- Franciscan Blessing
Here are the most recent posts from my journals
On a trip to New York City, we were looking for a vegetarian restaurant. Eleven Madison Park came up in my search. $750 for lunch? No way! At the time, I had not read this book and knew nothing about this restaurant. But after reading this book, maybe someday I will splurge and try out the actual experience. I am now very interested is seeing what this kind of dedication to hospitality is really like!
Nicole found out that she has breast cancer a couple months ago. This diagnosis comes only a couple years after her son Gavin ran out of time with his own cancer. Because of this, I did this flag different. On the front I rode for Nicole and her family—her husband Ben and son Andrew. On the back I rode for Gavin.
Jeri and I are in Utah visiting Cole and Mallory. We rode 11 miles. I ate a hotdog, chips, and 2 cookies. Then we rode another 11 miles. I think that will end up being roughly a zero-calorie gain or loss for the whole ride. But it was cool to see new views and hang out with them!
My moto for the last 18 months has been: “Don’t Let the Hard Days Win”. My other moto is: “1st Out Ride Cancer”. I am completely convinced that I can, through not only medicine, but also diet, meditation, and being in the best physical condition I can. Being in remission, is it tough to remember that I am NOT normal. So, when I lose focus on these things, this saying brings me back. And now I have a shirt where the bike is kind of blended in, but is completely obvious when I focus. Exactly what I need.