the last thing most of you expected to see in this space..

[blistermoth]

I might be walking or running a half or full marathon to raise money for leukemia research. I rarely exercise so I don't know what I can convince my body to do in a few months.

You might ask why in the name of the Almighty would I do such a thing

(in no particular order)

1. My mother died as a result of a bone marrow transplant to treat her leukemia
2. I donated bone marrow to a young boy who had leukemia.
3. I need to get my butt in shape
4. costello1177 made me do it (not really :))
5. I really need a personal challenge like this, like I think God is calling me to trust him/her in this
6. My mama would have been proud as hell of me
7. It would get me out of the house. I could especially spend the next few months obsessing over the election and the Cubs.

I might completely change my mind after the informational meeting I'm attending tomorrow night. So nevermind me.

Comments

[pockawida.livejournal.com]

Cubs

Ah, you're one of those. That's one of the purest forms of theology ... ;)

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

I've learned so much about suffering as a Cubs fan :)

[pockawida.livejournal.com]

LOL. Well, they're my choir director's team--so if you've read any of my entries at all you know that that puts you ever so slightly closer to God ... ;-D

[detroitfather.livejournal.com]

Me, too.

I understand we get a discount on our years in purgatory for being Cubs fans.

On the marathon thing, I think it is do-able, provided you have time (each week) to train up to it. There are several excellent books out there with detailed plans of how to get there.

[asqmh.livejournal.com]

As a current leukemia patient, I've got a soft spot for this sort of thing. ^_~

P.S.: I haven't commented much, but I wanted to let you know that I have been keeping up with your posts. Take care.

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

I can imagine you do :). Thanks for reading.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

good for you, for donating your marrow and for considering doing this!

[chr0me-kitten.livejournal.com]

If you collect donations from sponsors, count me in.

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

Send some cash towards costello1177 first :)

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

Bravo. Yes. Totally support this idea.

[dandycat.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a great idea!