What a Difference a Year Makes

This week if full of emotion...I celebrated the one year anniversary of completing chemo on April 25, April 27 marks 6 months to the day since my dad passed away and my dad should be celebrating his 63rd birthday on April 28.  I have been simply trying to keep my head above water that last few months and frankly, I've taken in some water at times. 

Well, today, I vow to look forward and not backward.  I often wonder - Why Me?  But, then again "Why Not Me?" - does anyone deserve this much adversity?  I certainly wouldn't wish it on anyone else, either.  So, I will stay focused on living, while forgiving myself the moments that I get lost in the "Why Me?" thoughts. 

It's a beautifully sunny, warm day in Columbus, Ohio today and I am am going to step out and enjoy the sun shining on my face and take my bike in for a tune up so I can start riding again - training for Pelotonia13.  I choose to continue to make a difference, rather than wallowing in the Why!  More to come of the journey of a non-athlete training to ride 100 miles - hopefully a little faster this year than last year!

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