I finished the entire event in 3 hrs and 41 mins despite some mistakes along the way...and was elated that I made it through the choppy swim [the elites complained!] in 43 mins and didn't see any SHARKS along the way[!], cycled my way around St. Petersburg in 1 hr 33 mins, and despite walking the first two miles of the 10K run along with lots of folks [90 degree heat!], I finished the run strong in 1 hr 15 mins! When I crossed the finish line and they put the medal around my neck [everyone got one] I burst into tears because I felt SO GOOD and realized that what I did was really easy compared to what Matt has already endured and what he still has to face. Thank YOU all for believing in MIRACLES!
TODAY, he had his every-three month SPINAL TAP at MCV Medical Center. Now, we wait to make sure that all is well and that the leukemia has not returned. I'll keep you posted.
MEANWHILE, some incredibly wonderful things are going on in Matt's life and he is not letting anything get in the way!
Today, I got this message from his Mom, Debbie: Hi Susan - we are actually at MCV right now and his spinal tap is done. He is getting an ImmunoGlobulin transfusion right now which takes about 4 hours. His "Battle of the Brains " Collegiate team qualified 4th out of about 50 teams in the semi-finals which is pretty good since the seniors are gone and it is the sophomores taking their place. Matt is flying out with the Collegiate team Friday morning to Chicago for the National tournament and returning Monday. We got a new addition to the Weber family Sunday. Matt is so excited. He has been wanting a dog forever. He started talking about it again Sunday and Dennis told him to look in the paper and there was an ad for Bischons in Richmond. Matt named him Luke after his confirmation name.
So, MIRACLES DO COME TRUE...but not without a price.
Pray for Matt and for all folks who get blood cancer!
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