caleb went 2 for 2 with what should have been an easy triple and a couple of good plays in the field, and Ian went 1 for 1 with a strong single. I asked Ian how the chemo went today, and what he really was excited to talk about was how he got 2 bags potato chips for the 1 dollar he put into the machine. It is the little things in life. All in all things things are good, and God be praised.
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
...
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name"
I have a hard time with this. It is just a little ditty that I first knew from the Newsboys and Matt Redman, but we do it often in worship, and every time it seems difficult. I can't help but put myself into the song, but is it a little too close for comfort.
At this time it seems the sun is shining down on us. We are blessed with health, prosperity, and some some stability. And God be praised, and blessed be His Name. But the road has been marked with suffering. I still feel it, and know the possibilities are ever with us. But blessed be His name in all of it.
Ian had his chemo today and everyone is doing very well. Caleb and Ian had a terrific game on Monday. Caleb went 2 for 2 with what should have been an easy triple and a couple of good plays in the field, and Ian went 1 for 1 with a strong single. I asked Ian how the chemo went today, and what he really was excited to talk about was how he got 2 bags potato chips for the 1 dollar he put into the machine. It is the little things in life. All in all things things are good, and God be praised.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Well, some time has passed since my last post, but that is not all bad. We have been to the mountains, done a little skiing and sledding, and had our first winning game on the diamond. We've also had our 18th week PET, CAT, and MRI scans, and things are good.
Ian's doctor had some stern warnings about helmets and sun screen, but the chemo schedule we are on seems to doing it's thing and there is no cancer to be found. We praise God in this, and life seems pretty normal, with the possible exception of the bi-weekly chemo. We will continue on this path for the foreseeable future, but with some comfort and peace.
This weekend here on the coast has been beautiful, with plenty of sun, and the temps have been up to a balmy 75 or 80, so we broke out the shorts and had a really nice time. Personally, I'm still a little concerned about the economy, my job, the family's health, and the downward spiral of capsaicin content in commercially available jalapeno, but we are surviving, and God is providing the Grace to go on.
Yall take care, and if you haven't already, drop me a note, or drop by for a visit.
Ian's doctor had some stern warnings about helmets and sun screen, but the chemo schedule we are on seems to doing it's thing and there is no cancer to be found. We praise God in this, and life seems pretty normal, with the possible exception of the bi-weekly chemo. We will continue on this path for the foreseeable future, but with some comfort and peace.
This weekend here on the coast has been beautiful, with plenty of sun, and the temps have been up to a balmy 75 or 80, so we broke out the shorts and had a really nice time. Personally, I'm still a little concerned about the economy, my job, the family's health, and the downward spiral of capsaicin content in commercially available jalapeno, but we are surviving, and God is providing the Grace to go on.
Yall take care, and if you haven't already, drop me a note, or drop by for a visit.
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