The Streak

Well, it's been a while since I posted anything here. Life has changes so much since I last posted, but my one mile a day streak continues. Today, is my 1,200th day in a row! 6,857+ miles with a 5.7 mile a day average. I'm so grateful that I have continued this through all that I have been through. 2015 has been one of the hardest years of my life. February 9th I lost my wife of 16+ year to cancer. She had been battling with it since June of 2013. Just that alone would have made it a tough year, but GOMU had more for me this year. September 28 i lost my older cat, Maggie. She'd been having problems with peeing, so I took her in the vet and found she had a mass in her bladder. After talking with the vet, I decided it was best to let her go. She was 17 years old. Seven weeks later, my other cat, Molly died. i found her dead behind my washer. This was a tough one because Molly was my cat, my buddy. She was running and playing just days before. I have no idea why she died. I wrapped her in my favorite blanket and buried her in a special place in my yard, then piled rocks in a special way to honor her. November 21st I drove over to Eugene to deliver my girls to their new home. This was a decision I have been fighting with for months. After lots of thought, I felt it was best for them and i to rehome them. Though, its been tough without them, I know I made the right decision and from the reports i get from the new owner, they are doing well and adjusting to their new home. As this year ens, I reflect a lot of what this year has been for me and what it will do for me in the future. I have grown a lot, i have understand more about myself and others around me. Sounds funny, but I'm thankful for the hardship i have had, not the lose, but the hardship has made me a better person and I'm more able to love and express myself more than ever. I have been blessed with many things this too. I have found a truly great friend that I have a wonderful connection with like never before. My daughter and her family have moved in with me, bring along a wonderful love of two grandsons. I look forward to 2016! I'm planning to spend New years at the coast with my wonderful friend. This will be the first time in a very long time that I will spend New years away from home. I also signed up for my first Ultra marathon in May. 50K! 31.2 miles of trail running! Peace!