…was 1 mile.
Today I ran 1 mile.
For those of you who only want running blog material stop here. The above two lines, three counting the title are it for running.
Yes, it is true. I was supposed to do 3 miles today and planned to do it after my water aerobics class and after my half mile swim. All was going as planned and I was at .97 of a mile when my phone rang with the familiar unfamiliar number…Ah…a call from the other side of the world. A side of the world where there is no marathon training, there is no down time, relaxing, or weekends off…There is only a ground hog day of sorts. It is a world so unimaginable to me. The Hubs was calling, during my run. Without hesitation I answered. I could tell he was down and I turned off the mill and headed outside so I could listen to him. I ended up listening to him for almost 20 min. I am so glad I had my phone handy because this was a call I am glad I did not miss.
Needless to say my workout time was up and I had to head home to get ready for work.
Today has been difficult for a number of reasons. 1) It is hard to hear someone who you know to be emotionally strong trying to remain emotionally strong when you can tell they don’t want to be strong. Does that even make sense? Anyway, on to number 2) I have been debating with myself for a week and a half now about whether or not to bring this up in my running blog, but I will. My family just found out my dad has cancer. It is hard not being home, not being there to just see him or stop by and check on him, being so far away. It is hard. And so our family is dealing with this news and moving forward.
For me running has turned into so much more than running and training. It gives me some sort of control in a time and a place where I often feel like I have none.
I am sure one day I will look back on this time of my life and say, “Thank God I had running.”
So for all of my awesome bloggy readers, if you are of any faith whatsoever will you send up a quick prayer for my dad and our family? And I am hereby dedicating next weekend’s Rock n Roll Half to my dad. Every mile will be for him…
What have you found that helps you through difficult time?
Amanda I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying and praying some more. Please keep me updated on how to pray more specifically as you get more info. Praying for healing and your entire family through this tough time.
ReplyDeleteWhat do I do with difficult news? I pray and really try and remind myself that God is in control. That's hard to do with hard stuff but I keep reminding me that God has a plan. Knowing my beliefs in tough times are crucial. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Amanda. And I'm really glad you got to talk to your hubby, despite him being down. Your family is in my thoughts. And next week you will totally finish the Half for your Dad...and it will be amazing.
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I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how it is to be far away from a sick family member. Good luck on your half.
ReplyDeleteOh, thoughts and prayers with you & your fam.
ReplyDeleteKeep your chin up - and keep running. Use it & own it. My dad's been sick for many years now, and I only wish I had found a physical outlet for dealing with that years ago.
Sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him a smooth recovery. You are doing a great job with this blog! =)
ReplyDeleteYou are a strong lady -- physically and mentally. I mean, you ran a marathon! But this is a lot. I'm so glad you had your phone when the hubs called. He needed to lean on you...so good you were there. So sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis. Hopefully, he will recover fast. Sending up prayers for your family. Cuddle up with your LB and a good movie. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your family. How do I deal with sad news? Before I started running, I bake and bake and bake and bake until either I was too tired to do it or I ran out of something. I will be thinking about you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
ReplyDeleteSo, so, so sorry about your dad's news. Many good thoughts for you and your family. Sounds like you were quite the rock yesterday.
ReplyDeleteAmanda - praying for your Dad. Hopefully he has some treatement options available. Actively doing something about a cancer diagnosis helps everyone involved. . . Running is a great tool to releive some of the stress. Heck I went for a run about 2 weeks after my mastectomy.
ReplyDeleteSending good vibes your way and you families way.
Amanda, you can count on me to pray for your Dad and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOne mile is better than no mile. Good vibes on the way to your dad!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about your dad. I totally understand how hard it is to be away from family during times like this. Just make sure you are communicating a ton with them and rely on your support system as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hugs
ReplyDeleteAmanda, you know I love you. You know I have told you that you are an amazingly strong woman. Reading your blog this morning has brought tears to my eyes about what a powerful woman you are in my life, in your husband's life, in your son's life; even in your family's lives so far away. I am here for you to call when YOU don't feel emotionally strong, just like I know I can call you. Remember last year, after we hadn't chatted in so long, and there you were, at the hospital for ME when my husband was diagnosed with cancer. YOU ARE AMAZING AND AWESOME. I am praying for your dad.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! I know you will get great support from the bloggy world. I will keep both your dad and husband in my prayers! It sounds like you have two amazingly strong men in your life...you are one lucky woman! Keep up the strength...
ReplyDeletePraying for your dad and your family!! The Lord has been my source of strength in all the difficult times in my life. Running is also my outlet and I know the marathon will be an incredible thing to do in honor of your dad. I will be running my first marathon in Seattle. Hang in there! Thank God for running!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you dad, your family, your husband, and you! I'll pray for peace, safety, and health but also that you won't forget about you. Too often when life throws curve balls we forget that it's ok to be human! Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dad!! I'll keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers!! Stay strong girl!!
ReplyDeleteJust said a prayer for you and your family. Be strong and give it to God.
ReplyDeleterunning is great therapy....hang in there, and praying for you and your family...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry things are tough. Will be thinking of you, your dad and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'll pray for you and your dad. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life. I know I feel honored.
ReplyDeleteBTW, good priorities in taking the phone call. *thumbs up* Our husbands need us more than they know or are willing to admit. Yea, 1 mile is better than nothing. :-)
I'm spectating the 1/2. Cant wait to see you run by!
I don't think I have commented before, but have been reading your blog for a while. I wanted to come out of the shadows to say that I am thinking of you and your family. Sending strength to your Dad to fight and win!
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