Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Congratulations and Francisco. What you two have done is so amazing and inspirational. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks Colleen!! Im very sore but its a good sore. LOL hope I can walk tomorrow. Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks Colleen!! Im very sore but its a good sore. LOL hope I can walk tomorrow. Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks Colleen!! Im very sore but its a good sore. LOL hope I can walk tomorrow. Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Colleen, Yes it has been a long time. I have had my mom and my 12 year old nephew here most of the summer and they just left for Texas today. It was nice having them here but then I am also glad that they have gone home. It was so challenging having them here. I have been reading almost all of the emails that come through my mailbox and I have watched you progress. You have really been doing great. I have been going through so much lately that unfortunately I have gone way off track and I am having a lot of trouble getting back in of things. I am going to be back on track from now on. With mom here it was so easy to give myself permission to eat the wrong food and not follow the plan. I would always say tomorrow I will get back on track but tomorrow never came just another day of eating the wrong foods. Some of my clothes fit rather snug so that is definitely not a good sign. I have been in touch with Beth from SSF so I am going to see her soon. For now I just have to start to keep a journal again so that I can see what is going on with me. as for the links at the bottom of my last message I am not sure where they came from. I am going to check them out also. I am not sure what is going on with Kay. I haven't heard from her in ages either but maybe there is someone who has been in contact with her that can let her know we are wondering how she is doing. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Colleen, Yes it has been a long time. I have had my mom and my 12 year old nephew here most of the summer and they just left for Texas today. It was nice having them here but then I am also glad that they have gone home. It was so challenging having them here. I have been reading almost all of the emails that come through my mailbox and I have watched you progress. You have really been doing great. I have been going through so much lately that unfortunately I have gone way off track and I am having a lot of trouble getting back in of things. I am going to be back on track from now on. With mom here it was so easy to give myself permission to eat the wrong food and not follow the plan. I would always say tomorrow I will get back on track but tomorrow never came just another day of eating the wrong foods. Some of my clothes fit rather snug so that is definitely not a good sign. I have been in touch with Beth from SSF so I am going to see her soon. For now I just have to start to keep a journal again so that I can see what is going on with me. as for the links at the bottom of my last message I am not sure where they came from. I am going to check them out also. I am not sure what is going on with Kay. I haven't heard from her in ages either but maybe there is someone who has been in contact with her that can let her know we are wondering how she is doing. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Colleen, Yes it has been a long time. I have had my mom and my 12 year old nephew here most of the summer and they just left for Texas today. It was nice having them here but then I am also glad that they have gone home. It was so challenging having them here. I have been reading almost all of the emails that come through my mailbox and I have watched you progress. You have really been doing great. I have been going through so much lately that unfortunately I have gone way off track and I am having a lot of trouble getting back in of things. I am going to be back on track from now on. With mom here it was so easy to give myself permission to eat the wrong food and not follow the plan. I would always say tomorrow I will get back on track but tomorrow never came just another day of eating the wrong foods. Some of my clothes fit rather snug so that is definitely not a good sign. I have been in touch with Beth from SSF so I am going to see her soon. For now I just have to start to keep a journal again so that I can see what is going on with me. as for the links at the bottom of my last message I am not sure where they came from. I am going to check them out also. I am not sure what is going on with Kay. I haven't heard from her in ages either but maybe there is someone who has been in contact with her that can let her know we are wondering how she is doing. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Ramona long time no talk, i just wanted to say that i love your sponsored links at your signature site on your email, i had fun clicking here and there and seeing this and that, thanks for taking the time to do that and sharing it with us ! You are always so clever and thoughtful. Have you heard from Kay lately , i know she had some plastic surgery awhile back and her knee surgery was on hold cause her surgeon had some health problems, i miss hearing her in here.............being an oldtimer in here like you, i thought maybe you might know how she is doing, if you do talk to her, please tell her i was thinking about her thanks colleensweetgemlady656@... wrote: Congratulations and Francisco. What you two have done is so amazing and inspirational. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Ramona long time no talk, i just wanted to say that i love your sponsored links at your signature site on your email, i had fun clicking here and there and seeing this and that, thanks for taking the time to do that and sharing it with us ! You are always so clever and thoughtful. Have you heard from Kay lately , i know she had some plastic surgery awhile back and her knee surgery was on hold cause her surgeon had some health problems, i miss hearing her in here.............being an oldtimer in here like you, i thought maybe you might know how she is doing, if you do talk to her, please tell her i was thinking about her thanks colleensweetgemlady656@... wrote: Congratulations and Francisco. What you two have done is so amazing and inspirational. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Ramona long time no talk, i just wanted to say that i love your sponsored links at your signature site on your email, i had fun clicking here and there and seeing this and that, thanks for taking the time to do that and sharing it with us ! You are always so clever and thoughtful. Have you heard from Kay lately , i know she had some plastic surgery awhile back and her knee surgery was on hold cause her surgeon had some health problems, i miss hearing her in here.............being an oldtimer in here like you, i thought maybe you might know how she is doing, if you do talk to her, please tell her i was thinking about her thanks colleensweetgemlady656@... wrote: Congratulations and Francisco. What you two have done is so amazing and inspirational. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 ...SHOOT. I didn't realize that today was THE DAY. I wanted to be at the finish line for the two of you. I started back at work this week, wound up being sick on Friday...and hadn't taken my laptop home...so I didn't have any updates. I'm so freaking proud of you two!!! That's just amazing. As I promised long ago...I will be with you on that run next year!! Congratulations...what a wonderful accomplishment. Francisco: You are included in all of these adulations....absolutely! RobynnColleen Garner wrote: that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 ...SHOOT. I didn't realize that today was THE DAY. I wanted to be at the finish line for the two of you. I started back at work this week, wound up being sick on Friday...and hadn't taken my laptop home...so I didn't have any updates. I'm so freaking proud of you two!!! That's just amazing. As I promised long ago...I will be with you on that run next year!! Congratulations...what a wonderful accomplishment. Francisco: You are included in all of these adulations....absolutely! RobynnColleen Garner wrote: that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 ...SHOOT. I didn't realize that today was THE DAY. I wanted to be at the finish line for the two of you. I started back at work this week, wound up being sick on Friday...and hadn't taken my laptop home...so I didn't have any updates. I'm so freaking proud of you two!!! That's just amazing. As I promised long ago...I will be with you on that run next year!! Congratulations...what a wonderful accomplishment. Francisco: You are included in all of these adulations....absolutely! RobynnColleen Garner wrote: that is so totally awesome your whole account of what went on and i feel like a part of me was there ! thanks so much for sharing, wow you did so much and worked so hard, and you got where you wanted to get to and then some ( course not being marked) I hope someone got some good pictures of you ! Cheers to and Francisco ! colleen Diane Duenas wrote: WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He is definitely a keeper my dear friend.Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this weekend!!!Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!! Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!! Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!! Huggles > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!! > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 That's good news...and bad news!! I may be out of town on the 31st!!! I'm still waiting to hear about it (my cousin's birthday, and she wants to rent a house up in Tahoe). but, if I'm in town, I DEFINITELY want to be there...so make sure you give us all of the details closer to the date!! So proud of you, my little sprite!!Robynn Diane Duenas wrote: It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!!Huggles> WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend.> > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!!> > Huggles> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 That's good news...and bad news!! I may be out of town on the 31st!!! I'm still waiting to hear about it (my cousin's birthday, and she wants to rent a house up in Tahoe). but, if I'm in town, I DEFINITELY want to be there...so make sure you give us all of the details closer to the date!! So proud of you, my little sprite!!Robynn Diane Duenas wrote: It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!!Huggles> WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend.> > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!!> > Huggles> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 That's good news...and bad news!! I may be out of town on the 31st!!! I'm still waiting to hear about it (my cousin's birthday, and she wants to rent a house up in Tahoe). but, if I'm in town, I DEFINITELY want to be there...so make sure you give us all of the details closer to the date!! So proud of you, my little sprite!!Robynn Diane Duenas wrote: It wasnt THE day...that will be on Sunday July 31st. Yesterdays run was just the practice celebration run!! You didnt miss the main event!!Huggles> WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the course > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a good > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine that > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then they > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I practically > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet exhileration > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool off > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. I > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against the > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even kept > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say is > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op pouch > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this journey > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this Francisco) > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry shirt, > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, Francisco > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > is definitely a keeper my dear friend.> > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished this > weekend!!!> > Huggles> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Thank You Robynn!!! Huggles > > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the > course > > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a > good > > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine > that > > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then > they > > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I > practically > > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet > exhileration > > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool > off > > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. > I > > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against > the > > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even > kept > > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say > is > > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op > pouch > > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this > journey > > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this > Francisco) > > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry > shirt, > > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, > Francisco > > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished > this > > weekend!!! > > > > Huggles > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Thank You Robynn!!! Huggles > > WE DID IT !!!!! Francisco and I did 14 miles!! Actually I did 16, > > one extra mile for getting lost on the course and one for the > course > > being mismarked for the half marathoners!! I am sore but its a > good > > acomplished sore. I finished in a little over 5 hours. Imagine > that > > 5 hours!! It was amazing. They had set up a balloon arch finish > > line and as we came in we each got to break the tape!! And then > they > > hung a medallion around our necks. It was very emotional and > > Francisco was there waiting for me at the finish line. I > practically > > fell into his hug, crying with sheer exhaustion and yet > exhileration > > that I had indeed accomplished this amazing feat!!! After a few > > minutes celebrating with the AIDS staff, we went and took a cool > off > > dip in the ocean. We were really being tossed around by the waves. > I > > joked that two years ago we would have been solid rocks against > the > > waves and now here we were being tossed like rag dolls. He even > kept > > me from going under at one point, when a particularly big wave hit > > us!! It was great. Then Francisco, and I had a nice picnic > > lunch in Golden Gate Park by the Windmill. I have to say > is > > such a great guy, he totally makes sure to bring only post op > pouch > > appropriate food, even to the point of knowing how many slices are > > in an ounce of cheese!!! He really takes care to learn about > > Francisco's nutritional needs and also what differences this > journey > > brings. For example(I hope you dont mind me sharing this > Francisco) > > after our dip in the ocean, Francisco wanted to put on a dry > shirt, > > so he took off his wet one by the car... knew how huge that > > was to Francisco...that a few years even a few months ago, > Francisco > > would never have done that and comment on him. Very sweet guy...He > > is definitely a keeper my dear friend. > > > > Im having a very emotional day, taking in all Ive accomplished > this > > weekend!!! > > > > Huggles > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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