Well, here it is.....I believe this will be close to our final team tally! What a team! So proud of all these people who range in age from early 20s up to mid 60's. We have families, friends and friends of friends joining us all with a common goal.....to try to achieve the dream of finding a cure for cancer! So far that cure has eluded the brilliant research minds but I have to believe that at some point in the future all of our efforts to help fund these programs will pay off. We are all excited for the upcoming weekend! The weather forecast looks optimistically hopeful! I can hardly wait!
Long range plans have become difficult as I enter this next phase of treatment. I have had to stick pretty close to home to be monitored as the drugs I am on are quite potent and they want to ensure I am tolerating them well. I definitely experience more fatigue than I have with previous treatments and have had some of the predicted side effects but those I can deal with.
Plans have changed. Life changes. I looked at Bill this morning and said "We should have just been getting back from our cycling trip in The Loire Valley in France. Instead I am back at the Tom Baker pursueing yet another possibility. I had not told many people about this trip. Bill and I were going to go with Maureen and Duane. It was going to be a good preparation trip for the upcoming ride. I have always wanted to do one of these trips. We have had several friends who have travelled to various parts of the world to cycle. I can only imagine what a wonderful way it would be to experience all the sights, sounds and smells as you peddle through the surrounding countryside. Perhaps it sill still be a possiblity. We haven't cancelled....just postponed indefinitely. Then we had hoped to go to Africa in October with the kids. That too has been "delayed". I had no idea where I would be at that point. Boston? Boston? And definitely these were priorities where we would want to put our money if they came to pass. Africa was just too much money to put out with all the uncertainties surrounding me and my health right now and I was unable to get cancellation insurance and none of my family could get it either if the cancellation was related to my cancer. Seemed foolish to sign up but I hope at some point down the road we will be able to revisit this plan as well. I love travelling with my family! We are quite a compatible group on a trip! We are hoping to head to Maui for a couple of weeks in October with the family. This trip does not require as much pre-planning and we would not stand to lose as much if we could not go. In any case....plans change and we have to prepared to adapt for what's best for that moment in time.....we take abrupt turns along the way but so far I am not unhappy with those changes. I have bigger fish to fry at the moment!
Plans have changed. Life changes. I looked at Bill this morning and said "We should have just been getting back from our cycling trip in The Loire Valley in France. Instead I am back at the Tom Baker pursueing yet another possibility. I had not told many people about this trip. Bill and I were going to go with Maureen and Duane. It was going to be a good preparation trip for the upcoming ride. I have always wanted to do one of these trips. We have had several friends who have travelled to various parts of the world to cycle. I can only imagine what a wonderful way it would be to experience all the sights, sounds and smells as you peddle through the surrounding countryside. Perhaps it sill still be a possiblity. We haven't cancelled....just postponed indefinitely. Then we had hoped to go to Africa in October with the kids. That too has been "delayed". I had no idea where I would be at that point. Boston? Boston? And definitely these were priorities where we would want to put our money if they came to pass. Africa was just too much money to put out with all the uncertainties surrounding me and my health right now and I was unable to get cancellation insurance and none of my family could get it either if the cancellation was related to my cancer. Seemed foolish to sign up but I hope at some point down the road we will be able to revisit this plan as well. I love travelling with my family! We are quite a compatible group on a trip! We are hoping to head to Maui for a couple of weeks in October with the family. This trip does not require as much pre-planning and we would not stand to lose as much if we could not go. In any case....plans change and we have to prepared to adapt for what's best for that moment in time.....we take abrupt turns along the way but so far I am not unhappy with those changes. I have bigger fish to fry at the moment!
So come on out on the weekend and cheer us on if you are looking for something to do. We start and finish at the Grey Eagles Casino. The finish line is always a great place to see your riders! Again, and again, and again my family and I wish to thankyou for the love and support you have cloaked us in! We are forever grateful to have you in our lives and want you to know that if any of you ever need the support you have given us we will be there for you!
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