Thursday, January 29, 2009
the beginning
Well Over the past couple of weeks I've had a lot of thinking time. Reflecting on my joys and heartaches we've had with Trey. I read a post from another parent that lost a child to leukemia and she was trying to do something to keep her daughters memory... SO I started thinking about what I wanted to do. I want to now live for Trey, and for that it means staying healthy, living each day to the fullest, being able to do things that I know he's doing up in heaven. Like RUNNING. He ran everywhere and he was fast. SO this got me thinking - I'm going to run, so then I found out about team in training for the Leukemia and lymphoma society and how they're training to run the capital city 1/2 marathon in columbus on May 2nd - SO this is it. This is what I'm going to do. I've been working out for awhile running here and there - but now it's get serious time - focus and focus on Trey. How much he went thru in his last year - never complaing being our great superman. SO now it's my turn, not going to complain, just do it, live for the day and create a special time while I'm out running that I can focus on my training and what Trey would've wanted and how to reflect on him and our wonderful times I had with him. There are so many! While I"m running I"m also going to take the time to focus on my own faith, there are so many questions that I have, probably will never find answers until it's my turn to go, but I want to focus and take time for myself and my relationship with christ, my family and friends and breathe in the fresh air and run run run for Trey. SO I officially start my 14 week journey next week. I'll be posting as I run and complete our victory. I'll be posting poems to reflect my thoughts on life in general. The poems that I have posted to Trey's website will now be on here. You'll be hearing from me because while running I'm going to need some special sponsers to help me raise my money for the run - I believe i need to raise $1500 - which with all our special family and friends we can do it. I'll keep updating and wish me luck. It' s the beginning of my rememberance of MY SUPERMAN!
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Hey girly!. Team in training is a great organization. If anyone can do it, you can. I am sitting here crying thinking of you. Your strong just as your little man Trey, and I know he is just as proud of you as you are of him. You have my support-in any form you need. Maybe sometime we can go running together. Hugs, Angela Young
ReplyDeleteI just ran a 1/2 marathon here in Phoenix. I have a great 12 week training program that I followed. Email me if you would like it jj040101@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJustin and I appreciate your postings of updates on Trey's condition. As we are across the country it helped us stay informed. Trey will be missed all over the country!
Good Luck!
Jennifer Blackstone
You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful way to carry on in his name.
ReplyDelete~Christina Shaw
Hey Aunt Lissa, im not sure if you remember me but i am ryans friend eric, trey was our little buddy and i think it is absolutely amazing that you are running for him. I know he would be proud. How do you sign up/what do you have to do to run in the marathon? If i have the day open i would appreciate the honor in running for trey. It's the least i could do. Let me know if you have any information. Good luck, i know you will finish with ease and Trey will be riding his bike right next to you the entire way.
ReplyDeleteEric Whann
Lissa,
ReplyDeleteI think this is great and it not only helps you but the rest of us who miss Trey so much. Keep running for our superman and you have our support whenever needed.
What a great way to remember Trey! We'll all be cheering you (& Trey) on all the way!
ReplyDeleteLissa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to commemorate Trey's life, as well as improve your own!! I'm so proud of you and I will pray fervently for you as you take on this endeavor. I know Trey is looking down on you in awe and with love that you're working so hard still for him! I'll keep up with your postings.
In Him, Tracy Baker
Hey Melissa,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that we are hear to cheer you on, you now have "TEAM OLIVIA" cheering for you! Good Luck!!
Love The Mallett's
God bless you aunt lissa...i used to work for Shawna before Trey got sick and I have followed this entire story...you really are a superstar. Goodluck!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie Withem