Missing Mom

June 1st, three years ago, my Mom died. We'd been hanging out in the hospice room on the oncology floor for a few days; since her doctor asked for my permission to unplug Mom from the detoxifying machine that was keeping her alive long enough for my brother and I to make it to Iowa and see her. Cause of death: Stage IV Melanoma. 


In Mom's last couple weeks, a tumor in her abdomen ballooned in size (think a basketball). Then it started spewing toxins into her body. Man, I wish nobody had to see their mother like that.


In memory of Mom, I'm running my first marathon this fall and raising money for the Melanoma Research Foundation. (Because I Hate Melanoma and Love Research!) Thanks for life, Mom. Here's to you!

I'm doing the world's hardest triathlon in September! AUGHGHGHGH!

Good news! The SavageMan Triathlon was named #1 in the World's Hardest Triathlon category by Triathlete Magazine. The magazine did a nice 2-page article on the race, too, drawing on the fact that 100% of proceeds go to the Nicolay Melanoma Foundation.

Now I'm REALLY pumped-up to do this race. And the Hubby2B got even more concerned!