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great Miles for Monika 1 mi

Quick neighborhood stroll, thinking about a fellow Daily Miler. Monika was in perfect health, until unexplained headaches revealed a tumor on her brain stem. She's having surgery today, it is likely cancerous, and she will also need to undergo treatment after surgery. http://www.dailymile.com/challenges/6154-miles-for-monika
More info here: http://monikaruns.blogspot.com/2012/09/so-i-have-brain-tumor.html
Saying prayers for her. Very scary, and reminds us how we need to be so proactive with our bodies and our health!!

7 months ago

  • Rose
    Rose
    Rose

    Nice walk, Jen, and it is a good reminder to be proactive. Thanks for joining the challenge.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Bill H.P
    Bill H.
    Bill H.

    Speaking as someone who has dealt with cancer twice, I second your motion. Running and exercise are great for our general well being, but that alone won't keep cancer from interrupting our plans. You are so right - "proactive" is the key word. I hope that things turn out well for Monika.

    7 months ago • Like • 2 people

  • Rick C.
    Rick C.
    Rick C.

    Proactive and appreciative of every moment! Thanks for the reminder Jen and I wish her well.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Anne B.
    Anne B.
    Anne B.

    I just read the blog and so much of it was similar to my husband's condition. Thankfully 6 years later he is stable, with the help of the shunt, and only has minor seizures about every 6 months when he forgets his anti-seizure medication. Hope her status is just as bright, as we know what this can do to someone!!

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Jen R.
    Jen R.
    Jen R.

    Oh my goodness Anne, I'm so glad your husband is stable and well 6 yrs later. I pray the same outcome for Monika. It is just a real eye opener. @Bill, I didn't know you dealt with cancer twice. I'm glad you are well now, it's a scary disease. :(

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Alexis
    Alexis
    Alexis

    Oy. Just read her blog. Eagerly awaiting news now on her surgery today. Ran 6.5 earlier and am retroactively dedicating them to her. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Eric J.
    Eric J.
    Eric J.

    That's a heart wrenching story...from hope that you'll find some relief for an annoying issue to that sort of awful news. I signed up for the challenge right away...what a coincidence that I ran my first mile in weeks today.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Jen R.
    Jen R.
    Jen R.

    I know guys, it is just plain awful. My husband lost a close friend 2 yrs ago to brain cancer. 33 yrs old, husband and father of 2 young girls. All started with an awful headache at Thanksgiving dinner. Since then I've become diligent about getting things checked out right away that seem "off" (myself, kids, husband). Stuff like this happens all too often, unfortunately.

    7 months ago • Like

  • Bill H.
    Bill H.
    Bill H.

    I added them to my prayers.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • L CP
    L C
    L C

    Thanks Jen. Life is so fragile...

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • EileenP
    Eileen
    Eileen

    In my prayers..

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Joy R.
    Joy R.
    Joy R.

    Not only to be proactive but to not ignore that feeling in our gut that tells us something isn't right and to be aggressive when that happens. Wow. Makes you stop and think and put everything into perspective about what's important. I joined. I can't run right now but as soon as I can will be thinking of her when I do.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Carrie W.
    Carrie W.
    Carrie W.

    Wow! That gives me flash backs! A year ago I had a brain tumor on my brain stem removed! I was 34 with 2 small kids. I lost all my hearing on my left side, woke up from surgery paralyzed in my face and had balance issues. Running has really helped me before and after surgery! I run more than ever now, b/c I can!!!! I will def follow her journey.

    7 months ago • Like • 2 people

  • Jen R.
    Jen R.
    Jen R.

    Oh Carrie, wow, the similarities. I'm so happy you're feeling so well after such an ordeal, and you run SO much, very inspirational. Maybe you can connect w/ Monika once she's recovering and feeling better.

    7 months ago • Like

  • Carrie W.
    Carrie W.
    Carrie W.

    I would love too! I wish I had someone to talk to about it all. Someone that went through it. Feel free to pass my info on if she is interested!

    7 months ago • Like • 2 people

  • Anne B.
    Anne B.
    Anne B.

    Carrie: I am in awe of what you have endured and progressed!! Also so young!! My husband was also 34 when he was diagnosed. I understand what you mean by having someone to talk to that went through it also. As much as I was there for my husband after his ordeal, he said it was hard to talk to me. He found a great support group that has been amazing!!

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person