kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2011 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 202)

That's so sad.  There's not much you can do but be there for your friend if he/she wants to talk.  If it's a guy, then he probably won't want to talk much about it, but you can at least make the effort and touch base. 

Jeff (rizer) - sorry to hear about the shoulder.  I think PT might be the right way to go if you are committed to it.  I think it's great that you're racing the HIM for someone else, too.  Are you going to try and raise money? 

I can't think of any situation that would kill me more inside than that.  Only thing you can do is offer an ear really.

Was going to have a nice leisurely swim this morning, but my goggles are in my race bag.  DOH!!!

Speaking of swimming and off season, I have some friends that are Endurance Nation clients and/or team members.  They prescribe no swimming during the off season: 

http://www.endurancenation.us/blog/swim/another-reason-against-year-round-swimming-plus-a-challenge/

Jeff - that's horrible news, so very sad.  I never know what to do or say, but I have learned that doing or saying nothing is not good.  Even if you say "I don't know what to say", they know you're thinking of them and will appreciate it.  Often times people do not make contact because of that reason, they just don't know what to say.  But IMO that makes it worse because they may think you just don't care.

I'm so sorry to hear that.  I cannot imagine how they must feel right now.  ='(

rizer - I hate, hate, hate hearing about kids with cancer. You're a good man! My daughter has two 10 year olds in her class this year with leukemia. In fact, one of them just had a bone marrow transplant on Tuesday. We are praying that it works as she has been out of remission 3 times in her short life. I also have a friend in TX who's 3 year old son has ALL. When I run, I think about how strong they are and that all I have to do is try to be as strong as them. They are very, very strong kids!!! I can't imagine what these parents have to endure and hope I never will know. I was so thankful when *I* was the one who got cancer, and it wasn't my kids!!!

Jeff - That is so sad. I agree with Karen. Do something. Send a fruit basket with a heartfelt card. But mostly, keep in contact AFTER all the initial shock wears off. They will need a friend in a month and a year, probably more than now.

I agree with Michele.  Keep in contact once the shock wears off.  One of my closest friends had a stillbirth at 27 weeks pregnant, and every year I send her a card around the time that Carly passed away.  I think the fact that I make an effort to remember her loss every year means a lot to her. 

**edited to add...  Michele - you are one strong mama!  I can't imagine going through what you have gone through while parenting 4 children.  You're amazing.

Take care of yourself (and your friend).

Shaun has promised to take me to Puss in Boots as well (if only it had corgis).

Good advice all around.

You and your Corgis.  There has to be a group out there for people like you.  Corgis Anonymous? 

LOL.  Buying them today.  Cindy didn't get that many, and a friend had messed with her settings so the ones she got kinda suck. 

Corgis in boots!

No if only Shaun would let me get my very own corgi!

dont you ave some hours to bill?

man up.