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LiveSTRONG Day, October 2nd
An e-mail I recieved- Dear Mary, Thirteen years ago today, I was diagnosed with cancer. Every year since then, October 2 has served as a reminder to me that even though cancer left my body, it will always be a … Continue reading
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Tagged John, Lance Armstrong, LiveStrong Day, Nathaniel, Team Smitty
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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
Philly LiveStrong Challenge 2010- Bike ride
An optimistic several months ago, I signed up for the 20 miler. Well… training came more in the form of 20-30 minutes on the stationary bike and while the endurance or calorie burning program is more challenging than doing nothing… … Continue reading
Philly LiveStrong Challenge- 2010 vs 2009 vs 2008
I just wanted to say, this year as I’m doing the Philly LiveStrong Challenge it’s quite a bag of mixed emotions… remembering when hubby did the 100 miler in 2008 and I brought our tiny son to meet him at … Continue reading
As it draws closer
With every passing day, it draws closer to a year without John. In jumbled order… somewhere around this time we were watching the Tour de France together. There was the terrible pop of bone… the awful MRI experience (for … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged AFD. Annapolis Fire Department, alone, ambulance, bachelors, beer, big picture, dating, Disney, divorcess, encouragement, future, happiness, issues, John, let go, lonely, lost, love, move on, Murphy's law, Nathaniel, overwhelming, sad, support, Team Smitty, Tour de France, vacations, widow
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Team Smitty for the Philly LiveStrong Challenge is up and running!
“We will forever remember, respect, and honor JP and never give up the battle that he fought so hard against.” — David Duskin (from the Team Smitty Facebook Page) I was just thinking that I needed to get Team Smitty … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel
Tagged August, August 21 2010, August 22 2010, David Duskin, Dough Rathell, facebook, JP, Philadelphia, Philly, Philly LiveStrong Challenge, Team Smitty, Team Smitty Facebook Page
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Last photos
I was working on a photo project today and ended up in tears. Partially from looking at healthy photos of John and hating how melanoma took away his life. It changed him from a strong active, healthy man into a … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Stage IV
Tagged AFD, Annapolis, Annapolis Fire Department, cancer, damn melanoma, danm cancer, fucking cancer, fucking melanoma, John, last photos, Mary, melanoma, Nathaniel, sense of humor, Team Smitty, Team Smitty Fundraiser, the guy in the hat, wonderful memories
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Ravens vs Colts
Back when I went to the first pre-season game it was suggested that I go to a regular season. The Colts were still available and that was the game to go to. Mainly because of the rivalry after Indianapolis stole … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged Baltimore, best seat in the house, Christmas, Colts, different, fun, hang out with adults, Horses, Indianapolis, jersey, John, ladies restroom, lost, not a drinker, not a party person, PSL, Ravens, season tickets, shower, tailgating, Team Smitty, the John, two points
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First “Team Smitty” shirt sighting in public
Today, I stopped at Martin’s for milk & band-aids. I had a pleasant surprise- my first “Team Smitty” shirt sighting in public (as in not at the LivesStrong challenge, Miles for Melanoma 5K, etc). I recognized the man from CFCRS, … Continue reading
Melanoma Messengers Training & Philly trip
This weekend I attended the Melanoma Messengers Training through Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF). My father, went with me at my request. I just wasn’t ready to go to a strange city by myself (I’m a country gal) and didn’t want … Continue reading
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Rainbows & Mourning Doves 