Had a great 9-day vacation in North Carolina reuniting with old friends and a few family members that are left there. We put 930 miles on our rental vehicle. My husband and I grew up there and moved away after we married. We were very concerned about what was going on with Kristy's dad but are so grateful the outcome with his heart problems was positive.
We spent the first night with my husband's brother and wife in the Raleigh area and attended a Hospice fund raiser that featured the "Embers" a well-known band from the 60's...somehow they have stayed looking young! We shagged the night away...now the SHAG is a local popular dance that is specific to the east coast and they still have SHAG contests in Myrtle Beach. Shag is also a term used by the Brits, I believe, for a special activity but I won't give you TMI on that!
The highlight of the trip for me was reuniting with my estranged buddy...it was like we had seen each other yesterday. I had called her and got her voice mail. Wasn't sure if she would respond to set up a meeting time/place but SHE DID. She said it had been too long. A lot has been going on in her life and I am sorry I have not been a part of that...she needed all the friends she could get to support her. It took a lot of courage on my part because I had reached out to her at least 3 times and was rebuffed. I guess my innate tenacity kept me trying...that TENACITY is what will get me me through this marathon so I hope I did not use it up!
The sad part of our trip was visiting my husband's best friend who has Leukemia. They have found an almost perfect-match donor for a bone marrow transplant but have been unable to get him strong and well enough to tolerate the procedure. We are praying so hard that he can get well enough to get that transplant. Karen, his wife, is so stoic. My heart breaks for her.
We did not get to see the airplane my uncle is building from scratch because it had rained so much that the unpaved road to the hangar was too boggy to drive on. He had taken a lot of pictures for us and it is so amazing to see what this 75-yr-old man (I had thought he was 73 but was 2 yrs. off) has accomplished over the past 20 months. He had the cockpit and all the instrument panel intact, the engine, the wings, just the body still needed more construction. I told him we would be back next year to see it and he said it would be sitting on the landing strip by then. I need to contact the Raleigh News and Observer to do a feature story on him. My 74-yr-old aunt, (mom's sister) is still dabbling in real estate and showed us a beach house she has listed. I want my hubby and me to be like this couple when we grow oldER...still engaged in life to the max.
I sorta kinda kept up my training on treadmills, ellipticals, etc. in hotel fitness rooms. Also walked outside a couple of days but I have missed 2 LSD sessions. The longest I have done is 10.6 miles so I am back in the training mode. October will be here before we know it! Looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday!
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Oh, yeah! I'm sorry! I was so busy yesterday I forgot to ask you about what happened with your friend! You'll have to call me and tell me all about it.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Margaret are so amazing! You should definitley contact the newspaper about them! Now, when Steven and I are feeling lazy, we think about them and what they would do!
Glad you are back and that things worked out with your friend.
I won't be with the group this Sat. but will for the half (Gulp!) marathon the following Sat.
It's pretty hot in the afternoon at the Ridgeland High track. Been thinking about running the indoor track at the Healtplex...kinda playing it by ear today -- will see how hot it is at 6. If you still want to join me, call me on my cell to see that the plan is. (601)750-0684.
Welcome home!
Glad you are back! And sounds like you had a great time, and got to do a lot of catching up! ANd 10.6 is better than nothing! We'll look forward to seeing you Saturday....
Your trip sounds wonderful! I'm glad you had a great time. Don't worry about the training. It'll come back to you quickly. I hope you'll be doing the LSD with us on Saturday. I haven't seen you for ages! I miss you1
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