I have been meaning to open my journal for a while, today I decided it was time to do so. I am going to open my Journal asking for your support and prayers. I just got a call from my mom at 7:00 a.m in the morning from her cell phone. My dad was taken into the hospital late last night for severe stomach pains. After much testing they discovered a hiatal hernia, which when I looked this up on line says, “a hiatal hernia occurs when your stomach protrudes into your chest cavity.” (If anyone else knows more about this one, please let me know) So, they are probably going to operate on him today. My mom was up all night with him and when she called me was just heading home to get some sleep. I am concerned, the timing of this is so close to when we just mourned the lose of my Brother in Laws passing of his mother. For more information on that one, follow this link to my 100 day challenge to read more about that http://www.motivationtomove.com/forums/viewthread/1064/P105/

Since this event is so close to that one, it touched me this morning. I had a good cry with my wife, which for me helped out. Then I decided I need to keep moving, as tough as it may be. I continued to get ready for work and made sure to pack my gym bag for my lunch time workout. Typically in the past I would have said “No under the circumstances I should just skip my workout.” Today I need that workout more than ever. For me working out will help to calm me down and look at the situation in a better light. I will think only positive thoughts about this and just see what happens. I hate to open my journal this way, but this is what is happening in my life right now, by sharing this it helps me to deal with it better. Well it is time for me to keep moving and just hope for the best in this situaton. Thanks for letting me share with all of you, I appreciate it.

Scooby

Scooby,
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I’m so sorry you are going through this so soon after the recent sad events. I will pray for you, your father and mother and hope that everything will be ok and that he has a speedy recovery. You are so brave to keep up with your exercise. And you are right; It will help you cope with the stress. It is totally ok to open your journal with this. We are all here for you. Try to stay positive. I hope the absolute best outcome for you and your family. Please keep us posted.

Scooby,

You have my prayers & best wishes for your family too.  Please take care.

One of the things I have been meaning to post is some pictures of me on my Bike Ride to benefit the American Lung Association.  This ride took place on June 8, 9, and 10 and I rode a total of 100 miles on my bike.  I have spoken about this one on my 100 day post.  I have three pictures that I can post here.  I will let you know when I post the rest of the pictures later on.  But for now I wanted to post these three pictures so you can see me in action.  In two of the pictures I am wearing black biker shorts with a bright yellow jersey.  In the meal picture I am the second one from the left with the dark blue shorts and light blue shirt with dark blue stripes on it.  Enjoy

Scooby

First, you have my prayers for your dad, please keep us posted on his condition.

Second, you’re looking good! Is that a Heineken I see in front of your plate? 

Bree

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I hope the operation goes well and that your father will get well very soon. I will pray for you and your familly.

I thought I ‘d let you know that you are a great inspiration to me. To see you motivated to do your workout while you are not feeling so good is something I can only hope I would be able to do. By the way this is your journal and it doesn’t matter how you start it, it is there for you to say what you need to say. There is no right or wrong way to start. As someone famous said : There is no right or wrong way to start, just take a step and repeat…

Annaig

Yes Bree that is a Heineken in front of my plate.  It is kind of funny because this whole year I have not had a single beer at all, just didn’t have the taste for it.  Then I go on this ride and during the evening I had a couple of beers.  Ok, more than a couple about 6 total for the whole weekend.  But, I figure that I worked it right off on the bike.  It was such a fun weekend, hanging out with other people who love to ride there bikes long distances.  The accomadations and the food are soo good, plus it is a great benefit for the American Lung Associaton.  I can’t wait until next years ride!!

Annaig, thanks for the compliments in regards to me inspiring you.  Wow how cool is that!!  It has taken me a lot of steps to get to this place, but now that I am there I will not stop moving at all.  For me during good times and bad times the workout has become so important to me.  It is such a great stress reliever, plus it helps me to reflect on things in a new way.  I do my best thinking during that time about how I want to run my life.  If you want to do this, you will, just need to find a way that fits your lifestyle the best!! Once you find that you will be well on your way to making excercise an important part of your life.  I know you can do it!!  Important part is make it fun and enjoyable for yourself so that you look forward to it every day. 

Well here is to healthy living,

Scooby

Thanks for the great tips! I will have to remember that next time I am stressed out, it’s a lot healthier than a bar of chocolate… even the dark one

Take care

Annaig

Hugs Scooby

My thoughts are with you father and I hope he is doing well.

And on a happier note - you look fantastic in the pictures.  100 miles on a bike is quite an accomplishment.

Ok this is going to be a very quick update.  Today I got a phone call, my dad was placed on a venitilator and was going to be sedated.  His lungs had filled up with so much junck that he could not breath.  I took the day off from work and spent the entire day at the hospital.  His blood pressure spiked high and his heart begin working very hard.  After many tests it was discovered that the hitial hernia had become so big that it pushed his stomach up and out of place.  In fact the stomach got twisted up and out of shape.  They had to operate on him tonight to got the stomach back in place tonight or the blockage of his stomach could cause him to die.  So the operation went on thursday night and the stomach was soo bad, that it had to be removed.  Things are not looking too good for my dad.  I don’t want to see him suffer any more and so pray for the best comfort for him.  I will be with my family and my dad the next few days and will not be around the MTM Forum much at all, don’t worry I will be back in time.  Please continue to pray for my dad and his comfort.  I really would appreciate that.  thanks

Scooby

So sorry, Scoob.    I sure hope things work out. I’ll keep praying and sending positive thoughts your way. Hang in there. Stay strong. We’ll be here for you.

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Scooby,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Best wishes to you.

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My prayers and with you and your family.

Hang in there Scooby.  I’m praying for your dad and we’re all thinking of you today.

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I will be praying for you and your family and I hope it might bring a bit of comfort to you too.

I’m praying for you and your family. I’m glad you have this time with your family.

Bree