Susan Nelson

[copperlegend]

I was hoping to get a FC jersey to wear on my cancer ride this month, but it appears the website isn't selling them.

I emailed them last week about this, and was told that a new FC women's jersey is coming this fall

[tongue_tied]

I emailed them last week about this, and was told that a new FC women's jersey is coming this fall

On TwinSix's twitter, they mention that they might have new FC gear, ready for pre-order by the end of August... can't wait!

[bluebug32]

Just this morning, in the midst of some nagging IT band tendinitis, I was complaining about how I was starting to lose faith in being able to complete the LiveStrong Century in three weeks. I was telling my FDH this just before he saw the Tweet about Susan. In the words of Lance: Game On!

[sundial]

If you have ever lost a loved one to cancer, it's so difficult to put into words what you feel. I'm saddened for the kids who no longer have their mom....for the husband who bravely fought alongside her....for the parents who lost a daughter. Yet, in spite of all this, the suffering is complete and her body no longer toils under the wretched pain. May they be comforted with prayers of support.

[colby]

I admit I wasn't very familiar with what was going on, only peripherally, so I went back and read his blog. What an amazing father and husband he is, and what a terribly unfortunate time for them. Watching someone you love in pain is enough... but to know the inevitable end...

I hope now they can find closure in the end of her suffering, and that the fight against cancer lives stronger in her memory.

Argh, cancer.

[tzvia]

So sad. I keep thinking of the struggle my two Aunts went through, breast and bone cancer. How hard they fought and how they both kept up their spirits as they were dying. Yea cancer sucks big time. Sucks.

Thoughts and prayers to her family and all the Susans out there struggling and putting up the good fight.

[kenyonchris]

So sad. I keep thinking of the struggle my two Aunts went through, breast and bone cancer. How hard they fought and how they both kept up their spirits as they were dying. Yea cancer sucks big time. Sucks.

Thoughts and prayers to her family and all the Susans out there struggling and putting up the good fight.

I am riding the LiveStrong Challenge in Austin in October. For my dad, who died at age 54 before he really got a chance to know my children. And my Grandma, and my Grandpa, and my other Grandma, and my other Grandpa. For Susan and her poor family. For my friend Teri, who is 5 years cancer free, and my friend Linda, who is five months cancer free. And, if the genetic markers are reliable, for myself.

[five one]

Elden has posted a lovely tribute to Susan today. Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby when you read it.

DH is a two-time lymphoma survivor. Eighteen years ago today, he received a bone marrow transplant that saved his life. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think about what our family's life would have been like had we not been so fortunate.

My heart goes out to the Nelson family.

[MtnBikerChk]

Well what's a few more tears today.....

RIP Susan - I didn't know you but you sound like one awesome lady.

[Melalvai]

Susan's book is now available.
I intend to read it but it might be a bit before I get to it. In the meantime, if anyone reads it, I'd appreciate knowing what you thought.