Where I am at Today

Mar 08, 2010

Some interesting changes since November (my last post). It has been a struggle to say the least. Wrist surgery in Oct, Jan 2nd Stage Pancreatitus and the whopper, pre-cancer in the stomach in Feb. UGh!!!! However. I have so much to be thankful for. First off, my life has changed drastically from the pancreatitus. I am now about 70% liquid diet and learning to adjust to that. The pre-cancer is just that PRE! Thank goodness this was caught early and I now am working with my GI to monitor and make plans moving forward.

So all drama aside, life is terrific. My clear focus is quality time with my family and fitness. I have learned to make every day count with the family and have fallen in love with my wife and four kids all over again. I have also focused myself and began a strict training regiment. I am running a marathon which is four 6.3 mile loops in my community on the 27th of this month. I am also getting back in the pool and shortly back in the saddle on the bike in preparation for Ironman season in 2011.

Unfortunately all IM's are locked up for the season locally and 70.3's. I am currently registered for Louisville IM but I think the time committment for a full Ironman would be a drain on my family and I believe I need to be with them as much as possible. So I will be letting that one go and although the 70.3's are something aredo-able but none are available.

I am so thankful for life! Thankful for the opportunity to live it to the fullest and thankful for the chance to continue to change and grow. I am currently down 150lbs and have about 70 to go and I'll get there by August of this year. Thanks to all for your support and encouragement.

Jeff

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