Tag Archives: Cycling
Photos from cycling at Philly LiveStrong Challenge
The day started VERY early. My Dad went with me and we had a smooth drive to the Challenge. Shortly after we arrived, we found Scott and soon more Team Smitty members filtered in and got their bikes and gear … Continue reading
Yard sale
You’ve probably picked up that I’m trying to find ways to save money. Today, was another step. Shawn, my trainer, called me to tell me that there was a good yard sale with lots of little boy stuff. Now, in … Continue reading
Posted in Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged Cycling, reports, tricycle
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“I’ll Wait for You”
I was driving today and flipped to WXCY, the local country station. I grew up listening to country music, but I’ve moved away from it the last several years. Song- “I’ll Wait For you” Artist- Joe Nichols This song came … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Family, Firefighting, Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Stage IV
Tagged 48 years, AFD, Ann, Annapolis Fire Department, bike, club level, Club Level PSL, Cycling, Dave, die alone, familar face, fear, gate, gravestone, handsome, Heaven, hospital, I'll Wait for You, IL2, Joe Nichols, John, last night together, lonely, Mary Emily, Mary Emily Brown, memories, nasy side effects, Nathaniel, PSL, Ravens, re-marry, rich, The Lake House, wicked side effects
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More in his own words– John’s Twitter
I don’t have twitter account. I’m not brief enough for twitter- lol. I think John got one because Lance Armstrong had a twitter. I decided to try to find John’s twitter account- here it is… in his own words… (when … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV
Tagged cancer, Cycling, Dr. Elias, Dr. Jaffe, Hopkins, IL2, LAF, Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Obama, Ravens, spread, Twitter
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“I’m blaming John for this.”
“I’m blaming John for this!” my cousin, Becky, said. She was referring to that she recently found out that she’s expecting her first child! It brought a smile to my eyes and tears of happiness. We had recently had conversations … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Family, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV
Tagged "I'm blaming John for this", Becky, congratulations, Cycling, family photos, if, impact, Josh, joy, Menassa, parenthood, pregnancy, true love, when
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Busy day
Yesterday, I bought a bike trailer at Target. It was on clearance 50% off. John had always wanted to take Nathaniel on a bike ride, but never got the chance. And there I was out and about not looking for … Continue reading
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Tagged bike, bike trailer, books, cancer, cemetery, Cycling, education, fire service, John, library, life insurance, lunch, lunge, Navigator, NBRS, NBRS Reward Checking, NCR trail, Remi, survivor, Target, Trek
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Philly LiveStrong Challenge 8-23-09
Yesterday, Team Smitty participated in the Philly LiveStrong Challenge. There were 24 team members which included people from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, & Kentucky! We raised $7261 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. John would have been so proud of us. John … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Cycling, Events in honor of John, Family, Friends, John, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV
Tagged 100 miles, 5K, bike, Cycling, Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong Foundation, LiveStrong Challenge, Philly, Sarah K. Andrew, Team Smitty
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There’s this person named Murphy… reflections on 2008 Challenge…
as in Murphy’s law. I’m beginning to think I’m a victim of Murphy’s law… on top of losing John… all of this in the last week… Tractor’s broken… had to go to John Deere this time… afraid it will be … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, John, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged cancer, Cycling, feet, generator, headache, Jeep, kiss, LiveStrong Challenge, money, Murphy's law, Nathaniel, Ravens, rose, special moment, survivor, tractor
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Philly LiveStrong Challenge coming up…
ThePhilly LiveStrong Challenge is coming up on Sunday. John was a strong supporter of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. He admired Lance as a cyclist & admired his dedication to fighting cancer. John & I once had a conversation where he said … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Events in honor of John, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged bike, cancer, Cycling, dad, fighting, Firefighting, job, Lance Armstrong, LiveStrong Challenge, lymph node, melanoma, memories, pedal on, PET/CT, Philly, skin cancer, surgery, Team Smitty, trial, vaccine
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Phone calls, LiveStrong, e-mails, & want to do’s…
Just when I think things may be ready to quiet down, I seem to find more things to be taken care of. Nathaniel & I fed the horses this AM… rather I toted him around in the backpack & sweated … Continue reading
Posted in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Cycling, Events in honor of John, Friends, Life after John's Death, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV
Tagged appointments, aunt, baby food, backpack, bike trailer, bittersweet, cashier, catch, Cats, cemetery, charmer, Chief, child care, clinical trial, co-worker, compliament, cry, Cycling, dam, doctor, donation, e-mails, fire trainer, friend, fucked, grant, grocery store, guitar, handsome, Hopkins, Horses, IL-2, John, Johns Hopkins, Kenny Loggins, kid, Lance Armstrong Foundation, milk, MRI, Nathaniel, NCI, phone calls, post office, Return to Pooh Corner, shots, Stan & Joe's, surgery, sweat, Team Smitty, tears, time, well behaved
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Rainbows & Mourning Doves 