Prayers needed for a fellow BT'er. (Page 6)

well of course you're not dying...

God don't want you and the devil is skeered of you!

good to hear from you in your own words John.  

You and your family continue to be in my prayers... and evidently many others' as well.

-Brian

John, I mean this with love, but if you even think about doing the 5k, I will drive to Iowa and kick your butt back into bed.  I can be there in 18 hours.  I've done it only stopping for food and gas. 

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I figured if that didn't get you fired up...nothing will!!!

Get better..and Roll Tide!!!

Dude... You need to not only pick up the schedule as if you hadn't missed the time, you need to make up the missed training as well. In the next week.

Anything less and you're a wannabe putz. 

Glad you're doing well. Prayers have been answered.

 I love it!  So true!  I am signed up as a donor for that very reason! Keep up that fighting spirit John!  Here's to a complete and full recovery!

I've had it on my DL since I got my motorcycle license ........

I don't ride anymore (wife hates them, but that won't stop me from getting another one in the future), but I certainly didn't take it off!

When I'm gone, so what, I won't care where my parts go!  If I can help 1, 10, 100 people with my worn out parts, that's fine with me!!

Dude, that's awesome

I bet if you can get to the start line, you will already be a winner.

I bet you will not have lost any fitness in the short time that you are down so run the first mile at a fairly comfortable (Hard) pace and see how you feel for mile 2. If you feel good, then it's time to crank and don't stop until you cross the finish line and/or puke

From St. Patrick's morning prayer:

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.

I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
From snares of the devil,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who desires me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a mulitude. 

I summon today all these powers between me and evil,
Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul...

Godspeed for a quick and total recovery, my friend! Hang tough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

{{{{{{{{{{ healing vibes }}}}}}}}}}

Hello everyone.  I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for the wonderful response you had to my "situation".  I did not imagine that there were so many people on BT that would respond the way that you did, especially since I am a pain in the butt most of the time (usually on purpose, but don't tell anyone that).  I am very thankful that each of you took the time out of your busy lives to wish me and, especially my family, well.  I can't explain what it means to me.

That being said, let all of the concern stop, please.  I am fine.  I went to see the docs yesterday and they gave me a clean bill of health with no risidual effects on either organ.  Though I appreciate the questions as to my health, I am somewhat embarrassed by the attention and would request that everyone treats me as if this event did not happen.  Please don't take that the wrong way, but you may understand that I was treated specially for quite some time while I was ill and awaiting my transplant and my biggest desire through all of that was to be like everyone else (and to be off of my very restricted diet).  That may be hard to understand, but it is me. 

So, I will resume training this evening.  I WILL run my 5k on Sunday (the doctor gave me permission, so those of you that threatened me can still come, but no kicking, slapping or beating about the head and shoulders should be necessary.  Tackling by the women would be fine with me). 

Thanks again for all of your support.  I wish you all well in the off-season and a good race season next year.  Hopefully I will improve enough to beat some of you next year. 

BTW - I wear a green bracelet (like the Livestrong ones) that says Donate Life.  My charity has secured many of them (seriously lost count of how many we have right now).  If you would like one (or ten to hand out to others) please let me know and I will get them to you.  The only way we beat this thing is to change the culture and make everyone aware of the issue.  It affects many of us, even otherwise healthy people.  Hearts fail, livers contract disease, lungs suffer damage, and kidneys are greatly affected by the stress of high blood pressure and diabetes.  Let's make this a non-issue together.