abrupt end to tri season

[eclectic]

My life has taken a sudden turn for the not so good these last 2 weeks - I am having a hard time finding enough time/energy and desire to train or to even keep up a modecum of fitness.

My DBF of 3 years and best friend for years prior to dating has just been diagnosed with either primary or secondary liver cancer.
We don't know many details at this time and have an appointment at the Mayo clinic for Aug 13. I will be going down w/ him until school starts then we will have to tag team it.

I am still riding my bike as it is very good therapy and I can empty my mind when I am out pushing. Running and swimming have gone by the wayside but when we go to Mayo i plan on taking my running shoes and shorts so maybe I will get out at least a little bit.

So that is that, we are now competing in the race of our lives.

Christine

[Grog]

Big hug Christine, good luck. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

[Zen]

So that is that, we are now competing in the race of our lives.

Christine

I have been running that race for almost ten years waiting for a liver transplant.
Does he have family or other support system in the area? He may be too tired to make that trip alone.
The Mayo Clinic is certainly no stranger to the business, they have some of the best doctors in the world there. Just remember to breathe and enjoy each day. You are both in my thoughts.

[RoadRaven]

What can I say except my thoughts are with you both as you find your way through and over and across this new hurdle.

[Velobambina]

I'm so sorry to hear about you DBF's diagnosis. Sending lots of good thoughts your way.

[silver]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.

[rocknrollgirl]

I am sending lots of strength and good karma your way. Take strength from all of us, and be gentle with yourself too.


Ruth

[crazycanuck]

(((((Eclectic))))))))

No idea what to say except take care of yourself plus give your dear all the love needed.

C

[eclectic]

I have been running that race for almost ten years waiting for a liver transplant.
Does he have family or other support system in the area? He may be too tired to make that trip alone.
The Mayo Clinic is certainly no stranger to the business, they have some of the best doctors in the world there. Just remember to breathe and enjoy each day. You are both in my thoughts.

Oh Zen my thoughts and prayers are with you that it may happen soon for you

Thank you everyone else also. I will be going to Mayo w/ him. Luckily my younger sister is an intensive care nurse there so we will have good support while there.

Keep posting all your race reports w/ full detail so I can live vicariously through all of you

[Tri Girl]

Oh Christine, I'm so sorry for the diagnosis. Please know you're both in our prayers... soooo sorry to hear about it.
Keep your chin up and keep coming here for more therapy of a different kind. Please keep us posted in his progress and what the Mayo clinic says.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

And Zen- I didn't know that about you either. Hugs to you, too!!!

[HillSlugger]

I'm so sorry. Hopefully he'll get a good diagnosis. My thoughts are with you.

[spokewench]

Eclectic: So, sorry to hear about this. It is very hard to deal with. I just had very similar news as well. When I got back from Germany last week, my sister and brother in law were staying at my house. Bro in law had been at the hospital for two days and just got out. He has been diagnosed with colon cancer which has taken over at least 1/2 of his liver and may be in his lungs! More tests to go.

My heart goes out to you and I can just hope that all goes well as I hope it will with my bro in law.

spoke

[Skeezix]

I'm so sorry for everything you've been going through. You guys will be in my thoughts.

[tygab]

So sorry to hear of this. Take time for yourself in this race too. You will be in my thoughts as we ride these next few days...

[HappyAnika]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Keep thinking positively, it's important. You'll be in my thoughts.