Some of you have asked for more info on the 5K/Fun Run for the Lancasters. I finally got a link for it. Pre-Registration guarantees a shirt, plus it's $5 cheaper. Also note there is a competition for Best Dressed UGA Fan. Spencer might be mad that I posted about that, but it's all for a good cause, right? In case you didn't know, the 5K is for the runners who want a serious race run, and the fun run is for those who don't take it quite as serious and plan on maybe walking. Collin will be participating in the Fun Run. Hope you guys can make it!
Lancaster 5K Run
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Why Should YOU Come Out for the Walk/Run?
because at least YOU can still walk!
About 2 months ago, one of my good friends, along with her 2 sons were involved in a head on collision. The baby came out with 0 injuries. My friend, Jessica, came out with 2 broken ankles, a broken tibia, and some very scratched up legs. She still won't be able to walk for another 2 months or so. Her other son, Collin(5 yrs old), had it the worst. He fractured his neck, and severed a nerve in his spinal cord/lower back. After he had surgery, the Dr. said he was paralyzed. It was the worst injury he had seen in years. Miraculously, since then he has gained feeling and even movement in his left leg. He is a fighter! He has managed to keep a smile on his face even though he hasn't been home in 2 months and is still in pain. Only time will tell if he will ever be able to walk again.
Grayson is holding a run/walk on Saturday, May 2 at Tribble Mill Park for Collin and the family. I am leaving for Hawaii on May 1. Since I can't be there, I told Jessica I would do my best to get as many people as I know to go. I believe it is $25 per person. Jessica and her family will be there. It is for a great cause. I know a lot of you who read this blog live in the area, so mark your calendars! Grab your friends and go get some excercise! I'll post more info about it once I know more.
If you aren't able to make it to the walk, but still want to help, there is a fund set up at Wachovia Bank. You can go to any Wachovia and let them know you want to make a donation to the Collin D. Lancaster Assistance Fund and these "love" gifts will go directly to the family.
About 2 months ago, one of my good friends, along with her 2 sons were involved in a head on collision. The baby came out with 0 injuries. My friend, Jessica, came out with 2 broken ankles, a broken tibia, and some very scratched up legs. She still won't be able to walk for another 2 months or so. Her other son, Collin(5 yrs old), had it the worst. He fractured his neck, and severed a nerve in his spinal cord/lower back. After he had surgery, the Dr. said he was paralyzed. It was the worst injury he had seen in years. Miraculously, since then he has gained feeling and even movement in his left leg. He is a fighter! He has managed to keep a smile on his face even though he hasn't been home in 2 months and is still in pain. Only time will tell if he will ever be able to walk again.
Grayson is holding a run/walk on Saturday, May 2 at Tribble Mill Park for Collin and the family. I am leaving for Hawaii on May 1. Since I can't be there, I told Jessica I would do my best to get as many people as I know to go. I believe it is $25 per person. Jessica and her family will be there. It is for a great cause. I know a lot of you who read this blog live in the area, so mark your calendars! Grab your friends and go get some excercise! I'll post more info about it once I know more.
If you aren't able to make it to the walk, but still want to help, there is a fund set up at Wachovia Bank. You can go to any Wachovia and let them know you want to make a donation to the Collin D. Lancaster Assistance Fund and these "love" gifts will go directly to the family.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Whirlwind of a Week
We are officially moved out of Virginia. Spencer is going to be training for the next month in Fallon, NV and San Diego. We'll be meeting up in Hawaii! :)
On Saturday I made my longest solo road trip driving from Va Beach to Atlanta in 9 hours...in the rain. I was proud of myself. Pretty good timing. I'll share a secret with you though. I don't think many people know this. When it's raining, and cars are shooting up the misty water from the road, and it's very hard to see, all you need is one thing:
The ones you already own will probably work, but I got some that were made for driving. It was wonderful. If you know me, you know I am a very paranoid driver in the rain, especially when it's hard to see. But I whipped those on, and was cruising. There were times I would take them off, get scared at what I saw, and couldn't believe I was going so fast. But all my worries went to rest when I had my shades on. Kinda felt like I was in Big Daddy and invisible.
On Monday the movers came to our house to pack it up and ship it out to Hawaii. It is a very weird feeling to know that everything you own is in the hands of someone else for a month and a half. Let's hope it all makes it ok.
I've started back with my tennis team and am loving it. I love the ladies I play with, and I love playing tennis!
I also came home to a crippled dad (today's his birthday!). He tore his hamstring playing tennis. Since he is taking coumadin because of past problems with blood clots, he had a few more complications with this hamstring injury. The blood kept going to his leg, resulting in this:
He had a little scare when the Dr. told him he could lose his leg or lose his life. Luckily neither of those happened. He now has a filter that went through his neck, down through his heart, and is filtering his blood to prevent any other blood clots of making it up to his lungs. His leg is healing quickly, and he was able to still fly out to see his very first grandchild. Dad, we're glad you're ok!
I will be in Georgia for the whole month of April. All you friends in Georgia, give me a call so we can hang out. I will also be available for photo shoots. Let me know!
On Saturday I made my longest solo road trip driving from Va Beach to Atlanta in 9 hours...in the rain. I was proud of myself. Pretty good timing. I'll share a secret with you though. I don't think many people know this. When it's raining, and cars are shooting up the misty water from the road, and it's very hard to see, all you need is one thing:
The ones you already own will probably work, but I got some that were made for driving. It was wonderful. If you know me, you know I am a very paranoid driver in the rain, especially when it's hard to see. But I whipped those on, and was cruising. There were times I would take them off, get scared at what I saw, and couldn't believe I was going so fast. But all my worries went to rest when I had my shades on. Kinda felt like I was in Big Daddy and invisible.
On Monday the movers came to our house to pack it up and ship it out to Hawaii. It is a very weird feeling to know that everything you own is in the hands of someone else for a month and a half. Let's hope it all makes it ok.
I've started back with my tennis team and am loving it. I love the ladies I play with, and I love playing tennis!
I also came home to a crippled dad (today's his birthday!). He tore his hamstring playing tennis. Since he is taking coumadin because of past problems with blood clots, he had a few more complications with this hamstring injury. The blood kept going to his leg, resulting in this:
He had a little scare when the Dr. told him he could lose his leg or lose his life. Luckily neither of those happened. He now has a filter that went through his neck, down through his heart, and is filtering his blood to prevent any other blood clots of making it up to his lungs. His leg is healing quickly, and he was able to still fly out to see his very first grandchild. Dad, we're glad you're ok!
I will be in Georgia for the whole month of April. All you friends in Georgia, give me a call so we can hang out. I will also be available for photo shoots. Let me know!
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